May 23, 2014

With the recent introduction of its new 2015 Challenger, Dodge is proving that the horsepower wars are alive and kicking. While much has been made lately of the Mustang’s 40th anniversary, and its rivalry with the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge has its own legion of rabid Mopar fans across Western Pennsylvania who will obviously be delighted in seeing the direction the brand is taking with its newest edition of this legendary muscle car.

“For 2015, we’re going deep with the remake of the Dodge Challenger,” said Tim Kuniskis, president and CEO of the Dodge Brand for Chrysler Group LLC. “The iconic 1971 Challenger inspired the design of this modern day muscle car, but the recreation of this classic styling extends well beneath the surface of the sheet metal. We have completely re-engineered the Challenger with a new best-in-class 485 horsepower 392 HEMI and TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission powertrain, an upgraded suspension, new class-exclusive technologies and a completely new interior.”

Inspired by the iconic 1971 Challenger, all 2015 models take on a bold new appearance that draws on the 1971 model’s split-grille and split-tail lamp cues, updated to 2015 with four signature LED headlamp halo surrounds offset by piano black trim. Single projector-beam headlamps at each front corner light the road ahead. High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps are also available.

In profile, the 2015 Challenger’s signature muscle car proportions and large thruster rear-quarter panels stand out from the crowd, while fender and belt lines tie together at the front and rear of the car to create a sleeker appearance.

Source
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette