Dodge ->ke28 used the "Shaker" name for the first time in 1970s when it unveiled a special hood for the Challenger->ke249. This special Shaker hood featured large air intakes that protruded from an opening in the center of the sheet metal and shook right along with the with the nasty 426 HEMI engine.

Now, the Shaker name returns for the 2014 model year on a limited-run Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker, which is just one of the many models that Dodge and Mopar are showing off at the 2013 SEMA Show->ke216.

In the true spirit of the model launched in the 1970s, the new Challenger Shaker features the famed "Shaker" hood with a set of nostrils popping out of the center. It also gains an updated exterior look and the ability to increase the engine's output with the new "Scat Packages."

The new Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker will rumble their way into showrooms in the first-quarter of 2014 at a a reasonable $36,995. The bad news is that Dodge will only pony up 1,000 units, so get to ordering.

Click past the jump to read more about the 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker.

2014 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker

Specifications
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  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Torque: 415
  • Transmission: Six-speed manual
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Exterior

Just like with the model launched back in the 1970s, the new Challenger R/T Shaker features a new "Shaker" hood in satin black, a body-color grille surround and gloss-black fuel-filler door. There is also a new deck-lid spoiler painted satin black that provides increased downforce at high speeds.

Special "Shaker" badges find themselves on both sides of the hood scoop, while a "HEMI" badge rests on the fenders and a "Challenger" graces the grille.

The new Shaker model is only available in six exterior colors: Billet Silver Metallic, Bright White, Pitch Black, Plum Crazy, TorRed and vibrant Header Orange (our favorite).

If you call yourself a Mopar fan and do not get chills from seeing the Shake hood make a triumphant comeback, then you might as well turn in that Mopar Fan Club car, my friend. This is right up there with GM bringing back the Stingray name.

Original Shaker Versus New Shaker

Interior

The interior received a hefty upgraded, thanks to new high-performance front seats wrapped in premium Dark Slate Grey Nappa Leather with Sepia accent stitching or Radar Red with Radar Red stitching. In case you need a reminder that this Challenger marks the return of a legend, there is a "Shaker" logo is embroidered on each seat back.

The new Shaker Challenger also received a three-spoke, flat-bottom performance steering wheel wrapped up in leather with black accent finish and integrated vehicle controls. There is also a unique “K-Black” painted instrument panel and center-console bezel, and a "Shaker" numbered dash plaque.

The Challenger Shaker comes standard with a 6.5-inch Uconnect touchscreen, a leather-wrapped center console armrest, an aluminum pistol-grip shifter or a black, leather-wrapped shifter knob and die-cast paddle shifters.

Drivetrain

Under its hood, the new Challenger Shaker houses a 5.7-liter, HEMI V-8 engine combined with a Mopar cold-air intake, conical air filter and an optimized air box for improved airflow and performance. Dodge declined to offer up the final performance specs, but it did confirmed that it will deliver more than 400 pound-feet of torque.

The V-8 HEMI engine is mated to either a Tremec six-speed manual transmission as standard, or the optional, performance-tuned five-speed automatic. In both versions the new Shaker can hit a top speed of 155 mph.

Drivetrain Specifications

Engine

5.7-Liter HEMI V-8

Output (HP @ RPM)

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Torque (LB-FT @ RPM)

>400 @ TBA

Acceleration (0-60)

TBA

Top Speed

155 MPH


Suspension and Brakes

The car rides on 20-by-8-inch, polished-face aluminum wheels in a five-spoke design with black pockets and a satin “matte” clear coat.

Along with the rollers, Dodge also added in a performance-tuned suspension with mono-tube shocks, four-wheel disc brakes with performance brake linings, a special steering calibration for quicker response, P245/45R20 Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Car three-season tires and three-mode electronic stability control (ESC) with a "full off" mode for more driver involvement.

Prices

The new Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker will be put on sale in the first-quarter of 2014 at a price of just $36,995 -- that's just.$2,500 over the base Challenger R/T Classic. Only 1,000 units will be produced.

Competition

Ford Mustang GT

The Mustang GT is powered by a 5.0-liter, V-8 engine that delivers a total of 420 horsepower. This output puts it somewhere between the R/T and SRT SRT 8 Challenger versions, but it is definitely not as cool as the new Shaker model.

The Mustang GT has the advantage of being a bit cheaper at $30,900.

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Chevrolet Camaro SS

The Camaro SS was revised for the 2014 model year with a new exterior look, and updated interior. Under the hood, the Camaro SS retains the 6.2-liter, V-8 engine with 426 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque.

The 2014 Camaro SS is priced from $33,055.

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Conclusion

Oh what a glorious day at SEMA it is, as the legendary Challenger Shaker makes its return. We are rather shocked that Dodge chose SEMA to debut this model, but we can see the reasoning behind doing so. We're just happy to see Dodge finally do something worthwhile to the aging Challenger.