Everyone knows that one of the greatest appeals of the Dodge Challenger is its appearance. Sure, it’s overweight, it’s hard to see out of, and it ranks third of three in its patriotic, vitriolic class. And yet many people immensely dig the Challenger because it looks so much like its early-1970s forebearers.
One of the most prominent features of those old, E-body Challengers was the available “Shaker” scoop, which funneled air straight at the V-8 engine’s intake but—unlike most hood scoops of the day—was attached directly to the air cleaner instead of to the hood, which had a giant access hole in it. The scoop shook and hearts raced when the engine revved.
Last year, Dodge finally brought back the Shaker, building 2000 examples of the Challenger R/T and 100 copies of the awkwardly named Mopar ’14 with the special, functional hood and the quivering air gulper. The models sold out in four days and one day, respectively. For 2015, Dodge has brought back the Shaker edition, but this time it’s not limiting production.
Proclaimed the “King of all Shakers” by its maker, the 392 Scat Pack tops the lineup with the most factory-rated horsepower of any Shaker-equipped car in Mopar history. Its 485 (net) horsepower beats the 425 (gross) rating of the 1970–1971 Challenger with the 426 Hemi. The 392 Scat Pack, as you’ll recall, is a smokin’ deal of a Challenger R/T that has effectively been given the 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 heart of the SRT 392. Choosing the Shaker edition of the Scat Pack also nets luxury features such as ventilated front seats and a power tilting/telescoping steering wheel. The 392 Scat Pack Shaker lists at $43,490, but if you want a manual transmission (which you do) instead of the new eight-speed automatic, you’ll have to fork over another $1000 for the gas-guzzler tax.
The cheapest Shaker you can buy for 2015 is the $36,490 R/T, which has a 375-hp 5.7-liter Hemi—downgraded to 372 horsepower if you’re the shaken-not-stirred sort who’s averse to clutch pedals. The Super Track Pak is standard on the Shaker, adding a lowered suspension, performance-focused dampers and brakes, Goodyear Eagle F1 three-season tires, and three-mode stability control.
In between is the fancier, R/T Plus trim level, $39,490, which has leather seats with the Shaker logo as well as an 8.4-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, a premium stereo, and the Scat Pack’s power-adjustable steering column. Polished aluminum, 20-by-8-inch wheels with black insets come standard on the R/T Shaker models; matte-black 20s that are an inch wider—like those on the Scat Pack—are optional on the R/T Plus Shaker.
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Since some onlookers could potentially miss the big hood scoop, the Shaker package further ramps up the visuals with black stripes drawn over the top of the car, a black spoiler, a black fuel door, and ample badging. The shakin’ R/Ts are on sale now; the Scat Pack becomes available in March.
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