Guest JessterCPA Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 If dodge is smart which they arent, they will only make a SRT8 or better of this car. How about a twin turbo 6.1liter Actually, if Chrysler is smart (which you are right, they aren't), they will figure out how to sell as many V6's as possible. Look at the Mustang. V6's sell quite well to non-performance oriented people who still want a "sporty" car. Creates cash flow. Nothing wrong with a good V6 these days. This isn't 1985 anymore. Probably can't make the V6 model your showpiece, as the Musclecar stigma needs the V8, but for sales purposes, nothing wrong at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 How about the white 1970 Hemi Challenger on the 70ish movie "White Lightning". That would be easy to duplicate, paint it white and roll it a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psi365 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I would think the easiest one to duplicate would be the "Vanishing Point" 70 Challenger. http://www.madness-us-cars.com/videos-voitures-americaines/course-poursuite/dodge-challenger-rt-vanishing-point.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 First Photos of the Production 2008 Challenger SRT8 http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=124471?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*#4 http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0124/challenger.f34.act.500.jpg http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0124/challenger.hood.500.jpg http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I think i will buy one in 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Interior: http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/01/challenger_interior_01.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magowin Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I love that car so much more than the Camaro. Ever since I saw Phantasm I was always a big fan of the Hemi Cuda and this car is a spitting image of that car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Yes the challenger was the poor mans cuda, even back then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 You KNOW there are going to be kits to convert this body into a Hemi 'Cuda, even though Plymouth, as a brand, is now worm-food. Front end makeover with single round headlights, and D-shaped grilles, rear makeover with three LED horizontal stacked elements out near the fender edges, and a slightly differently scooped hood. Just like you KNOW there will be El Camino re-badging/re-styling kits for the G8 sport truck thing. "And you know thisssss, MAN!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Yes the challenger was the poor mans cuda, even back then Yeah, but today, $40K+ is not a poor man's car. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 it's a shame that it's so heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Stock to stock, a MT LGT and a 5.7 Charger are pretty damn close in the quarter. The LGT is faster to 60. I just was talking to the Chrysler rep. Here is what is carved in stone; The first run will be 'SRT8i'. The "i" will designate only the introduction models. It is a 6.1 with a six speed manual for sure. Later 6.1's will just be dubbed SRT8. We have three on order, all sold, all are orange. May 10th is the expected delivery date. i had read that the first year would be 5eat only and the following year would have the 6 speed option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 When are they coming out with the AWD option? Looks great though, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Yeah, but today, $40K+ is not a poor man's car. :lol: True but parts matching challengers from late 60s early 70s go for 1/4th of what parts matching Cudas do. I think they should bring the Cuda back in 1 year with the new SRT-10 600hp motor in it, now that would be awesome. The same way that there is talk about GM bringing the Trans Am back 1 year after the new camaro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 i had read that the first year would be 5eat only and the following year would have the 6 speed option. you must have read wrong. http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalleeharvey Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 http://photos-295.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v11/121/15/35905295/n35905295_30153204_1183.jpg Vance, me, Coy Sorry there was so much talk about the General Lee on here I had to post this pic from Carlisle '01 (I believe)... The flyer said the General Lee appearing with the Dukes! So no Tom Wopat or John Schneider (Luke and Bo) but "Coy" and "Vance", there similar hair colored cousins from the 1982 strike season Tom and John went on strike from contract/royalty disputes. I was like oh well they are techincally Dukes so I got my pic with them and they signed my hat. I have possibly one better pic of the car but it was wedged in the corner of the first metal shed of Carlisle beside the Dukes museum trailer... I'm pretty sure the car had a 383 but was definitely original show car...that is all I know of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Why are they being so secretive with this car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSaladino Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 they dont want rednecks trying to steal it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 http://photos-295.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v11/121/15/35905295/n35905295_30153204_1183.jpg Vance, me, Coy Sorry there was so much talk about the General Lee on here I had to post this pic from Carlisle '01 (I believe)... The flyer said the General Lee appearing with the Dukes! So no Tom Wopat or John Schneider (Luke and Bo) but "Coy" and "Vance", there similar hair colored cousins from the 1982 strike season Tom and John went on strike from contract/royalty disputes. I was like oh well they are techincally Dukes so I got my pic with them and they signed my hat. I have possibly one better pic of the car but it was wedged in the corner of the first metal shed of Carlisle beside the Dukes museum trailer... I'm pretty sure the car had a 383 but was definitely original show car...that is all I know of it... Awesome pic. Coy & Vance were FTMFL, but that is a very cool pic. They definately got the shaft job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I would think the easiest one to duplicate would be the "Vanishing Point" 70 Challenger. http://www.madness-us-cars.com/videos-voitures-americaines/course-poursuite/dodge-challenger-rt-vanishing-point.jpg That is the movie I was refering too, not White lightning.....what a tool I am! It was a good movie though, he puonded that car to no end. Did you notice at the end it was really a Camaro that blew up when hitting the bulldozer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Why are they being so secretive with this car? Because when the 300C was introduced, it scared the hell out of GM and Ford. SO GM and Ford are watching closely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Your an idiot, the 300c are you serious, that didnt scare anyone, all companys do this with there cars when testing before production, some even keep black cloths on the cars. GM did the same thing with the new ZR-1 625hp 625trq GM aint scared of shit. It ran an 11 flat with street tires, with drag radials 10 flats are easy with a new pulley on the supercharger 9s are easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 another new pic and the first official rear shot... http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0131/08.dodge.challenger.16.500.jpg http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Good 'ole mopar. Back to the odd looking, wide rear ends again. Why the hell are there black lines through the tail lights, and why not LEDs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 That car is 1000 times better looking than the new chargers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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