New car

[Troy]

Well, I've had it a few weeks so anyone who is friends on Facebook has already seen it...

2015 Charger Scat Pack in B5 Blue









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I haven't really liked the "new" Charger since it came out in 2006. The latest revision changed the tail lights, added a deeper character line to the sides, and curved the front of the fenders down some. They also did something with the rockers so now the car doesn't have the slab sided look any more. I still hated the crosshair grill. As soon as I saw press release photos of the new Scat Pack I wanted one. It didn't hurt that the press car was B5 blue.

If you're unfamilar with the Scat Pack:
I believe it was introduced in February with the first cars being delivered near the end of March. Dodge shuffled things up with the release of the Hellcat by changing the SRT8 to the "SRT 392". It is essentially the same as the Hellcat except for the engine and transmission (and no fog lights as that's where the Hellcat oil cooler sits). The Scat Pack is a "downscale" model which has the 6.4 Hemi and transmission from the SRT 392 but excludes some of the standard options like leather interior and adjustable suspension. The other major differences are slightly smaller brakes (14.2" 4 piston Brembos vs 15.6" 6 piston Brembos), slightly smaller tires (245s on 20"x9" wheels vs 275s on 20"x9.5" wheels), and projector beam headlights vs HID. It's important to note that the SRT leather seats have large bolsters and are heated/ventilated with memory setting and all that so it's not just a fabric change. The Charger Scat Pack has the same body work as the SRT models - unlike the Challenger Scat Pack which looks nearly identical to the R/T with a bigger engine. The Scat Pack comes with it's own version of the "SRT Pages" application called "Performance Pages" which allows you to adjust the engine, transmission, traction control, and steering assist between "normal" and "sport" modes. It also has a configurable "launch control". All Scat Pack and SRT cars come with an active exhaust which opens up when you mash the gas (and on startup apparently). Road tests report that the Scat Pack turns identical times on road courses and drag strips as the SRT 392 even with the smaller brakes and tires. Tests show 0-60 in 4.4 seconds and 1/4 mile in the mid 12s.

I wanted a B5 blue one and had to have a sunroof. I really wanted leather - which works out because the optional leather on the Scat Pack *is* the SRT seat (unlike the optional leather on the R/T). Scoured the entire US and *every* Scat Pack was a pre-order. Local dealer told me to just order one but it'd be 6-8 weeks. After hitting lots of brick walls I decided that an SRT was just a more optioned version with cool stuff like giant brakes, adjustable suspension, HID lights, and standard leather interior. Not to mention a free track day! I found a few of them (even a Hellcat) and was actually on my way to buy one when I got the email that the customer who ordered this car had changed their mind. It was 30 miles from the SRT so I was already going that direction. We finalized the price and particulars over the phone. Naturally, it was sunny on the way to get the car but pouring thunderstorms most of the way back. I was able to follow the factory 500 mile break in pretty easily though. Funny thing is: no one but my insurance company seems to know exactly how to classify it. Dodge sent me a "congratulations on your purchase of a new SRT8 Charger" email. When I logged in to my UConnect account it says may car is an "SRT Charger". Apparently some of the early window stickers even said SRT8. But the car has R/T badges.

Since I've gotten it home I've seen reports that the Scat Pack order book is closed (but it may only be closed for dealers who are out of allocations) so any new order will be a 2016. I've also been told that the B5 is a 2015 only color so there aren't going to be any more. If I had waited to order one I'd probably be out of luck! After more research it seems as though the Scat Pack brakes are the same as the previous SRT - which means there's a plentiful selection of pads and rotors available. And I'll probably need it too since the life expectancy of wheels and tires is reportedly very short.

So far, it's pretty awesome. I drive it to work about every day and it's like a really nice sedan with a loud(er) exhaust note. Stand on it to get on the highway and it's pretty crazy. The traction control is brilliant and I've only managed to get the tires to slip twice. It rides really nice and has more gadgets and doodads than I know what to do with. Nearly everything is configurable through the big screen in the dash. I was a little leery about the auto trans but, in Sport mode, in shift in like 200 milliseconds. And it has paddles if I want the let it wind out. It attracts a ton of attention (is that good or bad?) even from people who aren't into cars. I have only seen one other Scat Pack/SRT in my area so most people are either trying to figure out what kind of car it is or think it's a Hellcat.

Troy

[chargerman69]

Love the blue, seen a load of challengers in B5 they look awesome

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Good looking car & the 0-60 aint too shabby either.....maybe now you'll get to Carlisle faster?

[tan top]

 

[Troy]

Good looking car & the 0-60 aint too shabby either.....maybe now you'll get to Carlisle faster?

Hah! I don't know about that. Every year I get a speeding ticket on the way to or from Carlisle. I can usually do the 9 hour trip in under 7. Any faster and I may end up in a jail somewhere!

I was working on that 0-60 time yesterday but may need to figure out the launch control. I still drive it like a stick which means I take my right foot off the brake before hitting the gas. If I 2 foot it and/or use the launch control it should help.

Troy

[charge69]

Beautiful Charger, Troy!  I would be proud to own it!  Is it for sale ?  Ha !!

[Troy]

Love the blue, seen a load of challengers in B5 they look awesome

Beautiful Charger, Troy!  I would be proud to own it!  Is it for sale ?  Ha !!

Um, maybe. I suppose if someone gave me enough money to replace it and put a down payment on a house I'd be stupid to refuse.

Thanks for the compliments. It's the 3rd blue car in my stable so I may have a problem.

Troy

[472 R/T SE]

Yeah, it's a very sharp rig.  I liked the last redesign that only lasted 3 years though.  It didn't really get enough time 
Although the 3rd rendition now is still a good lookin' sedan.  One thing's for sure, it's not just like every other rig out there with it's unique, strong lines. 

I've been hoping to get the wife into a Hellcat Charger next summer when the SRT10 is paid for but she's fallen in love with the new design 200 recently so we'll see.     If not a Hellcat Charger, I like yours.  I know she loves B5, need to show her yours.



Another big sedan that's caught my eye was a KIA, of all models.   

[skip68]

Love that blue Troy.     MY first thought was "damb, Troy got a Hellcat" and I was jealous as hell.      
Though not the number one monster sedan in the world, a close number 2 is mighty fine.   I've bashed on the new Chargers for years until the Hellcat came out and now I want one soooooooooo bad I almost regret everything I've ever said about new Chargers, almost.    
Bottom line, nice car Troy.      

[skip68]

I agree, it's getting better lines.   Am I the only one that sees a little bit of Viper in the front from the side?   Definitely a more aggressive look but I like the hood indentations of the last ones like the 68-70 style.   

[472 R/T SE]

Seeings how they're not built on the LX platform anymore, is LX Forums.com still the place for these rigs?

If not, what's the name of the new one please?

[Troy]

I'm on Hellcat.org and scatpackforums.com

Lots of shipping and option info on both.

Troy

[Troy]

Another big sedan that's caught my eye was a KIA, of all models.   

Probably the Optima. I have 2 neighbors with them and I like the front end. They have decent power and a GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine as well. Plus, Kias come loaded even in the base model so there's not much to add.

Love that blue Troy.      MY first thought was "damb, Troy got a Hellcat" and I was jealous as hell.       
Though not the number one monster sedan in the world, a close number 2 is mighty fine.   I've bashed on the new Chargers for years until the Hellcat came out and now I want one soooooooooo bad I almost regret everything I've ever said about new Chargers, almost.    
Bottom line, nice car Troy.       

Yeah, 485 hp and 475 ft/lbs is an OK 2nd place. It still has 4 doors. First 4 door car I've ever owned - and the only auto outside of my muscle cars.

Troy

[FlatbackFanatic]

Nice ride Troy. I like the 2015 front end on the Chargers, There wasn't any around when I was looking for a new car(in Jan.)
So I got the 2015 Chrysler 200.

[hemi-hampton]

Looks nice, Congrats. LEON.

[ws23rt]

Congratulations The new chargers are looking much better this year.
I've been looking and waiting to get a hellcat challenger in B5 and so am still waiting. My practical side is saying I could already be driving a scat pac challenger with all but some over the top hp that I would seldom find a place to enjoy anyway.

[1970Moparmann]

Congrats Troy!  Looks nice!!!

[1974dodgecharger]

They modeled the 2015 charger after the 1969 charger...the designer talked about the 69 grill being identical to the 2015 charger.....for motivation.

[triple_green]

Troy,

You did great! I love the car!

Mark

[bill440rt]

LOVE the new redesign. Sharp car, Troy! 

Hoping to get out of the minivan phase in the not too distant future, wife already has been wanting a new Charger in blue to boot! 

[Charger-Bodie]

I'm on Hellcat.org and scatpackforums.com

Lots of shipping and option info on both.

Troy

Your on Hellcat.org too? Cool.

[JB400]

Looks good   Much better looking than the R/T's that's for sure.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

I like the B5 it's sharp! Congrats!

[Shakey]

Congratulations on the new car, it looks great!   

Enjoy

[myk]

Suddenly everyone approves of the new Charger?     I'm going to have to call Satan and see if his neighborhood has frozen over.

In any case, Troy I LOVE YOUR CAR-beautiful color and styled just right.  Could you please post some tail and rear oriented pictures?  Charger forever!