Performance Review: Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Challenger Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Dodge Challenger has a 3604cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Challenger shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Challenger's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1863 kgs (4107 lbs) this makes the Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Challenger shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 3604cc 16V V6 engine produces 305 bhp (227 kW) @ 6350 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 268 lb-ft (363.3 Nm) @ 4800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft) or the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Dodge Challenger you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2009 BMW Z4 35i sDrive 2d (188.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Challenger.

The Dodge Challenger has a Power to weight ratio of 163.7 bhp per ton and 143.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 Challenger competing with the 2009 BMW Z4 35i sDrive 2d (188.7 bhp per ton) or the 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Sport 2d (188.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Dodge Challenger generating around 143.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2005 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 Sport Luxury (168.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1993 Subaru Impreza WRX - Classic JDM Wagon (168.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.2 secs, this made the Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD as fast as the 2019 Land-Rover Defender 110 3.0 Turbo (6.00 secs) the 2017 Toyota Century 5.0 V8 (6.00 secs) the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 265 DSG (6.00 secs) the or the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 265 (6.00 secs). This Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD is also faster than the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (6.10 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (6.10 secs) the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.10 secs) the and the 2016 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTI 2.0 Turbo DSG (6.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Challenger and the 2017 Audi A3 S3 Saloon 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Challenger on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.35 secs @ 95.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 Audi A3 S3 Saloon 2.0 Turbo (14.28 secs), the 2018 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (14.28 secs), and the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (14.28 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD has a maximum speed of 130mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 Challenger equals the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD then how about the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph), the 2009 Renault Clio 2.0 RenaultSport III 200 Cup (141 mph), or the 2006 Seat Leon 1.8 20vt Cupra R 210 (141 mph).

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2017 Challenger Rivals List.

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