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UP TO THE CHALLENGE? WITH LOWER-POWERED CHALLENGERS, DODGE HOPES TO FIND TRACTION IN A GAS-SIPPING MARKET.(News)(Brief article)

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| September 01, 2008 | Neff, Natalie | COPYRIGHT 2008 Crain Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: NATALIE NEFF

By now, many of the folks most nostalgic for Mopar's muscle-car heyday already have snapped up the SRT version of the Dodge Challenger ("That "70s Show, AW, May 5), with its ground-pounding 425-hp, 6.1-liter Hemi V8. In the three months since they hit showrooms, nearly all of the 6,400 SRT8s produced have been sold.

For those less concerned about sheer performance but nonetheless looking for a stylish ride, Dodge has finally rolled out the V6 version of its throwback coupe, as well as a midrange R/T model.

Granted, with just 250 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque on tap, the 3.5-liter V6-powered Challenger SE is not a very compelling rideespecially paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and carrying 3,720 pounds. When you stomp on the gas, the SE doesn't go anywhere in a hurry. But the chassis is tuned for a composed ride around town, even ...

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