| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 |
| Make | Dodge |
| Model | Challenger |
| Style | SE 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 5A) |
| Base MSRP | $22,945 |
| Options on test vehicle | Customer Preferred Package 25G ($2,740 -- includes 1-year Sirius radio service, 18-by-7.5-inch aluminum wheels, Continental brand tires, foglamps, leather-wrapped shift knob, leather-wrapped steering wheel, P225/60R18 black sidewall touring tires, security alarm, Sirius Satellite Radio, sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors); Media Center 730N ($1,775 -- includes CD/DVD/HDD/NAV Radio, 1-year Sirius traffic service, GPS navigation, auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone, Sirius traffic, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, UConnect phone with voice command, iPod control); Power Sunroof ($950); Leather Interior Group ($855 -- includes heated front seats, leather-trimmed bucket seats); Rallye Group ($750 -- includes 18-inch aluminum wheels, bright fuel filler door, dual stripes, instrument panel mini carbon bezel, body-color rear spoiler); Sound Group ($645 -- includes 276-watt amplifier, six Boston Acoustics speakers); Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat Exterior Paint ($225). |
| As-tested MSRP | $31,400 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Rear-wheel Drive |
| Engine type | V6 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3,518cc (215 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Single overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.0 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 250 @ 6,400 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 250 @ 3,800 |
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| Transmission type | Five-speed automatic |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I=3.59; II=2.19; III=1.41; IV=1.00; V=0.83; R=3.16; Final=2.87 |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | Independent, coil springs over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, gas-charged twin-tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Hydraulic-assist, rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 16.1 |
| Tire brand | Continental |
| Tire model | ContiProContact |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size, front | P225/60R18 99H |
| Tire size, rear | P225/60R19 99H |
| Wheel size, front | 18-by-7.5 inches |
| Wheel size, rear | 18-by-7.5 inches |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 12.6-inch ventilated discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 12.6-inch solid discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Track Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.2 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.2 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 8.1 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 11.7 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.9 @ 88 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 7.7 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 127 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 59.2 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.78 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 43.0 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 79.1 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 66.2 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration comments | With barely enough torque to overwhelm rear tire grip, there's virtually no difference between traction control on and traction control off runs. Upshifts are smooth and at redline. Also no sense in manual shifting the automatic, as it still auto upshifts at redline. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | Noisy, busy ABS as it hunts for grip on these all-season tires. The result is also less-than-arrow-straight with moderate dive. Adequate fade resistance. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Stability control settings match available grip, hence near identical off/on figures. Pronounced understeer at the limit of grip -- hence throttle closure and equal lateral g. Steering feels OK, a little "wooden" with moderate build-up in effort. Slalom: With ESP off, the big car feels remarkably athletic despite slalom mph on par with a Honda Odyssey. Responds to throttle by slightly adding rotation to quell understeer. With ESP on, a tidy line to minimize jerky yaw angles keeps the system happy. Otherwise wild brake application. |
| Testing Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 59.8 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 45.9 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 5.25, head |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 17 city/25 highway/20 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 19.0 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.0 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,720 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,819 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 53.1/46.9 |
| Length (in.) | 197.7 |
| Width (in.) | 75.7 |
| Height (in.) | 57.1 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 116.0 |
| Track, front (in.) | 63.0 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 63.1 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 38.9 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.0 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 32.6 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.3 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.4 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 58.2 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 53.9 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 16.2 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Dual front |
| Head airbags | Front and rear |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Traction control |
| Stability control | Stability control |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | 5 stars |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | 4 stars |
| IIHS offset | Not tested |
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