# Beefy Refurbished Car Designs The 2011 Dodge Challenger is 1970s Style and 2011 Muscle Tech By Michael Poppenhagen | Published 2010-10-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2011-dodge-challenger References: [challengerblog](http://www.challengerblog.com/blog/1036629_2011-dodge-challenger-srt8-rumored-to-get-6-4-liter-hemi) & [streetlegaltv](http://www.streetlegaltv.com/news/2011-dodge-challenger-details-revealed-including-475hp-srt8/) The 2011 [Dodge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/competitiononly-vehicle) [Challenger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-chip) brings forth a whole new twist on muscle cars. For this new model, Dodge has decided to keep the same basic look as the [1970s Challenger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-plymouth-cuda), aside from the engine. While the 2010 edition was constructed with a 6.1-liter HEMI, there have been rumors of the 2011 Dodge Challenger arriving with an improved 6.4-liter HEMI that will range from 475 to 525 horsepower and be more fuel efficient than the 6.1-liter HEMI. Dodge has truly resurrected a classic muscle car with the 2011 Dodge Challenger. Photo Credits: [1](http://www.autorivals.net/sportscars/2011mustangvs2010challenger/2011mustangvs2010challenger.htm) | [2](http://www.auto-insight.us/2010/04/29/dodge-2011-challenger-srt8/) | [3](http://www.automotorblog.com/2011-dodge-challenger-gets-beefed-up/)| [4](http://www.zimbio.com/Dodge+Challenger/articles/nOqTyfvvQ5l/2011+Dodge+Challenger+Mopar) | [5](http://blog.webridestv.com/2010/06/chrysler-still-gets-it-2011-dodge-challenger-6-4-liter-hemi) | [6](http://www.challengerenthusiast.net/?p=264) | [7](http://www.motortrend.com/future/concept_cars/112_0608_dodge_challenger_concept/photo_08.html) | [8](http://www.challengertalk.com/forums/f2/2011-dodge-challenger-fully-revealed-spy-photos-41349/index8.html) | [9-10](http://autoya.info/new_dodge_challenger_tuning_package_cost_fuchsia/) | [Video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt1NLyRbmIA) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Muscle Car Revival:** The resurrection of classic muscle cars with modern technology presents an opportunity for auto manufacturers to tap into nostalgia while offering improved performance. - **Engine Efficiency:** The push for more fuel-efficient engines in sports cars encourages market leaders to invest in research and development for engines that deliver both power and fuel efficiency. - **Retro Design:** Retro design presents an opportunity for brands to target older audiences with nostalgia, the younger crowd with cool looking new vehicles, and efface the competition in a busy auto environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Auto manufacturers can utilize modern technology and nostalgia to create both powerful and efficient sports cars to maintain their market share. - **Engineering:** New research and development in engine technology presents opportunities for engineers to create more fuel-efficient engines with improved performance. - **Marketing:** The resurgence of retro design and classic muscle cars offers opportunities for automotive marketers to target older audiences with nostalgia and attract younger crowds with a popular and modern feel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Highly Limited Competition-Only Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/competitiononly-vehicle.md) - [Callback American Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dodge-charger-super-bee.md) - [Immersive Muscle Car Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-muscle-car.md) - [Highly-Customizable Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellcat.md) - [Electric Stealthy Production Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-daytona-electric.md) - [Color-Showcasing Model Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-chip.md) - [Customized Vehicle Builds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dude-ram.md) - [All-Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-pickup-truck.md) - [Nostalgic Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-cobra-gtg.md)