On The Cover Review: 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T

The Dodge Challenger hasn’t been around all that long, but in the world of Pony Cars, it’s the old kid on the block.  The Camaro is brand new in 2010, and the Mustang received a major refresh.  So to combat all this newness, Dodge updated the Challenger by adding a very old color.  Huh?  Well, look at the picture, and you’ll see the vibrant Plum Crazy Pearl Coat hue, inspired by the popular Challengers and Plymouth ’Cudas of the early ’70s.  The R/T is the mid-level of the Challenger line, and comes equipped with a 370-hp, 5.7-liter “Hemi” V8, and it’s good for zero-to-60 times in the sub-six-second range.  Plum Crazy R/Ts are available with special white or black stripes down the side that really give the car a retro vibe.  The Challenger is often criticized for its size and weight, and since it is based off of the same platform as a Chrysler 300, there is some validity to that.  On the other hand, the Challenger feels strong, and it really is pretty fast.  Plus, all that weight makes it a nice highway cruiser.  And anyway, how fast do you need to go?  With that bright Plum Crazy paint job, you’ll have a hard enough time avoiding tickets!