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2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

February 23, 2020 - Behind The Wheel - Comments: 

Model Tested: 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody

The 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody is easily recognized as a direct descendent of the original 1970 Challenger.

Engine:6.4-liter V-8, 485 horsepower, 475 lb-ft torque

Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive

EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 18-mpg combined

Base Price: $39,245

As Tested: $56,600

Performance:

Tons of torque and horsepower

Exciting exhaust under hard acceleration, but muted otherwise

Wide stance and sticky tires make twisty roads great fun

The Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody has great track skills, both on road courses and drag strips.

Reasonable highway mileage if you’re easy on throttle

Sophisticated drive modes: track, sport, custom, auto, eco, and valet

Custom setting for traction, transmission, suspension, steering

Launch control, launch assist, line lock for aggressive starts

Paddle shifters for excellent automatic transmission

Strong Brembo brakes

Huge 20×11-inch forged wheels and

Wheel flares accommodate the huge 20×11-inch forged alloy wheels and powerful Brembo brakes.

305/35ZR20 Pirelli tires

Comfort:

Super stretch-out NBA player front legroom

Very supportive seats with deep side bolsters

Heated and vented front seats

Heated steering wheel

Power tilt/telescopic column

Three-passenger back seat, but in/out tight

Front seat room and comfort and outstanding with deeply bolstered seats.

Utility:

Large locking glovebox

Medium size console bin

Split, folding back seats

Good size trunk

High lift-over

WOW Factors:

Incredible power, but very manageable

Beautiful, classic muscle car styling

Quiet, comfortable interior

Sporty handling, but not harsh

The folding rear seats allow for a good amount of cargo, but ski gear would be best in one of the less powerful AWD Challengers.

Superlative, symphonic exhaust (for enthusiasts)

Whines:

The long hood takes a little getting used to

Old style push-to-release parking brake

Odd two-part door bins

Bottom Line:

If there is such a thing as a sensible high performance muscle car, the Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody is it. This attention-grabbing

The 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody looks handsome and aggressive from all angles.

coupe has tons of horsepower/torque, yet it’s much more docile than the 700+ hp Hellcat Challengers. The Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody flat hauls the freight and handles like it’s on rails. Still, it’s an easygoing daily driver. It’s priced far below the top model Challengers making it a performance bargain. The Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody is comfortable and technically sophisticated. It effortlessly delivers classic muscle car thrills and never ending smiles.