2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 to hit 480hp?

With the horsepower wars hitting their stride (with even Hyundai possibly joining the fray, the good looking but heavy Dodge Challenger needs a little boost in power to keep up with Ford and Chevy. And rumor has it that this is exactly what the updated 2011 Dodge Charger will receive, with the SRT8 potentially receiving a bump of 55 horses to 480.

According to Allpar, the car will also receive an 8 speed automatic transmission, the R/T will keep the same power levels, and the V6 motors will receive a 40hp bump to gain a total output of 290hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. Other changes are minor cosmetically and structurally, and you can check them out at Allpar's site.

2011 Ford Mustang wins first comparison test with Camaro, Challenger

The pony car wars have been fully rejuvenated, despite many obstacles such as high gas prices and a declining economy. The Mustang has been going strong for many years, while the Camaro and Challenger are reborn. Both have surpassed the Mustang in power and straight numbers.

When we found out that Ford was coming back strong for 2011 with the rejuvenated 5.0L moniker backed up by a serious boost in power, up to 412 from a paltry 315. Naturally, we expected there to be many comparison tests to follow.

The first comes to us thanks to Motor Trend. And as expected, the new Mustang claimed victory against a Camaro SS and Challenger SRT-8. Not surprisingly, thanks to it's better power to weight ratio. But the Mustang also claimed victory in quality and fit and finish. Head on over to MT to see the full comparo.