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Dodge rumble returns
June 30, 2006
BY MICHAEL ELLIS, JOE GUY COLLIER and MARK PHELAN
FREE PRESS STAFF WRITERS
The Dodge Challenger concept appeared at the auto show in January. (DaimlerChrysler)
Muscle car fans, a classic ride silenced since 1974 will roar back to life this weekend.
Chrysler Group is preparing to announce before the Pepsi 400 NASCAR race in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Saturday that it will build the Dodge Challenger, bringing to market as soon as next year a sports coupe to compete against the Ford Mustang.
Chrysler officials haven't announced details, but people familiar with the plans confirmed that the two-door, four-seat concept Challenger unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show will go into production.
Chrysler built the Challenger for only a few years, 1970-74, but the car made a lasting impression.
The concept version's styling borrowed heavily from the classic 1970 Challenger muscle car, with twin hood scoops and a pistol-grip shifter. The concept is powered by a 6.1-liter Hemi V8 producing 425 horsepower through a six-speed manual transmission.
"Every NASCAR fan in the country will be drooling over that car," said Erich Merkle, an auto analyst with IRN Inc. in Grand Rapids.
C'mon GM bring back the Camaro.
hells yeah, looks like i should start saving up now
what the hell does the challenger have to do with nascar ??
they used the charger and the road runner , lol
but that is great news if its coming in 07
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really have to start saving my $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I was thinking of getting an 03/04 Cobra but looking at the challanger makes me want to wait.
"Remember do what you like because you have to drive it."--Me
Motor Trend has a feature article on it this month, where they actually drive the prototype. But they also say it won't be ready until 2009, and it isn't for sure that Dodge is even going to make it yet.
Rob
Sold 2/2/05
Dodge did the official announcement last Friday.
05 M6 YJ GTO 1 of 447
I really hope they do make it. That car looks darn right s3xy!
"Remember do what you like because you have to drive it."--Me
looks like it did when they discontinued it
05 M6 YJ GTO 1 of 447
i wish there was a jerk off smiley....
rednecks rejoice theres a new general!
1989 Turbo Trans Am #82, 2007 Cobalt SS G85
well that car looks alot more like it than the charger
1989 Turbo Trans Am #82, 2007 Cobalt SS G85
