It’s very uncommon that we get to fulfill our automotive heroes. It’s even rarer that we get to spend a whole week with them, however I suppose I’m a fairly fortunate guy, as a result of I’ve the privilege of driving a 2023 Dodge Challenger Widebody Swinger Version. That’s proper child, the Swinger. Whereas I’m driving it, I need to know what you need to find out about it (other than the apparent jokes, see earlier hyperlinks).

What are your questions? What are your queries? What are you dying to know concerning the Challenger Swinger? We will get a couple of issues out of the best way proper off the highest. The very first thing you’re going to note is the very shiny inexperienced paint (Elegant Inexperienced). You can even possibility it in a extra delicate inexperienced (F8 Inexperienced) and what the model is asking White Knuckle.

You’ll additionally see that actual Shaker hood, which tastefully covers Dodge’s monstrous 6.4-liter V8 producing a wholesome 485 horsepower and 476 lb-ft of torque. To additional add to the magic that’s this explicit Challenger Swinger, the indignant V8 is paired with a six-speed handbook transmission. No automatics in my muscle automobile. Now, unfortunately you can’t get the Hellcat engine within the Swinger. That’s simply the worth we pay for Swinger greatness. However consider it this fashion, what you’re getting is a Challenger Scat Pack with a bunch of additional goodies, and a straightforward punchline in your not-so-mature associates.

The beautiful swingin’ magnificence you see pictured above is optioned at $66,815, and additionally consists of the “Gold College” package deal — as Dodge calls it “retro aptitude” accents on the wheels, grille, Shaker consumption, spoiler and fender badges. You additionally get Swinger rear fender graphics and black six-piston Brembo brakes. Contained in the Swinger, you get “mod grain wood-like” aluminum inside bezel textures, leather-based and Alcantara seats with inexperienced accent stitching and a inexperienced Swinger inside panel badge.

So, inform me what you need to know concerning the Challenger Swinger Version. I’ll attempt to reply your entire questions in my upcoming overview. And no, a bowl for you subsequent half just isn’t included.