Following the updated version of the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, which was presented at the New York Auto Show, a similar modification of Challenger SRT8 will be released by Dodge. Thanks to this novelty, Dodge wants to try to be equal to sales with Camaro or Ford Mustang.
The new Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 has a more powerful motor, reduced weight, excellent sports suspension and aerodynamics. Most likely, representatives of Dodge plan to use a similar scenario of updates. According to the head of the SRT division Ralph Gille, Dodge prepare their “answer to Z/28”, while not reporting any technical characteristics.
With the probability, we can say that SRT will work on the V8 Hemi 6 motor.4 liters that are installed on Challenger SRT8. It is assumed that the power of this motor will grow from 470 to 520 horsepower in order to surpass 507 strong Camaro Z/28 unit. Also, SRT representatives will need to think about how to facilitate the weight of their sports car, which is now 1800 kg.
Note that in the US market among the Mascars for leadership in this segment, they fight the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang. At the same time, Dodge Challenger lags behind them by about 1 thousand. copies per month. However, according to the Auto Evolution portal, sales of Dodge Challenger began to grow at a more rapid pace, and the growth for February this year amounted to 34%, while Camaro only 11%.