The 2012 Dodge Challenger is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door coupe, hailed for its classic muscle car aesthetics balanced with modern technologies. This model year continues to offer three trims: the base SE, R/T, and the high-performance SRT8 392. The SE model comes standard with a 3.6L V6 engine (305 horsepower) and a five-speed automatic transmission. The R/T model ups the ante with a 5.7L V8 pumping out 375 horsepower, available with either a six-speed manual or the automatic. Then there's the SRT8 with its robust 6.4L V8, offering an impressive 470 horsepower, mated to either a standard five-speed automatic or optional six-speed manual transmission. All models feature keyless ignition/entry and a six-speaker sound system. The base SE boasts exceptional safety features like stability and traction control, antilock brakes, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags, while the higher models add rear parking sensors and a Sport mode.