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DMAG
12-21-2005, 08:37 AM
On our (sweet soul) sister site, ChallengerForums.Com (http://www.challengerforums.com/forum/index.php) :racing:


The Dodge Challenger Concept (http://www.challengerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24)

For those who aren't members of ChallengerForums yet (and why not?) :wink:

Here's the pics:

http://www.lxforums.com/images/challenger/front.jpg

http://www.lxforums.com/images/challenger/front_14.jpg

http://www.lxforums.com/images/challenger/rear_14.jpg

http://www.lxforums.com/images/challenger/interior.jpg
shiltz
12-21-2005, 10:33 AM
nice, glad to see they aren't going to reuse the Magnum interior again in the Challenger like they did with the Charger, that interior definatly has a more retro feel to it, especialy with how the did the stitching on the seets to have the horizontal lines like that.
Trouble
12-21-2005, 10:47 AM
For the record, your login to this site works there.. I was rather unamused thinking I'd have to sign up but all is well :)

-Trouble
DMAG
12-21-2005, 10:56 AM
For the record, your login to this site works there.. I was rather unamused thinking I'd have to sign up but all is well :)

-Trouble

Hey, we think ahead....sometimes! :wink:

(BTW, it only works if you registered at LXForums prior to 12/17/05, otherwise, you need to register a new account there)
MagnumFreak
12-21-2005, 11:03 AM
Car looks great. Hope the seats go back a little further. Ok alot further.
lexball50
12-21-2005, 12:05 PM
Those seats are great. That car is gonna be a real good look. I like how they are keepig it retro looking.
SDMagnumRT
12-21-2005, 12:16 PM
Can I just buy the concept car....I like the looks of it. Hope it comes with the 5.7 base, 6.1 for RT and a bigger monster for a SRT model
Rev.Hammer
12-21-2005, 01:27 PM
HUMMINA!!HUMMINA!!HUMMINA!!HUMMINA!!
Yeah baby, who's got yer HEMI now?
SoCal_Magnum
12-21-2005, 02:10 PM
it needs to come with a 426 as an available option ;)
LAGuy
12-21-2005, 02:50 PM
I heard a rumor that DC was thinking about having the HEMI 392 as an option. Can you imagine the ride you'd get with 510 horses under the hood!?! I could probably kiss my drivers license goodbye :mrgreen:
Token
12-21-2005, 06:41 PM
Kinda nice seeing that third pedal there
DriveATransam
12-21-2005, 08:34 PM
hot!! dont care much for the interior though. id like to see retro inside with modern inside. seatlbelts in the seat, wow.
Drew's RT
12-21-2005, 10:33 PM
I agree, modern interior. The interior looks a bit dated. Hopefully they do a bit more work there. I'm still in though.hot!! dont care much for the interior though. id like to see retro inside with modern inside. seatlbelts in the seat, wow.
bigjim
12-21-2005, 10:55 PM
Ooooo Ooooo Damn gotta go clean up again.

That is a DEFINATE trade UP from the Magnum.
charliec
12-21-2005, 11:39 PM
Excuse me, but you don't dig the interior? It's got all the styling cues from the '70 model, perfectly! Rallye style dash contour, similar-to-e-body cutaway console design, Challenger-looking door panels, even the tuck and roll pattern on the seats is o.g.! Very tastefully retro, IMHO.

This is what I've been wanting forever. I have a Magnum, and it's modern interior is soooooooooooooooooo generic, it feels like a rental. Just more plastic and leather in generic grays. Big deal. SRT seats are comfy, but look ricey to the max. I loooove the Chally concept's tuck-n-roll seats, I only hope they don't cheap out and just throw the same old 300/Mag/Charger interior in there...

Man, if it looks like those new concept photos I am soooo in!
elixir
12-22-2005, 12:02 AM
Bet you they will tone it down for production.
Higshemi
12-22-2005, 01:06 AM
Friggin awesome looking car... cool lookin seats, but not diggin the dash board at all. I just wanna know how to get that guys job!!!!! Heck! I could throw on a set of aviatars and tear it up!

HH

P.S- Hey DMAG, from what I hear... you better hope Chuck doesn't drive an LX!
67alecto
12-22-2005, 01:15 AM
It needs a Go-Wing!
Hemi31
12-22-2005, 07:27 AM
I want it now!
MCaesar
12-22-2005, 07:55 AM
SRT seats hardly look ricey. If anything, they have a German feel to them.
The Challenger rocks
ASU_Magnum
12-22-2005, 03:58 PM
nice, glad to see they aren't going to reuse the Magnum interior again in the Challenger like they did with the Charger, that interior definatly has a more retro feel to it, especialy with how the did the stitching on the seets to have the horizontal lines like that.

thats cuz the challenger isnt an lx =\
DMAG
12-22-2005, 05:06 PM
Ly..
lieu910
12-23-2005, 02:21 PM
I really like the interior. Modern take on the original interior. Already told the dealer to keep me posted on soonest available list for ordering.
bataxee
12-23-2005, 04:49 PM
definitely the best looking concept in quite sometime...I really think Ford rattled the cage with the new Mustang and the other two will be playing catch up for a while. It seems producing a two door coupe isnt such a bad thing after all...they could have already done this with the Charger, but thats water under the bridge. I'd like to see a ragtop version of this ride as well...but the overall look is super modern retro. I think they've got a home run here if they dont ruin it when it goes to production.
MCaesar
12-23-2005, 08:15 PM
nice pic
rossb
12-23-2005, 08:54 PM
Looks great!

Just imagine it with an optional Shaker hood.
DrSlezzzter
12-24-2005, 04:52 AM
I'm not sure I like the rear-end quite yet. I think the taillights could use some work. However, I am happy to see it is a true hardtop. Also, the ribbed steering column cover is a nice touch too.
MCaesar
12-24-2005, 10:53 AM
One of the things I would like to see on future LX/LY models is more overhang for a more natural tapering of each end. The 300C was cut artificially short to meet the European length standard.

Pardon my French but screw them.

Lets build at least one of these cars 100% for the American market. Perhaps they will do that with the rumored Imperial.

Make it 215 inches long with a 20+ cubic foot trunk

I want something that blows the Town Car adn DTS out of the water
BrilliantBlackHemi
12-24-2005, 12:28 PM
With the LH you had it both ways. Buy the 300M and get the cutoff rear to meet Euro standards or buy the Concorde/LHS and get the long rear end. While the trunk is huge on the longer models, the 300M looks way better. Unless styled right, I would expect the same about the 300C/Charger.
71GTX
12-24-2005, 03:18 PM
Hey DMAG. not to get off topic, but nice Queensryche emblem ! Operation Mindcrime isn't it?
DMAG
12-24-2005, 03:35 PM
Hey DMAG. not to get off topic, but nice Queensryche emblem ! Operation Mindcrime isn't it?

Yup! One of the top ten rock albums ever!
MCaesar
12-24-2005, 07:07 PM
With the LH you had it both ways. Buy the 300M and get the cutoff rear to meet Euro standards or buy the Concorde/LHS and get the long rear end. While the trunk is huge on the longer models, the 300M looks way better. Unless styled right, I would expect the same about the 300C/Charger.

I don't know, I thought the original LHS (1st gen) was a real looker. Plus if you want to compete with the big Caddy and Lincoln you have to have more trunk space.

Plus, I think the base model 300s really look akward. The rear is so chunky and then they have those skinny wheels and tires under them.
71GTX
12-24-2005, 11:34 PM
Yup! One of the top ten rock albums ever!

Agreed, on my third copy!
Mosie
01-04-2006, 02:04 PM
Not to stay off topic ;)
Hey DMAG. not to get off topic, but nice Queensryche emblem ! Operation Mindcrime isn't it?!

Yup! One of the top ten rock albums ever!
Agreed, on my third copy!
I had 2 on cassette, one on CD that was stolen, another CD that is still MIA and Live Crime. So does that count as 5?

Back on topic; That by far is the best looking hot rod/car I have seen in some time! I can't wait for production on this. I’m not crazy about the interior, it’s too retro for me, and a little wing on the tail would be nice. But man... is it ever sexy!!

I’ll take one to go when they come out! Oh, and the Lady here wants one as a convertible! It looks like the seat belts are already set up for that line of thinking.
DMAG
01-04-2006, 02:14 PM
I had 2 on cassette, one on CD that was stolen, another CD that is still MIA and Live Crime. So does that count as 5?


Lemme know if you need another copy. :beerchug:
1sckmgnm
01-04-2006, 05:57 PM
I mind is made up.Im taking the money I had for the charger(suppose to get in Feb)and saving for the challenger.Any bets on who will be the first on here to get one haha
Mosie
01-06-2006, 03:52 AM
On our (sweet soul) sister site, ChallengerForums.Com (http://www.challengerforums.com/forum/index.php) :racing:
The Dodge Challenger Concept (http://www.challengerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24)

http://www.lxforums.com/images/challenger/front.jpg

Ahhh... my new wallpaper for the home computer!
Thanks again for posting the pic's!
BrilliantBlackHemi
01-06-2006, 05:52 AM
Almost looks like Hammer in the driver's seat. :)
hemiwagn
01-07-2006, 01:19 PM
Question: Will those hood scoops be effective (assuming they are functional). They are kind of low to the hood, and I wonder if they are in a low pressure zone caused by the airflow being 'bumped up' by the leading edge of the front facia.

I'll just have to check that in my imaginary wind tunnel