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1. Dodge Challenger R/T: $29,995

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Our first place vehicle is the Dodge Challenger R/T which is equipped with the same 5.7-liter HEMI V8, that’s found in the Chrysler 300C, and Dodge Charger R/T. In here, that engine produces an impressive 375 hp, which helps the Challenger get to 60 mph in 5 seconds, which is faster than the all-wheel drive equipped Chrysler and Dodge cars that HEMI is wedged into. With the Challenger costing $29,995, it’s the cheapest coupe available with a V8, and sits right atop our list.

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  • http://twitter.com/jonascjoiner Jonas J.

    $53,900 for an S5 is absolutely laughable.  About as funny as the $68,900 price tag they just listed for the 2013 RS5.   You cant drive one of those new out of a dealership for a dime under $60k

  • Chavitz1

    Laughable headline!!!  How can a V8 be cheapest? it wastefully burns alot of gas!  Otherwise nexttime there will another headline ” the top ten cheapest V12″. 

    Seriously speaking, in near future those cars will likely  be named as most stupid cars

  • Athelitextreme

    Chavitz1, are you having trouble saving pennies to fill the tank? I drive a Challenger R/T & enjoy every gallon of gas I burn!

  • Chavitz1

    Your type of car is stupidly too heavy to drive.  If I own and drive your type, I would feel guilt of excessive pollution and feel my character mared because it is stupidly both heavey and clumsy.

  • Holly

    Hard to believe the Lexus IS-F isn’t on the list, but it’s true!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_WSRAYTKQ5BXHOTZU26FPXOAGNM Zack H

    A 2011-2013 V6 Mustang with the PP could take both the R/T Challenger and Charger… so why are they even on the list? And just look at their gas mileage and weight… heavier = more gas to burn to get moving. I think this list is just stupid…. 

  • tepu

    No match for Audi S6, the beauty queen. very good read.

    thanks,
    http://www.mycarpoint.com

  • http://freecarads.com/ Cheap Cars

    That was a pretty subjective selection when they opted to show two versions of one model (Camaro and Mustang) and ignored the SRT ones that are actually cheaper than the S5 and Corvette. I know they tried for diversity, but still.

    3 Mopars in that list, including in 1st and 2nd place, is why I drive one and am shopping for another.

  • USponycar

    The V6 Mustang’s not on the list because the title of the article is, 
    Top 10 Cheapest Cars Available with a V8 Engine
    DUH

  • G8GT

    Did the author not notice that the Hyundai Genesis no longer has a 4.6L V8? It’s a 5.0…..

  • Colum Wood

    Actually, the Genesis Sedan is available with either a 4.6L or a 5.0L in 2012.

  • Janks01

    lol

  • tarias

    I love V-8 engines!!!!!

  • Howie Johnson

    That’s dumb. Everybody knows you can get a Cadillac El Dorado, used, in Florida for $1,500 with a NORTHSTAR V8 baby. Besides, I have an uncle who said he tuned his caddy out to 850 horsepower. Wayyyy better than a crappy camaro…

  • Peter

    4.6 is still available.

  • V8

    V8 power forever!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Douglas-Hamner/771427231 Douglas Hamner

    I would feel like a pussy girl to drive whatever Eco punishment box you roll around in. Not to mention all of these cars have a smaller Carbon footprint than a Prius. They do not need to have 200 different components shipped from 50 different countries, using materials that are highly toxic. All that to get a vehicle that gets 50% better highway gas mileage. Not to mention to benefit from those gas savings, you would have to drive a Prius 15 years over a similarly equipped Corolla. Or 5 years over my Charger. But of course that would require you to recognize facts instead of over emotionalizing your political rhetoric.

  • Chevy Guy

    The Corvette has not always had a V8 engine.

  • Guest

    If you buy a challenger rt, get the trac pak option and a manual trans. The really high rear end ratio gives you a tremendous launch off the line. The six gears mean you still can get 150+ easily. I had mine over 140 in 5th with several hunderd rpms to go. Had to let off, I was running out of road way too fast. ;)
     
    Don’t try this at home folks. My challenger has a borla exhaust, predator tune, and cold air intake upgrade. These speeds require ‘Y’ rated tires. I’m using pirelli pzeros. I’m thinking about a supercharger from procharger next. Not sure the wife agrees.

  • Pharnham

    “I would feel guilt of excessive pollution and feel my character [marred]“

    The pagan religious zealot thread is that way ————>

    This is about automobiles.