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SRT Dodge Challenger TA2

GT1 (2000s)Dodge
525 hp
Horsepower
1380 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2015
Year

SRT Dodge Challenger TA2 (TA2 / Trans Am Spec)

The SRT Dodge Challenger TA2 is a big, loud, rear-wheel-drive American tube-frame racer built for the Trans Am TA2 class. Under the Challenger-inspired bodywork sits a purpose-built road-racing chassis with a naturally aspirated V8, making it a muscular, simple, and seriously entertaining machine.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: Naturally aspirated Chevrolet Performance LS-based V8, front-mounted, longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~525 hp

  • Redline: ~7,000–7,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed sequential race gearbox

  • Weight: ~1,380 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: Challenger silhouette on a TA2 tube-frame chassis | Wide-body race aero package

  • Tires: Spec slick racing tires on racing wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated steel racing discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The SRT Dodge Challenger TA2 is a raw, momentum-driven muscle car racer that rewards commitment and smoothness more than finesse. It has the long, planted feel of a big coupe, but the lightweight race chassis underneath keeps it far more agile than its size suggests. In the sim, it feels alive under braking and especially on corner exit, where the rear tires are always working hard to put the power down.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V8 delivers the kind of deep, thunderous soundtrack you'd expect from a TA2 car — loud, aggressive, and full of old-school American character. Throttle response is immediate, with a strong midrange surge and a hard-edged top end that makes every shift feel dramatic.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Stable on entry, but it needs decisive inputs to rotate. Too much steering can scrub speed quickly.

  • Traction: Strong in a straight line, but rear grip can disappear fast if you overcook the throttle on exit.

  • Braking: Good stopping power with noticeable weight transfer; trail braking is useful for helping it turn.

  • Top Speed: Respectable, though its real advantage is in acceleration and low-speed punch rather than outright aero efficiency.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a proper door-to-door stock car: brake in a straight line, get it rotated early, and roll on the throttle with patience. It shines on tight road courses and technical circuits where mechanical grip and driver discipline matter more than downforce.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Challenger TA2 has classic muscle-car presence, with aggressive flares, race ride height, and a distinctly American touring-car stance. It looks mean from any angle, especially in traditional Trans Am-inspired liveries with bold stripes, sponsor panels, and bright body-color accents.

Whether you're chasing lap times or just want a loud, tail-happy V8 race car, the SRT Dodge Challenger TA2 brings big personality and a uniquely entertaining driving experience to the sim.