Watch the Evolution of the Dodge Challenger
This beautifully made video charts the evolution of America’s favorite muscle car from the Challenger Deputy to the Demon.
This video from Cars Evolution starts in 1970 when a Dodge Challenger R/T could be bought for less than it weighed. Then they take us on a journey through to 2018 and the inspired lunacy of the Hellcat.
The early to mid-1970s were the glory days of the muscle car. The lack of emissions regulation, low gas prices and a complete disregard for aerodynamics made for cars we would never see the likes of again.
Time constraints mean Cars Evolution couldn’t cover every model, but they certainly pick some excellent highlights. The Deputy model makes an excellent opener as the lowest price version of the Challenger. Dodge’s stripper model was just $3,083 back when the world was still blissfully unaware of disco music. It made just 101 horsepower from its Slant-6, and you could only hope that the local Deputy Sheriff was issued one for traffic duty. Adjusting for inflation, the Deputy would you get you into a Challenger for $19,611. Right now, the least you’ll pay is $28,090 out the door for a 305 horsepower SXT.
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This isn’t just a beautiful visual representation of the evolution of the Challenger. It’s also a great reminder that the 70’s may have been an amazing time for muscle cars, but the golden age of horsepower is right now.
