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    2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD

    The 2017 Challenger GT gets its motive gumption courtesy of a 305-hp 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6.

    The Pentastar is backed by ZF’s ubiquitous eight-speed automatic transmission, connected to the same transfer case and front-axle disconnect used in the existing all-wheel-drive Dodge Charger. In regular driving, 100 percent of the V-6’s 268 lb-ft of torque is directed rearward; should conditions call for the front wheels to leap into the breach, the system routes power to the front. Dodge says the EPA rates the GT at 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. Despite the lack of a V-8, the GT does make some concessions to sportiness, including a Sport mode, shift paddles, and launch control.

    The Challenger GT rides on 19-inch aluminum wheels finished in Hyper Black wearing 235/55R-19 tires, features projector-beam fog lamps up front, and has a spoiler stuck to the decklid. In terms of convenience and comfort, the GT gets nappa leather, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an 8.4-inch Uconnect display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 276-watt Alpine stereo with six speakers, metal-trimmed pedals, and a universal garage-door opener. A rearview camera and rear parking assist are also standard.

    Production ramps up in January, with deliveries slated to begin sometime later in the first quarter of 2017. The price for muscle-type appearance and all-weather traction? $34,490. That’s less than a Subaru WRX STI, which also has 305 horsepower and AWD, but slightly more than a base Ford Mustang GT, which offers 130 more ponies, makes excellent noises, and can be easily fitted with winter rubber.
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    I have been looking at 2016 Hellcats but have to sell this one first:

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    Great looking cars but they are chryslers. French for crap.
    "Those who vote decide nothing. Those who count the vote decide everything." Joseph Stalin
    The USA has lost WWIV to China with no other weapons but China Virus and some cash to buy democrats.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Celticguy View Post
    Great looking cars but they are chryslers. French for crap.
    I like them, Chevys are a dime a dozen around here. I can go to a show and be one of 2-3 Mopars and there will be 12 chevelles and 15 camaros.
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    Quote Originally Posted by doctordog View Post
    I like them, Chevys are a dime a dozen around here. I can go to a show and be one of 2-3 Mopars and there will be 12 chevelles and 15 camaros.
    Not fond of chevies either unless there is a 49 on the roof and a 7 time champion behind the wheel. Chevy in name only of course.
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    Quote Originally Posted by doctordog View Post
    I like them, Chevys are a dime a dozen around here. I can go to a show and be one of 2-3 Mopars and there will be 12 chevelles and 15 camaros.
    Not fond of chevies either unless there is a 49 on the roof and a 7 time champion behind the wheel. Chevy in name only of course.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Celticguy View Post
    Not fond of chevies either unless there is a 49 on the roof and a 7 time champion behind the wheel. Chevy in name only of course.
    Don't know the 49, know number 3 of course, when he died, I stopped watching the sport even though he was not my favorite driver.
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    Quote Originally Posted by doctordog View Post
    I have been looking at 2016 Hellcats but have to sell this one first:

    Holy shit! That's freaking gorgeous!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Right View Post
    Holy shit! That's freaking gorgeous!
    thanks, I had an 09' SRT 8 Challenger and sold it, I miss it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Celticguy View Post
    Great looking cars but they are chryslers. French for crap.
    Back in a certain period yes, but not in the beginning and certainly not now. My '12 Grand Cherokee is the best vehicle that I've ever owned. Just turned over 119k miles today. Besides tires and batteries for my key fob, the only thing I've replaced is the alternator. 290HP and I always get over 20mpg, and I do a lot of mountain driving.

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    Quote Originally Posted by doctordog View Post
    thanks, I had an 09' SRT 8 Challenger and sold it, I miss it
    Prior to my '12 Jeep I've been strictly a Ford guy. Here's one of mine:
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    Quote Originally Posted by Right View Post
    Back in a certain period yes, but not in the beginning and certainly not now. My '12 Grand Cherokee is the best vehicle that I've ever owned. Just turned over 119k miles today. Besides tires and batteries for my key fob, the only thing I've replaced is the alternator. 290HP and I always get over 20mpg, and I do a lot of mountain driving.
    I had a Cherokee once till it died.
    I have an attitude about them.
    Dad loved Plymouths and way back then they were terrific.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Right View Post
    Prior to my '12 Jeep I've been strictly a Ford guy. Here's one of mine:
    65'? I am not up on my Thunderbirds. 390 cubes maybe? nice looking car

    this was my last Mopar

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    Quote Originally Posted by Celticguy View Post
    I had a Cherokee once till it died.
    I have an attitude about them.
    Dad loved Plymouths and way back then they were terrific.
    Not sure when you had a Jeep but they went through many owners and many changes. Mine is very similar to the Mercedes SUV of the same size. In fact shares many of its driveline and suspension parts, except the transfer case is all Jeep, built by New Process Gear. And the engine is the Pentastar V6, 4 valve, DOHC, twin VVT, one of Ward's best engines for at least two years in a row.

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    Quote Originally Posted by doctordog View Post
    65'? I am not up on my Thunderbirds. 390 cubes maybe? nice looking car

    this was my last Mopar

    Good guess: 1964. And yes, the 390 "Big block" FE engine. LOTS of upgrades, including EFI.
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