2018 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker
When Stellantis announced the end of production for the modern muscle cars of Dodge, some panic set in and people undoubtedly went looking for a last chance internal combustion powered Charger or Challenger. There's already speculation that as the return on investment for electric vehicles continues to diminish even as strip mining increases, that the muscle car will eventually return with a glorious cavalcade of high horsepower V8's. Until then, pre owned vehicles are your best bet to have one of the "last" muscle cars produced in the modern century.
For consignment, a 2018 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker with a title verified 3,187 actual miles wearing a coat of Indigo Blue, a shaker hood, and the telltale redesigned Super Bee emblem on the front fenders. Cartoons have long played a part in Mopar muscle cars, so an angry bee wearing a helmet, a Cheshire smile, side exhausts and an extended stinger is in no way out of place on this seriously powerful car.
Exterior
Fifteen colors were available for the 2018 Challenger and by now, you've probably seen them all on the street. We like the Indigo Blue on this car which when matched with black accenting, takes on a deep hue that glides over large body panels like a vat of blue ink. Flat black colors the most prominent body accent in the form of a center stripe which is wide and flanked by smaller ripple stripes, first taking in the Shaker hood, traversing over the top, then down onto the trunk lid, finding its terminus at the upturned rear spoiler, also in flat black. To balance the wind management, a prominent front chin spoiler is present, and this one has no yellow guard! The haloed headlights take the profile of the original Challengers and give it an intimidating gaze and the nostrils rising from the hood on the shake solidify this car's visual attitude. 20-inch wheels are just right for this big boy, and charcoal insets allow the spokes to stand out while a race inspired gas cap augments the muscular tone. There are some scuffs and scratches in the paint and the chin spoiler has some scrapes and scuffs. The rocker panel is made of black plastic and has suffered a bit of damage on one side.
Interior
Robust plastic formed door panels have a black cloth insert and white stitched vinyl door pull and arm rest. This pattern is borrowed, in part, by the front bucket seats which have white stitched cloth framing and houndstooth inserts of gray and black, and those colors are repeated in the Scat Pack logo on each seat back. The side bolstering is some of the hardiest around on passenger cars while the rear 2+2 seating is less defined but a far cry from 1970. There are belts for three, a pull down armrest, and head restraints for the two main seats. Meaty grips adorn the ergonomic steering wheel along with a plethora of thumb controls leading to a colorful digital instrument cluster now synonymous with modern Mopar muscle. An information screen is in the center and the AM/FM/CD radio has navigation, XM capability, Bluetooth, 8.4 U-connect, and is CarPlay and Android Auto capable. There's also a reverse camera. In the brushed nickel panel of the center console sits the radio and A/C controls and of course, the stout shifter with nifty indicator panel on the handle itself. Low pile black carpet covers the floor along with fitted mats, looking good, and the formed headliner and overhead console are in great shape, complete with handles if the need for holding on arises. And it will. Gray cloth panels finish the trunk space where spotless conditions are found.
Drivetrain
A clean engine bay awaits us and is occupied by a 392ci Hemi V8 rated at an astounding 485 horsepower, all backed by an 8-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission and power is routed to the rear wheels and 3.09 gears. Brembo brakes occupy the power disc units on all four wheels.
Undercarriage
Pretty much spotless underneath with just wisps of typical surface rust and no errant fluids or debris anywhere. The dual exhaust flows in tandem from the cats into FlowMaster mufflers eventually finding its way to dual chrome tips on each side taking their place in the sculpted rear valance. Suspension consists of Macpherson struts in front and coil springs in back.
Drive-Ability
We're no strangers to these Modern muscle Mopar marvels but the houndstooth interior might be a first for us and we're always impressed with the way the interiors envelope the driver with ergonomic precision. The Hemi lights up with an impressive exhaust note that never gets old and we kick it into gear and spin this blue beauty around the test loop. Needless to say, acceleration is off the charts and handling matches its prowess. Mind your wheel spin because this car rides on 45 series Z-rated tires! Meanwhile, every possible function available works as expected. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
This blue street machine is drivable every day, and why wouldn't you?! It's fast, roomy, somewhat practical and most of all, fun, fun, fun....and your daddy CAN take the T-bird away! All the classic looks of the legendary muscle car and all the reliability of a computerized modern car. Now you can eat your cake and have it too! This one topped with blue frosting. Delicious!
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2-Canada
C-Dodge
3-Passenger Car
C-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
D-Challenger
ZF-RT Scat Pack
J-392ci Hemi V8
9-Check Digit
J-2018
H-Brampton, Ontario, Canada Assy Plant
218980-Sequential Unit Number
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