Yes, the $40,000 that the latest model of Dodge Challenger SRT8 is priced with isn't chump change, but that's a small price compared to how much the originals are costing these days — and those old models just can't even reach the Dodge Challenger SRT8's everyday drivability. The only good motivation for not buying one could be for another Dodge Challenger — the latest Challenger R/T released in 2009 , which lists for $11,500 less and still features a 370-hp Hemi engine.

The 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 comes with the incredibly powerfull 434 hp Hemi V8 engine to the party. This 5.9-liter engine is gentle and smooth when you want it to be, perfectly designed for economy in rush-hour traffic. But the Dodge Challenger's other personality is revealed once the engine gets past 4,000 rpm, shoving you back in your seat as the 434-hp Hemi gives its best and the engine delivers a shocking staccato soundtrack.