The Dodge Challenger Shakedown, a Last Call edition signaling the end of an American muscle car era, is going out with a blast – of luxury, speed and sound.
Get your muscle while you can.
You know who you are: You need power underfoot. You need to feel your car move you, from the lift in your heart when you see it gleaming in the sun to the whisk of your stomach when you floor the accelerator.
You love the rumble under your seat and the roar in your ears when the on-ramp ahead of you is clear and your car can do its thing. And you are a fan of the Dodge Challenger.
Last Call: Dodge Muscle Goes Out With A Roar
Dodge announced that soon the company will transition all its cars — and yes, its muscle cars— to electric versions of the much-loved sedans and coupes.
So this might be your last chance to buy one of these classic muscle cars. Dodge has billed this last generation of gas-powered muscle cars as “Last Call” editions. They are filled with power, technology and luxury touches.
The Dodge Challenger Shakedown, priced at about $68K, is a great one to target for its great power, heritage details and a nice edit of features.
Only 1,000 were built and they will no doubt become collectors editions in several short years. If any of their owners are willing to part with them, that is.
What the Challenger Shakedown is All About
Those 1,000 Challenger Shakedown models are, as is traditional for the Challenger,
a two-door five seat coupe. Dodge crafted it with a classic heritage silhouette, defined by a long nose, a low stance and a sleek roof line.
It is built in one of two body shapes, a traditional standard body or a wide body, which has wider fender flares over the wheels; this is the model we test drove.
And there is a manual for purists and an automatic those who don’t love a manual in city traffic.
The Shakedown edition is outfitted with Dodge’s 392 V8 engine, one of the most powerful the company builds. It’s iconic for its sound and the power it delivers.