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Dodge's Forgotten Challenger Had 105 HP And A Mitsubishi Badge Underneath

Summary by Carscoops
The second-generation Challenger was a rebadged Mitsubishi Galant coupe. A 2.6-liter four made 105 hp, a far cry from the original V8 muscle car. This 1980 example shows only 37,309 miles and has had just two owners. Not every car wearing a famous nameplate deserves it, and Dodge spent the late 1970s proving the point. If you’re a fan of American muscle cars, you’re probably very familiar with the first-generation Dodge Challenger and the third-…
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Carscoops broke the news on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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