Dodge Challenger! [Archive] - LX Forums Modern Mopar Muscle

HWDan

11-21-2005, 08:01 AM

Real spy pics of the Dodge Challenger are up at Autoweek:

http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103629

http://www.autoweek.com/images/news/103629

http://autoweek.com/files/weekart/2005/1121/challenger_rear.jpg

fnkychkn

11-21-2005, 08:32 AM

looks pretty sweeeeet. and a six speed manual trans to boot.:thumbs_u:

E8502

11-21-2005, 08:51 AM

Hott!

jaak

11-21-2005, 09:01 AM

Quick, go post it on the GTO site and make them nervous...

Just kidding... I want to see one in Plum Crazy with AAR stripes.:downboy:

MCaesar

11-21-2005, 09:06 AM

Build it..

...and they will come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DMAG

11-21-2005, 09:29 AM

Holy Schnikes! HOTTT!!!!

Dano

11-21-2005, 09:53 AM

Gimme gimme gimme gimme!

Aikidoka

11-21-2005, 09:59 AM

WOW! That is HOT. That whimppering sound you hear is coming from the FORD nation.

da BoMM

11-21-2005, 10:28 AM

. . . a Mustang beater . . . NICE!

(Hurry up!)

DaytonaDave

11-21-2005, 10:31 AM

That's my luck, buy the Charger, and then they show the pictures of this hot beauty!!!

northeastern08

11-21-2005, 10:36 AM

looks nice...but i like that concept drawing even more...looks mean

http://autoweek.com/files/weekart/2005/1121/challenger_drawing.jpg

-todd-

Glazeworld

11-21-2005, 11:06 AM

A six speed manual tranny with pistol grip? Yeah.....I can see the threads now:

"Tranny swap?" Some people will get the manual, but not know how to drive stick, and then see if some poor LXer in his Charger/300/Magnum wants to trade an auto for a manual.

Or the other thread "Will that 6sp fit in our cars?" Hopefully the answer to that question is a "hell yeah". I miss my manual transmission.

It is one sweet looking ride too. I noticed they only mention the 6.1 in the article. Does that mean that the SRT8 version gets that mean looking 500HP Hemi that was shown at SEMA?

FOHN_JARGO

11-21-2005, 11:08 AM

Build it..

...and they will come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's EXACTLY what I was thinking. Although I think I already did.

iRock

11-21-2005, 11:08 AM

Wow two doors. What a beauty!

1sckmgnm

11-21-2005, 11:38 AM

XCITsNU

11-21-2005, 11:44 AM

An exact replica with modern internals, fuel effeciency, and safety is axactly what I would buy. Why mess with something so appealing?

Zog

11-21-2005, 11:46 AM

Oh yeah....

MAGNUM8R

11-21-2005, 11:52 AM

I sure like it!
Too bad it wouldn't fly as a business car, 4-5 people on a ride to lunch would be a squeeze!! 6 speed manual, yea!!!

Rev.Hammer

11-21-2005, 11:58 AM

Oh man... I just just had a CARGASM!
I love that!!!
ATTN:

YOU MUST BUILD THIS CAR!!!!!!!

MooNDoGGie

11-21-2005, 12:01 PM

Can you say "soccer mom with manual shift driving skills" :)

LEEREED123

11-21-2005, 12:12 PM

I'll Take 1 Please!

boggart

11-21-2005, 12:20 PM

Holy Crap!!!! That is too good to be true. It's beautiful. I must wipe the tears from my eye now.

Tmagnum

11-21-2005, 12:20 PM

It looks awesome!

Now I could understand some secret test track in the middle of know where but in the woods??? Does it have some awesome offroad capability too??? :?

But all in all, very nice.

Woelf

11-21-2005, 12:25 PM

Sweet giggity giggity!

Love those taillights -- I definitely wouldn't mind being shown those from behind the wheel of my Magnum!

Hazman

11-21-2005, 12:38 PM

Challenger Concept

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2157000-2157999/2157602_1_full.jpghttp://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2157000-2157999/2157602_2_full.jpghttp://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2157000-2157999/2157602_4_full.jpg

hayneldan

11-21-2005, 12:40 PM

Article in Chicago Tribune 11/21/05 Challenger story http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/hayneldan/Challenger.jpg

FOHN_JARGO

11-21-2005, 12:45 PM

I love the D O D G E letters on the nose. Looks awesome in Plum Crazy too!

shnitzelman2001

11-21-2005, 12:49 PM

Its Hott thats for sure but am I the only one that thinks they stepped back to far.I didnt want an exact replica.I know its not but wow its close.I know if I seen one in person I would probably have to have it.But not yet I dont

that's what i was thinking too... that maybe it's too retro. Anyone want to venture to make any guesses as to what the price would be? Is it possible they'd offer the 6.1 as the base engine for under 30K? And the 5.7 under 25K? Wowowowowow. Please don't wake me up guys, let me dream a little longer.

Nachtjager

11-21-2005, 01:51 PM

WHERE DO I SIGN UP?!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE DCX FINALLY GOT THE RIGHT IDEA AND IS ACTUALLY DOING THIS! PLEASE! BUILD THIS CAR AND I'LL BUY TWO! I'VE A MAGNUM R/T WAGON NOW AND IF ANYONE FROM DCX IS READING THIS, FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT'S HOLY, BUILD THIS CAR! Maybe recess the grille a bit, but that's only a minor gripe. PLEASE, PLEASE, BUILD THIS SO I DON'T HAVE TO BUY A MUSTANG! :grin: :grin:

Zentenk

11-21-2005, 01:53 PM

Awesome, can't wait to grab an SRT-8 Challenger!!!

Quick, go post it on the GTO site and make them nervous...

Just kidding... I want to see one in Plum Crazy with AAR stripes.:downboy:

Wow, glad your "kidding" cause that was about the stupidest post I've seen in awhile.

MagnumFreak

11-21-2005, 01:58 PM

insuranceguy

11-21-2005, 02:03 PM

Oh, Man, the wife is going to be pissed now! Gotta come up with a plan...

Netsrac

11-21-2005, 02:06 PM

Its Hott thats for sure but am I the only one that thinks they stepped back to far.I didnt want an exact replica.I know its not but wow its close.I know if I seen one in person I would probably have to have it.But not yet I dont

I love the look of the new Challenger, what I did not like is when they made the Charger a 4-door sedan.:sad:

The Charger is nice, but I grew up knowing it as a 2-door coupe.

When I bought my Magnum, I was telling this to the salesperson and he told me that next year look out for the new Challenger, where it is staying true to it's heritage as a two door coupe.:banana:

I'm in no way saying that the Charger is not a beautiful car, just not what I grew up to know.

SoCalRT

11-21-2005, 02:19 PM

Very cool, with the kids are almost gone it could be a possibility in a couple of years.

BigBadMagnum99

11-21-2005, 02:23 PM

That is one HOT looking Charger! I think this will be on my wish list!

createdbyone

11-21-2005, 02:25 PM

So many complaints about remakes not looking like the old thing...guess dodge has some big ol' ears. If that was any more like the original it wouldn't pass smog !! lol I think its beautiful, and its something that you can do some minor things with and take it to a local car show for conversation.

Kornnut

11-21-2005, 02:31 PM

When that car is put on the market there will be one next to my mustang.

Phil Hunter

11-21-2005, 02:34 PM

I cannot believe how much this car looks like the 1970 Challenger RT that I owned back in the early 70's. So much, in fact, that I had to do a double take to make sure it was not a 70's Challenger with a new grill and wheels.

Phil

Rev.Hammer

11-21-2005, 02:34 PM

Freak like!! Freak really like!! Maybe Freak can even fit in the car. Sure would be nice to have a car like that for people my size. If they build that car, I will order one no doubt. Definitely SRT-8 with the 6 speed. Keep the Magnum for a daily driver and have my Challenger for the weekends and days off. Hell Yeah!!!

Never mind that!! I will help you relocate the seat!!

I would love one of these too....drrrooolllll
HEY! Anniversary gift for SPEEDQUEEN!

karma

11-21-2005, 02:38 PM

What timing! Just emailed our dealer about the Challenger last week.

A manual 6sp.....with the 425! :downboy:

It makes you wonder what the SRT version will be....

Ozzie

11-21-2005, 02:52 PM

Hmmm...Looks a little like a Replicar. Hopefully the version that hits the streets has a little more going for it.

boggart

11-21-2005, 02:57 PM

JHicks22

11-21-2005, 02:58 PM

Gotta love what Dodge is doing. Think I'm gonna warm the wife up to the idea of a Challenger when it comes out...

jtkirk

11-21-2005, 03:10 PM

It's kinda ugly.

I like it. :)

FStephenMasek

11-21-2005, 03:11 PM

It is obvious that they will build it. Now, I wonder why the Chrysler 300 web site has a section under compare specifcations for roofs? A convertible must be coming. I wonder where they are going to build all of the cars - add on to Brampton or bring a second factory on line?

Blanchman

11-21-2005, 03:18 PM

Wow, I think I'm dreaming...

I've dreamed of owning an HEMI Challenger most of my life, and thought I'd died and gone to heaven with my HEMI Magnum... (Yea, a good family alternative!)

6.1 Liter Hemi with a 6 spd Manual... I'm saving $$$ as we speak !!

midnight_blue_rt

11-21-2005, 03:23 PM

First of all, please let this not be a photoshop. Secondly, will this shut up all the 'Chargers have 2-doors' discussion. Lastly, Ford and GM - please take notice, when a domestic maker 'get's it right' and gives us what we want we will buy it and we've got the money to pay what it's worth. Notice how Daimler's latest incentive offers do not apply to 300's, Magnums and Chargers?

Blanchman

11-21-2005, 03:25 PM

Ozzie

11-21-2005, 03:31 PM

I don't get it. Guys complain because the charger isn't enough like the originals (well not the originals, everyone forgets the 66-67), and the same guys compain that the challenger looks too much like the original. Can DC ever win?Now hold on a sec. This would seem to infer that I have complained at some point about the Charger's looks. That has simply never happened. In fact I think the new Charger is a truly worthy descendant of the original. I expressed my opinion about the photo that was posted. That was all. That's what a forum is for. Get your facts straight before disparaging anyone.

boggart

11-21-2005, 03:36 PM

Sorry, didn't mean you personally. I guess I shouldn't have said "same guys". More of a feeling of "the new chargers suck cuase they're not like the original" that we all hear, and now "new challenger sucks cause it looks like the old one". The solution is real simple, we can just buy one of the othe DC models that we do like. Certainly did not mean to cast disparaging remarks about anyone in particular. Except Adaptable who I'm sure will chime in soon. heh

Ozzie

11-21-2005, 03:41 PM

Super T

11-21-2005, 03:44 PM

I just hope the release date is far enough back I can have some trade-in value on my magnum :-D

DawsonMagnum

11-21-2005, 03:51 PM

Holy Smokies!!! If this thing was a character from a movie, it would be Frankenstein's Monster build around a Terminator T-X chassis!

That thing just friggin' GORGEOUS!

FOHN_JARGO

11-21-2005, 04:15 PM

While my wife was in South Dakota, she and her sister rented a Town & Country minivan. She said she would get one if we had another baby. My plan was to get her pregnant, take the Magnum, get her the T&C. Change of plans. Now, get her pregnant, TRADE the Magnum for a T&C, trade the truck, get the Challenger.

Anyone have an idea on what one may cost? I'll guess 35K-40K. :(

ChEB

11-21-2005, 04:26 PM

now thats cool. Looks like they kept to the original style with some modern touch.

blackcomb

11-21-2005, 05:05 PM

I don't like the look IMO.....

ZMagnum

11-21-2005, 05:06 PM

Engine possibilities (everything gets bumped up one).
SE - 3.5L V6
SXT - 5.7L V8
RT - 6.1L V8
SRT - 6.4L V8 (SEMA)

1sckmgnm

11-21-2005, 05:21 PM

I don't get it. Guys complain because the charger isn't enough like the originals (well not the originals, everyone forgets the 66-67), and the same guys compain that the challenger looks too much like the original. Can DC ever win?
I also have never complained that they dont look retro enuff.It took me a few times seeing them to get use to them but have rerally never compared them to the old ones.I was in the works to get a charger but I think I have decided to wait until I can get the srt8 mag.

midnight_blue_rt

11-21-2005, 05:29 PM

Let me summarize the Autoweek Boards for the Charger release: It's too different! They changed it too much and (of course) it should have 2 doors.

and know for the challenger:
It's too retro, it should look different than the original blah blah. Just like stocks, the market is always wiser than those sitting in peanut gallery. Come on Dodge build it and let your sales #'s do the talking.

OA-5599

11-21-2005, 05:32 PM

FOR SALE:

Available mid July 2006, Inferno Red 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T, 30,000 miles (estimated), CAI, JetChip II, Dynatec Headers and cats, AeroTurbine exhaust. Never driven hard or raced :) See picture below.

I have waited for the return of the 70's Challenger, my Magnum and I are will soon part.

IDSmoker

11-21-2005, 05:43 PM

So, if the Autoweek article is right about the Challenger showing up in 2008 (mid to late 2007 as a 2008 model year perhaps?), does that mean that I can expect to finally get my hands on a mopar convertable in 2009? With a 6.4L Hemi?

:downboy: :downboy: :downboy: :downboy: :downboy: :downboy:

Oh yes... daddy like!!!

Cabo Mag

11-21-2005, 05:58 PM

"I have waited for the return of the 70's Challenger, my Magnum and I are will soon part."
DITTO!!!!!

E8502

11-21-2005, 06:02 PM

I'll post consolidated info on my Blog later tonight. ;)

BUTWEET

11-21-2005, 06:41 PM

Holy shamoly. That is what I'm talking about. Saaaweeeet. Damn....and I just bought the Charger. :doh:

CoolVanilla

11-21-2005, 06:59 PM

Ohhh my. Puuuhhhlease say a tall dorkus like myself will fit. If so, 2007/2008 is gonna be just about the right time...

Anyone know/think this on the same LX platform? I thought I read somewhere no, but anyone know for sure?

MagnumFreak

11-21-2005, 06:59 PM

It is on a shortened LX platform. That is what makes me wonder if us "Normal" sized people will fit comfortably.

MattRobertson

11-21-2005, 07:06 PM

Challenger SRT: Mine!

CoolVanilla

11-21-2005, 07:12 PM

Challenger SRT: Mine!Could it be? Might the Magnum force be fading in Darth's Sith lord?

MattRobertson

11-21-2005, 07:16 PM

2-car garage. Multi-car discount.

Darth Hemi and...

Darth Maul

Yeahhhh baby!

:banana:

CoolVanilla

11-21-2005, 07:20 PM

2-car garage. Multi-car discount.

Darth Hemi and...

Darth Maul

Yeahhhh baby!

:banana:Ahhh to be single again. YOU won't have to fight over who gets to drive what... Joy has already "informed" me that if the Challenger materializes and one finds its way in our garage, that SHE will, of course, be the owner and SOLE driver of said Challenger.

Women...

GoofyTimL

11-21-2005, 07:20 PM

Why didn't they make a coupe version of the Charger! That's what the originals were!

Hemi31

11-21-2005, 07:20 PM

I want one in Limelight,with a six speed,and a pistol grip shifter!And I'm keeping my Mag too!

MattRobertson

11-21-2005, 07:24 PM

No problem. buy two
:beerchug:

CoolVanilla

11-21-2005, 07:51 PM

No problem. buy two
:beerchug:LOL, and she replied "...but then what are YOU going to drive the dog around in?"

MattRobertson

11-21-2005, 08:06 PM

Carpet the trunk. I bet the rear seat folds down :D

HEMI x 2

11-21-2005, 08:06 PM

I may be wrong but how many "Show only prototypes" do you see outside? Maybe this car is further along than DC has lead us to believe. Remember not that long ago they said "no 2 doors" are in the works. Then word comes out they are planning a new Challenger. Now spy pics of what appears to be a working prototype. If they can keep this in the price range and multiple models of the Charger (SXT, R/T, SRT8) they will sell everyone they can make. If they make lower price models for people who want the look w/o the cost of HP, building more will help bring down the cost of the of the R/Ts and SRT8s. My fear at this point is that it will strictly be a high HP, high priced muscle car that most cannot afford. If they make an R/T at about 30K I will buy one. If all they make is an SRT8 approaching 40K I will buy a Mustang. They finally got the look right now lets see if they price it right.

I am now so impatient about this car I changed my sig.

bipto

11-21-2005, 08:34 PM

Positively beautiful - nice lines, and just the right amount of retro... :rock:

Yep - she's the girl for me (well, after Mrs bipto of course)!!

E8502

11-21-2005, 08:40 PM

Positively beautiful - nice lines, and just the right amount of retro... :rock:

Yep - she's the girl for me (well, after Mrs bipto of course)!!
Still, some folks at Allpar are saying "too retro!" Man, there's no pleasing some people. :doh:

MR. J

11-21-2005, 08:53 PM

That Sucks...

That I will have to buy another car! Thats freak'in hot! Build it!

RandomAccess

11-21-2005, 09:13 PM

The Muscle era is back... and I LOVE it!!!

CoolVanilla

11-21-2005, 10:11 PM

Carpet the trunk. I bet the rear seat folds down :DDoood.

"Joy, come look what Matt said".

I think my screen is gonna crack from the ice cold stare...

Under duress, I'm being forced to type the following:

"Alright Matt, get ready to line 'em up. Your ass is mine in '08"

Dooood...

pigpen

11-21-2005, 10:35 PM

Holy crap, I need to start working more.

E8502

11-21-2005, 11:05 PM

Here's my thoughts/insight/knowledge on the Challenger: http://www.allpar.com/forums/blog/e8502/index.php?showentry=58

bipto

11-22-2005, 01:03 AM

Still, some folks at Allpar are saying "too retro!" Man, there's no pleasing some people. :doh:
Well you're not going to hear me complaining, Chris... :wink:

Scarbs

11-22-2005, 01:17 AM

Right Now seeing thous pics I'm really thinking about Selling B/C when this comes out. Most likly i won't but i am going to think hard about it.

MattRobertson

11-22-2005, 02:17 AM

"Alright Matt, get ready to line 'em up. Your ass is mine in '08"

uh oh... hey at least she's not putting me in the trunk for that :racing:

darkrebel

11-22-2005, 02:29 AM

for some reason after clicking the link that said "Dodge Challenger" and stumbling across a couple photos... I found myself repeating "Oh my GOD,Oh my GOD,Oh my GOD" over and over. alas! time to get in line for the challenger wait :)

RobAGD

11-22-2005, 05:33 AM

Well on first blush, I am not jazzed. I like the "creatthelie.com" images a bit more for some reason. Maybe its the lines or the change in the grill area.

Hell I would be happy with some gears for the maggie and a damn programmer ;) Maybe a 7+ liter crate engine w/ computer thats just a drop in :)

-Robert

Rev.Hammer

11-22-2005, 11:04 AM

Oh Robert... are we just power sluts are what?
I know I am!!

Rev.Hammer

11-22-2005, 11:10 AM

one word

POING!!

diamondrmp

11-22-2005, 01:31 PM

OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH...ooops sorry I need to clean my desk!

MattRobertson

11-22-2005, 02:07 PM

OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHDude, did you get your baby back yet?

Interesting about the creatingthelie.com images. That guy came out with those drawings early on and everybody pretty much ... uh... messed themselves over them. Now we see basically that very concept brought very faithfully to life. First thing I did when I saw the pics was head over to that site and compare them to the pics. Front spoiler is on the drawings but not the concept. Grille is different. Taillights are different. The drawings have Viper-size tires.

I've got an aftermarket grille on Darth. I'll bet you a dollar 'they' come up with something for the Challenger. And I'll bet they put a front spoiler on the SRT.

I said after my last car that there was no way I was ever going to take the depreciation hit on a new car again. Then I saw the Magnum.

Now those Dodge ba$tards have gone and done it to me again. Dam them I say!

Blanchman

11-22-2005, 02:55 PM

I said after my last car that there was no way I was ever going to take the depreciation hit on a new car again. Then I saw the Magnum.

Now those Dodge ba$tards have gone and done it to me again. Dam them I say!

HaHa, pretty dam much the same way I feel. I love my RT to death, but my favorite car of all time is an 69 HEMI Challenger. I used to watch that NASH BRIDGES show all the time just to see the CAR !!!

Hemi31

11-22-2005, 05:03 PM

I hope to have the Mag paid off by the time they release the Challenger.I would like to have both.Of course this means I stop looking for an MSRT8,and start saving.

jy211

11-22-2005, 05:11 PM

I'd buy it....

gn300

11-22-2005, 05:12 PM

Instantly recognizable as a dodge challenger. Just what they missed with the charger
Like the mustang you know what you are looking at!Look out ford sales will drop!

Milk Shake

11-22-2005, 05:13 PM

Right Now seeing thous pics I'm really thinking about Selling B/C when this comes out. Most likly i won't but i am going to think hard about it.
Uh, no

FStephenMasek

11-22-2005, 06:22 PM

An exact replica with modern internals, fuel effeciency, and safety is axactly what I would buy. Why mess with something so appealing? That is exactly how I feel. I am fortunate enough and have worked hard enough to be able to buy an old muscle car, but haven't and don't want to. To me, the old Superbirds and Barracudas are very nice, and I owned a 1970 AMX (also now a DCX ancestor). The suspension, brakes and safety equipment are primative and those cars are too valuable to drive very often.

While I certainly could drive a car with a manual transmission, I sure would hate to do so in southern CA. As it is, my right leg sometimes starts to hurt from working the brake and throttle in traffic, so I don't want to also have an aching left leg from working the clutch! It would be unfortunate if they do not offer an automatic as an option.

tedbiele

11-22-2005, 06:30 PM

I will buy one!

MagnumFreak

11-22-2005, 06:31 PM

I am sure they will offer an automatic. I think the article mentions a stick just because it is becoming more and more rare in cars these days.

Dangit!! Now I am starting to feel like Hammer did the other day when he got his charger.

sugar-tj

11-22-2005, 07:04 PM

SWEET, maybe, i can talk my girlfriend into one,

snwghst

11-22-2005, 07:47 PM

Can't wait,

Hoping for the late 09/10 release as by then my mag will be paid off and want to see a SRT conv!!!!!!bring my dream car back

Chris

cHoOcH

11-22-2005, 08:17 PM

I think I will start warming the wife up to this... I've got a little time. I deffinetly love the looks of this thing.

Only thing about it though is everywhere I have read says it is modeled after the 1970 model, but from the looks of it it is a 1971. The rear end looks really close to the 1970 as you can see below. But the front end looks like a 1971. I had a 1970 Challenger before and I have been looking for another one to get. 1970 is my favorite year of the Challengers, I just wish this thing had the front of the 1970, it is difference that I liked over the 71's.

1970 Rear
http://www.go-kustom.com/challenger11.jpg
http://autoweek.com/files/weekart/2005/1121/challenger_rear.jpg
1971 Rear
http://www.lvmx.com/images/1971_challenger/299_dsc08456.jpg
1970 Front
http://www.go-kustom.com/challenger5.jpg

http://www.autoweek.com/images/news/103629
1971 Front
http://www.lvmx.com/images/1971_challenger/299_dsc08443ws.jpg

gn300

11-22-2005, 08:27 PM

Still, some folks at Allpar are saying "too retro!" Man, there's no pleasing some people. :doh:How can a challenger look too much like a challenger? at least you know what you are looking at! Modern purple with ta stripe, shaker hood and a pistol grip six speed Wow!

SpeedQueen

11-22-2005, 08:34 PM

Never mind that!! I will help you relocate the seat!!

I would love one of these too....drrrooolllll
HEY! Anniversary gift for SPEEDQUEEN!

I really don't think so......

You can get one...

I guess I could take the Charger off your hands if I have to ;)

Davesatdoasisbar

11-23-2005, 12:08 AM

Needs something on the decklid. 6 Speed, we'll see about that. They get ya'll hyped up then take it away.

Wifes Saturn is paid off this year, a couple more years she should looking for something new. Basically whatever I want. Since being married we bought 4 new cars, 2 used and leased 2 and from all that she had only wanted say in one of those. She wanted her little red pickup.
Lets see how much $$$$ we are talking about now.

drumlugr

11-23-2005, 01:10 AM

A six-speed manual in the Challenger, you say!?! Well then, Mrs. Drumlugr's next car could very well be a Magnum R/T.

midnight_blue_rt

11-23-2005, 02:06 AM

Does anyone know if there's a 6 speed manual in the Daimler parts bin? Seems like quite a bit of engineering for a single model of a modular platform?

Big Al

11-23-2005, 02:25 AM

man that car is gonna sell !!!!! if it has a 6 speed manual trans i wonder if the pedals would fit in my magnum.............hummmmmmmm. food for thaught. that is the only thing my magnum R/T wants, a real mans transmition. can you immagine bangin gears, how much more responsive it would be!!!!! o-well!

charliec

11-23-2005, 05:46 AM

6-speed = Tremec

Mag magnum

11-23-2005, 11:40 AM

This looks like an excellent garage mate for my Magnum !!! Let the savings begin !!!!

:thumbs_u:

gn300

11-23-2005, 01:49 PM

Amasing how fast this thread is growing i hope the car sells as fast!A 1972 challenger was my first car it would be cool to have one of these as my first new car!Lime gren or purple please!!

Kornnut

11-23-2005, 04:53 PM

Wonder what pricing should be since it will be in competition with the mustang.

BJsHemi

11-23-2005, 04:58 PM

I think the new engine for the new challenger should be a 426 srt hemi with 500 plus HP

MagnumClub

11-23-2005, 05:48 PM

Posted Nov 23, 2005, 1:20 PM by Editor
Category: Podcast

Hear more about the design theory behind the '06 Challenger concept, and prospects for a production version from Kevin Verduyn, Design Chief at the Advance Product Design Studio, in Pacifica, Calif., who discusses both issues.

http://www.thefirehouse.biz/podcasts/challenger.mp3
Podcast-Challenger Concept--Faithful to its Heritage
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Is the Dodge Challenger concept car faithful its muscle car roots? That question should be settled by comparing the sketch of the 2006 Challenger Concept car to be unveiled in January in Detroit with a photo of the vintage 1970 Challenger.

gn300

11-23-2005, 05:58 PM

I would assume a conv as well? i'll bet they will sell more hemi conv. this time around 9 in 1970 5 auto 4 4speed. A real one is worth a lot of bucks now!

MCaesar

11-23-2005, 10:32 PM

If they build a convertible 392 hemi I will be there for car #2~!

moparman53

11-24-2005, 05:26 PM

Man, if I was rich, this would be in my stable. I've never been able to have more than 2 vehicles at the time until now, but one of them is a ATV.

bipto

11-25-2005, 01:37 AM

I'm thinking about making the Challenger the 4th vehicle in my stable - now I just have to figure which of the four will reside outside of my 3 car garage... :wink:

Himmy

11-25-2005, 01:55 AM

Posted Nov 23, 2005, 1:20 PM by Editor
Category: Podcast

Hear more about the design theory behind the '06 Challenger concept, and prospects for a production version from Kevin Verduyn, Design Chief at the Advance Product Design Studio, in Pacifica, Calif., who discusses both issues.

http://www.thefirehouse.biz/podcasts/challenger.mp3

That sound clip says that there are currently no plans to produce it. I sure hope that that is wrong info.
If they do build it, it will become vehicle #6 in my stable and I will order it the day they announce it will produced, if that ever happens.

Titanium - RT Hemi

11-27-2005, 11:28 AM

LOVE is... maybe a soft top too???... it could easly take the place of my sl600, this car would be fantastic, BUILD IT.

I had a '72 Challenger medium green metalic 26 years ago, with a really ugly green vinyl and burlap interior but loved that car... traded it for a Shelby Charger, wow that was a long time ago.

flhthemi

11-30-2005, 09:48 AM

Man...my Magnum is history.... I HAVE to have one of these. The only thing that would stop me is if they do a retro of the mid 60's Barracuda.

I can't see how ANYONE can say this is an ugly car or that its TOO retro. I think it's perfect and as a matter of fact it should only be offered up in colors used in the 70's on the Challengers.

No one that's ever owned a Ford should be allowed to buy one. (Just kidding) ;)

DCX finally got ONE right!

Yes I WILL buy one!

BMWDON

11-30-2005, 07:45 PM

If I didn't have a kid and plannin' on another one shortly....the new challenger would have to be mine too! But I think I'll have to bite the bullet and buy another daddy mobile, but atleast get the SRT8 Mag this time :)

Man...my Magnum is history.... I HAVE to have one of these. The only thing that would stop me is if they do a retro of the mid 60's Barracuda.

I can't see how ANYONE can say this is an ugly car or that its TOO retro. I think it's perfect and as a matter of fact it should only be offered up in colors used in the 70's on the Challengers.

No one that's ever owned a Ford should be allowed to buy one. (Just kidding) ;)

DCX finally got ONE right!

Yes I WILL buy one!