THE BURNOUT MACHINE - Dodge Challenger 392 Widebody - Review

The Dodge Challenger is officially dead and order books have closed. But to celebrate the long run of the last true muscle car, Dodge released 7 limited "Last Call" editions. One of those, is this 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown. Based on the Challenger 392 Scat Pack Widebody this Shakedown packs exclusive graphic options, the Shaker hood, and the wonderful 6.4L HEMI V8 producing 485 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque. Oh, and this Widebody Challenger is equipped with the 6-speed manual!
But the Last Call party does come with a hefty price tag: As equipped, this Dodge Challenger 392 Scat Pack Widebody clocks in at a whopping $84,520.00 CAD here in Canada. That is not only about $23,000.00 more than a Chevy Camaro SS 1LE (which will also be unavailable starting next year), but puts it into Camaro ZL1 1LE and 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse category. Can the aging Challenger deliver and win us over with old-school charm? Or will it's aging platform and interior hold it back compared to the amazing competition? Find out in today's review!
00:00 V8 Glory
01:10 The Death of the Challenger
01:45 Acceleration Run
02:15 Pure Driving Joy
04:45 High-Displacement V8s vs EVs
06:40 Manual vs Automatic
08:25 Why the Challenger WAS Unique - Refinement & Driving Dynamics
10:30 Old, but Comfy Interior?
11:05 Totally Accidental "Clutch Slip"
11:55 The Best Looking Muscle Car?
12:40 Last Call Special Editions & "Shakedown" Meaning
14:15 Daily Drivability
15:10 Conclusion & Pricing - The End of an Era
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[@GCCarsCA]

🇺🇸 We've now reviewed them all! Challenger vs Mustang vs Camaro - Which one would you pick? 🤔

[@shadowflex87]

Mustang is just ❤

[@is3180]

Challenger anytime ( retro look) 💪

[@user-pr5po9iq7t]

.... I picked the '23 Challenger ScatPack Widebody Shaker with the manual transmission, EXACTLY like this one (except white)!!! Definitely not the fastest of the trio but, DEFINITELY the best looking/most fun to drive!!! Racecar 🏎️💨.😜

[@frostbitedos]

💯 ​@@user-pr5po9iq7t

[@scottandrews4822]

Challenger, for sure. It's the closest to a real muscle car. I purchased a 2023 (with Last Call plaque) Challenger T/A 392 Widebody. It has four packages: R/T, Scat Pack, T/A, and Widebody, with a 392 (of course) and a manual transmission. Replacing the stock shifter with a Hurst Pistol Grip one made a HUGE difference.

[@juliusten6225]

I agree. This car is not the fastest but who cares? It doesn't need to be because it is so much fun to drive. This car feels so good, so unique, so rewarding as you drive it and you do NOT need to be in "First place" to have fun with it. This car is NOT about being the fastest and coming in first place. I own a Lamborghini and a Z06 and I swear I am having more fun with my 6.4 Scat Pack Shaker. Unbelievable. I never would have believed it.

[@frostbitedos]

I'm so happy to see this. I love my 2020 Widebody Scatpack Shaker. It is so much fun 🔥

[@johnh.9127]

Wow, that’s saying something !!

[@is3180]

The smiles on ur guys face is priceless pure joy.🙂✌️

[@GCCarsCA]

Such an amazing vehicle... still thinking about it weeks after!

[@johnh.9127]

I have the same smile when I drive it. It never gets old.

[@darius.schulz]

Really nice one. 👍

[@GCCarsCA]

Thanks a lot! We put a lot of work into this one so we're glad to hear that it was worth it!

[@masterbeast1572]

Challenger is the goat of muscle cars loved the review by the way

[@GCCarsCA]

It really is fantastic... so glad we got to drive it! And thank you for the kind words!

[@biggie_d298]

That intro is pulled straight of the Dodge Super Stock review from throttle house. I love it

[@GCCarsCA]

Did they do a similar one? I had a rough idea that we developed while on location, but maybe the fact that I saw it months before influenced me subconsciously, ha. Glad you liked it!

[@biggie_d298]

@@GCCarsCA it's goated man

[@scottandrews4822]

The manual transmission has 3 more HP and 10 more ft-lbs of torque over the automatic. So, it's 488 HP and 485 lb-ft of torque. Plus, it has a 3.90 rear gear vs. 8:49 the 3.27 gear in the auto. Plus the manual.has no MDS, so no switching to 4 cyl mode; less to break. I do agree about the shifter. On my 2023 Challenger T/A 392 Widebody, I changed the shifter to a Hurst Pistol Grip one and it made a HUGE difference in the shifting feel and actuon. Plus. the "Hurst Equipped" plaque for the rear looks cool!

[@tingokuman]

The ZF shifts faster so the minimal hp difference on the 0-60 though manuals are more fun for some people

[@jimmyk7527]

This is the best car review site period…. Very well done

[@GCCarsCA]

Means a lot to hear that, thank you!

[@mpsangha]

I'm picking this up this weekend. I got it for 10k off MSRP.

[@GCCarsCA]

That's amazing, congratulations!

[@mpsangha]

Thanks, really enjoyed your review. I think you guys are better than straight pipes. Keep it up.

[@soldier09r]

My guy can drive! Awesome video!

[@GCCarsCA]

Thank you :)

[@soldier09r]

@@GCCarsCA most definitely!! Save Manuals!!!!

[@captainamerica9353]

Are you guys testing the Last Call "Vanishing Point" Challenger and "Bullitt" Charger(s) ?

[@GCCarsCA]

Unfortunately not. This was the only Last Call model that Dodge put into the press fleet.

[@LaEscuelaDelEncanto]

Great job communicating your emotions

[@GCCarsCA]

Thank you! Glad we were able to convey how awesome the Challenger was :)

[@johnh.9127]

I agree that it’s a little bit too quiet, so I’m doing a mid muffler delete and adding vibrants, from the videos I’ve watched it sounds very close to stock but deeper and 25% louder, should make the car perfect.

[@GCCarsCA]

Oh that will be amazing!

[@user-cs9gb4gz8d]

How much??

[@GCCarsCA]

A lot 😬

[@masmill1497]

😮

[@bige2818]

They basically copied the way throttle house does their videos but it works so okay

[@GCCarsCA]

We're still trying to find our "niche" so we're experimenting a little, which as you have noticed includes trying what others do to understand why and how they do it. And thanks for the kind words at the end :)

[@bige2818]

@@GCCarsCA hey what ever gets your videos out there I'm for it I hope your channel keeps growing

[@DemocratsRDemons]

I ordered in the first wave of 23 Last Calls, and I'm glad I did. Their MSRP went up substantially throughout the year. I bought at 2022 MSRP.

[@GCCarsCA]

Congrats on the Challenger! Very jealous 👌🏻

[@DemocratsRDemons]

@@GCCarsCA Thanks. I had to get a widebody with the Tremec Magnum 6sp before they were gone for good. Such a fun car.