Road tripping a REWB?

MrFixitND · 2022-08-25T18:28:19-0400

I'm considering buying another challenger, I previously had a '15 v6 that I loved driving, and appreciated the ~30 MPG highway that I got with it. I now have my eye on a '20 REWB, and while I know I would LOVE the power, I am curious how the experience is road tripping in one of these bad boys? I searched the forum and found several threads on regular HC's, but would like some input from the RE community.

IF these are driven easy at ~65 MPH, what kind of highway mileage do you get? Bonus points for actual calculated at the pump numbers. How is the ride?

(I make a 1000 mile each way trip a couple times a year across MN, WI, and northern MI to visit family. Would be nice to drive this one once in a while instead of the minivan. In the summer of course... LOL)

Thanks!

RB185AFM · 2022-08-25T18:58:58-0400

Ride is awesome! Mileage meh. I average 15 mpg. On the freeway I can get 22/23 mpg. But its So hard for me not to have fun, which instantly puts me back in the teens.

2ndAmend · 2022-08-25T19:43:53-0400

Do it! Now! Better yet, order a 22 new now! Clock it ticking!

The gas mileage in the A8 is amazing! Extremely comfortable! There is some exhaust noise bit when you pack the trunk with soft bags and dog bed, it is very pleasant. End of story!

Mattm400 · 2022-08-25T19:44:31-0400

^^^Agreed. They are very comfortable & great road trip cars. I usually can get 21-23mpg on open road if I behave.

Dennis H · 2022-08-25T19:50:44-0400

Ran all over-the West. Got about 23.7. Great road car.

BrakeFade · 2022-08-25T20:40:33-0400

Drove my Redeye from Boston to Dallas. Comfortable ride that turned a lot of heads. If you don’t have PPF, just use blue painters tape. Works amazingly well.

WVHEMIS · 2022-08-25T20:47:18-0400

RB185AFM said:
Ride is awesome! Mileage meh. I average 15 mpg. On the freeway I can get 22/23 mpg. But its So hard for me not to have fun, which instantly puts me back in the teens.

With 2:62's or 3:09's... asking for a friend...

Reaperhwk · 2022-08-25T20:53:29-0400

If you are going to be doing a lot of highway, recommend the zl1 rock guards. Wide bodies are known to kick up tons of rocks and destroy your rockers. Narrow bodies don’t have this issue.

PPF on the front end would be advisable as well.

RB185AFM · 2022-08-25T21:27:42-0400

WVHEMIS said:
With 2:62's or 3:09's... asking for a friend...

2.62

MrFixitND · 2022-08-26T08:23:38-0400

Thanks all for the replies! Info is appreciated. 👍

Reaperhwk said:
If you are going to be doing a lot of highway, recommend the zl1 rock guards. Wide bodies are known to kick up tons of rocks and destroy your rockers. Narrow bodies don’t have this issue.

PPF on the front end would be advisable as well.

Anybody have pics or a link to order the ZL1 rock guards I keep seeing mentioned?

Reaperhwk · 2022-08-26T08:26:43-0400

MrFixitND said:
Thanks all for the replies! Info is appreciated. 👍

Anybody have pics or a link to order the ZL1 rock guards I keep seeing mentioned?

Challenger 18-23 Widebody Deluxe Rock Guards

Our 18-23 Challenger Widebody/Demon Deluxe rock guard offering is built to use the OEM mounting locations and ZL1 Addons custom clips. No drilling or tape required.Update: These are now shipping with both Large clips and Small clips due to customer feedback on some models having thinner fenders...

zl1addons.com

Bowlerguy92 · 2022-08-26T08:43:11-0400

I wouldn't want to drive anything else. I can get about 19/20 MPG on the highway while still cracking it open here and there.

baabootoo · 2022-08-26T08:43:38-0400

Dodge TV Spot, 'Highway 93' [T1] - Bing video DO IT, DO IT........

baabootoo · 2022-08-26T08:44:24-0400

Bowlerguy92 said:
I wouldn't want to drive anything else. I can get about 19/20 MPG on the highway while still cracking it open here and there.

Well.........I wouldn't mind trying a Tesla Plaid for a leg or two.

Knuckles · 2022-08-26T08:55:40-0400

Reaperhwk said:
Challenger 18-23 Widebody Deluxe Rock Guards

Our 18-23 Challenger Widebody/Demon Deluxe rock guard offering is built to use the OEM mounting locations and ZL1 Addons custom clips. No drilling or tape required.Update: These are now shipping with both Large clips and Small clips due to customer feedback on some models having thinner fenders...

zl1addons.com

put those on my jb. nice clean look.

JeffL · 2022-08-26T09:44:45-0400

i don't have any idea on fuel mileage but for a grand tourer the car is amazing. just eats up the miles very comfortable

Dennis H · 2022-08-26T10:50:42-0400

From Florida to New York and west to the Mississippi we saw ONE charging station. Gas stations on every corner.

Automotive parking light Land vehicle Car Wheel Vehicle

Keep the plaid.

Unavowed · 2022-08-26T11:00:13-0400

Dennis H said:
From Florida to New York and west to the Mississippi we saw ONE charging station. Gas stations on every corner.
Keep the plaid.

2 Cent · 2022-08-26T11:09:34-0400

I just picked up my new RE (not WB) in east TX and drove it home to southern OR. The cluster says I averaged 23.7 mpg. The first 1000 miles were break in miles but once I got north of Las Vegas in the middle of nowhere I did stretch her legs.

Most thrilling moment:
I was behind 2 trucks and a car doing 63mph. When my opportunity to pass arose I moved left and floored it. When I reached the front of the lead truck the speedometer read 115.

Scariest moment:
The first 100 miles doing 55 through Texas. Everybody hated me.

Dennis H · 2022-08-26T11:13:46-0400

We did spot one in California. How convenient.

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