2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Redline Road Test Review by Blog of Speed

[@mikebythesun]

"This stick is just an absolute blast". Could not say it better myself. My RT is so much fun to drive, going to pick up milk for the wife was never so much fun.

[@chrwood70]

My '14 Challenger RT has the 3.92 rear gear so at 70 i'm at ~1800 rpms. My mileage on hwy is more like ~23. I drive around town in 5th and 1500 rpms. YMMV depending on gear selection. Love the 6 spd as well.

[@losxlakers]

This guy is right and on point about what he says.

[@db9904]

A family member has had his Redline Ralley for over a year + now and loves it even though it has the v6. I didn't realize there was an R/T model with this incredible looking package available.. Definitely gonna look for this trim package when I shop for one. Thanks for a great review and the only thing I wish you would've covered is a quick walk around and maybe quick scan of the interior so I can see what all differences the R/T redline has vs. the Ralley redline. Thanks! Subscribed.

[@Burneeey]

Been having this bad boy for over a month 2014 its amazing my dream car :)

[@Wooley689]

I'm looking at one now like this one with 64,000 on the clock. Thanks for the review.

[@mikebythesun]

Nice vid! I have a 13 R/T Plus six speed and love it. The Tremec TR6060 is so fun, and the sound of that Hemi is second to none. The only issue with your video is the lack of exterior shots... The Challenger is hands down the best looking and most true looking of the pony reissues, by far. All is all though nice job. I enjoyed watching

[@gigatron2008]

Excellent review BlogOfSpeed ! This is the best manual trans R/T review out there. I was debating this car over the MustangGT (same year) but having trouble trying to find one on a dealer lot to test drive.(manual) Since I drive literally 90% highway and a fairly long work commute I'm leaning towards Challenger. Thank you so much!

[@Blogofspeed]

Thanks for the compliment and views! I'm always here for you.

[@xXUrbanNerd22Xx]

Can't wait to have this soon

[@alexanderrg7608]

I agree with you.... my its all black interior but i love challengers

[@lauPaul2018]

Nice review!!# I like watching it. Just like some of the suggestions here maybe show the car next time. Nice video man!

[@MIvasiv]

Such a great review, well done! Never seen this channel, so just subscribed immediately! Will wait for next amazing videos! You are right man!

[@MrThinblueline]

Great review on your own experience with this ride. I'm planning a purchase in the near future and the Challenger seems to be the top choice between the Mustang and Camaro. The Hemi is the way to go with the 6 speed tranny. Just spied a '13 model year R/T with short mileage, dealer asking 26k for it. It's got about 5k miles on it. Just might have to do it !

[@stanleythomson3896]

I drive a 2013 r/t. He is correct, it is fun to drive. I put a flowmaster exhaust under it and added a Diablo tuner...

[@HuntingWolf82]

One suggestion could you show more of the car. However I still really like the honest reviews keep up the good work.

[@Whoflungpouu]

I got a 6 speed also and I love the fact I'm less than 2000 rpm at 80 mph

[@davidmitchell5638]

LOVE IT! CAN'T WAIT FOR MY 2014 YA KNOW 640HP,NEW INTERIOR...

[@rgrndu]

You love the 6 speed but I don't hear you down shifting properly and letting the engine slow the car down. Also, I'd like to see some exterior shots. Other than that, great job!

[@raichu9489]

@blogofspeed the hellcat looks incredible but insurance man haha I think the shaker is a good middle I want thanks for the feedback.

[@Blogofspeed]

Can't go wrong with any of the Hemi models to be honest!

[@machyne82]

Man your good at this. And not just saying that because I own a challenger rt

[@MrGeeMan1980]

You make a great case for the car. Nice job.

[@Blogofspeed]

Honestly, that's a really tough choice. From a performance standpoint, the 5.0 is on top. There are a few caveats though. As much as I love the live axle in the GT, you can tell it's there over uneven bumps in the road. The Challenger's IRS soaks up the bumps a bit better than the Mustang. I honestly think the Challenger looks and acts more like a true muscle car, while the GT is more leaning towards sports car. Go drive them and figure out which one suits you better. They're both GREAT.

[@markurbancowboy]

The SRT8 Challenger (not including the Hellcat) does not have 100ft-lbs more torque than the RT, that's the only thing you got wrong. Otherwise good review.

[@Blogofspeed]

You're completely right! Oops!! Thanks for the compliment too.

[@that50skid67]

Found an rt same year witj 15k miles im trying to snatch it asap

[@jsrt8677]

Great Video Bro R/T sounds really good

[@realroberthours6799]

+BlogOfSpeed People on here don't realize that even though you have cars like the gt500 with 662hp and the ZL1 with 580hp theres something called bhp (brake horsepower) and that's the horsepower that is efficiently put to the back tires, not just dyno numbers. I've driven a stock SRT8 challenger against a gt500 and gave him a run for his money. No I didn't win but remember that the 6.4 hemi is naturally aspirated where as the ZL1 and gt500 both have supercharged engines

[@Blogofspeed]

karson cardoza If bhp is horsepower at the back wheels, it IS a dyno number essentially (though all dynos vary between each other etc). I'm not sure what you're trying to get at, but I imagine it's traction related, and yes, having 1000hp does nothing if you can't put it down. The general problem with the blower cars is they can heat soak (the Chevy has a big problem with this, ZR1, ZL1, CTSV) and not make good power because they need to pull timing/boost because of intake air temps.

[@brunoandrade4288]

Do a road test with the SRT8 Core I'd love to listen the engine noise!

[@xo6418]

That's by the Gables isn't it, down by UM? Am I wrong?

[@bigpuff714]

Im in between the rt and the mustang gt... affordability vs. Performance?

[@hpautosales]

US1 ??

[@RickGrimes..]

Hope I buy this car soon man found a 2013 same car for 26k

[@afib5103]

thats expensive. you can get a newer one for 20k. I got a 2016 dodge challenger rt shaker 5.7L hemi for 21k

[@MM-zt4oe]

Found one for $10k

[@jhnvlla11]

Great car

[@JorgeCanovas]

Miami? S. Dixie Highway?

[@mr.boostang2064]

I thought I was only one that noticed, it looked like he drove passed sunset and all up us1 near the museum in my eyes.

[@Blogofspeed]

stephen king I think I was on ponce at the time. Good eye

[@JorgeCanovas]

BlogOfSpeed ;-) #Miami #DadeCounty

[@maratgalimullin]

Hi, thx for review! Now i am sure in my decision to buy redline.

[@Blogofspeed]

Get the SRT8 Core if you can swing it. I love a Hemi but more power is more fun!!!!

[@mitchlu]

nicely done / very interesting! BTW - do you like the car? you weren't clear on that - LOL

[@U-TubeSurfer45]

+blogofspeed I have same year lowered a bit with foose wheels 19in. should have put it in sport mode and used paddle shifts. my fastest time so far is 5.69 with absolute no upgrades to engine. basic tires as well. cool video though man!

[@goatmonkey2112]

I'm thinking about getting one of these, but I'm waiting on the 2015 model before going on test drives. I have one stupid question. When you drive the manual, can you leave your heel on the floor while using the clutch in this car, or does the travel go up too high?

[@Blogofspeed]

From what I remember it has a bit more clutch travel unless you have a huge foot? (I'm size 12 if that helps) So many variables with ergonomics!

[@goatmonkey2112]

Thanks. No, I'm not Bigfoot. I'm just hoping that I can be a little lazy. Maybe it can be adjusted. Also, holy crap that Hellcat announcement today... 707hp. Try to get your hands on one of those for testing.

[@Blogofspeed]

I'm going to try to push to get one- it looks so cool. I'm sure it'll spin tire like nobodies business, but 707hp is hard to argue with!

[@cichmugs]

get the scat pak. i have an rt 2013. you will want to upgrade for the power. and led light in the back look off the hook nice

[@TJR031]

How heavy is the clutch? Decent for daily driving?

[@Blogofspeed]

No complaints from me, even in heavy Miami traffic.

[@Blogofspeed]

Thank you!!!

[@HuntingWolf82]

Nice video and car

[@Blogofspeed]

Sorry lol, I really really really liked this car. It's just the right musclecar. So awesome having a big v8 and a stick. If you want a corner carver, this isn't it. But as a v8 musclecar that is fun to drive and makes you smile, this ticks all of the right boxes!

[@pocketsand6275]

I'm guessing it's best to run the hemis with premium fuel?

[@Blogofspeed]

With my own cars I usually end up having them tuned for premium, though I usually prefer to run it on any high performance vehicle. (Discplaimer: All cars are different, some ping if you don't have enough octane etc, your mileage may vary)

[@OddTimeMan]

Those prices are high. I got my new 2014 Challenger R/T with 6-speed manual for $25,490 before tax.

[@Blogofspeed]

I quote as tested prices on the cars I get, with their options, straight from the manufacturer. You may get a much better deal, but I don't buy the cars.

[@garcia01234]

I love this car

[@cisco9027]

I agree great car

[@summersees]

I'd like your opinion on how much one of these cars would be worth now in 20016 with around 40,000 miles?

[@notrapmusichiphopmusicchan3353]

Anna Chavarria about 22k

[@raytrevino533]

Blaaa..Blaaa..Blaaaa.. I cant believe I watched almost 8 minutes and you didnt open it up!

[@sunj8286]

i like muscle car,challenger is my dream,but someone said that dodge is not reliable...

[@larryjaramillo4830]

jiaxing sun most cars have a chance of being unreliable. Take care of your choice of vehicle whether it be Dodge, Ford, or Chevrolet.

[@skoallio7893]

is there any dodge challenger that comes with both an automatic and stick shift so I have a choice?

[@prodjtkiller]

I'm pretty sure the 2013 charger srt8 has that option

[@Blogofspeed]

prodjtkiller You're correct. All of the Challenger RTs and SRT8s come in either flavor.

[@MrGamecatCanaveral]

I can't wait till my mid life crisis! I'm getting a challenger.

[@MrGamecatCanaveral]

Oh shit this is funny. Looking up challenger videos because this car is for sale in my town. I can upon this video and my comment that I posted 5 months ago. Haha. It's a sign! Buy it!

[@MrGamecatCanaveral]

I BOUGHT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will post video soon.

[@ahmerkhan608]

Hey Bro I'm confused Between 2014 Challenger R/T Classic and 2014 Mustang V6 Premium Convertible ...Wch one is better according to u? Plz Helppp Plzz :))

[@Blogofspeed]

V8 always wins for me, however that isn't really a fair comparison. V6 convertible vs V8 coupe. I'd probably wait until I could test a 2015 Mustang GT and really compare.

[@blackcrisis2004]

Did u ever make up ur mind. If not, and if ur only looking at those two. I would go with the 14 RT. Its pretty quick, looks nice, an have the better interior thn both the mustang and camaro and comfort ride quality. I dont care for convertibles and will never by another again. The v6 stang looks nice and is quick, not as quick as the RT an has better gas mileage. The RT is a tq monster! The tq isnt there in the v6 stang. But all in all it depends on want ur looking for. Ride quality, interior design/comfort, power/speed, gas milage if that matters. If mpg isnt an issue skip the v6 stang an go for the RT otherwise wait to check out the new 15 stangs

[@salvatorealbero717]

Would the CORE editions that you refer to be the SRT/ Hemi V-8 / 470 hp / 470 tq. Tremic ,because you said 100 more hp . If so the prices start over 50k and up,and you said 39 k for the CORE model. Then for that price it would be an RT instead of SRT ?

[@Blogofspeed]

The SRT8 CORE is $39,XXX before destination and delivery. It ends up being $40,485 with destination and delivery. The normal SRT8 model is $45,685. The model I had was . There are no CORE RT models available. (these are US prices) The model I had was a pretty heavily loaded RT Redline. Would a loaded SRT8 be more money? Sure! But would I rather have a no options core with a stick and 470hp? Any day of the week!

[@WGPmetallica]

I've been looking at both for a while, you can get a really comfortable, luxurious, loaded up, and sporty RT for the price of a core SRT. It's such a tough call because the gas and insurance savings on the RT really adds up to a little more than just a $3000 difference. Tough tough choice for a car guy.

[@Blogofspeed]

Corey H For me it's no choice whatsoever. Hands down the SRT all day, more horsepower and brakes and suspension wins out for me. I completely understand where you're coming from though. The lovely thing is you can probably get a year old SRT for the same money. Apples and oranges, I know, but the 392 hemi is that much better!

[@WGPmetallica]

I don't doubt that it is but it would have to be a daily driver for me. Between insurance and fuel (and tires haha) the SRT even used is just slightly out of reach.

[@Blogofspeed]

I hear you, it's tough to justify especially if you do a lot of city miles. I will say that the RT and SRT will probably get fairly similar mileage in actual use. I'd be curious about the insurance difference, I've never looked into it!

[@BillySAw951]

Lol he said "im not driving like the epa wants me to drive" yea man u showem how its done

[@mlk4life]

4:11 FIRED!!!!!! lmao. fire that fool now on behalf of all challenger owners everywhere.

[@Blogofspeed]

The car reminds me of an old charger way more than a challenger

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

lol It even has the oldschool locks

[@OberstGenosse]

great car...

[@siuandy1213]

review the 6.4 please

[@Blogofspeed]

When I get one, I'll be sure to review it!

[@siuandy1213]

haha… enjoy your car sir. Have you seen the 2015 Challenger Scat Pack Shaker yet?

[@Blogofspeed]

Siu Andy Not yet. I'm waiting for the supercharged Hellcat V8!

[@siuandy1213]

wait for your good news…707hp Challenger

[@Blogofspeed]

Told you guys the Hellcat was coming!!!

[@Blogofspeed]

Thanks for the comment, I'm trying to add more views and angles in future videos!

[@Kamuna2003]

7:55 mins of you and not the car?

[@Blogofspeed]

I'm a journalist and video editing takes time, I don't get paid for this. Sometimes I have time to put together exterior shots, sometimes I don't. Sorry.

[@TEXASWILDIN]

BlogOfSpeed dont apoligize your opinion / review was great bud alot of reviewers talk bad about the challenger because of the ride/heavy body but its a great car i love mine

[@matrinezkevin11492]

BlogOfSpeed I agree with you 100% about the manual over automatic. The manual just seems to get on the power quicker and there's nothing like the feeling of having your foot to the floor and your head pushed back into the headrest while you hold on to the steering wheel with one hand and you row the gears with the other all the while hearing that HEMI make some down right demonic noises.

[@BLOPINTOSH]

Miami?

[@Blogofspeed]

Yes sir. Rather nice to run summer tires all year round!

[@nicholas2423]

chrysler ???? u mean dodge?

[@1esteroxcrunner]

Mustangs and Camaro would fuck this Dodge up

[@123321abdcre]

I saw 5 0.lol

[@therobotchicken911]

Torch is very weak, engine is weak, and so is the RPM. Muscle cars are performance cars. Camaro and mustang do what they were built to do...

[@Blogofspeed]

I couldn't disagree more. Historically muscle cars were never precise corner-carvers and making them into that is sacrilege in a way. The Challenger FEELS like an old proper muscle car, and therein lies its charm and difference from the other two. I don't see how 370hp is weak, nor do I see how a big V8 with powerband NEEDS to rev higher. That being said, I do really enjoy driving the Mustang GT and GT500, but they're just different.

[@Omnipotant_1]

Torch ?

[@therobotchicken911]

BlogOfSpeed I was talking about the base model... but cool story bro. It's all about preference honestly. I considered the challenger but they are just too huge and bulky. The steering is a little delayed and it just doesn't appeal that much to me as much as a Camaro does.

[@Blogofspeed]

therobotchicken911 Its great that the big three all offer these types of car now. Competition definitely improves the breed, whichever car you like best. (just think of the old v6 mustangs and camaros compared to the cars now, amazing how far they've come)

[@stoney316]

keep your anti dodge comments to yourself...wtf you doing on here anyway just to hate... challenger has the best styling in muscle cars than gay ford and chevy

[@SagaAcademica]

I'd rather have an automatic

[@cruzreyes1824]

and everyone keeps mentioning the hellcat, may I mention the shelby? ford all around has a better and faster muscle car lmao!!

[@Blogofspeed]

Gt500 and gt350 aren't quite available to the public yet.

[@invalid1210]

+Cruz Reyes trying to randomly mention the mustang when no body asked about it. You must have a few screws loose. Kinda sad.

[@RickGrimes..]

Cuz their lighter

[@larryjaramillo4830]

It’s all preference. Personally I like dodge because it stands alone. Ford would be nothing without Saleen, roushe, Shelby.

[@SFBay69]

It's big, it's slow and it's slow.......waste of money.

[@AxleLIVE]

It's almost as if you don't know what a muscle car is -_-

[@SFBay69]

***** I know what a muscle car is and what one isn't. This one fails.

[@Blogofspeed]

You're welcome to your opinion, but play nice please. The challenger and camaro force Ford to up their game. Which is awesome (as the new 5.0 engine is glorious).

[@SuperChi11]

The old muscle cars with V8's are slower then this challenger with a V6, and you call it slow. A muscle car isn't meant to be a super car

[@blackcrisis2004]

BlogOfSpeed well the camaro forced ford to push/improve the mustang. The new challengers or still now faster than the 4.6L 2010 mustang. Muscle cars has always been about going fast in over powered motors in rear wheel, simple bulky cars that was easy on the pockets. Any my friend, the numbers has always been at the top of the list whn investing in these cars, unless u are getting the 4 (back . In the days) or 6 cylinder. Why do u think so many ppl take thm to the track. Im more of a mustang guy myself, but will take a challenger or charger over a camaro. In fact, whn the wife say I need to get a family car, im be investing in a srt8 charger.

[@cruzreyes1824]

I love how he says perfect muscle car lmao.. 372 horsepower? lmao even the srt version is a shame with only 472.. buy a mustang gt at 420 horses put a couple bolt ons and will make 480 easy! lmao and it weighs 3500 lbs .. just buy the REAL MUSCLE CAR!! THE MUSTANG!!!!

[@1984TMNT]

Cruz Reyes mustangs are for pussies

[@TheSithOverlord666]

+Cruz Reyes Mustangs are a girls car

[@cruzreyes1824]

+IlluminatiTriangles its a girls car? are you fucking high!? look at all the movies, gone in 60 seconds... dude mustang is in everything, why? because its the best muscle car out there... hellcat is shit ... dodge is shit... chevy is shitty and still better then dodge lmao!

[@estebang83645]

+Cruz Reyes We get it, you love Mustangs. Stop being a close minded person and learn how to appreciate each cars features. You talk as if the girly Mustang is the greatest car in the world.

[@Blogofspeed]

+Esteban Gomez This car is DIFFERENT than a mustang. Mustang is a pony car. Challenger is a muscle car. Big, heavy, a little ridiculous, but still v8 and great. On the horsepower front, these numbers are getting crazy and normal drivers can't handle them responsibly. This car not having a limited slip is a little bit of an issue, but it's still very good.