Filed under: Coupe, Chrysler, Dodge
It’s no secret that Chrysler is making the most of its new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine. We’ve tested this mill in the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and know the automaker has plans to offer it in the forthcoming Dodge Avenger, Durango, Charger and Journey, as well as the new Chrysler 200, 300 and Town & Country. Good news all around, but what’s most interesting is that the Challenger pony car will benefit from Pentastar power, meaning that the base V6 model will be better poised to compete with its cross-town rivals, the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro.
The 2011 Challenger V6 will produce 305 horsepower and 268 pound-feet of torque, gains of 55 hp and 18 lb-ft versus the 2010 model. Compare that to the Mustang with its new 305-hp 3.7-liter V6 and the Camaro with its direct-injected, 312-hp 3.6-liter six, and what we have here is quite the showdown. Now, all the Challenger needs is a slightly better interior, and we’ll be in business.
See how the V6 Challenger stacks up to the Mustang and Camaro side-by-side in the table below, and follow the jump for Chrysler’s official press release.
| 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 pricing ** Plus destination *** Not yet rated
Gallery: 2010 Dodge Challenger
[Source: Chrysler]
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