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<a href="http://autoblog.com/make/dodge">Dodge</a> has big things headed our way for the 2011 model year, not the least of which is a thoroughly updated <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/challenger">Challenger</a> that seems to be much better equipped to go up against the likes of the <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/mustang">Ford Mustang</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/camaro">Chevrolet Camaro</a>. Up to this point, even those who loved the last generation's styling and optional Hemi engine had to admit that lower level models powered by the old 3.5-liter V6 engine were simply unable to match up against its lifelong mortal enemies from <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/chevrolet">Chevrolet</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/ford">Ford</a>.<br />
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As we've come to find out <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/21/2011-dodge-challenger-gets-new-pentastar-v6-with-305-hp/">straight from the <strike>horse's</strike> pony's mouth</a>, Dodge intends to bring its base-model muscle car up to modern specifications courtesy of a brand spankin' new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine. As a reminder, here's how the new V6 engine compares to the competitors' options:<br />
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<table width="630" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="3" border="0" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td> </td>
<td><strong>Base Price</strong></td>
<td><strong>Engine Size</strong></td>
<td><strong>Horsepower</strong></td>
<td><strong>Torque</strong></td>
<td><strong>MPG</strong></td>
<td><strong>Weight</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Dodge Challenger</strong></td>
<td>$23,245*</td>
<td>3.6 liters</td>
<td>305 @ 6350</td>
<td>268 @ 4800</td>
<td>N/A***</td>
<td>3819 lb*</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Chevy Camaro</strong></td>
<td>$22,680**</td>
<td>3.6 liters</td>
<td>312 @ 6400</td>
<td>278 @ 5200</td>
<td>17 / 28</td>
<td>3741 lb</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Ford Mustang</strong></td>
<td>$22,145**</td>
<td>3.7 liters</td>
<td>305 @ 6500</td>
<td>280 @ 4250</td>
<td>19 / 31</td>
<td>3453 lb</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<small>* 2010 model ** Plus destination *** Not yet rated</small><br />
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As you can see, the Dodge very nearly matches up with its main rivals on paper, with slight deficiencies in torque and overall weight, though we don't quite know what the 2011 model's final poundage figure will be. We're also unsure of the Challenger's pricing for the new model year, but we can't imagine it will go up too much from its current spot as it's already the priciest of the three competitors, albeit barely.<br />
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In any case, we have ourselves one obvious burning question to consider: Does the new V6 engine improve the Challenger enough in your eyes to go head-to-head with the best six-pot pony cars from The Blue Oval and the Golden Bowtie? Or, to put it another way for you Mopar fans, is the 2011 Challenger V6 Sublime or is Chrysler just plain Plum Crazy? Make your voice heard in our completely unscientific, informal poll below.<br />
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<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/21/poll-2011-dodge-challenger-v6-takes-on-mustang-camaro/#poll54653">View Poll</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/21/poll-2011-dodge-challenger-v6-takes-on-mustang-camaro/">Poll: 2011 Dodge Challenger V6 takes on Mustang, Camaro</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/21/poll-2011-dodge-challenger-v6-takes-on-mustang-camaro/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19684359/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/21/poll-2011-dodge-challenger-v6-takes-on-mustang-camaro/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>
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<a href="http://autoblog.com/make/dodge">Dodge</a> has big things headed our way for the 2011 model year, not the least of which is a thoroughly updated <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/challenger">Challenger</a> that seems to be much better equipped to go up against the likes of the <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/mustang">Ford Mustang</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/camaro">Chevrolet Camaro</a>. Up to this point, even those who loved the last generation's styling and optional Hemi engine had to admit that lower level models powered by the old 3.5-liter V6 engine were simply unable to match up against its lifelong mortal enemies from <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/chevrolet">Chevrolet</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/ford">Ford</a>.<br />
<br />
As we've come to find out <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/21/2011-dodge-challenger-gets-new-pentastar-v6-with-305-hp/">straight from the <strike>horse's</strike> pony's mouth</a>, Dodge intends to bring its base-model muscle car up to modern specifications courtesy of a brand spankin' new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine. As a reminder, here's how the new V6 engine compares to the competitors' options:<br />
<br />
<table width="630" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="3" border="0" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td> </td>
<td><strong>Base Price</strong></td>
<td><strong>Engine Size</strong></td>
<td><strong>Horsepower</strong></td>
<td><strong>Torque</strong></td>
<td><strong>MPG</strong></td>
<td><strong>Weight</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Dodge Challenger</strong></td>
<td>$23,245*</td>
<td>3.6 liters</td>
<td>305 @ 6350</td>
<td>268 @ 4800</td>
<td>N/A***</td>
<td>3819 lb*</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Chevy Camaro</strong></td>
<td>$22,680**</td>
<td>3.6 liters</td>
<td>312 @ 6400</td>
<td>278 @ 5200</td>
<td>17 / 28</td>
<td>3741 lb</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Ford Mustang</strong></td>
<td>$22,145**</td>
<td>3.7 liters</td>
<td>305 @ 6500</td>
<td>280 @ 4250</td>
<td>19 / 31</td>
<td>3453 lb</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<small>* 2010 model ** Plus destination *** Not yet rated</small><br />
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As you can see, the Dodge very nearly matches up with its main rivals on paper, with slight deficiencies in torque and overall weight, though we don't quite know what the 2011 model's final poundage figure will be. We're also unsure of the Challenger's pricing for the new model year, but we can't imagine it will go up too much from its current spot as it's already the priciest of the three competitors, albeit barely.<br />
<br />
In any case, we have ourselves one obvious burning question to consider: Does the new V6 engine improve the Challenger enough in your eyes to go head-to-head with the best six-pot pony cars from The Blue Oval and the Golden Bowtie? Or, to put it another way for you Mopar fans, is the 2011 Challenger V6 Sublime or is Chrysler just plain Plum Crazy? Make your voice heard in our completely unscientific, informal poll below.<br />
<br />
<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/21/poll-2011-dodge-challenger-v6-takes-on-mustang-camaro/#poll54653">View Poll</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/21/poll-2011-dodge-challenger-v6-takes-on-mustang-camaro/">Poll: 2011 Dodge Challenger V6 takes on Mustang, Camaro</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/21/poll-2011-dodge-challenger-v6-takes-on-mustang-camaro/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19684359/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/21/poll-2011-dodge-challenger-v6-takes-on-mustang-camaro/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>
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