As noted above, the ADR looks like an SRT Hellcat. The similarities start at the front where the ADR features an identical hood scoop like that of the Hellcat. The front fascia, in general, will be very aggressive with round-shaped LED headlights. The front will also feature a huge bumper, which is integrated with large air intakes. It is not clear whether the automaker will add fog lights, as the prototype does not reveal any.
Moving over to the sides, the ADR will feature gigantic dark aluminum wheels wrapped in huge tires. These tires are similar to those on the Dodge Viper ACR. The body will utilize lots of carbon fiber and aluminum, which means it will be very light thus more fuel economical as well as more dynamic to drive.
The cabin design of the 2018 Dodge Challenger is still a mystery, as we have not managed to get spy shots of its interior. The cabin will accommodate four passengers. Due to its wider body, rear passengers will have sufficient legroom. Most likely, the model's seats will be mounted as close to the ground as possible, which means in addition to all passengers getting a closer feel of the ride, they will also have sufficient headroom. I expect the ADR to feature bucket seats wrapped in leather as standard. The model will also likely feature a flat-bottomed steering wheel.
The cabin will also have modern connectivity features such as USB ports, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth as well as Smartphone integration.
Safety will also be well taken care of with the addition of various driver assist systems such as parking assist, blind spot monitoring, front collision mitigation and lane change warning among others. This is in addition to standard safety features such as airbags, ABS and traction control.
There are a number of engines being considered for the Challenger ADR. The base mill will be a 3.6 L, Pentastar V-6 that is rated at 305 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. This engine will be paired to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard with an option for a 6-speed automatic transmission. Models with this mill will be offered in all-wheel-drive. Another likely engine is 6.4 L, V-8 good for 485 horses.
This engine will be mated to an 8-speed automatic system with an option for a 6-speed manual gearbox. This engine channels power to the front wheels but there will be an option for AWD. For those looking for more in their Dodge Challenger ADR, the automaker offers a supercharged 6.2 L, V-8.
This engine will be capable of producing over 707 horses. Surprisingly all power on this model will be sent to the rear wheels without an option for AWD. Performance and fuel consumption figures are not yet out.
Since the model is still far from its official debut, there is no information about its prices. The 2018 Dodge Challenger ADR will likely hit dealerships in the second half of 2017. As for the price, rumor has it that the base model with the entry-level engine will have an MSRP of around $33,000 while models equipped with the supercharged V-8 will attract in excess of $60,000.