RIP Dodge Challenger

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  • čas přidán 19. 11. 2023
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    We drove the first and last Dodge Challenger to see how it evolved into what it is now… and to see why Dodge is finally putting it to rest.
    Huge thanks to @jaylenosgarage for letting us drive his 1970 Challenger!
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  • @MaheshVelayudhan
    @MaheshVelayudhan Před 6 měsíci +2271

    I like how Jay is just here without any introductions, like the cool grandpa taking the kids out for a day.

    • @MrMadvillan
      @MrMadvillan Před 6 měsíci +15

      my grandpa is leagues cooler. most grandpas are cooler. jay leno has sucked for decades.

    • @thomasleemon
      @thomasleemon Před 6 měsíci

      Leno sucks.

    • @michaelthompson2474
      @michaelthompson2474 Před 6 měsíci +36

      @@MrMadvillan I don't know many classic car companies with as many cars as Jay Leno. Let alone grandpas. He's not funny, but I am willing to lay my son's college fund 3 to 1 that he has cooler cars than your entire family

    • @neruneri
      @neruneri Před 6 měsíci +21

      @@michaelthompson2474 Yeah I'm not gonna pretend I've been his biggest fan or anything, quite the contrary, but I respect what he's doing now for car culture in making his extremely cool collection accessible to us in a way.

    • @vokul_vegan
      @vokul_vegan Před 6 měsíci +1

      My thoughts exactly 😂😂

  • @user-zw3on4bx2t
    @user-zw3on4bx2t Před 6 měsíci +4968

    As a Mustang fan. . .RIP the Camaro, Charger, and Challenger. You will be missed.

    • @itsaccer7443
      @itsaccer7443 Před 6 měsíci +606

      The mustang is next, god bless ford for holding out for the next couple of years tho

    • @benjaminmatute9085
      @benjaminmatute9085 Před 6 měsíci +137

      Hello Fellow mustang Brother. GOD BLESS FORD.

    • @TheWhills
      @TheWhills Před 6 měsíci +312

      ​@itsaccer7443 America is truly dead the day the mustang is done

    • @user-zw3on4bx2t
      @user-zw3on4bx2t Před 6 měsíci +43

      @@itsaccer7443 that GTD tho. . .

    • @elayda93
      @elayda93 Před 6 měsíci +81

      You forgot the Viper.

  • @kevingass1271
    @kevingass1271 Před 6 měsíci +1140

    The black ghost is such an awesome story. RIP to the legend cop. Took care of his family and had a whole race career. What a man.

    • @The-ghost-of-Moskva
      @The-ghost-of-Moskva Před 6 měsíci +51

      It's also mostly made up.

    • @auteurfiddler8706
      @auteurfiddler8706 Před 6 měsíci +36

      @@The-ghost-of-Moskva Yes. Debunked. It is as true as Star Wars.

    • @turbogaminz9215
      @turbogaminz9215 Před 6 měsíci +40

      @@The-ghost-of-Moskvanot mostly. Donut just got some details completely wrong. The guy wasn’t only a cop he was also in the military. They have a whole documentary on the guy and his car. And the roof was real gator skin not fake.

    • @mattycampbell4709
      @mattycampbell4709 Před 6 měsíci +15

      It was a completely stock car, the story was totally faked. Look up uncle Tony and his video on the car

    • @GuyIncognito1
      @GuyIncognito1 Před 6 měsíci +9

      And most importantly, he didn't clap out his Challenger with 22 + inch wheels. He's a black man you wouldn't be embarrassed to have as a friend.

  • @LtNduati
    @LtNduati Před 6 měsíci +723

    I love how Jay is just there sometimes, like all over Car CZcams, dude is a legend

    • @drippingwax
      @drippingwax Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yes, but he never had CZcams's largest car shop like WatchJRGit... no.
      Watch JRGGonorrhea... no.
      Nevermind.

  • @dtemp132
    @dtemp132 Před 6 měsíci +947

    I love how Jay is like the grandfather of car youtube right now

    • @kuebby
      @kuebby Před 6 měsíci +66

      Exactly how it should be. He's the elder statesman of car collecting/history right now, we need to get him on video sharing his knowledge as much as possible while it's still possible.

    • @Venom-2844
      @Venom-2844 Před 6 měsíci +10

      @@kuebbyyesssss sharing his amazing facts and sharing his cars! with all these youtubers! it’s been fantastic seeing him in videos these past few months🤙

    • @noob.168
      @noob.168 Před 6 měsíci +5

      scotty is

    • @sunsinger970
      @sunsinger970 Před 6 měsíci

      Always has been

    • @gtx-808
      @gtx-808 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Now all muscle cars turning woke all electric 🌈 im glad the mustang still have a v8

  • @Mhospitality
    @Mhospitality Před 6 měsíci +2203

    RIP Dodge Challenger, an iconic car, you will not be forgotten

    • @i24kpandamonium26
      @i24kpandamonium26 Před 6 měsíci +37

      Until the end of our generation and every other group praises EV’s 😒😔

    • @PimpDaddyDisco
      @PimpDaddyDisco Před 6 měsíci +4

      Unfortunately

    • @Kingdoperks
      @Kingdoperks Před 6 měsíci +6

      @@PimpDaddyDiscovery unfortunately

    • @catfisher420
      @catfisher420 Před 6 měsíci +1

      They're completely forgettable. They shared parts with a minivan!

    • @JimNowitzki2173
      @JimNowitzki2173 Před 6 měsíci +4

      They didn’t go extinct my dude, chill 😂

  • @TheDesiDragon
    @TheDesiDragon Před 6 měsíci +363

    R.I.P. to the car that introduced me to the supercharger whine. Dodge Challenger, you will be missed dearly 😔

    • @shadowstalker1712
      @shadowstalker1712 Před 6 měsíci +13

      Ye dodge is basically gone doubt they could ever come back from it

    • @Machoman50ta
      @Machoman50ta Před 6 měsíci

      All you people really falling for this propaganda like crazy look at the line up of new ev dodge sports cars they are literally plummeting BAD no one is ordering that crap and don't even get me started on dodge hornet about thousands of them lined up dodge will have no choice to bring them back do research your self dont just take my words look up new dodge ev see how it's going

    • @miseryparty3726
      @miseryparty3726 Před 6 měsíci

      won’t be missed* it’s ugly af and weighs too much

    • @dwightbenjamin7240
      @dwightbenjamin7240 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Dont count em out just yet....😏💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯

    • @ludicrousmodel3173
      @ludicrousmodel3173 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thankfully these things will be sold at dealerships and privately for years, so there's always a chance to buy one.

  • @michellebalaz1343
    @michellebalaz1343 Před 6 měsíci +238

    Whoever did the graphics for this episode needs a raise!!!! Really stellar work 😍

    • @nikhilb6914
      @nikhilb6914 Před 4 měsíci +1

      its AI generated

    • @theAviatoor
      @theAviatoor Před 2 měsíci

      @@nikhilb6914it felt like but it’s good. Can you guess which ai tool is this?

  • @michaelhowell2326
    @michaelhowell2326 Před 6 měsíci +742

    Jay Leno clowning Nolan on riding the clutch is one of my all-time favorite Donut moments.

    • @nvrndingsmmr
      @nvrndingsmmr Před 6 měsíci +56

      He really wasn't "clowning", it was perfectly valid feedback, he said he could smell the clutch lmao

    • @michaelhowell2326
      @michaelhowell2326 Před 6 měsíci +9

      @@nvrndingsmmrit wasn't a private moment. Now the whole world knows, or at least thinks Nolan can't drive stick well. Jay could have been way harsher but still clowned.

    • @saml.1899
      @saml.1899 Před 6 měsíci +3

      classic

    • @moistboy64
      @moistboy64 Před 6 měsíci +42

      @@michaelhowell2326😂 he probably drives fine, Ik I'd be nervous driving with Jay Leno lmao

    • @michaelhowell2326
      @michaelhowell2326 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@moistboy64 I hate to, but I'll cede Nolan that much.

  • @bluceree7312
    @bluceree7312 Před 6 měsíci +817

    Jay's passion will keep him young all the way to the age of 128, probably.

  • @tastefullynerdy1161
    @tastefullynerdy1161 Před 6 měsíci +36

    As a boy from Austria I didn't have much knowledge or appreciation for American muscle. I was all up in the Japanese import mindset. And then I saw the R/T Challenger in Need for Speed Carbon. And I fell in love. The swooping lines, the friendly face, the elegant shape all just spoke to me. 17 years later the classic challenger is still my favourite American muscle car and I'll never get the chance to drive one.
    And now it's gone.
    Rest in peace, legend.

  • @alphenhousplaysgames4565
    @alphenhousplaysgames4565 Před 6 měsíci +32

    the og challenger is such a unique piece of machine. it is low like a sports car, it's got a long hood like a supercar, and it's acceleration is so raw, that even though it's just 130, you feel like you are about to die from going into the seat.
    it truly was, and is, still one of my favorite classics. RIP. may you never be forgotten.

  • @Josh-og9lp
    @Josh-og9lp Před 6 měsíci +446

    I would have melted into my seat if Jey Leno told me to stop riding the clutch in his Challenger, way to keep your composure lmao

    • @pprb123
      @pprb123 Před 6 měsíci +52

      Dream to nightmare scenario

    • @patrickfinn3423
      @patrickfinn3423 Před 6 měsíci +48

      No kidding, my stomach dropped for him lol

    • @monkeyearcheese420
      @monkeyearcheese420 Před 6 měsíci +12

      Hahah sorry dad

    • @BayAreaMike99
      @BayAreaMike99 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I’d be like just give me an automatic😂😂😂😂

    • @ryland69420
      @ryland69420 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Thought the same thing dude “Don’t ride the clutch so hard” I was like NOOO NOLAN😂😂

  • @shred_zed1
    @shred_zed1 Před 6 měsíci +302

    "don't ride the clutch so hard" You could see the fear in Nolans eyes

    • @TSerr97
      @TSerr97 Před 6 měsíci +40

      I puckered up just hearing it lol. Nothing makes you feel more shame than burning someone else's clutch.

    • @christopherweaver2281
      @christopherweaver2281 Před 6 měsíci +32

      Especially when that someone else is Jay freakin Leno! 😮

    • @lonememe
      @lonememe Před 6 měsíci +32

      At the very end of the video Jay roasts him again and says "don't worry about it, I'll get a new clutch" lololol oh god, I can't even imagine how bad Nolan feels.

    • @cosnop
      @cosnop Před 6 měsíci +4

      Next t-shirt!!

  • @SupraJoe
    @SupraJoe Před 5 měsíci +36

    As a JDM car guy, this breaks my heart. R.I.P. legend. 😞

  • @karelpgbr
    @karelpgbr Před 6 měsíci +35

    Wow, so cool to see James’ dad driving the lads around, I’d love to see an Up to Speed on him!
    Edit: I’m telling you all, hydrogen combustion is the next step, the only emission is literally just water, the engine is still pretty powerful, and it’s proven safe!
    Come on world!

    • @BonnieFnafYT
      @BonnieFnafYT Před 6 měsíci

      THAT IS JAY LENO IDIOT

    • @GG-Redeye
      @GG-Redeye Před 6 měsíci +1

      And they already made another Challenger that ran on it. It had a bit of an accident.

  • @CrapTrapSlap
    @CrapTrapSlap Před 6 měsíci +550

    The look on Jay's face while pulling the challenger suggests that he pulled cars 10 times faster than this , while the donut crew loses their faces. Absolute legend.

    • @DJGRoc
      @DJGRoc Před 6 měsíci +16

      It's a Challenger, not a Charger. Very distinctively different cars.

    • @CrapTrapSlap
      @CrapTrapSlap Před 6 měsíci +13

      @@DJGRoc terrible typo

    • @garettotis3421
      @garettotis3421 Před 6 měsíci +11

      I mean I think all of them have driven faster cars. The old challenger is not all that fast. 0-60 in 6 seconds is great for the time but not that impressive by today's standard

    • @bigbrown2690
      @bigbrown2690 Před 6 měsíci +29

      It’s like Jay said, these old cars feel faster so if you’re not used to them it feels like you’re hauling ass but you’re only doing like 55 lol

    • @DJGRoc
      @DJGRoc Před 6 měsíci +10

      @@garettotis3421 Honestly, it's the torque that throws you back in your seat, not the hrsprs. The HEMI makes a ton of torque, even the old Gen II in the original Challenger.

  • @dqge_6068
    @dqge_6068 Před 6 měsíci +622

    It's so sad to see icons like the Evo and the Challenger get cut from production. Last few years have been hard on the automotive industry (RIP Holden).

    • @liquidsweg4858
      @liquidsweg4858 Před 6 měsíci +86

      Also shit when the car sticks around but is soulless like the new WRX

    • @grey-god
      @grey-god Před 6 měsíci +2

      almost makes me like the new z …. lol

    • @skippylegrandgourou2069
      @skippylegrandgourou2069 Před 6 měsíci +24

      @@liquidsweg4858 Subaru is dead IMO my 1998 Subaru Legacy B4 RSK twin turbo is faster, more confortable and better to drive than the new Legacy. Nowadays Subaru is making soulless NPC cars.

    • @michaelthebarbarian3380
      @michaelthebarbarian3380 Před 6 měsíci +7

      ​@@liquidsweg4858yeah, I would rather the Challenger die than become a soulless pos. The new WRX sucks.

    • @liquidsweg4858
      @liquidsweg4858 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@michaelthebarbarian3380 I'll admit that im impressed with the new engine not blowing up just thinking about putting mods on but its look is just so bad

  • @JT-pt5tl
    @JT-pt5tl Před 3 měsíci +8

    Don’t worry this isn’t the first time it was discontinued 😂

  • @4RILDIGITAL
    @4RILDIGITAL Před 6 měsíci +2

    Phenomenal deep dive into the history and evolution of the Dodge Challenger! I've always been a fan of this car, and your video just reaffirmed my admiration. What a send-off to an iconic piece of American automotive history, and the connection with the Black Ghost was a fantastic touch! Looking forward to seeing how Dodge will continue this legacy in the future. Great job!

  • @axel3895
    @axel3895 Před 6 měsíci +451

    Nice to see jay helping kids understand cars better

  • @talon2162
    @talon2162 Před 6 měsíci +354

    How iconic to see James riding in the backseat while his dad drives him around ignoring him and talking about cars.

  • @MicSolace
    @MicSolace Před 6 měsíci +5

    The production value of Donut's motion graphics isn't talked about enough 🔥

  • @ShinnSin
    @ShinnSin Před 5 měsíci +6

    Dang, truly an end of an era. You guys really need to keep doing these types of videos, the story telling and animation is amazing. Keep it up.

  • @viktorbryce951
    @viktorbryce951 Před 6 měsíci +180

    Quite literally one of the biggest mistakes Dodge could possibly make.

    • @LLG47
      @LLG47 Před 5 měsíci +16

      For sure, thank emissions regulations. Instead of a V8 muscle car that gets relatively better fuel economy you can buy a pickup truck with the same engine that gets worse fuel economy and for more money.

    • @StockCarGuy
      @StockCarGuy Před 5 měsíci +1

      and the viper

  • @courtney5796
    @courtney5796 Před 6 měsíci +181

    Jay telling Nolan to not ride the clutch so much was just epic.🤣🤣🤣

    • @kuebby
      @kuebby Před 6 měsíci +13

      I would be so embarrassed, I'd remember that for the rest of my life. But at least Jay can afford it.

    • @courtney5796
      @courtney5796 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@kuebby I road the clutch on a 91 porche and was scolded!!!!

  • @coco13376
    @coco13376 Před 6 měsíci +12

    RIP the Dodge Challenger, charger and Camaro you will be missed.

  • @csj9619
    @csj9619 Před 6 měsíci +3

    The "Black Ghost" is an awesome story that's been made into a killer documentary that ends in the owner's son getting the car restored and driving it. I enjoyed it immensely.

  • @dalecoleman2261
    @dalecoleman2261 Před 6 měsíci +249

    I'm a crazy guy who owns 3 challengers (1970 440 RT, 2015 RT, and a Hellcat). It makes me very sad they are going away. Dodge really did an amazing job making the new ones look like the classic ones. It felt like a timeless design. RIP Challenger.

    • @user-bt8xr5si9y
      @user-bt8xr5si9y Před 6 měsíci +12

      That's what I tought that if you compare the 1970 challenger to a 2023 one, of course it looks different, more modern but it seems like it didn't loose it's identity along the way.

    • @squirrelwithbusiness3285
      @squirrelwithbusiness3285 Před 6 měsíci +6

      Omg what you do for a living? 😭

    • @projectc.j.j3310
      @projectc.j.j3310 Před 6 měsíci

      @@squirrelwithbusiness3285lmao

    • @stevenholderby6354
      @stevenholderby6354 Před 6 měsíci +2

      It's not going away...it's going to change, but I seriously doubt it's gone.

    • @user-ov4wg2fb3l
      @user-ov4wg2fb3l Před 6 měsíci +1

      It makes you sad and also rich 😊

  • @christophertormey3118
    @christophertormey3118 Před 6 měsíci +369

    So sad to see the Dodge Challenger go, it will never be forgotten.

    • @evos469
      @evos469 Před 6 měsíci +10

      Of course not cause there's plenty of them in the repo and junk yards

    • @trm4life
      @trm4life Před 6 měsíci +2

      There's nothing I can think of that makes me want a v8 car...
      Other than fun, there's no logic to it.
      Modern 4 cylinders are faster than the old v8s. I don't miss the 7 to 12mpg at all.

    • @zzygyy
      @zzygyy Před 6 měsíci +1

      ​@trm4life technology has left them to "hobbyist".

    • @KingChambers
      @KingChambers Před 6 měsíci +4

      @@evos469and they’ll be worth plenty in the coming years

    • @anthonyrivera0917
      @anthonyrivera0917 Před 6 měsíci +3

      To be fair, the current dodge challenger is literally 16 years old.

  • @Jezzrichjames
    @Jezzrichjames Před 6 měsíci +3

    Best video by Donut so far, great shots, fantastic editing, genuine storytelling, and Jay Leno all in one episode

  • @H8onG
    @H8onG Před 6 měsíci +35

    Man riding with Jay is a freaking bucket list for sure! Hell just visiting his garage with him would be awesome

  • @Covertconnections1
    @Covertconnections1 Před 6 měsíci +69

    This was one of the saddest episodes I have ever watched. Im a mustang guy, but this car is an absolute legend. My dad owned a 1970 cuda 383 so as soon as I seen the cuda and challenger I was absolutely in love and it’s what got me into a muscle car and the love of a v8

    • @PyroBlonde7777
      @PyroBlonde7777 Před 6 měsíci

      This is only happening because Biden was elected. Democrats are responsible for kill our industries. Thats just the facts. Dodge was going to get rid of the V8 back in 2016. Then Trump was elected. We need to get these out of touch career politicians out of office and change course.

    • @billnobles3431
      @billnobles3431 Před 2 měsíci

      Mom had a 1973 barracuda 340 bumble bee yellow with stripes now I own a challenger rt classic 6 speed manual with track pack package Love it it's like going back in time get one while you can

  • @resanprojects6116
    @resanprojects6116 Před 6 měsíci +14

    I have been working on a Hemi engine calibration program at Stellantis. It's a massive engine. Reliable, powerful and desirable. Literally a beast. It can easily put a smile on your face.
    I made my dream come true by working on this program. Very proud by adding my thoughts on this legendary legacy. We'll see the next episodes!

  • @RyGuyRy
    @RyGuyRy Před 6 měsíci +4

    Thanks Dodge for these awesome cars! Own an '03 Srt-4 w/25k miles, showroom condition(love them, my 3rd one). Keeping it forever

  • @clayshinn6953
    @clayshinn6953 Před 5 měsíci

    This is by far, one of the BEST videos I have seen from Donut! Simply awesome work guys. The Challenger will indeed be missed....

  • @sqwimbop
    @sqwimbop Před 6 měsíci +105

    I love how much Jay Leno is getting involved with you guys at Donut, great group of guys!!

  • @DoubleClutchAutoReviews
    @DoubleClutchAutoReviews Před 6 měsíci +60

    "Yeah, I'll get a new clutch. Don't worry." 😂 Jay is an absolute legend, just like the Challenger.

  • @unclebear4806
    @unclebear4806 Před 6 měsíci

    I remember when I was five, living in LA, a neighbor across the street had one. Its the coolest car I ever seen, making the most memorizing sound I ever heard, and became my dream car ever since. Sadly I never be able to own one. But I will not loose hope, someday I will have my own Dodge Challenger.

  • @Trev_Swen
    @Trev_Swen Před 6 měsíci +4

    I own a 2015 Dodge Challenger
    I'm going to ride that thing till it can't run no more. RIP to the Challenger ✊

  • @treygarciaRoD
    @treygarciaRoD Před 6 měsíci +97

    I love how you guys keep this fun and chill as always but the quality is somehow still getting better. The animations for the Black Ghost story??? Straight out of that NFSUG2 era and literally caught me off guard. 2024 is gonna be wild.

  • @unifairsum21
    @unifairsum21 Před 6 měsíci +82

    The thing that really made the new challengers stand out and sell so well was keeping the shape they did such a good job working within crash safety guidelines to make it look as close to the original as they could

  • @ebubeawachie
    @ebubeawachie Před 6 měsíci +1

    Best sponsor spots hands down.
    You guys really care to provide value for your sponsors and it shows. 👏🏾

  • @gundathroneps448
    @gundathroneps448 Před 4 měsíci

    Great Video Guys!! I actually just bought a 2021 Challenger myself as my old car was totalled in an accident. So I upgraded from my little 4 cylinder to a 2021 Sxt V6 and am loving it so much!!! I never thought I'd actually get to own one but here we are lol

  • @StuPedassol
    @StuPedassol Před 6 měsíci +40

    Love that you have an elder statesman like Leno to help represent.
    Young and old working together.
    Thousand points of light.

  • @lubetester
    @lubetester Před 6 měsíci +230

    Jay Leno MUST be protected at all costs.

    • @techyin326
      @techyin326 Před 5 měsíci +7

      I'm still upset that they never got jay leno to be one of the host for American top gear, it just makes since to have him!! he's into cars, personality is great, and if he were to be paired up with someone who they can banter together like OG top gear, then its a win win

    • @LykanPrototype
      @LykanPrototype Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@techyin326Jay Leno would be perfect for Top Gear! If anybody is worthy of that regard it's him.

  • @nicoh587
    @nicoh587 Před 5 měsíci

    Seeing donuts come up is dope. Seeing Jay Leno with you guys is great

  • @halkatgaming159
    @halkatgaming159 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The sunshine of a Era is overed . My any think everyone's favourite is now no more. RIP

  • @jimcarriesa1911
    @jimcarriesa1911 Před 6 měsíci +63

    Love Jay was game for this. He is a powerhouse of knowledge.

  • @dukeczar7740
    @dukeczar7740 Před 6 měsíci +193

    I’m really sad that the Dodge Challenge is going a way, cause its a legendary car, my favorite car and it’s iconic. RIP Dodge Challenger

    • @Sayonarcos
      @Sayonarcos Před 6 měsíci +3

      Drake is my favorite artist

    • @auteurfiddler8706
      @auteurfiddler8706 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Well, it came back twice, so who knows ? There will be a Challenger, a Cuda, a Charger even if they are electric 8 seat Suvs.

    • @bzdirt
      @bzdirt Před 6 měsíci +8

      @@auteurfiddler8706 I'm all in for an electric 'Cuda, but PLEASE don't turn them into 8 seat SUV, it's a worse fate than death!

    • @auteurfiddler8706
      @auteurfiddler8706 Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@bzdirt LOL, they will have an "AAR Cuda" with nine seats where "AAR" means All Across Rear seating...
      By the way, I daily drove an 73 'cuda 340. I don't like SUV's much. I prefer big two door hardtops and coupes.

    • @procrunchie4899
      @procrunchie4899 Před 6 měsíci

      @@auteurfiddler8706yea it’s not gone.

  • @cmstooge6654
    @cmstooge6654 Před 6 měsíci

    i got so excited when the black ghost was mentioned, its the reason i fell in love with dodge, and really cars in general. gotta be my favorite car in history

  • @VideoMan0904
    @VideoMan0904 Před 6 měsíci

    Everything about this video is awesome. To the motion graphics artist, amazing job, that is such good work, espeically the sequence at 6:55.

  • @I_love_bread_and_Hungry_Jacks
    @I_love_bread_and_Hungry_Jacks Před 6 měsíci +105

    As long as they're still being used by people in burnout competitions & drag races just like the Holden & Aussie Ford, it'll never be completely forgotten.

    • @edwinshelton5659
      @edwinshelton5659 Před 6 měsíci

      😊😅😅😅😊😊

    • @Caffeinated-DaVinci
      @Caffeinated-DaVinci Před 6 měsíci +5

      Once the car stops meeting ever increasing emissions standards, it'll become illegal to register and inspect them. Which means anytime you see one doing burnout competitions and drag races, you know it's only a few months away from being impounded and likely crushed.

    • @CRneu
      @CRneu Před 6 měsíci +8

      @@Caffeinated-DaVinci What? Most states have exemptions for older cars. The cars generally only need to meet the emissions requirements of when they were originally released, not modern standards. It also isn't difficult to register your car in another county that doesn't have emissions, or to add a catalytic converter.

    • @percunos487
      @percunos487 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@CRneu You will be able to register them but only 20 years after they were made as a historic automotive piece i'm pretty sure but all cars manufactured will be ev by 2040 if i'm not wrong and by 2060 all non ev cars will be illegal to drive on the public roads without a special license of some sorts someone who knows the exact years of these can correct me cause im not exactly sure about the all the dates for these things.

    • @percunos487
      @percunos487 Před 6 měsíci

      @@CRneu Also in the future finding a functional gas station probably wont be easy or cheap lol

  • @Beamer01
    @Beamer01 Před 6 měsíci +179

    The engine is why we love the challenger. We love the sounds, the vibrations, and the experience. We don’t want some boring, quiet EV.

    • @Denarkwaes
      @Denarkwaes Před 6 měsíci +9

      But the Phantom can play noises through the speakers in the exhaust 😅

    • @Elemental675
      @Elemental675 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@Denarkwaes😔

    • @Midala87
      @Midala87 Před 6 měsíci

      @@Denarkwaes Just as fake as the sound your girl makes in the bedroom. It's enough to get you off but you will always be wondering is it actually real?

    • @auntie_Slayer
      @auntie_Slayer Před 6 měsíci +2

      Serious question, if they added vibration and sound that match the feel, would that be okay?

    • @Cavemanner
      @Cavemanner Před 6 měsíci +5

      Idk how you can call something that can outpace any ICE engine boring, but go off, I guess.

  • @G59METH
    @G59METH Před 6 měsíci +2

    Loved the new Challenger in Nightcrawler

  • @ecliphelion
    @ecliphelion Před 6 měsíci

    I love how much they have been including Jay on their videos. It's cool as hell

  • @doktordeutschland1806
    @doktordeutschland1806 Před 6 měsíci +18

    I just bought a 2010 High Performance Red SRT8 a few months ago. Wanted to get it before they all went away and prices went up. 85k miles on it now from 82k on purchase and I'm very happy with it :)

    • @DEDRNFUK
      @DEDRNFUK Před 6 měsíci

      Bought a silver 2009 with the six speed in January with 36k miles. 42k on it now. Very fun car.

    • @The_Hulkster
      @The_Hulkster Před 6 měsíci +2

      Hey bro, I almost bought the 09' SRT8 as well but after test driving a 6 speed manual 2012 ZL1, it was just the clear answer for me my bro. Nothing against challenger but ZL1 Camaro just looks more muscular and more engaging to drive. Again no offense. I'm a Mopar guy but my friend urged me to drive a ZL1 before settling on SRT8. I also test drove a hellcat, it felt a bit quicker in a straight line but it honestly felt too damn heavy on it's toes man. I just couldn't have fun with it under normal day to day driving whereas the Camaro just feels like a nimble giant. If that makes sense. The old Camaro just has a road presence that isn't matched. Either way, we both have muscle cars and for me, it's mopar or no car except ZL1

    • @StevenLastname
      @StevenLastname Před 6 měsíci

      Congrats! I bought a 2014 Challenger RT in late May. After years of saving for it, I finally have my dream car! So far, it's been worth every penny :)

  • @andresjrbanasihan4190
    @andresjrbanasihan4190 Před 6 měsíci +363

    F to pay respects

  • @dcavalli9
    @dcavalli9 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Well, I bought a 2022 Dodge Challenger STX in December 2022.
    (I did have to replace the oil filter housing since it began leaking.)
    I'm glad I bought it.

  • @B.R.PRODUCTIONS
    @B.R.PRODUCTIONS Před 6 měsíci +2

    Man that’s actually tough
    That was my dream car but seeing now that they are being discontinued. Breaks my heart.
    I wish I could’ve get it sooner, but it is what it is

  • @adarshajayakymar2163
    @adarshajayakymar2163 Před 6 měsíci +55

    Nothing is more relaxing than watching some donut media vid while eating food 🙌

  • @BlazeORenegado
    @BlazeORenegado Před 6 měsíci +23

    I'm not a big fan of the Challenger, but I recognize it's importance to the muscle car world. It's sad to know that the Challenger is going away, but at least, it made it's role in the car culture.
    Rest in peace, Challenger. You will always be loved and remembered by us, car fans all around the world

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Someone, perhaps Doug DeMuro, wondered if the Challenger could become America's G-Wagen. Keep it in production for 40 years with the same body and only making minor engine updates as required by legislation. It would sell too.

    • @TheCuriousNoob
      @TheCuriousNoob Před 6 měsíci

      I think the challenger was a great muscle car because it never tried to be a track star like the Camaro or Mustang. It was always about the sound, power, and road presence. It's a big lumbering powerful car and it fit its role perfectly.

  • @rhyswilliams4893
    @rhyswilliams4893 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I do love early muscle cars. They arent silly fast when compared to a lot of cars in its days but it gave a huge sensation of speed and made a great noise. I had a VW toureg with a V8 for towing and its made a crazy noise and squatted when you pull off even sightly vigorously. Throws you back in the seat like you are pulling huge G and you look down and you are barely vreaking 30. Certain measured in smiles per gallon. I'd get far more smiles than I would miles.

  • @BlessByYou777
    @BlessByYou777 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I gotta long way to go acknowledge about cars. Watching a pro car channel makes u know about cars. Childrens says i dont know about cars at all🙄. Jay leno is the god of cars. Its a gran turismo jay leno ps5 knaw what i mean. i respect him forever. Hes a living legend.

  • @wildvandee1079
    @wildvandee1079 Před 6 měsíci +19

    There goes an iconic muscle car I'm sad that almost every manufacturer is going electric and I'm sad The age of the muscle maybe disappearing You'll never be forgotten Rip

    • @lumpofnicoal8381
      @lumpofnicoal8381 Před 6 měsíci +3

      But electric means they can bring back classic muscle styling without emissions issues 😮

    • @nightstalkers_revenge1850
      @nightstalkers_revenge1850 Před 6 měsíci +9

      @@lumpofnicoal8381hence making cars boring. You act like electrification is a good thing, yet it’s the exact opposite.

    • @ghoulbuster1
      @ghoulbuster1 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@lumpofnicoal8381 soulless

    • @NGAllAmericanBadass
      @NGAllAmericanBadass Před 6 měsíci +5

      @@lumpofnicoal8381 sure you can make an electric Challenger, and depending the electric motor it has it could at least accelerate faster than the gas powered one. but a huge part of having a muscle car is being able to listen to the v8 engine roar. That's just something you can't replicate with an electric motor. Hell you probably can't even replicate with the Hurricane engine they mentioned toward the end of the video.

    • @ericaschner3283
      @ericaschner3283 Před 6 měsíci +1

      My new electric SUV is way faster than my RT was and twice the weight. 🤷 At least below 120 or so until it runs out of it's one gear.
      EV muscle cars are going to be beyond insane once the engineers really get in there.

  • @HazyTown01
    @HazyTown01 Před 6 měsíci +27

    There is no way in hell that the Challenger is going to stay gone forever. Mark my words.

    • @tinystar3010
      @tinystar3010 Před 6 měsíci +7

      Of course not. This is the 3rd cancelation, not the first.

    • @commandercody2224
      @commandercody2224 Před 6 měsíci +8

      yea, and gas cars ingeneral wont be gone forever imo. sooner than later people will realise that going from gas cars to evs so fast just wont work

    • @clonecommandermike332
      @clonecommandermike332 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I hope it does, I don't want it back as some dumbass EV crossover

    • @NewbombedTurk
      @NewbombedTurk Před 6 měsíci

      Bold prediction there bro

  • @blackguysleepy
    @blackguysleepy Před 6 měsíci

    I love this style of video in the edit it was very cool!

  • @muhammedrayhansalim1744
    @muhammedrayhansalim1744 Před 6 měsíci

    Gyaaaaaatttttt I love these guys' videography and sound effects 7:44

  • @Mach5Johnny
    @Mach5Johnny Před 6 měsíci +25

    So sad to see Car Manufacturers (especially American brands) no longer listening to their fans! Especially GM!

    • @lego4virgo
      @lego4virgo Před 6 měsíci +6

      Dodge isn't doing this because they want to--their parent company, Stellantis, is making them do so because Stellantis doesn't want to spend money paying carbon credits to Tesla.

    • @jhands1988
      @jhands1988 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Dodge loses money every time they sell a Challenger. They’re listening to the accountants who are trying to keep dodge in business.

    • @EldePHX
      @EldePHX Před 6 měsíci

      @@jhands1988how exactly are they losing money selling the cars people want?

    • @larrymunn5279
      @larrymunn5279 Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@EldePHX Well it goes something like this. The less units you are able to sell the more you have to charge to make up shortfall for development and production costs. The more the price goes up the less accessible it is the less units you sell, till it becomes an exclusive club like say, Ferrari. If I had that kinda money I'd drop it on one of these cars in a heartbeat.

  • @KoryBrooks
    @KoryBrooks Před 6 měsíci +6

    @5:30 for real, those 4 speeds are so close together it was hard to tell if you were in 1st or 3rd. At the time of writing this, we have a 1970 restored Challenger with a 440 and 4 speed in our shop. I took off in 3rd at one point thinking it was in first and that clutch smell is strong, but not as strong as that crazy 440

  • @kellanmackenzie5230
    @kellanmackenzie5230 Před 6 měsíci

    This channel is the best. It's insane how this is free content, support them however you can!

  • @klintonwheeler7136
    @klintonwheeler7136 Před 6 měsíci

    You guys have come a long way. Awesome to see Jay on the show.

  • @mustang8206
    @mustang8206 Před 6 měsíci +49

    This is old school Donut. We love to see it

    • @cenciende9401
      @cenciende9401 Před 6 měsíci

      There's no such thing, just Donut. I guess a fake fan who doesn't actually pay attention wouldn't know that though.

    • @mustang8206
      @mustang8206 Před 6 měsíci

      @@cenciende9401 A real fan knows Donut used to make high quality videos and not these Wish and BuzzFeed lists videos

  • @jaybeematthewbacarro9001
    @jaybeematthewbacarro9001 Před 6 měsíci +25

    I love both the Mustang and Challenger. Seeing this one go is a big shame. RIP to one of the best muscle cars of its time

  • @shotoka81
    @shotoka81 Před měsícem

    Love seeing them with Jay!

  • @akosliska128
    @akosliska128 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome vid as usual, keep rocking!

  • @WinkelManBearPig
    @WinkelManBearPig Před 6 měsíci +69

    As a huge Mopar nerd, Nolan deserves this drive

    • @stevedeleon8775
      @stevedeleon8775 Před 6 měsíci

      FIATS NOT MOPAR!

    • @WinkelManBearPig
      @WinkelManBearPig Před 6 měsíci +3

      @stevedeleon8775 OK boomer. Sent from the front seat of my 392 charger 🤣

    • @PyroBlonde7777
      @PyroBlonde7777 Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@stevedeleon8775 Yet, you can't tell us what about the car is Fiat. Because its all Chrysler engineering troll.

  • @rustyintheoutdoors
    @rustyintheoutdoors Před 6 měsíci +35

    Really loving these video collabs with Jay! Keep it up guys!

  • @OffroadToads
    @OffroadToads Před 6 měsíci +1

    Huge moment in automotive history right here, wouldnt want anyone but Jay and the boys to tell me about it

  • @beefweiner
    @beefweiner Před 6 měsíci +1

    good job boys the content recently reminds me of the early days

  • @user-sr2ms3eg6u
    @user-sr2ms3eg6u Před 6 měsíci +20

    RIP dodge challenger, one of the most iconic muscle cars of all time

  • @Viper_fanboi
    @Viper_fanboi Před 6 měsíci +14

    Rest In Peace Dodge Challenger, a legendary poster icon. You will be remembered and missed in our hearts.

  • @nathanerickson5703
    @nathanerickson5703 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The modern gen Challenger has been my dream car for as long as I can remember. Not because of the big power or any sort of status symbolism - I love it because it feels like a car that just wants to drive. Whether it's the PCH or Tail of the Dragon, Challengers just want to take you down every road the US has to offer.

  • @barkingbellow708
    @barkingbellow708 Před 5 měsíci

    Im so glad Leno works w Donut. These cars deserved to be shared.

  • @jamessizemore7103
    @jamessizemore7103 Před 6 měsíci +94

    So do you guys just call up Jay anytime you need a car to drive now? is Jay James’ long lost uncle or something?

    • @ThePerks2010
      @ThePerks2010 Před 6 měsíci +22

      He's the gandalf to the donut hobbits

    • @lllilliiiliiillilll
      @lllilliiiliiillilll Před 6 měsíci +13

      James' dad confirmed?

    • @jamessizemore7103
      @jamessizemore7103 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@lllilliiiliiillilll no, that’s Matt from Matt’s off road recovery

    • @celuiquipeut6527
      @celuiquipeut6527 Před 6 měsíci

      Whats. wrong with Jay collab? I love it! Seeing them enjoy cars together is fun!!

    • @jamessizemore7103
      @jamessizemore7103 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@celuiquipeut6527 nothing wrong it’s just wild they basically go hangout with Jay regularly

  • @mo_fohs
    @mo_fohs Před 6 měsíci +44

    Nolan your deep dives are awesome

  • @gregorsgarage
    @gregorsgarage Před 6 měsíci

    2 minutes in, already fricking loving it💯 love the Leno collab

  • @xxangelscenexx247
    @xxangelscenexx247 Před 6 měsíci +1

    A lot of people who buy these things don’t realize none of this new stuff isn’t meant to last and before everyone figures it out eventually you won’t even see as many on the road anymore except for people who are dedicated to keeping that much plastic alive..

  • @jamesh5111
    @jamesh5111 Před 6 měsíci +81

    Dodge is going to suffer immensely from these decisions I think they’re definitely going to bring it back one day

    • @WretchedIcon
      @WretchedIcon Před 6 měsíci +14

      Probably as an EV lol

    • @ghoulbuster1
      @ghoulbuster1 Před 6 měsíci +29

      Dodge will probably go bankrupt after making EVs none wants, then go back to engines.

    • @broodaiamdewey622
      @broodaiamdewey622 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Sad Integra noises

    • @Juanguar
      @Juanguar Před 6 měsíci +4

      @@ghoulbuster1didn’t they already announce that they’ll make inline 6 gas cars ?

    • @Berm_Blaster
      @Berm_Blaster Před 6 měsíci +1

      I thought they were making an EV Charger?

  • @mat13174
    @mat13174 Před 6 měsíci +10

    Although I’ve always been first and foremost a Mustang fan, I respect the Challenger, Camaro as well as all the pony/muscle cars for many years of fun they have provided for multiple generations of enthusiasts. Doge especially has never been afraid to take some chances over the years and as a result have produced
    some especially insane iterations of their cars. You will be greatly missed, R.I.P. 😢

  • @AlphaRomeoOneFive
    @AlphaRomeoOneFive Před 6 měsíci

    I love having Jay on the show. Great episode fellas!

  • @defenderzuhayr77
    @defenderzuhayr77 Před 6 měsíci

    Love how this video is edited and made so retro

  • @josesanmartin8052
    @josesanmartin8052 Před 6 měsíci +5

    5:39
    Jay’s face like
    “Granny shifting not double clutching like you should”

  • @Hordex94
    @Hordex94 Před 6 měsíci +47

    Loved this vid gang! Reminds me of a wheel house sprinkled with a little up to speed, all with some of that new style. Keep it up!

  • @robinthepresent2952
    @robinthepresent2952 Před 6 měsíci

    Jay is very relevant. I love this style team, so awesome

  • @mikebarker5783
    @mikebarker5783 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love how Jay will tell you the good and the bad about a car.

  • @nTrylo
    @nTrylo Před 6 měsíci +3

    1:08 the sheer joy on your face and the "yeah" at the end was so genuine.

  • @TheCrimson1336
    @TheCrimson1336 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I have a 2021 R/T shaker it is so much fun to drive. This video made me realize why i want to take care of it even more.

    • @papajoots
      @papajoots Před 6 měsíci +1

      We have a ‘19 and it is easily the funniest car I have ever driven. We took a good look at this year’s Hellcat, but that shaker hood was too cool to give up.

  • @BrettCorkum
    @BrettCorkum Před 7 dny

    So cool y’all get to play with the cool toys. Chilling with jay would be dope to.

  • @suhdud4646
    @suhdud4646 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The "Black Ghost" story, editing and the punchline was epic.