These 10 less expensive European coupes will outperform a new Dodge Challenger.

The legendary Challenger model has aged beautifully, as can be seen from the 2023 Dodge Challenger.

. It's one of the few muscle cars with exhilarating performance because of the variety

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Dodge provides a coupe and a convertible as the two Challenger body types.

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Both vehicles provide more passenger room and a bigger trunk than Ford and Chevrolet's competing

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The basic SXT version of the Dodge Challenger sports a 3.6-liter V6 engine with 303 horsepower

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Due to its comparatively sluggish 5.3 second sprint from 0 to 60 mph, this powerplant

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