WOW!!! NICE JOB..... Dodge

[SummitKarl]

http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/as/autoshow2006/photos/l_Dodge_Challenger_01.jpg

[wsuwrhr]

You'll be seeing one in my driveway in '07.
I wasn't old enough to participate in the muclecar craze in the late 60's early 70's. But you can bet I can do it now.
One look at that car, and the wife said we are getting one. So I am cleared.
Brian

[wsuwrhr]

Hopefully Chrysler doesn't jack it up like they usually do.
Limited run, 4 cylinder only, 4 door only. Who knows.
Brian

[bchbum]

It's gotta have the hemi in it

[2Driver]

It's gotta have the hemi in it
What Chrysler product doesn't have a "Hemi" these days? They have marketing that word into the ground and then some :rolleyes:
The car does look really cool and some serious HP I believe. Reminds me of my old 70 Cuda in high school.
Anyone know a price?

[Ziggy]

Wow, from FordKarl to ChebyKarl and now DodgeKarl-------you're making the rounds aren't you ? :p

[79Challenger]

It's gotta have the hemi in it
Not the R/T 5.7l
It has to be the SRT8 6.1l
Ooohhhh. and AWD!

[Cole Trickle]

From what I have read it will have the 6.1L hemi and a 6speed manual tranny.
MSRP will probably be low 40's if you can find one at that price. :cry:

[SummitKarl]

Wow, from FordKarl to ChebyKarl and now DodgeKarl-------you're making the rounds aren't you ? :p
I may be Easy, but I am not Cheap :rollside: :p

[SummitKarl]

Not the R/T 5.7l
It has to be the SRT8 6.1l
Ooohhhh. and AWD!
425 hp 6.1L Hemi :)

[79Challenger]

425 hp 6.1L Hemi :)
My buddy has a Magnum SRT8. Amazing! I can not imagine what that power would do in a car half the weight.

[SummitKarl]

My buddy has a Magnum SRT8. Amazing! I can not imagine what that power would do in a car half the weight.
I am sure my Avitar could show you :)

[Cole Trickle]

My buddy has a Magnum SRT8. Amazing! I can not imagine what that power would do in a car half the weight.
It won't be that much lighter.
The Charger,Magnum and 300C are all within a hundred or so pounds of each other.
I am gona guess that the car weighs in at 3900lbs once completed.

[Do F150's Float?]

"If given a final OK for production, the Challenger could be in showrooms by the 2009 model year."
I don't wanna wait till 2009! :cry:
... Do Challenger's Float? :D

[Mr. Pixilated]

Wow, from FordKarl to ChebyKarl and now DodgeKarl-------you're making the rounds aren't you ? :p
He's easy, just wants a good ride......Damn desert folk...J/k :yuk:

[Blacksheep]

From what I've read, the SRT8 version (6.1L 425HP) will be standard. There will be an optional 392ci version that will come standard with the Viper 6 speed tranny. I think they said it was rated at 505 or 550HP.
Either way with the 392, that will be a smokin ride!!!
:D

[Blacksheep]

Sorry guys...it was 510HP.
Here is a good article with lots of great pics. Enjoy!!!
http://www.allpar.com/cars/dodge/challenger.html

[spectras only]

The SRT 8 is about 4490 lbs base . GVW is 6150 . Tow capacity is only 3500 max due to tire/wheel combo .The challenger will be about 3300 lbs similar to the viper .My 72 was around 3400 lbs without all the bells and whistles [amps a/c power this -power that ] of today's cars .Wonder how much it's going to cost ? A fellow I work with has put down a deposit on the 07 Shelby Cobra GT 500 ,and he doesn't know what the final cost will be. He doesn't even know what colour he'll get because he's #6 on the list of only 14 brought in this province.I'm sure there will be gouging by the dealers :rolleyes:
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/Picture%20055.jpg
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/Picture%20056.jpg

[SummitKarl]

He's easy, just wants a good ride......Damn desert folk...J/k :yuk:
Where you "BEN DAY HO" :p
how was the break-in ride on the new "coach", does it still have that new snow bird smell :rollside: :)

[mbrown2]

Hopefully Chrysler doesn't jack it up like they usually do.
Limited run, 4 cylinder only, 4 door only. Who knows.
Brian
I would not consider my 300c SRT8 jacking it up....actually, I think Chysler and Dodge are the only one's getting it right with bringing good looks, stupid fast performance, and great driving cars for a 1/2 what the Euro's are charging you for the same performance...

[Ziggy]

http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/Picture%20055.jpg
Check out that beautiful Capri. :) .....That one was the greatist with the FoMoCo V4 before the 6 cyl. :rollside:

[spectras only]

It was a 4 cyl , but still loved it :)

[wsuwrhr]

I would not consider my 300c SRT8 jacking it up....actually, I think Chysler and Dodge are the only one's getting it right with bringing good looks, stupid fast performance, and great driving cars for a 1/2 what the Euro's are charging you for the same performance...
I didn't elaborate because I have posted on this subject in the past.
Problem with Chrysler is, and has always been, they never take a good idea the rest of the way.
Why is it Chevy and Ford STILL have big blocks available, but CH doesn't? Motorhome chassis, pickup trucks, marine? At the very hint of a gas shortage it was phased out, maybe due to a deal they made, I know, but never bring it back?
Hemi cars, the real ones, not the bullshit hemi. All limited production.
340 ci same deal.
Few V-6, V-8 rear drive cars. Most are front wheel drive, dropped the musclecar genre, not Chevy and Ford. At least they kept the Camaro, Corvette, Mustang, T-bird, even when it wasn't as successful.
Chevy built the Cyclone/Typhoon, Buick GN, which IMHO were 10 YEARS ahead of their time.
Dodge? Hello Dodge? Anyone there? Pretty bleak product line. Does anyone remember a cool car that Chrysler had after the musclecar era? Do any of them have a cult following like any of the other mentioned cars?
Srt-4/Srt-8, how many of those you see out there? I have not seen one. Magazines, pictures, sure.
The early Dodge Stratus, which I thought was a cool small/midsize car, no two door. Sorry.
My PT, nice looking retro car. 4 door only. Don't like it? Tough shit. Oh you want a V-6/V-8? Sorry we don't have that. Can't build it.
Viper, Prowler, all limited production. You want a Corvette from Chevy? Sure, how many you want? 10-20? You want to be the big baller in your town at 30 units? No problem. We'll build you as many as you can buy/wreck.
I am a diehard Mopar nut. I'm sure most of you know that. But when Chrysler builds something nice, that people will want, they throw a wrench in it everytime.
I am crossing my fingers that Chrysler can/will build a Chrysler Cuda, Dodge Challenger to compete on price/performance/availability of the Mustang/Camaro/Corvette genre. Cause I want one. BAD.
Might even be able to talk the wife into a convertible. If they make it.
Brian

[wsuwrhr]

That car just looks bad ass.
Brian

[Ziggy]

It was a 4 cyl , but still loved it :)
Yeah, that was a bullet proof motor that V4....It was similar to the ones SAAB used in their old 60's and early 70's vintage V4 models.
Little FoMoCo tractor engines. Know a guy who builds up those old v4's to make 300hp....

[ahhell]

SHIT!!!!!
now i have to buy a dodge charger, chevy camaro and a ford mustang (saleen only)

[steve d]

Will these have a differential?........Steve

[Ziggy]

That car just looks bad ass.
Brian
Do you find it interesting how all the makes are bringing back all the old cars retro? Slight redesign of the old look that was popular....is it they are not able to design something appealing to the general public any longer? :idea:

[mbrown2]

I didn't elaborate because I have posted on this subject in the past.
Problem with Chrysler is, and has always been, they never take a good idea the rest of the way.
Brian
I hear ya and going back to the post muscle car times I agree......I just think some of the limited stuff mopar has done has been quite good of late...Even if it is niche, niche and not overexposed can be good at times.....Not sure if they want to keep building big blocks if they are getting a good engine from Illmor....that seems to also power quite a few boats as well these days....I am not a believer in the "Have to build it yourself" mentality....

[wsuwrhr]

Do you find it interesting how all the makes are bringing back all the old cars retro? Slight redesign of the old look that was popular....is it they are not able to design something appealing to the general public any longer? :idea:
I don't know, but for a kid that loved those cars from the seat of a bicycle, it sure looks sweet to me. Almost like a second wind.
Brian

[wsuwrhr]

I hear ya and going back to the post muscle car times I agree......I just think some of the limited stuff mopar has done has been quite good of late...Even if it is niche, niche and not overexposed can be good at times.....Not sure if they want to keep building big blocks if they are getting a good engine from Illmor....that seems to also power quite a few boats as well these days....I am not a believer in the "Have to build it yourself" mentality....
They haven't built a good big block worth the name since 72-73. '78 was the last year they were produced and I think it made 250 HP. Anemic. It was a big block by dimensions only.
Overexposed like the other models I mentioned? These cars are on every street corner.
I have only seen TWO Vipers, and TWO Prowlers close enough to touch, that WEREN'T at a car show. Both of those are bitchen cars, and should have been available to anyone that wanted one.
Hell for that matter I have seen more Lambros and Ferraris close enough to touch.
Brian

[SummitKarl]

Do you find it interesting how all the makes are bringing back all the old cars retro? Slight redesign of the old look that was popular....is it they are not able to design something appealing to the general public any longer? :idea:
so your saying that in 5 years or so Leisure suits will be back in style :rollside:

[Tom Brown]

http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/as/autoshow2006/photos/l_Dodge_Challenger_01.jpg
:) :) :) :)
I'd want one with any V8 engine at all. My muscle car days are over so I don't need to be able to squawk the tires on the 5->6 shift.
It needs to have a nicer interior than the Charger, though. :yuk:

[spectras only]

I have only seen TWO Vipers, and TWO Prowlers close enough to touch, that WEREN'T at a car show. Both of those are bitchen cars, and should have been available to anyone that wanted one.
.
Brian
Don't know what you talking about. There are Vipers at almost every Dodge dealer around here sitting waiting for a buyer :p . One of my buddy bought a Henessey Viper right from the showroom , all black. He just brought a Lambo from Florida , I haven't seen yet ,let alone sit in it :rollside: .

[wsuwrhr]

Don't know what you talking about. There are Vipers at almost every Dodge dealer around here sitting waiting for a buyer :p . One of my buddy bought a Henessey Viper right from the showroom , all black. He just brought a Lambo from Florida , I haven't seen yet ,let alone sit in it :rollside: .
Maybe in Canada, I haven't seen one in any Dodge dealer out this way.
What is the sticker? Did you look at it?
The dealer in La Verne/San Dimas was supposed to have one never saw it though.
Brian

[HP350SC]

:sleeping: :sleeping: :D http://www.***boat.net/forums/showthread.php?t=102648&highlight=challenger

[Charley]

Kind of ironic I just got some pictures today of my old 71 Cuda in it's restored state granted its plymoth and dodge but they are both E bodies ;)
NEW
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/as/autoshow2006/photos/l_Dodge_Challenger_01.jpg
OLD
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3871_CUDA_340_1_.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/38cuda9.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3871_CUDA_340_4_.JPG

[Perfect Mixer]

Kind of ironic I just got some pictures today of my old 71 Cuda in it's restored state granted its plymoth and dodge but they are both E bodies ;)
NEW
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/as/autoshow2006/photos/l_Dodge_Challenger_01.jpg
OLD
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3871_CUDA_340_1_.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/38cuda9.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3871_CUDA_340_4_.JPG
I think my buddy just bought this car! He just called me and told me he was buying a '71 original N96 340 car in red with billboards. Is this car for sale somewhere?

[spectras only]

Maybe in Canada, I haven't seen one in any Dodge dealer out this way.
What is the sticker? Did you look at it?
The dealer in La Verne/San Dimas was supposed to have one never saw it though.
Brian
These are present listings of used and new available . Popularity dropped in the last few years , since the C-5's [ much cheaper] . Talked to a fellow at a chebby meet 2 weeks ago who just bought a 2006 Vette LS-7 $105 cdn out the door .Some 2005 C-5's went for $55K cdn ,less than half price of a Viper .
http://www.buysell.com/search/resultsvr2.aspx?pshcat=keyword&qu=dodge%20viper&id=2004&id=2006&id=2008&id=2010&id=2012&id=2015&id=2022&id=2206&id=3504

[ThongMagnet]

Last years model

[CA Stu]

Problem with Chrysler is, and has always been, they never take a good idea the rest of the way.
Why is it Chevy and Ford STILL have big blocks available, but CH doesn't? Motorhome chassis, pickup trucks, marine? At the very hint of a gas shortage it was phased out, maybe due to a deal they made, I know, but never bring it back?
Are you high?
What about the Viper?
What about the SRT-10 Ram?
They have 505 inch V-10 motors last time I looked.
Should I go out to my garage and check? :)
Thanks
CA Stu

[CA Stu]

I have only seen TWO Vipers, and TWO Prowlers close enough to touch, that WEREN'T at a car show. Both of those are bitchen cars, and should have been available to anyone that wanted one.
What kind of moron would drive one of them to Carjackadino? :)
My SRT-10 automatically turns around at the 10 and 215 intersection.
Thanks
CA Stu

[Hardly Satisfied]

nice car , but it's made by chrysler

[Charley]

I think my buddy just bought this car! He just called me and told me he was buying a '71 original N96 340 car in red with billboards. Is this car for sale somewhere?
The guys name is Larry... I spoke with him yesterday for about 15 minutes... I also found a a picture of my brother's old hemi car.... he sold this one less than a year ago! actually a way nicer comparison!
old
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/38DSC02561.JPG
new
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/as/autoshow2006/photos/l_Dodge_Challenger_01.jpg

[wsuwrhr]

Are you high?
The Viper is 80-100,000 dollars. You are smoking crack. I'd buy a late model Ferrari or two late model Corvettes for that kind of jing.
SRT-10 Ram is ONE. Only one.
What else you got?
Brian
Are you high?
What about the Viper?
What about the SRT-10 Ram?
They have 505 inch V-10 motors last time I looked.
Should I go out to my garage and check? :)
Thanks
CA Stu

[wsuwrhr]

What kind of moron would drive one of them to Carjackadino? :)
My SRT-10 automatically turns around at the 10 and 215 intersection.
Thanks
CA Stu
Fuk off.
I have lived other places than San Bernardino you dumbass.
Brian

[wsuwrhr]

Are you high?
What about the Viper?
What about the SRT-10 Ram?
They have 505 inch V-10 motors last time I looked.
Should I go out to my garage and check? :)
Thanks
CA Stu
I was talking specifically about big blocks in the post you referred to sir.
Go check out in your garage and tell me which big block is in your truck.
I have to be the bringer of bad news, but you have a 10 cylinder SMALL block in your SRT-10 bud.
Brian