Dodge Challenger

The Dodge Challenger is subcompact car produced by the American automobile manufacturer Dodge from 1969 to 1974, 1977 to 1983 and since 2008.

The first generation of Dodge Challenger was produced from 1970 to 1974. It was introduced in 1969 for the 1970 model year. It was available in a 2-door hardtop coupe or a convertible body style. It was related to the Plymouth Barracuda. It used the E-platform and powered by the inline-six engine; 3.2-liter 198 cu, 3.7-liter 225 cu, V8 engine; 5.21-liter 318 cu, 5.6-liter 340 cu, 5.9-liter 360 cu, 6.3-liter 383 cu, 7.0-liter 426 cu, or 440 cu 7.2-liter with 3-speed or 4-speed manual and 3-speed torqueflite automatic transmission.

The second generation of Dodge Challenger was produced from 1978 to 1983. It was revived in late 1977 for the 1978 model year. It was related to the Mitsubishi Galant Lambda. It was available in 2-door hardtop or notchback coupe body style with the Front engine, rear-wheel-drive layout system. It was powered by the 1.6-liter (98 cu in) 4G32 I4 or 2.6-liter (160 cu in) 4G54 I4 engine with 5-speed or 3-speed transmission.

The Third generation of Dodge Challenger was produced since 2008. The Dodge Challenger Concept car was launched at the North American International Auto Show in 2006 for the 2008 model year. It is related to the Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It is powered by the engine of 3.5-liter SOHC V6 (2009–2010), 3.6-liter Pentastar DOHC V6 (2011–present), 5.7-liter HEMI OHV V8 (since 2009) with 6-speed manual Tremec TR6060 transmission.