Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Dodge Charger stands the Test of Time



The new redesigned Dodge Charger is a runaway success as it was in the sixties.  I know that because I owned one.  It was a 1968 orange and black Charger R/T (road & track).  This model was equipped with the high performance 440 cubic inch engine, dual exhausts and even extra wide tires and some new safety features.  The wrap around "bumble bee" stripes were awesome and it had room for five adults. Dodge sold many more than they had expected, just like what is happening today.  As they say, "they flew off the shelves". 

Today's Dodge Charger is even better, as they have a Charger for all different tastes in the horsepower category for the full size sedan.  This new 2015 Charger has new front and rear styling that gives it a cool sleeker   appearance.  It is a head turner just like its predecessor in the middle and late sixties.   The choices in the different Charger models will fit everyone's appetite and desires with this full sized sedan.  
 
If you want to stick with the standard V6 equipped Charger, don't worry about the acceleration factor as it will take you past that 18 wheeler like it was standing still; it is very quick and brisk.  But what got my attention was the choice of the V8's in the other models.  The least potent engine still produced 370-hp, getting close to my old Charger's performance.  Now crank up your expectations of engine performance and look at the new Charger R//T Scat Pack. Believe me the word "Scat" means what it says and it is my choice of Chargers.  This vehicle comes with 485-hp and thanks to the new Dodge eight speed transmission it gives you 25mpg on the highway.  

I also drove the Dodge Charger Hell Cat at Waxahachie Dodge Chrysler Jeep with its 707 hp  Super Charged V8.  When we took it for a test drive it was unbelievable and really is the top of the line in today's muscle cars.  Nothing around can compare with all the Hell Cat has in high performance systems.  My wife said I acted like I was a 20 year old kid in this beast! 

However, I went back to my first love and settled down in the comfortable seats of the Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack.  What this car has in performance is enough for me.  The R/T delivers that quick acceleration I want combined with a family friendly interior space, rear wheel drive and the Scat Pack trim package that brings me that 6.4-liter V/8, an air intake hood, high performance brakes, unique 20-inch alloy wheels, ventilated front seats and more. We were very satisfied as was my "decision maker" wife.  She just loves its big comfortable ride, classy looks and the array of sophisticated technology on tap.  I also took her advice in getting the forward collision warning option.  I wonder what she was telling me.

For more information on any of these great vehicles visit http://www.waxahachiedodgechryslerjeep.com today!