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2012 Dodge Challenger West Palm Beach

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2012 Dodge Challenger Design

Unlike most new cars, the maximum width is carried well out to the ends resulting in a broad, menacing car. The very wide, horizontal grille, spoilers and taillamps accentuate the width, as does a turret-like roof and window treatment, and the haunches over the rear wheels where the roof fairs into the trunk and the character line kicks up. The proportions all seem just right, from the carrier-deck expanse of flat hood larger than most modern pickups, to the foot-high side glass and dark lower body trim, and into the massive rear roof pillars.

Part of the Challenger's appeal comes from its commanding presence. Many of the Challenger's parts, systems and structures are shared with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans. It's a big car, just two inches shorter than the Charger but wider and lower. The Challenger is also about nine inches longer than the Ford Mustang, and seven inches longer than the Chevrolet Camaro.

Powertrain and Handling of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

   

POWERTRAIN

   

Sequential multi-point fuel injection

   

Engine liters: 5.7

   

    Number     of valves: 16

   

Fuel economy city: 15mpg

   

Limited slip differential

   

Fuel tank capacity: 19.5gal.

   

Engine location: front

   

Drive type: rear-wheel

   

Cylinder configuration: V-8

   

Variable valve control

   

Fuel economy highway: 23mpg

   

SUSPENSION/HANDLING

   

Rear anti-roll bar

   

Speed-sensing steering

   

Power steering

   

Alloy wheels

   

Front anti-roll bar

   

Four wheel independent suspension

   

Tires: performance

Interior of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

   

    ENTERTAINMENT     FEATURES

   

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

   

CD player

   

Radio data system

   

MP3 decoder

   

Wireless phone connectivity

   

AM/FM radio

   

SEATS AND TRIM

   

Rear seat center armrest

   

Power driver seat

   

Front seats: bucket

   

Front center armrest

   

Split folding rear seat

   

Leather shift knob

   

Rear seats: bench

   

Max seating capacity: 5

   

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

   

Power windows

   

Auto-dimming rearview mirror

   

Remote keyless entry

   

Passenger door bin

   

Rear beverage holders

   

Passenger vanity mirror

   

Driver vanity mirror

   

Overhead console

   

1-touch down

   

Automatic temperature control

   

Front beverage holders

   

Telescoping steering wheel

   

Illuminated entry

   

Speed control

   

Driver door bin

   

Air conditioning

   

Tilt steering wheel

Conclusion

The Classic American muscle car is well represented by the 2012 Dodge Challenger. Much different than the somewhat crude versions of the pony cars from back then, the Challenger includes fuel efficiency, handling, safety features, technology and quality that is expected from a contemporary coupe.

Some information for this review was obtained from NewCarTestDrive.com