The Dodge Challenger 392 Scat Pack Widebody is a Balls-To-The-Wall Muscle Car, And a Compromise!

I have to admit to being a little bit blown away by this car - I've driven some fast modern cars - Z06 Corvettes, CTS-V Cadillacs, A Ferrari 599 and some others - but I was not prepared for the intense muscle car rush the high performance versions of the Challenger give you, and this one is far - far - from the most potent.
I give Chrysler tremendous credit for keeping the pushrod Hemi going at a time when other companies are starting to retract their engine sizes. Dodge is bucking the trend for the time being, and I le them for it. This car is speed- hot, nasty speed. It leaps forward with a V8 scream of rage, and rips up pavement with 300 series tires - front and back!
And yet, this one is the sensible choice - with "only" 485 horsepower, it's just a shadow of the Hellcat model, never mind the insane Challenger Demon. I haven't driven one of them, and can only imagine the lunacy of it. God bless America.
This is a big, heavy, and powerful car. It also handles very well, stops very quickly, and is comfortable as hell to cruise. I've now added it to the very short list of cars I would personally own, and find myself having little daydreams about buying one. This is a dangerous thought, as I suspect I'd be without a license within just a few days of owning it, but at least I'd have a giant smile on my face. Long story short - I love this thing.
Full review and test drive by Bill of Curious Cars. Auto is for sale at Autohaus of Naples, on the web at www.AutohausNap..., or by phone at [phone].

[@LoreDrive]

Bill makes a 53 minutes video truly enjoyable, I could listen to him even if he reviewed dishwashers.

[@henrystowe6217]

As the automotive era draws to a close, thats an idea.

[@Timahcs2]

Rotflmao! My thoughts exactly. You worded this perfectly haha!

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Word

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[@kevinmcadams805]

We should ask him to review a dishwasher, that would be hilarious!

[@mikewright2858]

"vomit-inducing" - I couldn't agree more.

[@cleantoronto3658]

Why do you have Mother Earth?

[@bernie472]

That's the word I'm looking for.

[@akramkour1015]

The last true car guy reviewer while others taking shots of electric chair Bill just give us a 50 mn video and it's enjoyable in EVERY SECOND OF IT keep it bill with the weather too

[@floyd27860]

As everyone turns to electric vehicles, I'll be here like a dinosaur still rocking a V8!

[@diablocls55]

Same… or maybe even a V10 or V12 lol… I’m only 20 at this point but have big plans in life. Ever Owning an electric car is not one of those plans and I will never own one as long as I live

[@YungEagle3k]

@@diablocls55 give every car a chance :/

[@mrt2734]

Exactly!

[@mrt2734]

@@diablocls55 Me as well, they just suck the soul out of a vehicle.

[@Jeff-ej4wp]

Electric cars are a scam. Producing an electric car generates 70% more CO2 than producing an ICE car. Charging an electric uses power of which 65% comes from coal. Current electric grid can't handle going all electric. Rebuilding our electric grid will generate huge amounts of C02.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

"Holy shit! Is this thing quick!" 😄😄😄 Love that comment! Bill is totally entertaining, and has none of the annoying qualities of Doug DeMuro!

[@Matt_Dagostino]

What's wrong with Doug Demuro?

[@MisterMikeTexas]

@@Matt_Dagostino Doug's OK. It's just something about his delivery of the information in his videos. Scotty Kilmer did a whole video on why DeMuro is allegedly "full of crap".

[@DanielLopez-tb2fl]

Doug DeMuiro? No way can he sound fruitier than Bill.

[@B3burner]

You mean his “quirks”. Doug needs his own Doug score!

[@chonasimpson6487]

@@DanielLopez-tb2fl Bill does not sound fruity he sound like a cool old school guy. Doug sounds like a spoiled brat narcisist who thinks he is better than everyone one when in fact he is pathetic. He made some fast easy money and thinks his shit does not stink .I hate that goof. And yes Doug sounds fruity.

[@SeBoSTV]

I like how your "Good morning" is like the "This" from Doug Demuro, always the same tone videos after videos😄

[@mr.butterworth]

“On another miserable hot, sticky Florida morning.” lol

[@studebricker2845]

That guy is a moron. I watched a couple of his videos. They're intolerable because the guy has no perspective on cars. He criticizes older cars as if they were released in the present day. I'll stick with Bill gladly...

[@AMGEVAN]

Dont ever compare my man Bill to that 🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@jocivtrance3455]

Cant stand that guy he is the epitome of the beta nerd..

[@stephendibari5010]

No comparison. He’s a super nerd

[@thejerseyj9422]

"A trunk big enough for your golf clubs and a sniper rifle" You gotta love this guy. For the amount of information on the cars and for the entertainment value I think this show is the equal to Jay Leno's Garage. It doesn't get any better than that. 👍

[@MarinCipollina]

I'd like to see Bill and Jay together on a car review. That would be epic.

[@RossEnzo]

We should make a “go fund me” for Bill so he can get as many tickets as possible!

[@mercedes-mark]

Hahaha A GO FUND BILL 🤣

[@edkelley1649]

121 nice job Billy proud of you phuc yea

[@olivierlacroix5796]

I listened for 53 minutes… you sir have some very good oratory skills!

[@raykolcun752]

If Bill would do a podcast, id subscribe instantly, even if it would only be about Florida weather and woodpeckers. Highly entertaining stuff!

[@OhTheGeekness]

Bought a 2021 Scat Pack a few months ago. Not the wide body because I like the traditional looks and $$$ but I love it more than any other car I've ever owned. I have always owned practical/sensible vehicles but always wanted something cool and fun. I've finally gotten to a place in life where I can afford something like this and I am delighted with the choice. Looks good (to me), sounds fantastic and is a joy to drive. I have never had anything "high performance" to compare it with but it seems amazing to me. Delighted with the choice. Great video.

[@rmknicks]

I almost blew bourbon through my nose when he said that the birds were using a tree as a staging area. lol.

[@thomasleo3801]

I've always wanted a challenger. Got a 2016 2 years ago. Got a great deal. 5.7 orange and black. And I agree with you they're done the best badass looking cars.

[@pinkpistons]

Summary: Dodge Challenger is an amazing muscle car!

[@soyounoat]

"A Lot Of Trouble" accompanied by a laugh that sounds born from trouble.

[@kallekas8551]

Bill makes 50 minutes feel like 15... LOVE your work!

[@LawrenceMarkFearon]

We should buy this car just for Bill- he's had the most fun with it.

[@iancolePRD129G]

Always get excited when I see Bill has uploaded a video and then when you see it's 53 mins long that makes it even better. Thanks Bill

[@Trudeau]

"Now I'm gonna kinda ease into this a little bit, I've the feeling if I just hammer it bad things are - well let's just hammer it."

[@edwardbreadman9473]

"Stops you from being a total idiot, witch I definatly want a be". And laughing like a teenager.

[@MarkD-nd9lg]

Love it! I checked one out a few years ago; considering I’m in my 50’s and I have a teenage driver I naturally did the right thing and bought the ScatPack Shaker version!! My mild and meek 17 yr old daughter is now a proud car enthusiast.

[@christopherkraft1327]

I agree with you Bill, I would sooner dive into my own vomit than have an electric Mustang (or any electric car) 😳

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

Shitboxes on wheels crappy as mobile phones last couple years and trash, so "green" …not.

[@benedictdonald4338]

Give me an internal combustion engine every time !

[@blairbrown4812]

It's not even an actual Mustang,electric or otherwise. Ford actually showed an electric car that had a Mustang body at SEMA a couple years back.😳 This Mach-E or whatever the hell Ford calls it is still basically an aerodynamic brick,like every other SUV. 🙄

[@iambeloved496]

The thing is all those liberals talking about the ozone and everything because of fossil fuels. There's already been studies that the ozone is fine and how the earth can take a much greater beating than what it is currently taking. The whole green thing is bs

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

@@iambeloved496 Ecology is new religion, nothing new it's been for a long time now, facts and logic don't matter, they're gonna cut down amazon for the lithium for their shitbox eletric junk cars but that's fine…

[@moonbeamskies3346]

What he says in the 1st 4 minutes is pure gold. I feel the same way about the direction the auto industry is going.

[@mattgullage6720]

You are the best. You know a lot about the auto industry's history and thru intellect and humor-make it all FUN. Refreshing.

[@josephvaldora49]

Probably Bill’s greatest work, To date! 53 riveting minutes of Bill’s enthusiastic delivery. I also learned something. My view of Chrysler is that it’s more fiat than anything and that’s not good! The truth is the Challenger is relatively ancient in that it’s got Mercedes DNA and not Fiat DNA. That’s a very good thing when you throw in a big honking American V8 that’s hauls ass and sounds magnificent in doing so! Thank you Bill!

[@Tonyk24]

Nice to see Bill review something this cool and new!

[@charlesgrayson1510]

This is the coolest and most performance-oriented video I've seen of yours so far. I'll have to call you racecar Bill. Lol.

[@thecustardguys]

When he goes on the American Eagle rant and the birds fly by screaming 😂🤣😂

[@jpate89]

MOPAR OR NO CAR!!!! Love these cars! You need to review a Hellcat now Mr. Bill sir!!!

[@jpate89]

@Jeff Lee not sure I understand what you mean, but okay yeah whatever dude

[@FunTowerRadio]

AMAZING how that car gets up to 120 mph effortlessly!

[@philip4193]

...and then shifts UP into a low RPM "cruising" gear!

[@recl971]

The deep sighs are the highlight of the reviews

[@chriscrystalhood6260]

What a true modern example of what a real muscle car should be!! AWESOME car, thanks for sharing Bill, this is probably as close as I will ever come to driving one.

[@jesuschristislord7754]

every vehicle now is either an SUV, crossover, or pickup truck. I love my 392. 6-speed manual, rear wheel drive and massive torque.

[@toddgiambruno]

120mph! Love it Bill! Love the exhaust note. Like watching Dirty Mary Crazy Larry! Thank you!!

[@robertthrossell4321]

A centre console for a small 9mm 😂😂 Bill's a legend 👏

[@MetalGearMando]

Really appreciated the history lesson on muscle cars. Unique review for a beautiful car. Can't wait to get my 23' Scat Pack!

[@darrellbordeaux6132]

S.W.E.E.T!!! I used to own a 70’s Challenger (340cid) and it was fast but nothing like this machine! You can tell Bill was enjoying this car!

[@kennethbode2017]

just think Bill in 15 years you can tell us how great the first Mustang Mach E is.

[@postersm7141]

I absolutely love this guy. What a man’s man. We are the same age and share a lot of the same views. At least the views that he puts out there on his videos. Keep up the good work brother man!

[@eddstarr2185]

Development of the 1970 Challenger was very interesting. Ford's Mustang was based off the Falcon compact car. As such the Mustang's engine bay couldn't fit the big block V8's customers really wanted. Dodge based the Challenger off the Dodge Coronet/Plymouth Satellite mid-size car. Thus, the Challenger was as wide as a typical big car and it's engine bay could handle the biggest engines Chrysler offered, all the way to the 440 cid V8 used in the Imperial. Challenger styling took full advantage of that long hood and being the widest pony car of the day.

[@michaelcope856]

16 minutes in, it's 6.58 here in the UK, and I'm gonna hafta go to work, but if Bill doesn't mention Vanishing Point during the rest of this video... well, there ain't no justice. 50 minutes plus and pissed-off birds, what more could you want from the master? Keep it up, Bill!

[@cudaus1]

I had a 2013 Hemi Challenger R/T. Great car. Chrysler has been doing some great things. had 2013 300C and a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I loved all three of them.

[@magsgarage4611]

Bill you’re the BEST!! That’s all that needs to be said. When you turned the air conditioner off to get the full torque. Oh man that brought back some great memories.

[@timsimmons9995]

"One of my determiners is will it scare children? If it doesn't scare children it may not be all of what you want it to be." Classic.

[@barrycudauk232]

Had my new 2020 challenger 50th anniversary commemorative scat pack wide body shipped across the pond in May 2021.Absolutely love its styling,power and handling for a big car. Last of the true muscle cars made by chrysler.Mustang and Camaro are now sports cars,not true muscle cars.Over the years I have owned 8 American cars ,they can't be beaten for looks and sound. Anyone thinking of buying one of these cars do it now before they become extinct.GO MOPAR.

[@georgeloizou2484]

Thanks for reviewing a Mopar ! Love the car

[@BMan100]

Love my 2021...got lucky in ordering mine at the right time before production halted... Scat pack, 6 spd, big brembos, but not the wide body...like to look stealthily/rental car like. White Knuckle just set this car off.

[@user-gm4kv2my4u]

Just ordered mine a couple of days ago. Extended wait time but it looks like production is ramping up. The dealer has quite a few in transit (no manuals so I ordered one). White knuckle as well. It has the base 245 tires but those wheels are coming off once the car's paid in full.

[@BMan100]

@@user-gm4kv2my4u got the 275 brass monkeys on mine. Even posted a little walk around video, nothing fancy of course.

[@HipsterDoofus100]

@@user-gm4kv2my4u why didn’t you just pay cash for it?

[@user-gm4kv2my4u]

@@HipsterDoofus100 because I'm a sucker

[@nickcaruth8939]

for the love of god....cracks me up every time....

[@Andrew-zs5tc]

The sensible Challenger choice for the Accountant. I'm sold.

[@jakahl1470]

I have never been a fan of the neo Challeger, but I absolutely LOVE the widebody and Hellcat models. This one is sweet.

[@MarinCipollina]

Electric cars are glorified golf cats.. Which will be great for most Florida drivers since they spend more time on golf courses than race tracks.

[@HipsterDoofus100]

It’s a shame that dodge makes all these muscle cars and not a manufacturer who’s cars don’t fall apart in three years

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Billy, Beautiful hot rod, brings me back in time. Love Dodge’s approach to the hemi fun. Be well

[@markwoodley712]

Bill goes off script, love it! Couldn't agree more this is a great looking car.

[@OSheaShenanigans]

Born in 1974, I missed the muscle car era. However, on Oct 27 2022 I put money down on the Last Call Challenger for 2023. I got the Scat Pack Manual with Shaker Hood. I wanted the red interior like the car in this video, but it was only available on the Widebody trim which I dont want but that didnt stop me- wasn’t going to miss out again.

[@LongIslandMopars]

They should make a Kowalski Edition just like Ford does with the Mustang Bullitt …

[@donmac7780]

I zee what you did dere😂😂🤣🤣

[@theboyisnotright6312]

About my favorite movie☺️

[@johnmills2134]

My neighbour has a sky blue Challenger. He pays to have it winterized in a heated storage container. He paid the city to finally have an allowance for a driveway. Unfortunately he keeps it pretty much covered with a car tarp. It's a beautiful car, but I rarely get to see it.

[@markboossr3444]

Love the videos Bill! Keep them coming!!

[@doylerogers1940]

I love this guy and enjoyed every minute of this video thank you Bud🤘🏻

[@duckydrummer6331]

Just bought a 2021 Challenger Scat Pack 6.4L Wide Body. Standard trans, Black color. Had to keep it under 55mph for the first 100 miles. Then under 75 mph for 300 miles. After that, I put pedal to the metal. I had a '75 Challenger in my teen years, now that I'm 60 it makes remember those glorious teen years.

[@thejerseyj9422]

For sheer entertainment and knowledge gained this show is the equal to Jay Leno's Garage. It doesn't get any better than that.

[@RipRoaringGarage]

I have a Charger....but your video makes me want to go out and get another one! America....))

[@RipRoaringGarage]

And 8 months later...I did (I actually typoed the above comment lol. I had a Challie V6, but traded her for a Charger WB Scat Pack). I did get another one....its the biggun. Super Stock! Dodge should pay you a commission lol.

[@RichardoBrit]

What a beautiful car! Long live the HEMI!

[@MrMenefrego1]

You're living the dream, Bill.

[@Andrew-zs5tc]

What a great car from the 60s. One of the few newer cars that are perfect for Bill to review.

[@scotthouchins1408]

The best looking car in your last 25 videos😎

[@cardo1111]

Always good content, history, and of course narration. Agreed on the MB and Chrysler relationship. The Chrysler Crossfire was a nice offering during that time.

[@mattattack5205]

Man that is great rumble! Great review Bill. Interested in that G8 if you can get to review it.

[@Saab469]

I smile and start emailing whenever I c one of these AMZING MOPAARR

[@ValdezJu]

CT5-V BLACKWING - 6-SPEEDMANUAL TRANSMISSION, 668 horses, 659 LB.-FT. OF TORQUE, rear wheel drive...

[@crankychris2]

Try to buy one for 45K.

[@ValdezJu]

@@crankychris2 Very reasonable price - you can't get one? My fantasy is to drop that engine and transmission in a '68 Eldorado, rear wheel drive 6-speed and smoke those 19' tires ...

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Bill.. gotta say - ALL of your videos are very enjoyable.. but this one hits it out of the PARK!! Great commentary on a great car! Please keep 'em coming, these are better than anything on TV!

[@MrRhino10]

Ohh Bill 13.38. as an Aussie i love this is my car dream car. We had some fast Chryslers here too. E49 Valiant Charger.

[@hertzair1186]

Barrett Jackson needs to use Bill as one of their auctions presenters/narrators…his knowledge/personality/articulation/voice talent set would be spot on….they’ve used Hoovie and DeMuro before….Bill’s a level above.

[@juliel6223]

Thank you so much for this video. I loved the commentary and learned a ton. I am currently getting my 7th challenger and my first widebody. You sooooo cracked me up and I learned so much. Thank you!!

[@tapiocaarrdvark6226]

I have a 21 widebody shaker frost bite manual. I waited 8 months for factory order This car is insane Don't need the hell cat 392 is enough with a aftermarket airfilter mid muffler/active exhaust delete I love this thing

[@linkdandyparanormalnetwork]

Sounds like Jurassic Park animals there, protect yourself!

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

Time to turn them into the oil for the challenger

[@johnpezzullo9644]

AWESOME BILL....LOVE THE DODGE...AMAZING and of Course LOVE YOU.. !!!!! THANKS.....

[@pt008]

This one has "collision assist" ? How much was the "collision avoidance" option? :D

[@ryand4533]

The Chrysler/Mercedes partner ship worked out great the Chrslyer 300 is an amazing combo of big American luxury but feels and looks nice like Mercedes. American manufacturers always underestimated the power of interior and how much it really sells a car post early 1990s. I wanted to buy a fast muscle car but also wanted to date and in the late 90s early 00s it was better off getting an import with nice leather interior than the American muscle. As far as going on dates although that also probably depends on where you grow up because women love fast car also. I grew up in the city of very hot South Florida, city girls wanted nice leather heated seats and great air-conditioning nice stereo was a plus. Now living in Pa I see country girls like trucks and muscle cars so again I guess its a lot to do with location.

[@klaus4441]

Thanks god you did it 120 , i wait so long für this speed haha . great car super sound . A nice car for our german autobahn .

[@Michael-jo9jz]

Oh goodie. Bill talking about a Challenger!!

[@XBlakeFreemanX]

I’m so old I remember when scat meant SHIT lmao

[@oliverrojas3185]

Thanks for reviewing this car.

[@robertthorpe2179]

American. Built in Canada. Forty-five minutes away in Brampton Ontario Canada. Yaaaay!

[@markcollins457]

Love the show a perfect mix of Motor Trend, Car and Driver and the cast of Steel Magnolias!

[@danschwartz1908]

Love this car. Right up my wheel house.

[@dylanmartin3164]

I really do enjoy your sense of humor. Keep up the great content 👏👌👍🏿🙌

[@pathfinderdiscovery9395]

Catching up on some of ya vids bill , dam nice car , if I had plenty of cash to out right buy a new sports car , I'd buy this type car , I love mustangs but Dodge must have kept the body mold to this car , of all retro cars out today this car hits target 100% , love the grummmmm

[@michaelmihalis9057]

Bill,I owned a 2005 Holden aka Pontiac GTO with a 400 hp LS2 and I thought that would be the pinnacle of horsepower,go figure.Mike the Greek

[@richardmorris7063]

I had an LS2 in a corvette & I love cars but that was plenty of hp for me to get into trouble.

[@robertsine8812]

Awesome show brother. Thanks.

[@petulantfrenzy5532]

Had a Hellcat before some assholes stole it. Very much miss the blower whine and exhaust combo. 400 to 500 hp is all you need on the streets. 6.4 sounds almost as good as the 6.2sc.

[@derekmorrison1426]

Wow this was a joy to watch, couldn't believe it was 50 something minutes at the end.

[@mckou1547]

Bullitt was in 1968, the Charger was a 440.

[@michaelbraniff6732]

Hey Bill I always enjoy your videos If you find one , can you do a review on the old the 190s Saab ? That would be cool 😎 to see you do a review on one of those. Your videos are always brilliant.

[@mikegehre570]

Weather? Check. Angry birds? Bill’s on a roll. Keep em coming. Your fan base waits for your reviews

[@stoneylonesome4062]

I somewhat disagree with Bill; neither the Charger nor the Challenger should’ve been sedans. The Challenger should’ve been a compact Pony Coupé, and the Charger should’ve been a Mid-size muscle Coupé. Challenger should’ve been more entry level, with the base engine being an I6/V6, as was the case in the past. Make the Charger a mid size, and a muscle car by default, with the base engine being a smaller V8.

[@timsimmons9995]

I own the prior version, a 392 SRT manual 6. Yes, these are instant legends, excellent retro muscle, amazing build quality and power ratios. Absolutely love mine, and yes these are hella-fast cars. :) :) :) :) Watching Bill go from from 0-60 in like 3 seconds, or from 80 to 120 effortlessly in a blink, yeah, that's legit.

[@ronmccullock1407]

Good morning Bill, glad the weather is cool, sorry the birds are annoying you. Fantastic review of a fantastic car.

[@steelcowboy2751]

I have a charger scat pack (needed a 4 door); it’s an awesome car and the Challenger is as well. I just wish that there was 1 more complete redesign, not because of looks but the frame (torsional rigidity, etc). The cars need to be 2-4 inches shorter and about 400 lbs lighter. But unfortunately, because of sales,Dodge never needed to redo either car and now they are going to be replaced by an EV which will never have the same soul even with 1000 HP and 2-3 second 0-60 times

[@johnwood8966]

All. Of. The changers. Loved. All. Today

[@blairbrown4812]

I learned that when Bill features a car built after 1990,let alone in the 21st century,he is totally impressed.