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Dodge has revealed pics of its all new Mopar '10 Challenger special edition. For those with short memories for special edition muscle cars, the Mopar '10 Challenger is pretty identical to a standard Challenger R/T, but gets a cold-air intake, front and rear strut tower braces, 20" forged wheels, hood pins, unique badging. The car will only be painted in Brilliant Black with Red, Blue or Silver striping. Mopar '10 is $38,000 for an automatic transmission and $39,000 for a manual transmission. Both prices include $750 for destination.
Is this the 2012 Dodge Magnum aka Dodge's replacement for the Dodge Durango? Spy photos obtained by blogger Asian Martin show the vehicle's design, and a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee next to it, and we're inclined to think so.
The Magnum is expected to get Chrysler's Pentastar 3.6L V6, and the photos clearly show design cues taken from the Ram pickup. The 5.7L Hemi V8 is a logical addition as well. Based on spy photos and some leaked patent drawings, this is likely your first look at the new truck.
Several spy photos captured (and later removed) by MoParts forum member coronet1966d clearly show the updated 2011 Dodge Challenger.
The differences to the car aren't major with updates limited to a revised lower front fascia, new wheels and new door handles that are tipped to be part of an easy-access system that will allow owners to enter the car by just having the key job in their pocket. The interior is also slated for updates, but no photos of that are yet available.
The new 2011 Challenger will get more significant changes under the hood, although not for this R/T model. Bigger changes come for the base SE model, which gets a new Pentastar V6 displacing 3.6-liters and making 290-hp and 270 ft-lbs of torque – an increase of 40-hp and 20 ft-lbs. It's also expected to deliver fuel economy of 20/26-mpg (city/highway) up from 18/25-mpg. Better still, the SRT8 model is expected to get a new 6.4-liter V8 with 480-hp and 460 ft-lbs of torque.
As for pricing, it's also expected to go up with NADAGuides recently listing a base Challenger at $26,050, the R/T at $33,520 and the SRT8 at $45,601.
On a side note, this story may also serve as a warning to automaker employees who want to become internet famous for snapping a few spy photos of vehicles inside the company's compound. MoParts forum member coronet1966d has now taken down the pics and could even face charges for his actions.
Dodge has already shared with us a sketch of the Mopar '10 Challenger and has now released a video highlighting the vehicle. While we never get to see the entire car in one frame, we come pretty close and it's enough to give anyone interested in the muscle car an excellent idea of just what the finished product will be like.
Sadly, this Mopar model is really just another special edition. Based on the R/T, it does get the 5.7-liter V8, but otherwise its not all that exciting with a cold-air intake, front and rear strut tower braces, 20-inch forged wheels, hood pins and unique badging.
Just 500 will be built at a price of $38,000 for the automatic transmission, and $39,000 for a manual tranny with a pistol-grip shifter. All cars will be Brilliant Black with a choice of Red, Blue or Silver striping.
Following the footsteps of the Ford Mustang (which seems to have countless special editions), Dodge unveiled their first special edition Challenger, dubbed the "Mopar '10 Challenger".
Based on the Challenger R/T, the Mopar version gets a cold-air intake, front and rear strut tower braces, 20" forged wheels, hood pins, unique badging. The car will only be available in Brilliant Black with Red, Blue or Silver striping. Only 500 units will be built, so act fast.
We've heard several reports about what's coming for the updated 2011 Dodge Challenger, but now it appears as though the updates will come at a cost. While Chrysler hasn't released any official info, car buying site NADA Guides has a listing for the 2011 Challenger with what appears to be the new 2011 info and pricing – including the new engine options and increased sticker prices
While the photo provided shows the 2010 model, the list of engines includes the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 and 6.4-liter Hemi V8. According to the numbers shown on the site, a base Challenger with the new V6 will cost $2,310 more in 2011, rising from $23,695 to $26,055. The R/T climbs $1,910 from $31,610 to $33,520. As for the big-dog SRT8, it's priced at $1,921 more than the 2010 model for a rather significant $45,601.
As much as we hate to see prices go up, there's arguably good reason. Not only are we likely to see some interior trim upgrades in the new Challenger, but the new engines are poised to make big improvements in power and fuel economy. The base SE model with the new V6 is slated to get 40-hp and 20 ft-lbs for a total of 290-hp and 270 ft-lbs of torque. Fuel economy should also get a boost, up from 18/25-mpg (city/highway) to 20/26-mpg. As for the SRT8 model, that new 6.4-liter V8 should deliver 480-hp and 460 ft-lbs of torque, an increase of 55-hp and 40 ft-lbs of torque.
With Ford recently drawing back the curtain on its NASCAR Mustang for this weekend's Nationwide Series race, Dodge has followed suit with one seriously retro-looking racer. In addition to the Penske Racing car, Dodge will host over 100 Challenger owners, put on a rock concert and provide plenty of other activities at its display area outside Turn 4 at Daytona International Speedway.
"Our new Dodge Challenger race car brings true brand identity back to NASCAR, so now the spotlight is going to be shared between the new car and our two star drivers from Penske Racing," said Dodge Brand President Ralph Gilles. "We've been looking forward to this race weekend for quite some time, and our loyal owners and fans are going to have a lot of opportunities to celebrate the return of the Dodge Challenger."
At Daytona fans will have a chance to win a new Challenger R/T as well as an SRT Track Experience, plus they can get signed autographs from Kurt Busch, Sam Hornish Jr. and Justin Allgaier.
In a bid to stay competitive in the ever-constant muscle car horsepower wars, the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is set to get a big increase in power. We've already heard numerous rumors of a new 6.4-liter V8 replacing the current 6.1-liter unit, but now comes word that along with improved efficiency, the new engine will boast 480-hp and 460 ft-lbs of torque – increases of 55-hp and 40 ft-lbs respectively. The new engine is also touted to get ZF's new 8-speed automatic transmission for improved performance and fuel economy.
As for the R/T models, they will retain the same engine and output levels, while the base SE will see significant improvements thanks to the use of a new Pentastar V6 engine, which just launched in the new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. That new powerplant will bump output by 40-hp and 20 ft-lbs for a total of 290-hp and 270 ft-lbs of torque. Fuel economy should also get a boost, up from 18/25-mpg (city/highway) to 20/26-mpg.
A host of other changes are also set to debut on the refreshed 2011 model Challenger.
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