Muscle memory

Taking cues from 1970, Challenger SRT8 proves more refined and comfortable What's wrong with the Dodge Challenger SRT8? Nothing. But anybody who cares anything about this car has already read the rave reviews. For what it is – a re-creation of a stompin' muscle car – the Chrysler designers and engineers nailed a 10. The original 1970 Dodge Challenger was the inspiration for many design cues on the 2008 Challenger SRT8, among them: a full-width grille with fog lamps, rear spoiler and a hood with a raised center, carbon fiberlike stripes and functional dual scoops. The side mirrors were begun from a mold from the mirrors of an original Challenger, then modified for aerodynamics and durability. The original muscle car lasted only five model years. The 2008 Challenger SRT8 is a limited edition that has a starting price of... [read full story]