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Too much 2nd and 3rd hand information thus far for anything to be called 'reliable' or 'trustworthy'.. so far, we've heard about people who know people who have verified the existence of this concept car, or we have seen a form email that was sent in response to an email sent to DCX..

And the photos.. poor quality, low resolution.. easily photoshopped. so far, this is all about as believable as the lochness monster



2nd or 3rd hand????? Here are news reports quoting very "official" sources......

On Monday Dodge released this sketch of the new Challenger that, in addition to the amazing spy shots caught by AutoWeek, give us a really good idea of how the newest muscle car on the block will present itself once it’s unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. The automotive press has been fielding mixed reactions about the car’s design, though we’re pretty sure it’s sweet. The look is very retro, almost to the point where it’s not so much a reinterpretation of a past design but an old design itself. Some have also speculated about whether it will have two or four doors. The spy shots and the sketch indicate the concept will have a proper pair of doors, and we can’t imagine the company would field another four-door muscle car alongside the Charger. One thing’s for “almost” certain, this car is coming. It’s everything but official and we’re predicting the reaction to the Challenger concept in Detroit will be universally positive, if for no other reason than folks want to see the Big 3 go at it again in this arena.

[Source: Chrysler Group]


The 2006 Dodge Challenger concept resurrects another authentic American muscle car for the Dodge brand and continues to build on the success and heritage of the Hemi engine. "This concept possesses the heritage and classic forms of the original Dodge Challenger," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President - Chrysler Group Design. "However, the ability to use the Dodge Magnum, Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 series architecture as the concept's foundation allowed us to bring a new level of quality and fit-and-finish to a muscle car icon."

After hiatus, Challenger to rejoin Dodge lineup

By Jim Mateja
Tribune auto reporter
Published November 21, 2005

LAS VEGAS -- Chrysler has again returned to the past to come up with a car for the future.

Chrysler, which looked to the 1970s muscle car era to create the 2006 Dodge Charger, has gone back to that time to pluck out another muscle car nameplate, the Challenger. It's on a concept of a car that's expected to join the Dodge lineup soon.

Dodge told the media gathered here for a look at 10 vehicles the company will introduce on next year's auto-show circuit that Challenger will bow at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

Though Challenger is expected to join the Dodge lineup in about a year, Tom Tremont, vice president of advance product design for Chrysler Group, wouldn't confirm that timetable.

Challenger is derived from the same platform as the Chrysler 300 sedan, with two major changes. It is built on a shorter wheelbase, 116 inches versus 120, and it's a two-door not a four-door.

"With Charger we have a muscle sedan; with Challenger; a muscle coupe," Tremont said.

As another 300 derivative, along with the Dodge Magnum and Charger and Charger police car, Challenger continues the automaker's commitment to platform sharing. That ensures plants run at full capacity and, thus, profitably.

Tremont said the concept takes its styling from the 1970s Challenger, complete with hood scoops.

It also is another showcase for Chrysler's Hemi V-8 engine, which accounts for more than 40 percent of sales of the vehicles in which it's offered.

Challenger features the 6.1-liter, 425-horsepower version with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Chrysler officials wouldn't speculate on Challenger volume, though most expected a limited build of 5,000 to 10,000 annually.

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