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Re: Chrysler's SEMA surprise: 392 HEMI Dodge Challenger Super Stock
Sweet. Thanks.
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Re: Chrysler's SEMA surprise: 392 HEMI Dodge Challenger Super Stock
Originally Posted by DubleDex
I haven't taken the time to compare the concept photos next to the S/S photos to see if there are any little differences to hint at production changes.
So I'm curious if anyone has compared them closely side by side (as best as possible, given the three or so photos we currently have until L3it3r gets his photos posted...)
On a personal note: The more I look at it, the more the paint scheme grows on me. Thought it was ugly at first look. Now I'm diggin' it.
{{{{{{{Foglamps look more like production pieces, but the taillight is still a lighted tube, perhaps LED masked by plastic - a more production ready design. The front bumper sticks out more, it seems, most likely for crash testing.[ as per HemiChallenger2008's quote from Allpar ]}}}}}}}} ..I've just done a quick comparison and I don't agree with Allpar ,in regard to the bumper sticking out more. It looks to be identical to the concept. In fact look at HemiChallenger2008's close-up of his signature photo ..look at the amount of space right where the front bumper curves around to the headlights ..then compare it to the 392 SS's ....It appears to be the same .Also ,I've {Tried [ cannot find real good shots of the Concept's lower front] } looked at both Concept's fog/parking lights & they too appear the same !
Re: Chrysler's SEMA surprise: 392 HEMI Dodge Challenger Super Stock
Originally Posted by DubleDex
On a personal note: The more I look at it, the more the paint scheme grows on me. Thought it was ugly at first look. Now I'm diggin' it.
Gotta concur with this. At first it looked like an eyesore.. but the paint scheme grows on you. And then the 392 at the heart of the car proves beyond any doubt the engine is capable of being put in the car as an SRT8, even if it is in detuned form.
I hope they retool the scoop to make it proportional to the car and make the air dams (front and rear) an option. Overall the car should be really mean looking but not overly flamboyant. Given the homage to Sox & Martin the car is pretty much exactly what it should be. And I bet it sounds mean as hell.
Re: Chrysler's SEMA surprise: 392 HEMI Dodge Challenger Super Stock
Has anyone seen the steering wheel ? I wonder if it's the same as the Concept's or like one of the 70's original -Tuff design / aka 'fingertip control' >> which in my opinion is better and safer.The Concept's slits/slots appear way too thin and look like fingers could get stuck thus causing a real unfortunate accident !
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