Used Dodge Challenger
Dodge has made it a goal to keep the muscle car era alive, and there's no better modern-day representation of that than the Dodge Challenger. This HEMI-powered monster delivers the kind of muscle-bound horsepower that sports car enthusiasts fawn over, while the styling and design continue to appeal to those who love a vehicle with an aggressive look and masculine lines. With multiple V8 options to choose from and a performance-orient rear-wheel drive setup, the Challenger will bring a new level of excitement to your life. By shopping for a used Dodge Challenger, you can get all the same power and features at a fraction of the price. From like new Certified Pre-Owned options to affordable older models, a used Challenger is a great choice for anyone seeking an awesome automotive experience at an unbeatable price.
Last Of A Dying Breed
The Dodge Challenger represents a breed of car that most automakers have veered away from in recent years. These days, emission standards, pressure from environmentalists, and various regulations punish engineers for putting power and performance above ecology and environment. However, Dodge took it upon themselves to continue producing vehicles that inspire the hearts of drivers and muscle car enthusiasts across America. Instead of sacrificing style and speed to accommodate the demands of the suit-wearing lawmakers on Capitol Hill, Dodge has continued to refine the Challenger to maintain its status as an apex muscle car.
Modern Challengers, even used examples, come equipped with a variety of powerful engines. No matter what trim you go with, you're still getting a performance engine known for burning rubber and dominating the road. Since its reintroduction in 2008 as a third-generation model, the Challenger has become increasingly modern without giving up its essence.
In fact, Dodge continues to buck trends by making the Challenger more and more powerful with each new model year iteration, refining and tuning it to be the most vicious and aggressive American-made sports car on the road. This was best highlighted with none other than the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, which pushed the bar regarding horsepower for an American made coupe. Car shoppers and drivers who are looking to relive the good old days when American muscle ruled the streets have fallen in love with the Dodge Challenger, and it's pretty obvious why.
Dominating Performance and Speed
At the heart of the Dodge Challenger's impressive speed and acceleration rests a traditional HEMI V8 engine. For reserved drivers who don't feel they're able to handle all of that power, or simply don't want to pay the gas bill that comes with it, the lower-end trims such as the GT and SXT come with an optional V6. Still, with up to 303 horsepower and 268 pound-feet of torque in the newer models, even the V6 can offer an exhilarating ride. If you're looking for a used Dodge Challenger as an entry-level vehicle into the muscle car market, then the V6 versions are good cost-effective starter trims to get you used to handling a powerful rear-wheel drive car.
However, the heart and soul of the Challenger is the HEMI V8. When you want to feel the thunder of the Challenger's raw horsepower unleashed through the optional rear-wheel or all-wheel drive configuration, you want a HEMI. The monstrous V8 packed into the Challenger comes in several different formats, starting with a 5.7-liter 345-cubic inch engine that produces up to 375 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. With the 5.7-liter V8, you can expect to get off the line from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under five seconds, with a quarter-mile performance of just over 11 seconds.
If that's not enough juice for you, then Dodge has an even larger HEMI V8 waiting in the wings that features 6.2-liters of displacement and a supercharger for even more power. The appropriately-named HEMI Hellcat delivers over 700 horsepower in its base configurations and even more in its high-output versions. You can find the Hemi V8 6.2-liter paired up with the infamous SRT Demon and SRT Hellcat trims. The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, in particular, managed a quarter-mile run in just 9.65 seconds with a trap speed of 140 miles per hour. This was achieved with a specially tuned V8 that produces 808 horsepower and an incomprehensible 717 pound-feet of torque on pump gas (with the optional engine controller and 100 octane race fuel, it will make 840 horsepower and 770 pound-feet of torque).
If you can't handle (or afford) that much power, but you still want an extra-large V8 to call your own, Dodge has the perfect middle ground in the form of the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 392. This option delivers 485 horsepower and up to 475 pound-feet of torque, giving you the perfect blend of a large block engine with a massive bore and stroke, but without the earth-shattering torque and speed-limit defying horsepower found in the Demon or the Hellcat. Even being one of the most aggressive and menacing muscle cars of any generation, the Dodge Challenger still prides itself on giving drivers options, especially if you are buying used. There's some kind of configuration perfectly attuned for every type of sports car aficionado out there.
Entertainment, Comfort, and Technology
Reviving the Challenger brand for the current generation of drivers meant bringing the classic muscle car up to today's standards and expectations, particularly when it comes to comfort, technology, and infotainment. Even the original 2009 Challenger offered the Uconnect infotainment system. This means that even with a decade-old model, you will still have access to features like SiriusXM satellite radio, hands-free Bluetooth support, a 6.5-inch touchscreen, GPS navigation, media center radio, and USB connectivity.
Both older and newer models come with retained accessory power, cruise control, front seatback storage, overhead console with storage, air conditioning, traction control, stability control, emergency braking, child seat anchors, anti-lock brakes, and front seat belt pretensioners. Other comfort and convenience features include telescopic steering with speed-proportional power steering, available leather steering wheel, and optional ventilated and heated seats.
Newer models from 2015 onward also come standard with Wi-Fi 4G hotspot connectivity, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support on an 8.4-inch touchscreen so that you're never left out of the fold when it comes to comfort, convenience, luxury, and infotainment. Safety and driver assistance is also an important facet of newer model year Dodge Challengers, including electric power steering, launch control, launch assistance, hill-start assistance, and even customizable adaptive damping suspension on some higher trims.
Additional features such as forward collision warnings, ready alert braking, rain brake support, multiple cameras for parking aids via ParkSense, and adaptive cruise control are also all available to help stay safe on the street. Whether you're going with an older used model or a like-new Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, the Dodge Challenger is available in trims that are fully equipped to provide you with amenities and luxury to match the raw horsepower under the hood.
Visit Dan Cummins for Your Used Dodge Challenger
Used Dodge Challenger dealers may be a dime a dozen, but there's only one Dan Cummins of Georgetown, Kentucky. Our dealership is the premier outlet to shop for the best new and used Dodge vehicles in Georgetown, with prices you can't beat. We not only have some of the best and most popular trims available of the Dodge Challenger, but we also have deals and specials that drive the price so low that you won't find them anywhere else.
If you're worried about being able to afford a Challenger, visit our finance department to find out how you can apply for financing and get an auto loan for your next car purchase. There are also options available to lease through our dealership or trade-in your vehicle for another car without breaking the bank. Call or chat with one of our representatives to schedule a visit or drop by in person to test drive a Dodge Challenger today.