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General timeframe on SRT versions are sometime around a year after the production model hits the road (hopefully a little less). SRT can't do anything with the car until they actually have a production version to work with. Remember, SRT does not build cars, they simply work their magic on current production models.
This is one model were they should like twice about it. The Challenger should become the "Corvette" for DC. They should put the SRT Team on it before it's out. Posts in lots of boards say that most would like an "SRT" version and are willing to hold off on buying "just a Challenger."
Originally Posted by Big Country
I don't think that the Challenger will be built at the Brampton facility. That plant has been running at capacity for awhile now just keeping up with 300/Charger/Magnum demand. Putting the Challenger on that same line would just make the situation (supply of the current LX cars) even worse on vehicles that are having a huge impact on the bottom line for DCX. But, who knows what DCX has up their sleeves. Maybe if they could add on at the Brampton plant before Challenger goes into production it would work.
I agree, but demand is a bit down for these cars since the hype is going down. Switching for a "limited" production car with a bigger price tag would be advantageous to DCX's bottom line.
Originally Posted by Big Country
Keep in mind, DCX still will have to push up development of the LY platform in order to build the Challenger, so that will play a factor in when it actually hits showrooms. And yes, we want it on the LY platform in order to save weight. So if we have to add on another 6 months or so, just for it to be on the LY platform, I say that's fine with me.
Ditto. LY would be a nice... but I got to wonder if DC has something up their sleeves. I wonder if this car might be out in Summer in time for '07.
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"Ditto. LY would be a nice... but I got to wonder if DC has something up their sleeves. I wonder if this car might be out in Summer in time for '07."
I've been wondering this myself. Its been said work on the car started in early 2004, they had to know when they started how it would be received. There have been a few messages from members on this board that make me think they may already be deep in the tooling up stage for production in fall of this year. One guy visited the Detroit show and had DCX employees tell him to circle next spring on his calendar. Another guy visits his buddy working in a dodge dealership and is told the car is on track for early 2007. That's mighty suspicious. Its all fourth hand rumor but there have been repeated hints from different people. Obviously take with a big lump of salt.
Any new News on this? I'm sick and tired of speculating!
I've already adjusted the payments on my 06 GT so I wont be upside down in a year, Also saving on the side for a decent down payment.... What time-frame am I shooting for already?!?
Build the durn thing So I can move on with My Life!
...I got a good feelin' that the srt-8 version will be out.....late fall of next year....just in time for Santa to deliver it for Christmas......but not down the chimney,Please!
...I got a good feelin' that the srt-8 version will be out.....late fall of next year....just in time for Santa to deliver it for Christmas......but not down the chimney,Please!
Yeah that would be great but....If I see santa driving that car I'll kick his butt
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