2020 Dodge Challenger R/T WB Scat Pack Test Drive
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- The 2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Wide Body Scat Pack 392 is a beast with a 6.4L 392 cu. in. HEMI V-8 naturally aspirated powered by SRT, with 485 bhp / 475 lb.-ft. of torque. Can it be driven daily and still have fun at the track? We answer those questions. If I didn't cover anything else, put it in the comments below and I'll be happy to answer your questions. #SRT #WideBody #ScatPack #HellCat
0:00 2020 Dodge Challenger R/T WB Scat Pack
0:35 Ford / Corvettes / Trims and models
2:14 performance
6:10 handling
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25:04 Car Coach Reports total score
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It needs to lose some weight.
True
I can't argue that, but I really like mine anyway. In fact, the large size is exactly what I love the most about it. Guess I got spoiled as a teen driving my dad's big '74 Ford LTD and '81 Grand Marquis. I drove my own '00 Concorde for many years. After that the Charger. All pretty roomy cars. Now I have the '19 Challenger like the one in the video and I'm enjoying it a lot.
That's all everyone says it needs to lose weight blah blah the fact of the matter is dodge is killing the game. And atleast the challenger looks like a muscle car unlike ford and chevy
If they did cut weight on this muscle car the Camaro and Mustang wouldn’t stand a chance. Even with the extra lbs and size they run right with them.
The price would be higher too.
I own 2020 shaker scatpack. I have never experienced a lack of go on the low end. Torque is this car's bread and butter.
I wonder if she was experiencing the traction control kicking in...or probably she is use to her GT500 supercharged engine so yes, a 392 would seem slow.
Lol True the GT500 is my baseline. 😁😎
@@CarCoachReports Fine, then compare that to a Super Stock
@@Ramblequist well said 100 percent!!
Mine has a boat load of low end torque. First time I've heard this complaint.
I’ve never heard in all the reviews of this car that it has no go. I’m picking mine up later this month I had it built from the factory ( black challenger T/A 392 widebody ). So I’ve done a lot of review watching and reading and this is the one and only review that has said this. Everyone else stated since the car is NA and the powerband starts early and it’s linear it’s instant power.
Are you kidding me I have owned 3 now 4 scat packs and when you hit the peddle the power is awesome , I think your leg was too short and you couldn’’t get it to the floor .
Yeah I found that strange, if it runs 4.3 to 60 it must be going when the pedal is pressed🤔
I own a 2019 Scat Pack myself and I thought I did not hear right when she said it doesn't go. It goes like hell.
I have a 50th anniversary Scat and I outran my friends GT Coyote. It gets up and goes if you know how to set it up and drive it
Yeah bad review on the punchiness of that beast
@@pjwatts209 Looked and sounded like she had street traction control on and wondered what happened. The motor pulls timing so the tires won't spin and causes it to bog down. As a supposed expert, she should know that.
I think you are driving this car in the default mode or street mode if you like. Put in in sport mode and watch it come to life.
Exactly
Not enough go? It's called sport button, find it and push it!
This car is All American, really epitome and symbol of American image. So powerful unique and badass.
I will never see one here in Russia but thank you for putting on CZcams for all us unfortunate around the world not in America that see can see it at least here.
☹️
What do you mean lack of go? The 392 is torquey as heck! I've owned two of them and the torque this engine makes is awesome! What are you comparing it to, a purposely built dragster??
She's from that planet Uranus
I have a 2015 SRT 392 with 11000 Miles on it with a six speed and I love it
Thank you for the Excellent Review!
I'm even more excited to trade in my 2015 Challenger R/T Plus for this model!! 💖🤩
Good choice!
Picked up my 23 a week ago. Looks identical. With a 6-speed. Love it. My dad listens to your show. Also went to go to Lancaster year’s ago.
Built my 2021 wide body and received it almost a week ago, that same night my son(JR) arrived in the world (Double Blessing) … I LOVE IT. Haven’t stop getting compliments about this car
“ Smoke Show”
You are definitely one of the best spoken car reviewers!
😊 Thank you
Excellent job on your review and details of your review. Well done!!
Thank you!
I have had two 392 T/A Challenger Widebody cars, where the R/T, Scatpack, and T/A packages are included. I currently own one. I have never experienced the lack of "go" that Lauren talks about. The cars are very responsive to t g e pedal, and there is immediate "go" to use her words. I drove both the Mustang and Camaro, too. All of them are great performance cars..
What a great review! Thank you!
You nailed the review. I agree with everything in your vid and I drive a 2020 Challenger 392 widebody.
Thank you. Your fist hand experience is important before other decide on what they want to buy. Enjoy your ride, they are very cool looking! 😎
I own a 2020 Scat and I don’t agree with the get up and go thing. If a Scat doesn’t get up and go, the driver hasn’t set it up right and/or doesn’t know how to drive it. I have a 4.0 (0 to 60) but you can’t have traction control on (like she apparently has) or it pulls timing. Track mode/ traction control off/ and learn how to drive a car like we did back in the 60’s and 70’s. By the seat of your pants.
Just picked up the F8 green scar pack widebody manual and put corsa performance exhaust on it. Love it! with the manual, you hit the gas and you take off..
I always loved the Dodge Challenger Scat Pack and I definitely want one
Earned a sub.+like! Love it! My dream car right there! Thanks!
Thanks for the sub!
@@CarCoachReports you're most welcome Ma'am!
Just traded my 18 ScatPak for a 20 Fiftieth widebody. I love the thing!
Can you post a pic please
Had my 50th anniversary wide body scat pack since mid May and I have no problem with how it performs.Handles great for such a big car.
At least the Challenger is still a true muscle car.Mustangs and Camaros are now sports cars,lost their true heritage.
GO MOPAR.
This sounds convincing. I like her narration. She is straight to the point on ""pointers". My Challenger is a regular versioh of 2016
Thanks
Great review....this review makes me want to look into a hellcat again....thank you also how in the world have you been racing since your 5 wow 🤙🏻
The Hellcat is a beast and a Demon if you can afford it. POWER!!! 👍
Hellcat is worth it whether you live in Cali or Ohio
My challenger is just 5 days old 1320 scat pack. R /T. In the sinomin stick color. This is a full drag mode set up with the 275 20 40 20 drag radials. And the low gloss black wheels. Can't wait till break in point is over. Now I had a few different muscle cars when I was a kid including a 70 R R. And A 72 DEMON. NOW. I'm in my 60s. And the tires are the perilli nexon tires.
Cinnamon**** Christ...
@@hybridyd1305 it's spelt Sinamon stick color
I own a 2021 R/T Scat Pack and I love my Scat
1st video I watched. Impressive. Good analysis. Not just a pretty face. ;)
Thanks
Fantastic color.
Sinnamon. Cool name too
I'm so glad to see my dream car right here, but at the same time I have 2 dreams. Which is better? This car with 6.4 392 Hemi Scat Pack or the Hellcat Redeye Widebody! Earned a sub. +like! Love it! 🙂❤
I have the same car optioned to the max in Octane Red and it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. I liked your honest review on the plus and negative side but as we all know there is no perfect car. Mopar No car
Thank you!
You can still use the paddles when you slide the shifter into manual mode. Sliding the shifter prevents the car from returning to automatic mode.
Example: using the paddle shifters to pass a car on the highway (but dont slide the shifter)...the car will return to the proper gear automaticly after a minute or so. However, if you slide the shifter in Manual, it will stay in the gear you tell it to.
No go lol. It's heavier than the Camaro and Mustang and feels like it but I guarantee you that if you hit it in the midrange it will pull on both the Camaro and Mustang in that 3-4k rpm range. I traded in my SS 1LE because of it. The Camaro and Mustang really aren't in the same category, they are more track focused. I would rather have this daily than the other two. If I want handling, I just jump in my C4S 911...a car that really handles.
I wish the Challengers responded to modifications like the Mustangs. Great review.
Thank you, I agree.
Love my scatpack! 🤙🏽
Hold on to that car - future collectable
@@CarCoachReports yes ma'am! Great video🤙🏽
I would rate my 2021 narrow body Scat Pack a 10 on performance in it's class, especially with the Torque Flight 8 Speed. You can run in the low 11s with a drag pack on it, like the stock 1320 does. Scats will beat the Camaro SS and GT 350 every day on the dragstrip, or street drag, I've seen it many times. No matter what you drive, there's always something faster, and slower.... Doesn't matter, Mopar owners love their cars... The 392 will always be an awesome street/dragstrip performer...
One day I'll get one 💯🖤
How come you weren’t burning rubber every scatpack is a beast off the line and burns rubber every time , I can see your report on this car is biased .
These are journalist vehicles we can be aggressive but we cannot destroy them
You can definitely feel the weight, but from the driving I've done it handles pretty good with the adaptive suspension on mine. But remember, this is a 2020 that Lauren is test driving. I believe that the 2021 had some some of those little improvements Lauren was talking about that Dodge did from year to year.
Last of the Icons. Everybody knows this car. Instant recognition. Thumbs up everywhere. Life is short, why wait? 2021 Triple Nickle 6spd, WB, Shaker. 21mpg.
Can you do a video of the Dodge Charger 392
Does anyone think the older srt8 challenger is worth buying in 2021?
I have a 2021 Scatpack Widebody shaker; had a 2020 Charger Scatpack; both 0-60 around 4.3 to 4.5. It’s definitely not slow. Also have a BMW m340 . . . 0-60 3.8; yes there are faster cars than the Mopars given their weight but there is definitely go. Are smaller, turbo 6s faster off the line yes, but everything is relative, the V6s just don’t have the same soul
Did you put it in Track mode? That makes a big difference on the handling.
I have had my widebody for 3 years 6 speed manual and get up is never a problem how when an auto can get 4.1 0-60 12 secs 1/4 I’m looking in the jailbreak but keeping my 392 I’ve never lost to a stang or camaro and I’ve gotten 3.6 secs with a mid delete in track instead of spinning in going to second it holds the wheels for a brief second then shoots to 60mph maybe I have one of those special ones from the factory I guess but your opinion is respected 😀
My kind of car. When you replace the lifters, valves and the camshaft. Which are known to flop.
I have a similer 2016 . mine has a button lower dash brings up Checkerd flag beside speedo way quicker responce I drive mine in manual (auto) always no paddels ever
As soon as she said there was no go when pushing the pedal, i bailed.... The 6.4 is very strong down low, you have to actually push the pedal all the way down...
Oh I did, there is a large. V8s should have that instant throw you in your seat power. It has that but not as quick as it should,.
@@CarCoachReportslower rear end gear, maybe, to get grunt?
Seems that Racer X gets better off the line power.
You’ve got to be an enthusiast because if you chose that color you’re awesome lol
Lauren I thought you were on the track where Jim Oddy, Fred Hahn and Mike Janis ran.
Thats in Leicester. 😊
You tested the car on the paved road not at track at lancaster.
Ok, so, right now, I can see that in the 2020 Challenger T/A with its functioning hood scoop it too produces 485 hp and I see this Challenger in this video without a functioning hood scoop but still produces 485 hp. So my conclusion is the functioning hood scoop on the T/A is not necessary but more for cosmetics. Am I correct????
Correct
@@CarCoachReports yeah, I knew the 2020 challenger t/a was a tribute car to the original 1970 challenger t/a and Cuda aar. I think I would rather have the original.
Agreed
When you test drove this, did the steering want to wander left or right when going over cracks in the road or uneven areas? I am having horrible issues with it.... HELP
Yes, It’s called team lining, cars with wide tires in addition to a more aggressive alignment, can do that.
@@CarCoachReports I'm talking about hard left or right as if you need both hands on the steering wheel or it's gone. I've had wide tires before and I know it will do it some, but not like this. It's a dramatic hard turn
I did notice that, like a tracking issue
I have the same problem thought it was just me I usually keep both hands on the wheel unless I'm shifting gears 6speed manual
Can't believe they are killing this car off. I hope I get mine in time before they are all gone. I'm working 7 days a week to make it happen. Bigger the down payment. The better my monthly payments will be. My Goal is to drop 20,000.
I'm halfway there 😁😁😁😁
I can't wait to own one. I know I would want to drive the heck out of it. But that's what's nice about owning other vehicles and always working. I can make this car live for a long time..
I have a 2021 Gold Rush Widebody Challenger 392 Scat Pack T/A edition with the 6-speed Tremec manual. You want acceleration? Get the 6-speed Tremec. I also have a 2007 Ducati 1098 so, I know a little bit about torque and acceleration.
They should make a fastback version
May not be a track car but I think otherwise. I have done 1.15g at High Plains Raceway.
Lack of GO? It's just as fast as the SS or mustang on the strip. What are you comparing it to? A Bugatti?
If you want that car to go, put it in sport or track mode, hold the downshift paddle for a second or two and it will drop to the lowest safe gear and then mash the accelerator and hold on.it will upshift automatically.
I have a 2019 scatpack. It’s hauls Ass in any mode. Very fast off the line .
That cars all ate up with engine
I wonder if you could help me streamline my indecisiveness. I have a 2018 Challenger T/A 392 Special Edition. Not even an SRT comes loaded like this. I love it, did some modifications to the PCM and the suspension system. I have 590hp/574Ib-ft
Cont....ft. of Torque. When I saw the new Charger Hellcat Redeye, I couldn't stop about owning one. Shall I keep my souped up T/A or sell it for the four door land rocket Charger Redeye?
P.S. My notes got cut off by mistake. I hope you can relay.
No worries. Even though you have a cool Challenger now, selling a 2 year old car with mods may cost you money. I agree the red eye is freaking awesome! Average value for your car is bout $37k. The difference is based on your budget. I’d test drive a red eye if you can find one and decide.
A tune gained you 100hp?
Next time put it in Track mode and get the dynamics package.
I would never be late to work haha
😂
I can't decide who's looks better the Driver or the Challenger.. Hummm! 🤔
😂
You sound exactly like Raitis rides.....
Lauren Fix? Any relation to ChrisFix?
Nope, it's not his real last name. It is mine
The seat raises way up. She looks like she's riding on the ground. I agree. Dodge should have made all the safety stuff standard
If they can get it lower to the ground like the original and make it lighter with better handling. It would be a great car, I drove one and you sit up to high like you driving a SUV. That’s why I don’t like the Chrysler’s or the Camaro. Even the Mustang sits to high but not as high as the other two. They want to place those 20’s on the car but they have the wrong suspension so you sit up to high. I drove the original muscle cars and you sit much lower. Only thing I like about the new ones is the better performance, but they should handle better now. Great review like always.
Thanks.
Can't possibly compare this to a GT500 then why not use the Hellcat or the Redeye if that's the case, I own a scatpack and it does punch when you floor it and as for the seating those are real comfortable and more room then a Mustang. Sorry but I know she had mention that she race car for over 30 years but just because you are a player does not mean you are a coach.
Can you drive this car with snow tires on in Canada winter? Thank you:)
You will definitely need top-quality snow tires for this vehicle. I have driven one in the winter and you are sliding around without snows.
@@CarCoachReports Thank you for replying! I guess I will have to consider some other cars:(
There are lots of great choices out there. Let me know if you need any help, we have reviewed just about everything
@@CarCoachReports You are so sweet! I really appreciate it 🥰
I have a Scat Pack Wide Body and drive it all winter in Winnipeg. I bought SotoZero snow tires and have no issues. I grew up in Northern Manitoba on RWD vehicles, so I am used to taking it easy on the snow.
Which would you pick if you had to buy one:
A. 2021 Challenger Scat Pack wide body (A8) or a 2021 Camaro SS 1LE (A10)?
senario 2
B. 2021 Camaro ZL1 (A10) or (2021) Challenger Hellcat
In the scenario A, I would choose the Challenger; in scenario B I would use choose the ZL1. I’ve driven and tested all 4 vehicles.
@@CarCoachReports Thanks for the feedback.
Don't know what she's talking about.
Our wide body scatpack shaker goes instantly.
The only thing that slows it down is wheel spin.
I've never heard anybody say the scat pack has a lack of go power.
7 for power haha I don’t think so
Scat pack and Hellcat fuel economy rates don’t seem to be that different.
Daily driving you'll get near ~40% more miles on a tank of gas in the scat pack. I could afford a Hellcat easy, but not going to the track, why add a blower can't really use with street driving. Her comments on "go" with a Scat Pack are absurd. It goes..
You can drive it every day except when those white flakes start to fall I’m not talking about dandruff in the garage the Challenger goes under car cover until the spring sucks living in the north east
My cars sleep too, sadly,
I respectfully have to disagree. With the right tires, the Challenger and Charger manage quite well in winter.
Yes you're absolutely right. So I went out and bought a 2nd car to drive in the winter months. I have this color. I'm not driving in the krap they put on the roads here in NJ
Ha yep! That’s why I kept my ‘19 SXT AWD when I bought my ‘21 Scat Pack!
Hard to picture a car that runs 12.8s getting only a 7 rating for power. Otherwise a pretty concise review.
I have a 2018 Scat Pack and I agree about the get up and go isn't always there in the lower RPM range. But if you use the paddle snifters and drop it down a few gears it will fly. I am not sure but I believe the Mustang with the auto will drop it down a few gears automatically, it doesn't have better acceleration in the lower RPM range it is because it drops it down a few gears when you punch it. Enjoyed your video so I subscribed.
Thank you and I agree, this is where the paddle shifters make sense. Thanks for subscribing.
Put it in track mode
Maybe just review Mustangs because that's obviously thats what you like.
It is not that big of a car. No one refers the Hyundai Palisade as a "big car" and the Challenger is 2 inches narrower and only 1" longer then a Palisade.
197″ L x 78″ W x 69″ H Palisade
198″ L x 76″ W x 57-58″ H Challenger
You are wrong on instant throttle response. You are the only auto reviewer to ever say the throttle is soft. I own one and when you touch the throttle it snaps you’re head back. It’s miles ahead of mustang and Camaro. I questionwhat setting you had
Hellraisin'
The door sill is too high because you're short.
I think she has it in valet mode
Maybe a lot of noise but not a lot of go because it’s an automatic????
Yes
Are you really trying to say that manual is faster than automatic 😂and she just agreed with you 😭 did I click The wrong video
@@yjpaperboy173 with CERTAIN cars and a SKILLED driver a manual transmission car can be faster than an automatic
@@jogmas12 that’s true but you’d just have to be a bad driver
She’s comparing this car to a 900hp built drag car 😂. off coarse this car isn’t for the track. She’s expecting it to the the quarter mile In 7 seconds. It’s not for the drag strip. I’ve been in a 5.7 and they’re fast, I can’t imagine how much faster the 392 hemi is
:40 “CHALLANGER”? Is that spelled wrong by accident, or is it because of your accent?
That car makes her look so small lol😂🤣
You're first one I've heard say slow but loud. Tells me you are lacking in the ability to accurately evaluate this type of vehicle. Oh, the Hellcat Redeye would be more comprable to the GT 500.
She would run laps around you in any race. She doesn't just race in video games from her mom's basement and troll on youtube. She actually goes outside and races in the SVRA.
I don't know if I'd say she's unable to assess it, but I did disagree with her... as well as find her assessment there just... confusing. She said in the performance section of the video that it made noise, but didn't have "go power", but later on, she said it has both "go power" and "whoa power", and she later got good launches that she seemed to appreciate. Then, around 25:45, she says it doesn't "always" have the go power "depending on what mode you're in".... Was she saying it wasn't fast enough in regular Drive, but was fine in Sport or Track modes? If so... just use those!! I only drive mine in Sport and I assert that that is the way it is meant to be driven if not Track. So, I am confused by her performance opinions and I think it goes just fine.
I test drove a Mustang GT and Challenger Scat Pack when I was looking for my car and chose the Scat Pack; I did not get the impression that the Scat Pack had less "go power" (other than the lack of traction, but I have the narrow body and that was on those terrible stock Eagle All-Season 245 tires, which I've since replaced with 265 Michelin Sport 4S's).
Man I'm not gonna lie I thought she knew what she was talking about until she when she said ””loud but slow” first but ”it's the perfect drag car” doesn't make sense. Most of us know why this doesn't make sense and Jesus you complain a lot about nothing.
she goes back and forth with the performance can't take it lol
no disrespect But sheesh
@@34OLD i do agree
@@variadicism1047 i do agree
There is no car as sexy...
It obviously has plenty of low end power but you gotta remember this chick was a race car driver.Comparatively I’m sure a full on race car feels much faster but these things boogy no doubt
You are a short person. You can raise the seats.
Short? I’m 5’8”. Chris is over 6 feet tall??
Not a lot of go power? Nails the throttle and burns rubber all the way to 60 lol. Bruh I have this car and um yeah that beast has plenty of go power especially compared to competitors and even better when you start looking at price to performance
It all depends on what you are doing with the car. Drag racing - it transfers weight and hooks up, Road course - get a GT350 or GT500 or a Camaro. Street raving, modify any of these to have fun. Oh and buy a radar detector!
@@CarCoachReports true but I was speaking of a daily driver and some street racing. Of course this thing isn't a road track race car. But imo its the best overall for a daily driver out of its competitors. Best price for performance, best comfort, best visibility, best practicality, and definitely best looking, subjectively speaking 😆.
I understand. You are a Mopar guy. I like all types of performance vehicles but personally own a GT350 and a GT500 which I love. I have to hand it to MOPAR for putting together Hellcats and Demons. Nothing touches them in a straight line!
@@CarCoachReports Just recently I am. You know what they say No car or Mopar lol. Never understood it til I first test drove one. I was actually split between a camaro, mustang, and the challenger. Did my research then test drove all 3 and well the rest is history lol. But I'm with you I love all performance cars.
Funny! I love all performance cars too. More HP the better, but it has to go around corners flat.
*Never looked like a Toyota.*
I guess the second generation of the Challenger didn't exist then.
The reason why her vehicle had a lack of power was because she was driving a challanger not a challenger.
She doesn't know what she's talking about. I've had 3 of them. You can tell the traction control is taking over and backing off the throttle
Talking... talking and talking again... 🤕 Sometimes you just have to listen to the engine to appreciate...😉🤘
Who needs the audio, the engine sounds GREAT!
Car is a boat yet backseat room is lacking, go figure..
Loud turn signal...tells me everything I want to know......about her.
Mopar or no car !