{"id":17972,"date":"2018-07-19T14:30:54","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T18:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dodgegarage.com\/news-api\/?p=17972"},"modified":"2024-03-25T11:25:02","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T15:25:02","slug":"2019-dodge-challenger-r-t-scat-pack-1320-is-all-the-buzz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/press-room\/2018\/07\/2019-dodge-challenger-r-t-scat-pack-1320-is-all-the-buzz.html","title":{"rendered":"2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 is All the Buzz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The new drag-oriented, street-legal 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 was unveiled today in Denver prior to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dodgegarage.com\/events\/162\/nhra-dodge-mile-high-nationals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Powered by Mopar<sub>\u00ae<\/sub><\/a>, taking place July 20-22 at Bandimere Speedway.<\/p>\n<p>Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 is powered by the 392 HEMI<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> V8 that delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to the quick-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission with class-exclusive TransBrake. It is equipped with specially developed Nexen SUR4G Drag Spec 275\/40R20 street-legal drag radial tires that deliver maximum grip and offer repeatable quarter-mile times.<\/p>\n<p>With a quarter-mile (1,320 feet) elapsed time (E.T.) of 11.7 seconds at 115 mph, the showroom-stock 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 is the fastest naturally aspirated, street-legal muscle car available.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe created the Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 for the heart of the sport, the bracket racer who wants to drive to the track, suit up, go fast and go home with a big smile and maybe a trophy in the trunk with minimal prep and upkeep,\u201d said Steve Beahm, Head of Passenger Car Brands \u2013 Dodge, SRT<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA \u2013 North America.<\/p>\n<p>In drag strip testing, compared with a Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack, the 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 shaves .3 seconds off the quarter-mile time to 11.7 seconds at 115 mph and cuts .3 seconds off the 0-60 mph acceleration time to 3.8 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, the 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 is equipped with a long list of comfort and convenience equipment, including dual-zone automatic temperature control, electric power steering, power driver\u2019s seat, keyless Enter \u2018n Go, ParkSense rear park assist and ParkView rear backup camera.<\/p>\n<p>A new interpretation of the legendary Dodge Super Bee logo, the \u201cAngry Bee,\u201d marks the front fenders, instrument panel, illuminated Air Catcher headlamps, startup splash screen in the instrument gauge cluster and key fob.<\/p>\n<p>To help commemorate the unveiling of the new Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320, there will be a special 1320-themed paint scheme on the Mopar Dodge Top Fuel dragster driven by Don Schumacher Racing star <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shoeracing.com\/drivers\/leah-pritchett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leah Pritchett<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-17972 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-001.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-001-220x220.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18002\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18002'>\n\t\t\t\tThe 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 is a drag-oriented, street-legal muscle car designed with the grassroots drag racer in mind. Named for the quarter-mile distance (1,320 feet), the Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 is powered by the stalwart 392 HEMI\u00ae V-8 that delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque. Running the quarter-mile in 11.7 seconds at 115 mph makes the showroom-stock Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 the fastest naturally aspirated, street-legal muscle car available. Vehicle shown in custom \u201cBlack Eye\u201d high-impact exterior paint being used on the launch vehicle to gauge interest as potential future production exterior color\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-002.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-002-220x220.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18003\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18003'>\n\t\t\t\tThe 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 is a drag-oriented, street-legal muscle car designed with the grassroots drag racer in mind. Named for the quarter-mile distance (1,320 feet), the Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 is powered by the stalwart 392 HEMI\u00ae V-8 that delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque. Running the quarter-mile in 11.7 seconds at 115 mph makes the showroom-stock Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 the fastest naturally aspirated, street-legal muscle car available. \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-003.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-003-220x220.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18004\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18004'>\n\t\t\t\tThe 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 is a drag-oriented, street-legal muscle car designed with the grassroots drag racer in mind. Named for the quarter-mile distance (1,320 feet), the Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 is powered by the stalwart 392 HEMI\u00ae V-8 that delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque. Running the quarter-mile in 11.7 seconds at 115 mph makes the showroom-stock Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 the fastest naturally aspirated, street-legal muscle car available.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-004.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-004-220x220.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Mopar and dodge challenger lined up at mile high\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18005\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18005'>\n\t\t\t\tOn June 19, 2018 in Denver, the drag-oriented, street-legal 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 (right) was unveiled next to the new 2019 Mopar Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat NHRA Funny Car body (left) prior to the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Powered by Mopar at Bandimere Speedway.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-005.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-005-220x220.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"new Super Bee logo\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18006\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18006'>\n\t\t\t\tA new interpretation of the legendary Dodge Super Bee logo, the \u201cAngry Bee\u201d marks the fenders of the 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-006.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-006-220x220.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Dodge scat pack in illuminated air catcher\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18007\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18007'>\n\t\t\t\tA new interpretation of the legendary Dodge Super Bee logo, the \u201cAngry Bee\u201d marks the illuminated Air Catcher headlamps of the 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320. \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-007.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-007-220x220.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"The SRT-tuned three-mode Adaptive Damping Suspension is electronically retuned for the 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 and includes an exclusive Drag Mode to optimize weight transfer to the rear for best launch traction. Drag Mode can be engaged through a new button in the center stack.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17996\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17996'>\n\t\t\t\tThe SRT-tuned three-mode Adaptive Damping Suspension is electronically retuned for the 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 and includes an exclusive Drag Mode to optimize weight transfer to the rear for best launch traction. Drag Mode can be engaged through a new button in the center stack.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-008.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-008-220x220.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\u201cAngry Bee\u201d marks the instrument panel badge\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17997\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17997'>\n\t\t\t\tA new interpretation of the legendary Dodge Super Bee logo, the \u201cAngry Bee\u201d marks the instrument panel badge of the 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-009.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-009-220x220.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"new interpretation of the legendary Dodge Super Bee logo\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17998\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17998'>\n\t\t\t\tA new interpretation of the legendary Dodge Super Bee logo, the \u201cAngry Bee\u201d marks the startup splash screen in the instrument gauge cluster of the 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-010.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-010-220x220.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"key fob for the 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17999\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17999'>\n\t\t\t\tThe key fob for the 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 shows a new interpretation of the legendary Dodge Super Bee logo, called the \u201cAngry Bee.\u201d\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new drag-oriented, street-legal 2019 Dodge Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 was unveiled today in Denver prior to the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Powered by Mopar\u00ae, taking place July 20-22 at Bandimere Speedway. Challenger R\/T Scat Pack 1320 is powered by the 392 HEMI\u00ae V8 that delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to the quick-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission with class-exclusive TransBrake. It is equipped with specially developed Nexen SUR4G Drag Spec 275\/40R20 street-legal drag radial tires that deliver maximum grip and offer repeatable quarter-mile [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":18000,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2627],"tags":[526,849],"class_list":["post-17972","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-room","tag-challenger","tag-dsr"],"acf":[],"custom_fields":{"post_thumbnail_image":"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1320-reveal-thumbnail.jpg","icon_selection":"article","external_link":"","featured_article":[],"upload_background_image":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17972"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17972"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17972\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35232,"href":"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17972\/revisions\/35232"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17972"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17972"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.api.dodgegarage.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17972"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}