Dodge “shakes it up” with new Challengers models featuring a legendary hood scoop
For Mopar enthusiasts and Challenger fans, it’s the best of times and the worst of times. The good new is that the legendary Shaker hood scoops are back and available for order on new 2015 Challengers. The bad news is, they sell so quickly, they probably won’t last too long.
Dodge has returned the “Shaker” to the Challenger lineup, now offering the functional cold-air induction hood scoop on two new HEMI V8 engines and three performancepacked Challenger models, including the Challenger Shaker R/T, the R/T Plus Shaker and the 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker.
“After selling out last year’s Shaker model production in just four days, our hardcore Challenger customers demanded we bring back the Shaker - plus offer more power and more performance,” said Tim Kuniskis, president and CEO, Dodge and SRT Brands. “We listened, and for 2015, the new Dodge Challenger lineup offers the legendary Shaker hood expanded to include our 485 horsepower HEMI V8 delivering up to 113 more horsepower than last year, plus even more track-proven hardware and technology - a combination our enthusiasts have been waiting for.”
New 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker and R/T Plus Shaker are available for ordering at Pittsburgh area Dodge dealers now, with the highperformance 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker model available for customer orders later in March. If you’re interested, however, check right away.
As the model name suggests, the legendary “cold-air grabbing” Shaker not only looks good with its Satin Black center-mounted hood scoop, snorkeling up from the engine compartment, it also directs cooler air back into the 5.7-liter, or now 6.4-liter, HEMI V8 engine. And, like the original 1970 Challenger R/T with the Shaker hood, the new 2015 Challenger models continue the Dodge tradition of an engine-mounted hood scoop that “shakes” with the powertrain’s movement.
Designed for muscle-car buffs who can’t help but tinker with their toys, the Challenger R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker models feature a functional Shaker hood with Mopar cold-air intake, conical air filter and optimized
air box for improved airflow and performance. Lift the hood and you will also be treated to an under-hood “Shaker” graphic - reminiscent of the 1970s original.
For drivers who like to share their performance credentials, the new Challenger R/T Shaker adds a functional Shaker hood with cold-air induction and Mopar conical air filter to the Challenger R/T model’s 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine delivering up to 375 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque. In addition the package adds hood-to-tail Satin Black Shaker graphic stripes, Shaker hood badges, black deck-lid spoiler with Parkview backup camera, “Shaker” startup screen, Satin Black fuel-filler door with heritage “FUEL” lettering, projector fog lamps, 20-inch polished aluminum satin finish wheels with black pockets and premium black cloth performance seats with Ballistic 2 inserts and Tungsten accent stitching.
The new TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission is available and includes Sport mode with paddle shifters, plus Fuel Saver Technology with fourcylinder mode and interactive Decel Fuel Shut Off.
For maximum performance on road and track, the Challenger R/T Shaker includes the Super Track Pak with a full complement of race-bred chassis upgrades, including a halfinch lowered suspension, high-performance Bilstein shock absorbers, high-performance brakes, three-mode electronic stability control calibration with “full off ” and three-season Goodyear Eagle F1 tires, although all-season tires are available.
The new 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker model has a starting sticker of $35,495, which does not include a destination charge.
Adding to the Challenger R/T Shaker model’s standard equipment,
the new 2015 Challenger R/T Plus Shaker includes unique heated and ventilated Nappa leather performance seats with “Shaker” logo stitched in Black and Ruby Red, or Black and Sepia. It also has unique door bolsters with graduated accent stitching, premium floor mats with “Dodge” logo, and a Dodge Performance leatherwrapped steering wheel with power tilt-and-telescoping column.
Expanding on the Super Track Pak’s capability, the Challenger R/T Plus Shaker adds a shortcut button to the new Dodge Performance Pages embedded in the class-exclusive Uconnect 8.4-inch touch screen radio that provides visible performance information, such as programmable shift light indicator, reaction time, zero-to-60 miles per hour times, G-force indicator and lap times in the seven-inch TFT customizable cluster display.
The new 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Plus Shaker model starts at $38,495.
At the top of the line, the new 392 Scat Pack Shaker is the “King of all Sakers. It ups the ante with a 485 horsepower HEMI V8, which is 113 more horsepower than the 5.7-liter Challenger Shaker R/T models. With this monster, you can turn a quarter mile in the low 12-second range and go from zero to 60 miles-an-hour in about four and a half seconds.
The engine is mated to a TREMEC six-speed manual transmission, although a new TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission with paddle shifters is available. The new Scat Pack has a special appearance package for an additional $1,000, as well as a 180 miles-per-hour speedometer, which should only be tested in the upper range on the track. If you’re worried about stopping, the Challenger 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker takes the Super Track Pak suspension to the next level with a Brembo four-piston high-performance brake package and 20-by-9inch polished aluminum wheels.
The new 2015 Dodge Challenger 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker model starts at $42,495, excluding a destination charge as well as a $1,000 gas-guzzler tax that you have to pay if you want the fun of a manual transmission.