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2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody Muscle Performance for $46K

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Written by Marco Carvajal

Photographs by Marco Carvajal

After more than 50 years of production, the 2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody is one of the most spectacular cars I’ve driven.

Riding this muscle car will cost you around $46K, but will probably get you more pleasure and attention than if you were driving a Ferrari. Everyone in the road, parking lots, or neighbors smile at this car, it turns heads.

The challenger is designed to get attention with its fantastic exterior design that reminds you of the coolest vintage muscle cars, but with an updated, fresh, new and modern touch.

Dodge Challenger a Muscle Car

Dodge entered the muscle car market with the Challenger about 50 years ago. The Challenger offered the best range of mechanical options in the industry, from the small but solid Slant Six of 225 cubic feet to the powerful HEMI 426 also known as the “Elephant engine.”

Today, about 50 years later, the Challenger continues to lead the market with the most powerful range of muscle cars, from the Challenger GT RWD with a Pentastar V-6 engine to the SRT Hellcat Redeye with a supercharged 797 horsepower.

The Challenger is a Muscle Car with Heritage Design. I enjoy driving it, but I wasn’t expecting to get so many likes from other drivers.

What is the key to the success of the exterior design of the Challenger? Perhaps it is a combination of a cool strong design, perfect lines, and a great vintage-looking hood.  The front and back of the Challenger become a perfect silhouette that just makes people love it.

2020 Dodge Challenger Trim Models

The 2020 Challenger is available in 9 different models including cool wide-body versions. 2020 offers the same name models as the previous 2019 Challenger. Most models are only available as Rear-wheel drive, but some models are available as RWD and AWD.

I enjoy the wide range of models and features and the flexibility of the great price range.

  • SXT
  • GT
  • R/T
  • R/T Scat Pack
  • R/T Scat Pack Widebody
  • SRT Hellcat
  • SRT Hellcat Widebody
  • SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody

2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

The impressive 392 V8 SRT HEMI V8 Engine produces 485 horsepower and 485 Torque.  The standard 6-speed manual transmission will take you to a higher speed in no time.

The muscle-like hood with cold air intake gives a strong personality to the 2020 Challenger. The design is complemented with the “Challenger” Script Grille Badge, 392 Bee Fender Badge and Widebody Fender Flares

From the available illuminated Air-Catcher Headlamps to the shape of its body, the Dodge Challenger expresses muscle and performance design.

The R/T Scat Pack includes great performance technology, like the patented Air-Catcher Headlamps and the cool dual air extractors.

Is not just the look, the Challenger is a powerful performance Muscle Car with a V8 Engine with 16 valves, horsepower in some trim models exceeding 700 HP, power, precision and control behind the wheel. You will feel the enjoyment in your ears, with the sound of its powerful engine.

The Challenger is breaking through the limits of performance with high speed and exceptional control.

Interior

The Dodge Challenger has space for 5 passengers with a luxury vintage comfortable Class-Exclusive seating. The 3 passengers in the second row don’t have much space, but for sure will enjoy the speed and fun of riding the Challenger. The 2 front seats have a comfortable space for its class. There is good cargo space in the trunk that balances the limited space in the second row.

Its epic size and Strength is not only on the outside, it is cool and strong Inside. The 2020 Challenger fine crafted interior is loaded with good technology.

Vintage Challenger with Modern Technology

This muscle car is strong and smart, from autonomous parking to safety features for an optimized safe and easy ride with the latest state-of-the-art advanced technology. The new 2020 Dodge Challenger comes packed with safety features.

The Challenger’s 7-inch reconfigurable Driver Information Digital Cluster Display is intuitive and easy to follow. Keep control of the challenger and manage programmable features.

Optional 8.4 Smart Touchscreen with Navigation and 3-D Graphics. The available Uconnect 4C NAV comes with a Largest-in-Class 8.4-inch touchscreen featuring smart apps as well as Navigation with 3-D graphics.

2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody Highlights

  • 392 V8 SRT HEMI V8 Engine
  • Valvetrain 16 Valves
  • 485 HP
  • 485 LB-FT of Torque
  • 6-Speed Manual TREMEC Transmission Standard
  • Optional 8-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission
  • Four-Piston Brembo Performance Brakes
  • Uconnect 4C with 8.4-Inch Touchscreen Featuring SRT Performance
  • Heated Cloth Performance Seats and Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
  • 20×9-Inch Black Noise Aluminum Wheels
  • Widebody Package
  • 18.5-Gallon Fuel Tank
  • “Challenger” Script Grille Badge
  • 392 Bee Fender Badge
  • Widebody Fender Flares
  • 20-Inch x 11-Inch Devil’s Rim Forged Aluminum Whls
  • Performance Hood with Heat Extractors
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Google Android Auto
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hot Spot
  • Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth
  • Audio, 276-Watt Amplifier with 6-Premium Speakers
  • Performance Shift Indicator
  • 3-Point Center Rear Seat Belt

Pricing

Depending on the configuration and options the Challenger can be an expensive toy costing you more than $80K, or you can stay with a base model for around 30K.

The 2020 Challenger starts at $27,995 MSRP with the base SXT model and goes all the way to an MSRP of $78,295 for the SRT Hellcat Redeye widebody. The R/T Scat Pack Widebody I am test driving has a starting price around $46K.

  • 2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody $45,995 MSRP

Lease

Instead of buying, you can lease the 2020 R/T Scat Pack Widebody for an approximate $506 per month during 48 months, with a downpayment of $4,749

One of the biggest advantages of leasing is that if you want to keep your challenger you still can buy it at the end of the lease. In some cases, the lease-ending buy-out-price, after deducting your previous lease payments, is going to be cheaper than what would have cost you to buy it new.

When leasing if you don’t want to keep it, then just return it at the end of the lease with zero hassle.

There are some limitations and disadvantages when leasing versus buying, like a limited amount of miles allowed, higher full coverage insurance required to lease.

Competition

Competitors like the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro have a not easy task when competing with the cool Challenger. Sales numbers for the Challenger are increasing compare to its competitors and it attracts a younger buyer than its competitors.

One of the reasons why people love this car so much is because of its American Heritage look. The Challenger looks like part of the American Dream. Driving other very expensive cars won’t get such a positive reaction as when you ride the 2020 Challenger.

2020 Dodge Challenger RT

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Marco Carvajal has many years of experience in the editorial world, in the entertainment industry including events, cars, music and other fields. He also has wide experience in business, e-business and e-commerce. He is actively involved in the development of AutomotorPro.com and other affiliated car publications, from marketing and business management, to the editorial department as a contributing writer and editor for other writers. His passion for automobiles, travel and art, supports the development of AutomotorPro.com in an original and unique way, as a leader in the automobile editorial industry, nationwide in the United States and international territories. Marco graduated from the University of Miami, in addition to additional studies at other universities and institutions. In the field of business, he has created several enterprises and multinational projects related to publishing and entertainment. As a writer, the number one goal for Marco Carvajal is to be able to communicate clear information easy to understand for our subscribers, in an easy language, very detailed, about automobiles and lifestyle. He also likes to show a different perspective, with innovative style, about the information and characteristics of each car, mostly oriented to the daily life, about what each person may want learn about each car, thinking on the practical daily use of cars in real life. Marco Carvajal tiene muchísimos años de experiencia en el mundo editorial, en la industria del entretenimiento incluyendo eventos, autos, música y otros, así como gran experiencia en los negocios, e-business y e-commerce. Se envuelve activamente en el desarrollo de AutomotorPro.com, desde aspectos de mercadeo y manejo de negocios, hasta el departamento editorial donde también escribe y edita artículos de otros escritores. Su pasión por los autos, viajar y el arte, le ayudan a AutomotorPro.com a desarrollarse de una forma original y única, como un líder en la industria editorial automotriz a nivel nacional en Estados Unidos y otros territorios internacionales. Marco se graduó de la Universidad de Miami, además de haber realizado estudios y cursos en otras universidades e instituciones. En el área de negocio ha fundado varias empresas y creado varios proyectos multinacionales en el área editorial y del entretenimiento. Como escritor, la meta número uno de Marco Carvajal es lograr transmitir información sobre automóviles fácil de entender para los lectores, en un idioma sencillo, los más detallada posible. Además de lograr mostrar un lado diferente e innovador sobre la información y características de cada auto, principalmente orientado a lo cotidiano, a lo que cada persona puede aprender sobre cada automóvil, pensando en la vida diaria, en el uso de cada auto en la vida práctica.
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