Dodge Challenger SRT8 (Photo: Dodge)

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This retro throwback has enough presence to put Santa Claus out of work, and despite the big back-seat bench, you're not in high school any more. But oh, the sound of that 6.1-litre Hemi V8 and its ability to liquefy its rear tires will transport you to nostalgia heaven.

Crisis Alert Level: Time warp paradox - Just because Dodge brought back the '70s doesn't mean you can.