[Dodgeram44]

Ok guys, good thread so far. opinions are like A$$holes, and here's mine.

ok, first off, to settle the 5-spd vs 6-spd debate, I think this car should have a 6-spd so that at least it can say it has the same number of speeds as a camaro or vette, etc. (the freakin honda civic si has 6-speeds)

Also, this brings me to my next point, I think that each powertrain should have its own fixed gear ratio. For example, the 6.1 and 6.4 manual would have 3.73 gears and the automatic version of the same cars might need 302 gears for whatever reason. Since I already mentioned that this car should have a 6-spd, then you will actually be able to use your 6th gear when you require fuel economy. And, also if your going to buy such a torquey car, you might as well have the torquiest gears in it.

It's also worth mentioning that the top of the line motor should have an automatic option so that the people who dont want to deal with the 6-speeds in zo6 vettes and vipers now have a 500hp option!

I dont really like the idea of "no bling" wheels being offered, but the wheels should be a little smaller than the concept since 21" and 20" tires are expensive!

I think the availiblity of a 6.4 will depend on the availibily of 500 hp in the camaro. (i.e. competition will be the main deciding factor in this matter)

This is an American car damn it, no wings!! (maybe a small duck tail spoiler that doesnt make it look cheap)

And one thing that nobody has said, the radio should be a standard chyrsler DIN or double DIN mount which would allow us to buy our own CD players or Navigation systems, No More built-in crap !!

Also, according to edmunds.com, the wieght of a 5.7 charger is 4031 lbs. Now, with that in mind, a 6.1 is exactly the same block but with a different intake and few other things which dont affect it's weight. Furthermore, manuals wiegh less than autos. The challenger is shorter and has 2 less doors and less equipment. So I would be very surprized if the final car wieghed more than a 4-door charger. I would expect it to be about 3900 lbs. Either way, it's killer looks still make it the best muscle car!