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2011 Dodge Challenger V6 takes on Mustang, Camaro

Dodge has big things headed our way for the 2011 model year, not the least of which is a thoroughly updated Challenger that seems to be much better equipped to go up against the likes of the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. Up to this point, even those who loved the last generation's styling and optional Hemi engine had to admit that lower level models powered by the old 3.5-liter V6 engine were simply unable to match up against its lifelong mortal enemies from Chevrolet and Ford.

As we've come to find out straight from the horse's pony's mouth, Dodge intends to bring its base-model muscle car up to modern specifications courtesy of a brand spankin' new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine. As a reminder, here's how the new V6 engine compares to the competitors' options:

Base Price Engine Size Horsepower Torque MPG Weight
Dodge Challenger $23,245* 3.6 liters 305 @ 6350 268 @ 4800 N/A*** 3819 lb*
Chevy Camaro $22,680** 3.6 liters 312 @ 6400 278 @ 5200 17 / 28 3741 lb
Ford Mustang $22,145** 3.7 liters 305 @ 6500 280 @ 4250 19 / 31 3453 lb
* 2010 model ** Plus destination *** Not yet rated

As you can see, the Dodge very nearly matches up with its main rivals on paper, with slight deficiencies in torque and overall weight, though we don't quite know what the 2011 model's final poundage figure will be. We're also unsure of the Challenger's pricing for the new model year, but we can't imagine it will go up too much from its current spot as it's already the priciest of the three competitors, albeit barely.

In any case, we have ourselves one obvious burning question to consider: Does the new V6 engine improve the Challenger enough in your eyes to go head-to-head with the best six-pot pony cars from The Blue Oval and the Golden Bowtie? Or, to put it another way for you Mopar fans, is the 2011 Challenger V6 Sublime or is Chrysler just plain Plum Crazy?

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/21/p...ustang-camaro/

CDNROCKIES

Sorry, but all 3 cars in the V6 version are all a fail.

SLegacy99

Looks the Camaro, but everything else the Mustang.

IS-SV

Agreed, Camaro and Mustang new V6's rule, and the sales volume is substantial. Challenger is a oversized joke of a retro car.

Danimal

I know it's always an under-performing pig of a car, but I love that Challenger. Just wish it was lighter.

LexFather

If I ever got one of these it would HAVE to be a V-8. THat said for this poll Mustang V-6 wins.
Most torque (barely)
Only 7hp down from Camaro
Lightest
Cheapest MSRP
Best interior

memasterac

I will take the Challenger.

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I will find a pre-owned SRT8 Challenger