The new Dodge Challenger has allowed Dodge enthusiasts a chance to buy a new "muscle car", with the definition of rear wheel drive, front engine, V8s. However, models like the Charger SRT-8 and Dodge Viper SRT-10 have filled the gap in Dodge performance, although in other segments, and both have proven to be very successful.
In speaking with a handful of performance enthusiasts (both Dodge, other domestic, and import enthusiasts), I found that the following models were the most commonly mentioned in the question of "what is the best Dodge muscle car of all time? There is no right answer, so here are the 8 models that were mentioned when I was asking people the same question, so I present to DodgeForum a tail of the tape for each of the following 8 cars for your consideration in what you would pick as the greatest Dodge muscle car.
I know, the Viper isn't technically a muscle car, and the Charger SRT-8 is a sedan, but I felt that they deserved to be in the discussion, as did several other people as well.
2008 Dodge Charger SRT-8
6.1L Hemi, 425hp, 420 lb-ft torque, 5-speed automatic transmission
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2009 Dodge Viper SRT-10
8.4L V10, 600hp, 560lb-ft torque,6-speed manual transmission
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6.1L Hemi 425hp, 420lb-ft torque,6-speed manual transmission
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1969 Dodge Charger R/T
426ci Hemi 425hp, 490lb-ft torque,727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission
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1968 Dodge Hemi Dart
426ci Hemi, 425hp (NHRA Rated at 500hp), 490lb-ft torque,727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission
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1971 Dodge Hemi Challenger
426ci Hemi, 425hp, 490lb-ft torque,727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission
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1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
426ci Hemi, 425hp, 490lb-ft torque,727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission
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1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee 440 Six Pack
440ci "Six Pack" Wedge, 390hp, 490lb-ft torque, 833 4-speed manual transmission
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So, above is a quick rundown for each of these fabled Dodge
performance cars, and if you were given the chance to own one...Not to sell it,
but to own and drive it on the street and the track if you are so inclined,
which would you pick?