Dodge Challenger Official

[Seph]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060110/...NlYwMlJVRPUCUl

There's the article, and enjoy.

[WhiteStang99]

I kinda like it..

But thanks, I'll keep my stang.

[Seph]

My favorite part of the article which is so damn true.

Quote: "It's a place where the Japanese can't follow them. The Japanese couldn't do a Mustang. It wouldn't be credible"

[PureVenom]

It is going to be a very sexy car to see on the road I think...it might even convince me to buy one....would look good next to the cobra I think.

[Thomas91169]

i think its a badass looking car, and very true to the challenger we all love and remember. looks just like it actually.

[PureVenom]

I agree...it is deserving of the Challenger name plate...much more so than the other two abominations that have come out in the last couple years.

[Kiljosh]

I give it the mediocre thumbs up.

[Seph]

I'd like to see what kinda engine will be put in them. I'm looking at.. hopefully a 350hp engine. That'd be niiiiice.

[Ibanezplayer272]

Quote: Originally Posted by Seph I'd like to see what kinda engine will be put in them. I'm looking at.. hopefully a 350hp engine. That'd be niiiiice.

Haha dude, your way off...

Specifications:
Length: 197.8" (5025 mm)
Wheelbase: 116.0" (2945mm)
Front Overhang: 38.9" (989mm)
Width: 78.6" (1997mm)
Height: 57.0" (1449mm)
Track, Frt/Rr: 64.0"/65.1"
Couple: 31.5" (800mm)

Color:
Exterior: Challenger Orange
Interior: Black

Key Performance Attributes
0-60 mph: 4.5 seconds
60-0 ft: 133 ft.
Standing ¼ mile: 13 seconds
Top Speed: 174mph
Range: 300 miles

Powertrain and Suspension:
Engine: 6.1L Hemi (425hp@600rpm/420ft.-lbs@480rpm)
Drivetrain: RWD/ 6-speed-manual
Suspension: Short/long-arm Independent

Front Tire Size: P255/40R20
Wheel Size: 20"X 9"
Outer Diameter: 29.76" (777mm)

Rear Tire Size: P265/45R21
Wheel Size: 21"X 10"
Outer Diameter: 29.76" (756mm)


The article is here : http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/08/d...s-and-release/

Has the interior shots here also, I love everything about the car except the back, its not that appealing, but the 475HP 6.1L 6-speed, damn, that will make up for anything with the exterior or interior.

[Seph]

Ah see, I figured they'd do the 425hp because that's what they have in their Chargers and their Magnums. I figured they would want to make the horse power stock lower.. you know, so they would actually be AFFORDABLE.

[Seph]

and I agree, the back looks like shit.. like the original :P

[Seph]

I vow to get rich and own every new muscle car. Yes, even the shitty new GTO.

[Herbstang]

I like it

[timpryor]

i see my next car right there

[DarkShadow]

That actually looks better than the other concept shots I'd seen. I kinda like it. It's sort of like a restomod, old look with new performance and comforts. If it doesn't have the typical Chrysler tranny problems, I may consider buying one somewhere down the road. I just wonder what happened to the idea of a cheaper sports car line. Because the GTO is way too expensive, the Camaro was suposed to be the poor man's Corvette, the Challenger was along the same price range, the Charger can't really even be compared because of the complete change in use now by the addition of 2 extra doors. You're going to have to be pretty well off now to get a decent engine in anything let alone something cheap unless you go to foreign cars. There's no way automakers are going to be able to go from little Cobalts, Fusions, and whatever the Neon replacement's name is, to Giant v8's like those. They're going to have to fill the gap with something. Maybe bring back the Duster or Demon for the cheap cars?

[Zim]

sweet, another car that wont sell well...

[n8r]

Quote: Originally Posted by ZimStang sweet, another car that wont sell well...

I don't know, I think the Mopar faithful will jump all over this. Supposedly they are aiming for the same market as the Mustang, which will be tough no doubt, but if they keep the prices competative, they might move a pretty good amount. Truthfully, when time comes, (if) I (ever) graduate college and I can afford one or the other, I may lean more towards the Challenger. Will be a tough choice, no doubt, but I am, after all, a Mopar Man.

[Js281GT]

Seph you triple poster you! lol I like the challenger. I cant wait to see one race at the track. I agree with n8r. I think the mopar fans are gonna jump all over it.

[Pony Ride]

Quote: Originally Posted by DarkShadow .... I just wonder what happened to the idea of a cheaper sports car line. .... the Challenger was along the same price range. They're going to have to fill the gap with something. Maybe bring back the Duster or Demon for the cheap cars?

This is the only way Chrysler can make this car affordable and get a broad base market. They need to establish an entry level car as a daily driver, and have this car as the "SRT-Whatever" to compete with the Mustang/Cobra line. Although, this car alone will bring many Mopar faithful back into the fold, they'll miss this car's full market potential by releasing only a "top of the line model". Ford definitely has the right formula with the Mustang line.