The challenger hasnt seen a significant redesign since 2008 and it got a refresh for 2015. Assuming he doesnt need room for carseats and lots of luggage, id eliminate the challenger even though i own an rt manual because the v6 just doesnt feel right. I know most people will say a car like this deserves a manual transmission. The 2015 chevrolet camaro ss 1le battles the 2015 dodge challenger rt scat pack and the 2015 ford mustang gt in this exclusive motor trend comparison. We have 1,410 2015 dodge challenger vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 868 1owner cars, and 1,708 personal use cars. We have 274 2015 ford mustang gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 112 1owner cars, and 318 personal use cars. That makes the charger hellcat the most powerful sedan in the world. Ford 20152017 mustang gt with 20082012 gt500 tr6060 6speed manual conversion only 1piece 3. It rides smoothly on rough pavement, and its cabin has an upscale look and feel. I also got a chance to race my 2015 dodge challenger rt against it. Automatic 2015 mustang gt vs manual 2015 mustang gt.
Used dodge challenger with manual transmission for sale on. The dodge challenger was also given a facelift for 2015. Search over 32,800 listings to find the best local deals. Weight savings for you performanceminded folk isnt a factor, either.
We decided to test the challenger equipped the way that we would buy it. As far as competition goes, buyers will probably want to cross shop the 4cylinder mustang with the challengers 5. I had an auto in the the purple cuda for one season. It comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. New manual 20 mustang gt vs auto 2015 mustang gt youtube. The 2015 ford mustang is offered in v6, ecoboost, ecoboost premium, gt, gt premium and coupeonly 50 year limited edition trims. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Americanmuscle carries the transmissions and supporting parts your mustang. In addition to an allnew highperformance hellcat model, it gains a new 8speed automatic transmission, updated styling, an improved interior and a few new features. The mustang was last fully redesigned for 2015, and will receive an update. Feature and color comparison both the 2015 ford mustang and 2015 dodge challenger have an advantage in the level of interior and exterior technology over the chevrolet camaro, but that should be.
This video is about new manual 20 mustang gt vs auto 2015. Our 2007 vette had the auto and it was not as much fun to drive as the manual. The 2019 dodge challenger has six trims sxt, gt, rt, rt scat pack, srt hellcat, and srt hellcat redeye and their starting prices. Two things on our musthave list included a v8 engine and manual gearbox. Exhaust kit details this kit includes muffler, exhaust pipes, clamps and all necessary hardware. A publication alleges dodge is considering building the current. The 2015 chevrolet camaro ss 1le battles the 2015 dodge challenger rt scat pack and the 2015 ford mustang gt in this exclusive motor. Used dodge challenger with manual transmission for sale. Whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround drivers car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang. A fast array of engines sits under the hood of the 2015 ford mustang. A 6speed manual is still standard, but buyers can opt for the segments only 8speed automatic.
Entry level comparison of the 2015 ford mustang, dodge. Should you buy a dodge challenger with an automatic or. All variants of the challenger are available with either a 6speed manual or an 8speed automatic transmission, except for the hellcat redeye, which is only available with the automatic. Three great american turnarounds meet again to settle. An automatic dodge challenger hellcat or one with a manual transmission. Now, even bosses have bigger bosses, and in the challengers case, thats the new 707horsepower challenger srt with hemi hellcat. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which is. Two modern american muscle cars and two editors face off. Something about the process of clutching,revving and shifting the car. The mustang rewards drivers with its agile handling and range of powerful engine choices. While chrysler may point out that the target market for the 2015 dodge challenger sxt prefer the automatic transmission, ford and chevy sell. He had a 2015 mustang ecoboost with an automatic, which he found to be very, very, very slow.
It says a lot for the challenger when someone loves them so much they want to upgrade to a hellcat when only owning a scat for such a short time. Aside from the high performance hellcat model, it has gotten an upgraded interior and a new eightspeed automatic transmission. Search over 19,000 listings to find the best local deals. Additionally, manual challenger drivers are easy to spot in the summertime when wearing shorts their left leg is bulging with muscles, right one not so muchrofl. His favorite part of the manual is always knowing where the power is at all times, being able to make his car go behnnnnnnnn instead of waiting for the car to reach the power. Im going to be ordering a srt 392 this week and i cant decide on the automatic or manual.
The vipers tremec 6speed manual is available in the challenger only. Since driving the 2015 dodge challenger srt hellcat, i have been asked by countless people whether the 6speed manual transmission or the new heavy duty 8speed automatic transmission is the. I know the new 8 speeds are good and quicker than the old 5 speed auto and the 6 speed manual, but that puts an rt right at old srt times. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2015 chevrolet camaro and 2015 dodge challenger and 2015 ford mustang.
Moving onto the midlevel trims of the two models, the 2016 dodge challenger rt shaker proves to be some stiff competition for the mustang gt. For a performance coupe with a measure of practicality, look no further than this retromodern dodge challenger. There are four different engine options for the 2015 dodge challenger, if we count the srt models. In 2017, he dropped the mustang in favor of a manual challenger. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2015 dodge challenger and 2015 ford mustang. The 2015 dodge challenger gets a new grille, nose, and headlights, a newly restyled tail that includes very cool taillights, and finally, an allnew interior that brings this muscle car into the. Having better control with a manual is a myth perpetuated by manual owners to justify all the added work. Since driving the 2015 dodge challenger srt hellcat, i have been asked. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. Note that the premium trims are only offered on the coupe, but the ecoboost and gt convertible models share the standard equipment of their premium counterparts. Still, some with no loyalty to a particular brand will crossshop these models and choose the one that suits them best.
The information for the 2015 ford mustang, 2015 dodge challenger and. View and download dodge challenger 2015 user manual online. This 2015 dodge challenger is for sale today in winnipeg. So i dont care if the a8 is faster, the point is to have fun and enjoy the car. The 2015 mustang is a fine option if youre in the market for a used sports car.
Chevrolet camaro ss 1le, dodge challenger rt scat pack. Challengers are available with either a manual or an automatic. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. Plus, the charger also cheats the wind a little more than the challenger, so can achieve a higher top speed of 204 milesperhour. Ford mustang gt vs dodge challenger rt which has the most. There are 10 challenger trims in all, and five of them are rts, like the scat pack test car mixed into those trims are four engines the automaticonly v6 and three hemi v8s, which can also be had with manual transmissions. Our 2015 challenger rt plus tester was fitted with the 5. Moving onto the midlevel trims of the two models, the 2016 dodge challenger r t shaker proves to be some stiff competition for the mustang gt. I just saw a video on youtube of a 2015 challenger rt 8 speed auto going 060 in 4.
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