Challenger To Hit The Road In 18 Months?!

[JayC]

It could happen. DaimlerChrysler staffers are being quoted as saying it would only take 18 to 24 months to get the Challenger into showrooms once management gives the go-ahead.

Given the overwhelmingly encouraging response that the company received after the concept car's unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show (including its victory over the Camaro in our head-to-head reader poll!), it's hard to imagine that DaimlerChrysler would turn down the opportunity to one-up Chevrolet, whose Camaro concept is said to be three years away from production.

Of course, DaimlerChrysler has a huge advantage over Chevy, in that the Challenger is based on a shortened version of the LX platform already in production for the Chrylser 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum. Add to that a full line of platform-compatible powertrains, and a 2008 model-year Challenger looks like a slam dunk.

Source: Autoblog

[Ted@MPSC]

Fingers crossed, wallet getting fat, legs jumping, slobber dripping!!!!

[ChriSRT-4]

Good. I'll have my -4 paid off by then.

[mopar4life]

ill be all ready to fly to the dealership and look for one in hemi orange!

[TDB7117]

That would be nice. I just hope I don't have to wait another year for the SRT-8 version.

[ScottyJ]

I'm holding my breath for a drop top, I think I'm already about to pass out due to lack of oxygen. LOL. Maybe in the second year of production, I just hope they make one to compete with the Mustang convert.

ScottyJ

[E-Body]

Originally Posted by TDB7117

That would be nice. I just hope I don't have to wait another year for the SRT-8 version.

No doubt... I dream of them being released together... Shhh... A Guy can dream.

[allhemi]

Bring it on!!

[Mr.DJ]

That timeline works for me.

[allhemi]

I'm with most people on the time line...I think it will be in 18-24 months.