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Dodge is working on its new model that should arrive later this year. It is the 2021 Dodge Challenger ACR. The ACR stands for “American Club Racing” and it isn’t the first time this model appears. This nameplate has been remembered in its conjunction with the iconic Viper. Moreover, in 2011, Dodge introduced the Challenger SRT8 ACR at the SEMA show.
Now, the manufacturer plans to revive this edition, according to various reliable reports. This race car will surely get various upgrades in terms of design and performances. The price is hard to predict but the new Challenger ACR will surely arrive before 2021.
2021 Challenger ACR to Borrow Platform From Alpha Romeo
The FCA will most likely opt for the famous Giorgio platform. That means the 2021 Dodge Challenger will share the underpinnings with the Alpha Romeo Giulia. Another possible outcome is Maserati’s architecture that also underpins the LX model. No matter which platform makes the production, the new Challenger ACR will most likely get some sort of hybridization.
Besides the platform, the exterior design is another mystery. However, it is a Challenger after all. That means you can expect a lot of familiar styling cues. ACR variant will add more carbon fiber materials and probably new wheels and tires The exterior will remain aggressive and sporty.
Interior Made For One Passenger
Interestingly, the new 2021 Dodge Challenger ACR will offer a room for one passenger. It is a car’s standard seating layout. More interestingly, a passenger seat is optional and it costs $1. We don’t know what this is all about but it’s the way FCA plays this game. The interior details are not available at the moment. However, you can surely expect a lot of upgrades.
The cabin will be very sporty and not so modern. Dodge will most likely provide regular Challenger’s features and slightly above that. That includes a standard 7.0-inch touchscreen. The retro feel on the inside will surely remain and that also includes analog gauges and much more.
Engine Speculations
No one knows which engine will power the arriving 2021 Dodge Challenger ACR. However, there are two possible outcomes for this racy car. The first option is a 6.2-liter V8 Hellcat. This supercharged unit will deliver a mind-whooping 797 horsepower. Some car experts are skeptical about this engine and are saying the powerful V8 isn’t a good fit for the Challenger ACR.
Actually, this makes perfect sense. On the other hand, hybridization is a big possibility. The FCA will try to provide a hybrid powertrain that will match Ford’s 5.2-liter V8 with 760 hp in Mustang Shelby GT500.
2021 Dodge Challenger ACR Price and Release Date
Don’t be surprised if the starting price surpasses $100,000. Exact pricing details are not available at the moment, but we expect nothing less than that. The forthcoming 2021 Dodge Challenger ACR will go on sale later this year.
Most likely, this car will hit the markets in the last quarter of 2020. Rumors about the next-gen Challenger are heating up. Moreover, the latest rumors are suggesting a new generation in 2023.
