2008 Dodge 'Challenger' LY cars

[Mr.DJ]

Here's a recent article from allpar.com:

The 2008 Dodge Challenger LY cars

The two-door model Challenger takes many cues from the 1970 model, including floating headlights, ribbed black seating, a hood with black trim, a 6.1-liter Hemi engine with six-speed manual transmission and a pistol grip shifter, and the general look and feel; designers had a 1970 model in the studio as they created a concept. "We wanted to do a muscle coupe that connects with the American heritage," said Tom Tremont, Vice President—Advance Product Design, "but instead of merely re-creating that car, the designers endeavored to build a Challenger most people see in their mind's eye—a vehicle without the imperfections."

The Hemi has 425 hp, 420 lb-ft of torque, and a six-speed manual transmission. So geared, with its 4,100 pound weight, it can do 0-60 in 4.5 seconds (with 20 inch wheels on front and 21 inch wheels on back), and runs the quarter mile in 13 seconds flat; top speed is 174 mph (limited by wind resistance), while gas mileage is estimated at 14 city, 20 highway, very good compared with the original Challenger.

Read the entire story here:

http://www.allpar.com/cars/dodge/challenger.html

[allhemi]

We need some info that we don't aready know about

[ChriSRT-4]

Originally Posted by allhemi

We need some info that we don't aready know about

Yeah...like the production date!

[Jimbo]

Hey, all I want is DCX's commitment to build the car. I can wait for the intro, whenever that may be. Just formally announce you will build it!

[BuBbABFP]

So far i love everything..but...that 4100lbs is a lil high?

[allhemi]

Originally Posted by BuBbABFP

So far i love everything..but...that 4100lbs is a lil high?

Yeah it would be nice to see them trim in down about 400-500lbs

[Honda2Mopar]

do you think they will make an srt8 with the 6.1 litre and a R/T with the 5.7 litre engine cause that is what I want. Also some sites have said that the car will be speciality like the Prowler. All I can say is I hope not.....

[ChriSRT-4]

Originally Posted by BuBbABFP

So far i love everything..but...that 4100lbs is a lil high?

Solution to that problem.....Carbon Fiber

[V Point]

Carbon Fiber=Carbon Bucks$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[fourthirteen]

4100 lbs will at least keep me in the middle of the road....vs. 63' wagoon.