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Re: new Challenger? [Re: abodyjoe] #18913
11/23/05 05:38 AM 11/23/05 05:38 AM
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This picture was on our closed circut TV at work on Monday. I didn't get a chance to read what it said, but if it's on DCTV, maybe it is being considered!

Re: new Challenger? #18914
11/23/05 09:28 AM 11/23/05 09:28 AM

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ill have one in white hemi 6 speed pistol grip and rattlesnake to go

Re: new Challenger? [Re: Pat_Whalen] #18915
11/23/05 10:35 AM 11/23/05 10:35 AM
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it shocks me how much people have taken a personal offense to the fact that a "concept car", a vehicle, that, in theory, NEVER EVER needs to be made, didn't get produced.



And I'm kinda glad it didn't. I think the style of the 99 was outdated by the time it would have hit the market, the front had been on the Trans Am for years. Oh - and it had a crosshair grill too.

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Re: new Challenger? [Re: BirdinPieces] #18916
11/23/05 11:22 AM 11/23/05 11:22 AM
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Yes, the GTO is way too heavy and has very narrow rear tires (245's), otherwise I think it would sell better. They can make a car with convenience features and not make it overly heavy these days if they really wanted to. Sound deadening doesn't way all that much and if you look at this pic of power vs manual window actuators(from my Dakotas), the weight difference is very minimal. The motor is maybe an extra 1 or 2 lbs.

A muscle car does not need GPS navigation or fancy 6 disc changers. But it doesn't have to be bare bones. Bucket seats and power windows/locks. What more do you need when there is a 6.1 under the hood and a 6 gear option in your right hand?? Ok, maybe a cup holder! ;-)
Re: new Challenger? [Re: DirectSubjection] #18917
11/23/05 11:25 AM 11/23/05 11:25 AM
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I didn't read through all the posts on this thread, but I really hope the windows have the right proportion to the rest of the body. I will never get used to the smashed hockey puck design.

The side panels on other cars based on this platform are too high for my taste. It makes the windows look like portals. Open up the glass area PLEASE.

Other than that I'm on board. Where do I sign?
Re: new Challenger? [Re: resqguy] #18918
11/23/05 11:45 AM 11/23/05 11:45 AM
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I guess its silly to ask for pricing now, but what does everyone think? I am guessing that the one they are talking about with the 6.1L will be the SRT8 Challenger and will be very expensive. I am assuming that they will have a v-6, maybe 4.7, definatly 5.7 and then the 6.1 SRT option. They are going to need to compete with the Mustang pricing and options. The V6 Mustang makes up most of the production. I also assume that it will be priced below the luxury muscle Charger, just like the old days.

Jeff 1993 IROC R/T 1972 Barracuda
Re: new Challenger? [Re: DirectSubjection] #18919
11/23/05 12:07 PM 11/23/05 12:07 PM
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Now that the spy shots have been authenticated, I have to say that I'm very excited about the new Challenger. For as much of an opponent that I am to the 4 door Charger, I am that much, if not more, in favor of seeing the concept car become a reality.

It's got what I like; retro body lines, dual sport mirrors, power bulge hood, pistol grip, exhaust tips, and a 1971esque grill. The aftermarket or even MP can take care of the rear spoiler, shaker hood, stripe kits, 1970ish grill.

After the dissapointment of the Charger, I had planned on buying an econobox for gas mileage and use my RR as a "driver". After seeing this concept Challenger, I'm considering selling the RR and buy this as a daily driver since I'm only 4.7 miles from work.

I'm glad to see that the design dept. at DC has finally caught on.
Re: new Challenger? [Re: Jeff_T] #18920
11/23/05 12:08 PM 11/23/05 12:08 PM
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I guess its silly to ask for pricing now, but what does everyone think?

I also assume that it will be priced below the luxury muscle Charger, just like the old days.



It should cost about two doors less

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Re: new Challenger? [Re: 1970GTX] #18921
11/23/05 12:13 PM 11/23/05 12:13 PM
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Now that the spy shots have been authenticated,



They've been "authenticated"?? By whom?

Nobody knows better.
Re: new Challenger? [Re: Nobody] #18922
11/23/05 12:33 PM 11/23/05 12:33 PM
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Now that the spy shots have been authenticated,



They've been "authenticated"?? By whom?



The people that work, or know people that work at DC, as well as the people that recieved letters from DC.
Re: new Challenger? [Re: Nobody] #18923
11/23/05 12:34 PM 11/23/05 12:34 PM
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Everybody with a clue of who the photographer is knows the shots are legit. And DCX even released the sketch.
Re: new Challenger? [Re: KISSAlien] #18924
11/23/05 12:54 PM 11/23/05 12:54 PM
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What happened to the bigger more clear shots that were on here yesterday?

Jeff 1993 IROC R/T 1972 Barracuda
Re: new Challenger? [Re: 1970GTX] #18925
11/23/05 12:55 PM 11/23/05 12:55 PM
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Now that the spy shots have been authenticated,



They've been "authenticated"?? By whom?



The people that work, or know people that work at DC, as well as the people that recieved letters from DC.



Those letters from DC are standard form letters, send comments to DC about any vehicle and they insert the name in their letter say thanks for the comments.

Nobody knows better.
Re: new Challenger? [Re: Nobody] #18926
11/23/05 01:01 PM 11/23/05 01:01 PM
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Now that the spy shots have been authenticated,



They've been "authenticated"?? By whom?



The people that work, or know people that work at DC, as well as the people that recieved letters from DC.



Those letters from DC are standard form letters, send comments to DC about any vehicle and they insert the name in their letter say thanks for the comments.



The folks at Chrysler themselves have confirmed that the car in the pic is the Challenger concept. They also released a drawing.

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Re: new Challenger? [Re: Orange_Crush] #18927
11/23/05 01:24 PM 11/23/05 01:24 PM
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Why is it so hard to believe that that car is the concept Challenger? Why would the leading auto industry publication Autoweek put their neck out and say it is if it isnt? Why would Dodge have a artists rendering of the Challenger concept that looks exactly like the photos? Why would DC execs be commenting about its retro looks? Is it the total disbelief that they would build what we want after the Charger nightmare?

How about we focus on sending over positive feedback about the concept so they actually build it? I for one would put money down NOW on this car. They built the Viper, Prowler, GTS, PT Cruiser 300 and others directly off well received concepts! Just because they didnt build the 99 concept Charger dosent mean we wont see this car. Not for nothing, this concept is 100% better in every catagory then the 99 Charger concept.

Jeff 1993 IROC R/T 1972 Barracuda
Re: new Challenger? [Re: Orange_Crush] #18928
11/23/05 01:44 PM 11/23/05 01:44 PM
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The folks at Chrysler themselves have confirmed that the car in the pic is the Challenger concept. They also released a drawing.



No kidding, a real drawing?

Nobody knows better.
Re: new Challenger? [Re: Nobody] #18929
11/23/05 02:09 PM 11/23/05 02:09 PM
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We will find out for sure in a month or so when the auto shows start up. Lets just hope it doesn't have a 4' truck bed, stow and go, and a "best in class" 18 cup holders, by the time it hits production!

Re: new Challenger? [Re: Nobody] #18930
11/23/05 02:10 PM 11/23/05 02:10 PM
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What are you going to say when the car appears at the NAIAS in January? That it isn't really there?
Re: new Challenger? [Re: KISSAlien] #18931
11/23/05 02:18 PM 11/23/05 02:18 PM
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Why would they have a 90's Toyota Sienna there ? Also, Look at the headlights closely. They don't all seem to be in proportion with each other. Some look like they're higher than other and some look like they're out further than the others. The grille looks like it's recessed in too far too. DaimlerChrysler might be giving you a fake grille in those pictures so you don't know what the exact car will look like if these pictures are real.

Re: new Challenger? [Re: Nobody] #18932
11/23/05 02:27 PM 11/23/05 02:27 PM
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I'll take a yellow one w/black hood stripes and I hope the doors don't rattle when you shut them.

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