Chrysler heavily considering making Firepower a reality

[Mr.DJ]

Chrysler heavily considering making Firepower a reality

We all know how it goes. When you jump around the auto show circuit, you inevitably run into an army of concept vehicles from the various automakers. Many never make it to production and are meant simply to show what they're capable of, or perhaps future directions the company is considering. Some become a reality in a heavily altered form, and it seems that Chrysler is working on setting the wheels in motion to have the Firepower Concept hit American roads, in addition to a couple of other concepts as well.

For starters, the Chrysler Firepower seems to be targeting the Corvette, but industry pundits are saying that it could replace the current Crossfire in the company's lineup. The two cars do bear quite the resemblance, I must say, so it will be interesting to see what develops on that front.

In related news, the American automaker is also "seriously considering" making a production model of the Dodge Challenger Concept, another sporty retro-looking vehicle that could be taking on the Mustang and others in that class. Chrysler Canada CEO Steven J. Landry is pushing his neighbours to the south to make the Dodge Hornet as well, a compact vehicle with plenty of cargo space and aggressive American styling.
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Source: MobileMagazine
by Micheal Kwan
Tuesday May 9, 2006 12:59 PM EST

[Ragamuffin]

Well, that's what I heard from one of the Dodge Boys,who was working the 2006 Dodge Challenger Concept at the Chicago Auto Show. I had not ever heard of the Chrysler Firepower ! I can't remember if he mentioned a timeframe [ maybe in the fall], but sounded like it was a Go !! Chrysler couldn't get any Firepowers out by the end of this year : could they ? He was the same one who did say,' Look for the Challenger in the Fall of next year [ 2007 ] !!!!!!!! He also told me what the Concept was insured for ! You know, if I ever had the $$$ to buy the Challenger, I think I would Give the business to that Dodge salesman !

[Vanishing Point]

Well I wish that they would make something!!!!!

[PhantomR/T]

i hope they make the challenger before the firepower.....

[Vanishing Point]

..MEE TOO!! I just want too see something very cool looking from dcx being built?!!! Heck I'll even settle for an official word by them,with no rumors!!

[Ragamuffin]

Originally Posted by PhantomR/T

i hope they make the challenger before the firepower.....

Well, I 'hear you' ,but my impression from that conversation would be that the Firepower will be coming into the showroom before the Challenger " Hits It" !!!!...I realize that displeases a great many of forums members & non-members; but I guess we have to remember who Chrysler is in relation to Dodge >> kind of like having respect for Daddy !!!!!!

[BigC]

.................... Which ever one get's the 6.4 or better. The Firepower or the Challenger..... Shoot!- DCX and SRT team just skip the 392 & go straight for the 426 or 440 superhemi!!!!....or at least put the Viper engine in it........

[wirewilly]

My second choice if they don't build the Challenger!!! WOW! Talk about James Bond "ish"

[l3it3r@gmail.com]

heard rumors that the 440 will be crate, the 426 and 392 will be production.

[Challenger_Nut]

I would buy one in a heartbeat! Just change that ugly looking grille.