04. 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T
Starting MSRP: $26,895
Engine: 372-hp, 5.7-liter V-8
0-60-mpg time: 5.0-seconds
You might notice that the 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T posts an almost identical 0-60-mph time as the Mustang V6, despite offering a much more powerful eight-cylinder engine. There’s a very simple reason for this apparent disconnect: weight. The Dodge Challenger is a very heavy coupe, and it needs each and every one of the 372 horses that its 5.7-liter V-8 can produce to deliver a good time. 400 lb-ft of torque don’t hurt either. The affordable Challenger R/T is a blast to drive, allowing for tire-smoking shenanigans and respectable acceleration, and it comes with the choice of either a five-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox.