THE BURNOUT MACHINE - Dodge Challenger 392 Widebody - Review

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
  • The Dodge Challenger is officially dead and order books have closed. But to celebrate the long run of the last true muscle car, Dodge released 7 limited "Last Call" editions. One of those, is this 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown. Based on the Challenger 392 Scat Pack Widebody this Shakedown packs exclusive graphic options, the Shaker hood, and the wonderful 6.4L HEMI V8 producing 485 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque. Oh, and this Widebody Challenger is equipped with the 6-speed manual!
    But the Last Call party does come with a hefty price tag: As equipped, this Dodge Challenger 392 Scat Pack Widebody clocks in at a whopping $84,520.00 CAD here in Canada. That is not only about $23,000.00 more than a Chevy Camaro SS 1LE (which will also be unavailable starting next year), but puts it into Camaro ZL1 1LE and 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse category. Can the aging Challenger deliver and win us over with old-school charm? Or will it's aging platform and interior hold it back compared to the amazing competition? Find out in today's review!
    00:00 V8 Glory
    01:10 The Death of the Challenger
    01:45 Acceleration Run
    02:15 Pure Driving Joy
    04:45 High-Displacement V8s vs EVs
    06:40 Manual vs Automatic
    08:25 Why the Challenger WAS Unique - Refinement & Driving Dynamics
    10:30 Old, but Comfy Interior?
    11:05 Totally Accidental "Clutch Slip"
    11:55 The Best Looking Muscle Car?
    12:40 Last Call Special Editions & "Shakedown" Meaning
    14:15 Daily Drivability
    15:10 Conclusion & Pricing - The End of an Era
    18:30 Subscribe for Weekly Reviews!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 49

  • @GCCarsCA
    @GCCarsCA  9 місяців тому +4

    🇺🇸 We've now reviewed them all! Challenger vs Mustang vs Camaro - Which one would you pick? 🤔

    • @shadowflex87
      @shadowflex87 9 місяців тому +3

      Mustang is just ❤

    • @is3180
      @is3180 9 місяців тому +4

      Challenger anytime ( retro look) 💪

    • @user-pr5po9iq7t
      @user-pr5po9iq7t 9 місяців тому +5

      .... I picked the '23 Challenger ScatPack Widebody Shaker with the manual transmission, EXACTLY like this one (except white)!!! Definitely not the fastest of the trio but, DEFINITELY the best looking/most fun to drive!!! Racecar 🏎️💨.😜

    • @frostbitedos
      @frostbitedos 5 місяців тому

      💯 ​@@user-pr5po9iq7t

    • @scottandrews4822
      @scottandrews4822 4 місяці тому +1

      Challenger, for sure. It's the closest to a real muscle car. I purchased a 2023 (with Last Call plaque) Challenger T/A 392 Widebody. It has four packages: R/T, Scat Pack, T/A, and Widebody, with a 392 (of course) and a manual transmission. Replacing the stock shifter with a Hurst Pistol Grip one made a HUGE difference.

  • @juliusten6225
    @juliusten6225 6 місяців тому +20

    I agree. This car is not the fastest but who cares? It doesn't need to be because it is so much fun to drive. This car feels so good, so unique, so rewarding as you drive it and you do NOT need to be in "First place" to have fun with it. This car is NOT about being the fastest and coming in first place. I own a Lamborghini and a Z06 and I swear I am having more fun with my 6.4 Scat Pack Shaker. Unbelievable. I never would have believed it.

    • @frostbitedos
      @frostbitedos 5 місяців тому +1

      I'm so happy to see this. I love my 2020 Widebody Scatpack Shaker. It is so much fun 🔥

    • @johnh.9127
      @johnh.9127 5 місяців тому +1

      Wow, that’s saying something !!

  • @is3180
    @is3180 9 місяців тому +8

    The smiles on ur guys face is priceless pure joy.🙂✌️

    • @GCCarsCA
      @GCCarsCA  8 місяців тому

      Such an amazing vehicle... still thinking about it weeks after!

    • @johnh.9127
      @johnh.9127 8 місяців тому +1

      I have the same smile when I drive it. It never gets old.

  • @biggie_d298
    @biggie_d298 6 місяців тому +4

    That intro is pulled straight of the Dodge Super Stock review from throttle house. I love it

    • @GCCarsCA
      @GCCarsCA  5 місяців тому

      Did they do a similar one? I had a rough idea that we developed while on location, but maybe the fact that I saw it months before influenced me subconsciously, ha. Glad you liked it!

    • @biggie_d298
      @biggie_d298 5 місяців тому

      @@GCCarsCA it's goated man

  • @masterbeast1572
    @masterbeast1572 9 місяців тому +7

    Challenger is the goat of muscle cars loved the review by the way

    • @GCCarsCA
      @GCCarsCA  9 місяців тому

      It really is fantastic... so glad we got to drive it! And thank you for the kind words!

  • @scottandrews4822
    @scottandrews4822 4 місяці тому +4

    The manual transmission has 3 more HP and 10 more ft-lbs of torque over the automatic. So, it's 488 HP and 485 lb-ft of torque. Plus, it has a 3.90 rear gear vs. 8:49 the 3.27 gear in the auto. Plus the manual.has no MDS, so no switching to 4 cyl mode; less to break. I do agree about the shifter. On my 2023 Challenger T/A 392 Widebody, I changed the shifter to a Hurst Pistol Grip one and it made a HUGE difference in the shifting feel and actuon. Plus. the "Hurst Equipped" plaque for the rear looks cool!

    • @tingokuman
      @tingokuman Місяць тому

      The ZF shifts faster so the minimal hp difference on the 0-60 though manuals are more fun for some people

  • @darius.schulz
    @darius.schulz 9 місяців тому +11

    Really nice one. 👍

    • @GCCarsCA
      @GCCarsCA  9 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot! We put a lot of work into this one so we're glad to hear that it was worth it!

  • @cantcme1243
    @cantcme1243 7 днів тому +1

    I totally understand why this Challenger last call edition is $85K?!! But when I see the prices today I just can't stop thanking myself for buying my '18 Challenger Scat Pack brand spanking new for $36K! she's got 33k miles I put her in storage for the winter months.."Dodge, the brotherhood of muscle"

    • @GCCarsCA
      @GCCarsCA  4 дні тому

      $36K is absolute steal from today's perspective! Glad you got one while you could, the Challenger is awesome!

  • @jimmyk7527
    @jimmyk7527 6 місяців тому +1

    This is the best car review site period…. Very well done

    • @GCCarsCA
      @GCCarsCA  6 місяців тому

      Means a lot to hear that, thank you!

  • @soldier09r
    @soldier09r 26 днів тому

    My guy can drive! Awesome video!

    • @GCCarsCA
      @GCCarsCA  18 днів тому +1

      Thank you :)

    • @soldier09r
      @soldier09r 18 днів тому

      @@GCCarsCA most definitely!! Save Manuals!!!!

  • @mpsangha
    @mpsangha 4 місяці тому +2

    I'm picking this up this weekend. I got it for 10k off MSRP.

    • @GCCarsCA
      @GCCarsCA  4 місяці тому +1

      That's amazing, congratulations!

    • @mpsangha
      @mpsangha 4 місяці тому

      Thanks, really enjoyed your review. I think you guys are better than straight pipes. Keep it up.

  • @LaEscuelaDelEncanto
    @LaEscuelaDelEncanto 2 місяці тому

    Great job communicating your emotions

    • @GCCarsCA
      @GCCarsCA  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Glad we were able to convey how awesome the Challenger was :)

  • @captainamerica9353
    @captainamerica9353 Місяць тому +1

    Are you guys testing the Last Call "Vanishing Point" Challenger and "Bullitt" Charger(s) ?

    • @GCCarsCA
      @GCCarsCA  Місяць тому +1

      Unfortunately not. This was the only Last Call model that Dodge put into the press fleet.

  • @johnh.9127
    @johnh.9127 5 місяців тому

    I agree that it’s a little bit too quiet, so I’m doing a mid muffler delete and adding vibrants, from the videos I’ve watched it sounds very close to stock but deeper and 25% louder, should make the car perfect.

    • @GCCarsCA
      @GCCarsCA  5 місяців тому

      Oh that will be amazing!

  • @user-cs9gb4gz8d
    @user-cs9gb4gz8d 23 дні тому

    How much??

  • @masmill1497
    @masmill1497 Місяць тому

    😮

  • @bige2818
    @bige2818 5 місяців тому

    They basically copied the way throttle house does their videos but it works so okay

    • @GCCarsCA
      @GCCarsCA  5 місяців тому +1

      We're still trying to find our "niche" so we're experimenting a little, which as you have noticed includes trying what others do to understand why and how they do it. And thanks for the kind words at the end :)

    • @bige2818
      @bige2818 5 місяців тому

      @@GCCarsCA hey what ever gets your videos out there I'm for it I hope your channel keeps growing

  • @DemocratsRDemons
    @DemocratsRDemons 5 місяців тому +1

    I ordered in the first wave of 23 Last Calls, and I'm glad I did. Their MSRP went up substantially throughout the year. I bought at 2022 MSRP.

    • @GCCarsCA
      @GCCarsCA  5 місяців тому +1

      Congrats on the Challenger! Very jealous 👌🏻

    • @DemocratsRDemons
      @DemocratsRDemons 5 місяців тому

      @@GCCarsCA Thanks. I had to get a widebody with the Tremec Magnum 6sp before they were gone for good. Such a fun car.