It’s very uncommon that we get to fulfill our automotive heroes. It’s even rarer that we get to spend a complete week with them, however I suppose I’m a fairly fortunate guy, as a result of I’ve the privilege of driving a 2023 Dodge Challenger Widebody Swinger Version. That’s proper child, the Swinger. Whereas I’m driving it, I need to know what you need to find out about it (except for the apparent jokes, see earlier hyperlinks).
What are your questions? What are your queries? What are you dying to know in regards to the Challenger Swinger? We will get a number of issues out of the best way proper off the highest. The very first thing you’re going to note is the very vibrant inexperienced paint (Elegant Inexperienced). You may as well choice it in a extra refined inexperienced (F8 Inexperienced) and what the model is looking White Knuckle.
You’ll additionally see that actual Shaker hood, which tastefully covers Dodge’s monstrous 6.4-liter V8 producing a wholesome 485 horsepower and 476 lb-ft of torque. To additional add to the magic that’s this specific Challenger Swinger, the indignant V8 is paired with a six-speed guide transmission. No automatics in my muscle automobile. Now, unfortunately you can’t get the Hellcat engine within the Swinger. That’s simply the worth we pay for Swinger greatness. However consider it this manner, what you’re getting is a Challenger Scat Pack with a bunch of additional goodies, and a simple punchline on your not-so-mature mates.
The stunning swingin’ magnificence you see pictured above is optioned at $66,815, and additionally contains the “Gold Faculty” package deal — as Dodge calls it “retro aptitude” accents on the wheels, grille, Shaker consumption, spoiler and fender badges. You additionally get Swinger rear fender graphics and black six-piston Brembo brakes. Contained in the Swinger, you get “mod grain wood-like” aluminum inside bezel textures, leather-based and Alcantara seats with inexperienced accent stitching and a inexperienced Swinger inside panel badge.
So, inform me what you need to know in regards to the Challenger Swinger Version. I’ll attempt to reply your whole questions in my upcoming overview. And no, a bowl for you subsequent half isn’t included.