What's New for 2020?
For 2020, Dodge's Widebody package is now an option on the Scat Pack; widebody cars also receive unique front and rear bumper designs. Scat Pack Chargers with the Widebody package come standard with three-mode adaptive Bilstein dampers. Opting for the Widebody package also carries over the brakes and rotors from the Hellcat and 20- x 11-inch wheels wrapped with wider tires. Throughout the lineup, Dodge has added myriad wheel options, with names such as Devil's Rim and Warp Speed, and Brass Monkey. Buyers looking to further customize the looks of their Charger can opt for the Satin Black Appearance package that covers the hood, roof, decklid, and spoiler. For those wanting to spruce up the interior, Dodge is now offering a Carbon and Suede package that adds real carbon-fiber accents to the instrument panel and console, as well as the addition of faux suede to the headliner, visors, and front roof pillars. Rounding out changes for 2020 are three new paint colors: Frostbite, Hellraisin, and Sinamon.
2020 Challenger...welcome to Special Editions like the 50th Anniversary
With no design tweaks in sight, the FCA’s only remaining course of action is the introduction of potential special edition models and new trims. That’s exactly what they’ve done with the Demon in 2018 and Hellcat Redeye in 2019. And now that 2020 is upon us, the FCA’s pony gets the 50th Anniversary Appearance Package which adds the iconic shaker hood, lots of “50” logos all over the place, special Gold School painted alloy wheels, unique, and a Gold Rush paint job (not mandatory as rostbite, Hellraisin, Sinamon Stick, TorRed, F8 Green, and Go Mango are also available). The package can be ordered with any trim level and costs between $5,000 and $6,000.
The Challenger muscle notchback coupe retains its powertrain lineup with the most recent updates being conducted during MY 2019. The entry-level models start with a 3.6L V6 capable of producing 305 horsepower and 268 pound-feet of torque, available in either rear or all-wheel-drive configurations.
The muscle car’s true heart and soul, however, beats through a 375-horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque 5.7L V8, while those in need for even more power are free to turn to the optional 6.4L V8. The larger Hemi is available in the $40,000 R/T Scat Pack models and generates 485 horses and 476 pound-feet of rotational force.
The vaunted SRT Hellcat models carry over with their 6.2L supercharged V8s, but this time make as much as 717 ponies and 656 pound-feet of twist. Finally, the aforementioned Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye manages to squeeze as much as 797 hp and 707 lb-ft of torque from the same Hellcat powerplant. Every single model still comes with a version of the 8-speed auto, whereas the naturally aspirated V8s can also be paired with a proper manual.
So some graphics and special paint....meh