The Dodge Challenger 392 Scat Pack Widebody is a Balls-To-The-Wall Muscle Car, And a Compromise!
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I have to admit to being a little bit blown away by this car - I've driven some fast modern cars - Z06 Corvettes, CTS-V Cadillacs, A Ferrari 599 and some others - but I was not prepared for the intense muscle car rush the high performance versions of the Challenger give you, and this one is far - far - from the most potent.
I give Chrysler tremendous credit for keeping the pushrod Hemi going at a time when other companies are starting to retract their engine sizes. Dodge is bucking the trend for the time being, and I le them for it. This car is speed- hot, nasty speed. It leaps forward with a V8 scream of rage, and rips up pavement with 300 series tires - front and back!
And yet, this one is the sensible choice - with "only" 485 horsepower, it's just a shadow of the Hellcat model, never mind the insane Challenger Demon. I haven't driven one of them, and can only imagine the lunacy of it. God bless America.
This is a big, heavy, and powerful car. It also handles very well, stops very quickly, and is comfortable as hell to cruise. I've now added it to the very short list of cars I would personally own, and find myself having little daydreams about buying one. This is a dangerous thought, as I suspect I'd be without a license within just a few days of owning it, but at least I'd have a giant smile on my face. Long story short - I love this thing.
Full review and test drive by Bill of Curious Cars. Auto is for sale at Autohaus of Naples, on the web at www.AutohausNaples.com, or by phone at (239) 263-8500.
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Bill makes a 53 minutes video truly enjoyable, I could listen to him even if he reviewed dishwashers.
@henrystowe6217
3 жыл бұрын
As the automotive era draws to a close, thats an idea.
@Timahcs2
3 жыл бұрын
Rotflmao! My thoughts exactly. You worded this perfectly haha!
@floyd27860
3 жыл бұрын
Word
@aaronsmith5433
3 жыл бұрын
"Don't forget the time he reviewed 79 brands of whiskey in a set like the Longbranch Saloon on Gunsmoke." Hank'it's not a va×cíné'Aaron Ps. "Sorry, I'm not stuck in time like you guys, cheers". " W O R D " Marvelous Marvin Mahler "I'll have another" Lisa Shaw
@kevinmcadams805
3 жыл бұрын
We should ask him to review a dishwasher, that would be hilarious!
The last true car guy reviewer while others taking shots of electric chair Bill just give us a 50 mn video and it's enjoyable in EVERY SECOND OF IT keep it bill with the weather too
"Holy shit! Is this thing quick!" 😄😄😄 Love that comment! Bill is totally entertaining, and has none of the annoying qualities of Doug DeMuro!
@Matt_Dagostino
2 жыл бұрын
What's wrong with Doug Demuro?
@MisterMikeTexas
2 жыл бұрын
@@Matt_Dagostino Doug's OK. It's just something about his delivery of the information in his videos. Scotty Kilmer did a whole video on why DeMuro is allegedly "full of crap".
@DanielLopez-tb2fl
2 жыл бұрын
Doug DeMuiro? No way can he sound fruitier than Bill.
@B3burner
Жыл бұрын
You mean his “quirks”. Doug needs his own Doug score!
@chonasimpson6487
Жыл бұрын
@@DanielLopez-tb2fl Bill does not sound fruity he sound like a cool old school guy. Doug sounds like a spoiled brat narcisist who thinks he is better than everyone one when in fact he is pathetic. He made some fast easy money and thinks his shit does not stink .I hate that goof. And yes Doug sounds fruity.
"vomit-inducing" - I couldn't agree more.
@cleantoronto3658
2 жыл бұрын
Why do you have Mother Earth?
@bernie472
2 жыл бұрын
That's the word I'm looking for.
I like how your "Good morning" is like the "This" from Doug Demuro, always the same tone videos after videos😄
@mr.butterworth4216
3 жыл бұрын
“On another miserable hot, sticky Florida morning.” lol
@studebricker2845
3 жыл бұрын
That guy is a moron. I watched a couple of his videos. They're intolerable because the guy has no perspective on cars. He criticizes older cars as if they were released in the present day. I'll stick with Bill gladly...
@AMGEVAN
3 жыл бұрын
Dont ever compare my man Bill to that 🤡🤡🤡🤡
@jocivtrance3455
3 жыл бұрын
Cant stand that guy he is the epitome of the beta nerd..
@stephendibari5010
3 жыл бұрын
No comparison. He’s a super nerd
As everyone turns to electric vehicles, I'll be here like a dinosaur still rocking a V8!
@diablocls55
3 жыл бұрын
Same… or maybe even a V10 or V12 lol… I’m only 20 at this point but have big plans in life. Ever Owning an electric car is not one of those plans and I will never own one as long as I live
@YungEagle3k
2 жыл бұрын
@@diablocls55 give every car a chance :/
@mrt2734
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@mrt2734
2 жыл бұрын
@@diablocls55 Me as well, they just suck the soul out of a vehicle.
@Jeff-ej4wp
2 жыл бұрын
Electric cars are a scam. Producing an electric car generates 70% more CO2 than producing an ICE car. Charging an electric uses power of which 65% comes from coal. Current electric grid can't handle going all electric. Rebuilding our electric grid will generate huge amounts of C02.
"A trunk big enough for your golf clubs and a sniper rifle" You gotta love this guy. For the amount of information on the cars and for the entertainment value I think this show is the equal to Jay Leno's Garage. It doesn't get any better than that. 👍
@MarinCipollina
2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see Bill and Jay together on a car review. That would be epic.
If Bill would do a podcast, id subscribe instantly, even if it would only be about Florida weather and woodpeckers. Highly entertaining stuff!
I listened for 53 minutes… you sir have some very good oratory skills!
"A Lot Of Trouble" accompanied by a laugh that sounds born from trouble.
"Now I'm gonna kinda ease into this a little bit, I've the feeling if I just hammer it bad things are - well let's just hammer it."
Bought a 2021 Scat Pack a few months ago. Not the wide body because I like the traditional looks and $$$ but I love it more than any other car I've ever owned. I have always owned practical/sensible vehicles but always wanted something cool and fun. I've finally gotten to a place in life where I can afford something like this and I am delighted with the choice. Looks good (to me), sounds fantastic and is a joy to drive. I have never had anything "high performance" to compare it with but it seems amazing to me. Delighted with the choice. Great video.
"Stops you from being a total idiot, witch I definatly want a be". And laughing like a teenager.
Bill makes 50 minutes feel like 15... LOVE your work!
We should make a “go fund me” for Bill so he can get as many tickets as possible!
@mercedes-mark
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha A GO FUND BILL 🤣
@edkelley1649
3 жыл бұрын
121 nice job Billy proud of you phuc yea
I've always wanted a challenger. Got a 2016 2 years ago. Got a great deal. 5.7 orange and black. And I agree with you they're done the best badass looking cars.
I almost blew bourbon through my nose when he said that the birds were using a tree as a staging area. lol.
Summary: Dodge Challenger is an amazing muscle car!
We should buy this car just for Bill- he's had the most fun with it.
Always get excited when I see Bill has uploaded a video and then when you see it's 53 mins long that makes it even better. Thanks Bill
I agree with you Bill, I would sooner dive into my own vomit than have an electric Mustang (or any electric car) 😳
@V8_screw_electric_cars
3 жыл бұрын
Shitboxes on wheels crappy as mobile phones last couple years and trash, so "green" …not.
@benedictdonald4338
3 жыл бұрын
Give me an internal combustion engine every time !
@blairbrown4812
3 жыл бұрын
It's not even an actual Mustang,electric or otherwise. Ford actually showed an electric car that had a Mustang body at SEMA a couple years back.😳 This Mach-E or whatever the hell Ford calls it is still basically an aerodynamic brick,like every other SUV. 🙄
@iambeloved496
3 жыл бұрын
The thing is all those liberals talking about the ozone and everything because of fossil fuels. There's already been studies that the ozone is fine and how the earth can take a much greater beating than what it is currently taking. The whole green thing is bs
@V8_screw_electric_cars
3 жыл бұрын
@@iambeloved496 Ecology is new religion, nothing new it's been for a long time now, facts and logic don't matter, they're gonna cut down amazon for the lithium for their shitbox eletric junk cars but that's fine…
What he says in the 1st 4 minutes is pure gold. I feel the same way about the direction the auto industry is going.
Love it! I checked one out a few years ago; considering I’m in my 50’s and I have a teenage driver I naturally did the right thing and bought the ScatPack Shaker version!! My mild and meek 17 yr old daughter is now a proud car enthusiast.
Nice to see Bill review something this cool and new!
When he goes on the American Eagle rant and the birds fly by screaming 😂🤣😂
You are the best. You know a lot about the auto industry's history and thru intellect and humor-make it all FUN. Refreshing.
This is the coolest and most performance-oriented video I've seen of yours so far. I'll have to call you racecar Bill. Lol.
The deep sighs are the highlight of the reviews
Probably Bill’s greatest work, To date! 53 riveting minutes of Bill’s enthusiastic delivery. I also learned something. My view of Chrysler is that it’s more fiat than anything and that’s not good! The truth is the Challenger is relatively ancient in that it’s got Mercedes DNA and not Fiat DNA. That’s a very good thing when you throw in a big honking American V8 that’s hauls ass and sounds magnificent in doing so! Thank you Bill!
@devildog5354
3 жыл бұрын
That 'ain't' no Fiat. I used to own a Fiat...
Bill.. gotta say - ALL of your videos are very enjoyable.. but this one hits it out of the PARK!! Great commentary on a great car! Please keep 'em coming, these are better than anything on TV!
AMAZING how that car gets up to 120 mph effortlessly!
@philip4193
2 жыл бұрын
...and then shifts UP into a low RPM "cruising" gear!
Thank you so much for this video. I loved the commentary and learned a ton. I am currently getting my 7th challenger and my first widebody. You sooooo cracked me up and I learned so much. Thank you!!
Really appreciated the history lesson on muscle cars. Unique review for a beautiful car. Can't wait to get my 23' Scat Pack!
Love the videos Bill! Keep them coming!!
What a true modern example of what a real muscle car should be!! AWESOME car, thanks for sharing Bill, this is probably as close as I will ever come to driving one.
120mph! Love it Bill! Love the exhaust note. Like watching Dirty Mary Crazy Larry! Thank you!!
I love this guy and enjoyed every minute of this video thank you Bud🤘🏻
You brought me great joy with this review thank you.
love your vids - many thanks!
I absolutely love this guy. What a man’s man. We are the same age and share a lot of the same views. At least the views that he puts out there on his videos. Keep up the good work brother man!
every vehicle now is either an SUV, crossover, or pickup truck. I love my 392. 6-speed manual, rear wheel drive and massive torque.
I get the impression Bill likes cars better than the local wildlife (laughing). Bill is like the Robin Williams of car reviewers; just a brilliant, improvisational comedic mind...
I really do enjoy your sense of humor. Keep up the great content 👏👌👍🏿🙌
Awesome show brother. Thanks.
just think Bill in 15 years you can tell us how great the first Mustang Mach E is.
A centre console for a small 9mm 😂😂 Bill's a legend 👏
Always good content, history, and of course narration. Agreed on the MB and Chrysler relationship. The Chrysler Crossfire was a nice offering during that time.
Billy, Beautiful hot rod, brings me back in time. Love Dodge’s approach to the hemi fun. Be well
Love the show a perfect mix of Motor Trend, Car and Driver and the cast of Steel Magnolias!
MOPAR OR NO CAR!!!! Love these cars! You need to review a Hellcat now Mr. Bill sir!!!
@jpate89
3 жыл бұрын
@Jeff Lee not sure I understand what you mean, but okay yeah whatever dude
16 minutes in, it's 6.58 here in the UK, and I'm gonna hafta go to work, but if Bill doesn't mention Vanishing Point during the rest of this video... well, there ain't no justice. 50 minutes plus and pissed-off birds, what more could you want from the master? Keep it up, Bill!
Fantastic video. Very informative and entertaining
Bill you’re the BEST!! That’s all that needs to be said. When you turned the air conditioner off to get the full torque. Oh man that brought back some great memories.
AWESOME BILL....LOVE THE DODGE...AMAZING and of Course LOVE YOU.. !!!!! THANKS.....
Another super video ! Thanks
I had a 2013 Hemi Challenger R/T. Great car. Chrysler has been doing some great things. had 2013 300C and a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I loved all three of them.
S.W.E.E.T!!! I used to own a 70’s Challenger (340cid) and it was fast but nothing like this machine! You can tell Bill was enjoying this car!
Thanks for reviewing this car.
A great video about a memorable car that will soon again become history.
Good review, as always.
Bill goes off script, love it! Couldn't agree more this is a great looking car.
Development of the 1970 Challenger was very interesting. Ford's Mustang was based off the Falcon compact car. As such the Mustang's engine bay couldn't fit the big block V8's customers really wanted. Dodge based the Challenger off the Dodge Coronet/Plymouth Satellite mid-size car. Thus, the Challenger was as wide as a typical big car and it's engine bay could handle the biggest engines Chrysler offered, all the way to the 440 cid V8 used in the Imperial. Challenger styling took full advantage of that long hood and being the widest pony car of the day.
Awesome video! Planning to move into this exact model and color with the auto transmission from my 2010 hurst series 3 challenger srt8🙏🏻
Man that is great rumble! Great review Bill. Interested in that G8 if you can get to review it.
Love your videos
Good morning Bill, glad the weather is cool, sorry the birds are annoying you. Fantastic review of a fantastic car.
Hey ..I'm late to the party but what a great video. Rat pack throwback gotta luvya Bill!
I love the childish, giddy laugh at the first launch!!! I can picture the grin you must've had!!!
Wow this was a joy to watch, couldn't believe it was 50 something minutes at the end.
Hey Bill I always enjoy your videos If you find one , can you do a review on the old the 190s Saab ? That would be cool 😎 to see you do a review on one of those. Your videos are always brilliant.
You crack me up.. love the comentary
"One of my determiners is will it scare children? If it doesn't scare children it may not be all of what you want it to be." Classic.
Thanks god you did it 120 , i wait so long für this speed haha . great car super sound . A nice car for our german autobahn .
for the love of god....cracks me up every time....
You're living the dream, Bill.
Thanks for reviewing a Mopar ! Love the car
I smile and start emailing whenever I c one of these AMZING MOPAARR
I will have to watch this over the weekend, but seeing the thumbnail I immediately smiled, looking forward to this review. Bill, how about one of these days take that white Challenger out to the desert (got any in FL?) And give us some Vanishing Point action while narrating?
Catching up on some of ya vids bill , dam nice car , if I had plenty of cash to out right buy a new sports car , I'd buy this type car , I love mustangs but Dodge must have kept the body mold to this car , of all retro cars out today this car hits target 100% , love the grummmmm
What a great car from the 60s. One of the few newer cars that are perfect for Bill to review.
Ohh Bill 13.38. as an Aussie i love this is my car dream car. We had some fast Chryslers here too. E49 Valiant Charger.
Had my new 2020 challenger 50th anniversary commemorative scat pack wide body shipped across the pond in May 2021.Absolutely love its styling,power and handling for a big car. Last of the true muscle cars made by chrysler.Mustang and Camaro are now sports cars,not true muscle cars.Over the years I have owned 8 American cars ,they can't be beaten for looks and sound. Anyone thinking of buying one of these cars do it now before they become extinct.GO MOPAR.
I'm in Love with this beautiful sports car 😍😍❤❤ absolutely awesome 👌👌
Epic car and epic narrative.
Sounds like Jurassic Park animals there, protect yourself!
@V8_screw_electric_cars
3 жыл бұрын
Time to turn them into the oil for the challenger
Hi Bill..As usual I love your videos... I've been watching the videos at rehab. LOL I love your videos they kept me going. I go to Florida all the time I'd love to see your car lot maybe pick up a good used car from my youth. I'd love to see you do a video on the Ford EXP it was a piece of s*** from the 80s that iron 0 to 60 in about 10 minutes what a piece of s*** I always watch your videos and love your personality and humor I think we get along great.
Great videos, 53 minutes goes by quick. I’ve been to Naples for 2 weeks of hell in July back in the late 90’s. My ex was from Sicily, used to the heat and would want to go to beach. She heard F you and the beach a lot. Fought for the whole 2 weeks. I’ve been in Southern Italy/France in Summer, Baja Cali when it was 112 degrees, St Martin, PR. Labadee in July etc...Naples didn’t really get much above 96/97 but was the worst with that friggin humidity. Anyway, love the weather and nature reports, sarcasm and cars from here in Boston.
Love this car. Right up my wheel house.
You're right off Collier Blvd......I just sold my house on the other end of Collier in Fiddler's Creek. Love Naples and have been by Autohaus of Naples a bunch of times.
NICE VIDEO, and history lesson.
Nice video !!
Born in 1974, I missed the muscle car era. However, on Oct 27 2022 I put money down on the Last Call Challenger for 2023. I got the Scat Pack Manual with Shaker Hood. I wanted the red interior like the car in this video, but it was only available on the Widebody trim which I dont want but that didnt stop me- wasn’t going to miss out again.
I have the Challenger RT Plus. Sublime Green BlackTop Edition. 2019.. Awesome Badass mean looking car!
@39:40 reaction to quarter mile log is pure gold! haha
I have never been a fan of the neo Challeger, but I absolutely LOVE the widebody and Hellcat models. This one is sweet.
@MarinCipollina
2 жыл бұрын
Electric cars are glorified golf cats.. Which will be great for most Florida drivers since they spend more time on golf courses than race tracks.
The best looking car in your last 25 videos😎
Awesome review, Bill. Truly. God bless you, brother. And God bless the U. S. of A. in this awesome Dodge Challenger, you know? Amen. :) JV Johnny
Absolutely correct. Really held it correct in styling. Remarkable.
I have a 21 widebody shaker frost bite manual. I waited 8 months for factory order This car is insane Don't need the hell cat 392 is enough with a aftermarket airfilter mid muffler/active exhaust delete I love this thing
Oh goodie. Bill talking about a Challenger!!