Dodge Challenger Spy Photos

[ekool]

It’s confirmed: the North American International Auto Show in Detroit will play host to the Challenger, Dodge’s 2-door venture into modern muscle. Based on the 1970s model of the original Challenger, this new vehicle is built on a short Chrysler 300/Dodge Magnum platform and offers up a fitting 6.1 liter Hemi mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.

Chrysler released a few derivations of the sketch we’ve all seen, of course, but AutoWeek has some bona fide spy shots worth taking a look at.

So here’s the question — will the Challenger be the PT Me Too to the Mustang? The Mustang has been an extraordinary star in the Ford lineup, exceeding all sales expectations — and it’s even a coupe. Has the Mustang captured all of the sales to be had for retro muscle? Or will we reserve that designation for the Chevy Camaro should it ever make its way to the streets of Detroit?

Via: Autoblog

Photos via Autoweek: http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103629

[sorbs]

I'm hoping they keep the look but use the v-shape at the front of the hood that is pronounced in the sketch. The 1970 Challenger is my favorite year for the front and the rear deck. By receding the grill the way they did then it just looked mean. With a slight v shape at the tip of the hood, grill and bumper this would look just as menacing.

[HIGH_HEMI]

Originally Posted by sorbs

I'm hoping they keep the look but use the v-shape at the front of the hood that is pronounced in the sketch. The 1970 Challenger is my favorite year for the front and the rear deck. By receding the grill the way they did then it just looked mean. With a slight v shape at the tip of the hood, grill and bumper this would look just as menacing.

Couldn't agree with you more, sorbs! Keep'em retro..it's gonna be the 'performance' trend!

[ekool]

Yup, they definetly need to make the car meaner then the Charger.

[340 Challenger]

If I'm going to have two SRTs, This will be one of them!

[black05hemiC]

my question is... what model year will it be? and more importantly when can i order one and where do i sign?

[smkn300]

For some reason this car makes me think of the Cuda, more than the Challenger, front grille maybe?

[HIGH_HEMI]

Originally Posted by black05hemiC

my question is... what model year will it be? and more importantly when can i order one and where do i sign?

Earliest date I have read about is '07 model. Makes more sense to me rather than '08/'09 simply due to the retro and musclecar reaction from the car buying population. I also hope that is the case for me!

[HIGH_HEMI]

Originally Posted by smkn300

For some reason this car makes me think of the Cuda, more than the Challenger, front grille maybe?

Yeah, the thicker front does indicate Cuda to me too. The actual spy shot looked like a 50/50 mix of Cuda and Challenger. Since there is no more Plymouth, a little mix would be both nice and nostalgic.

[smkn300]

I really like what they did with this design and the fact that it is two doors, keeping more to the original look. I wish DCX would have done the same with the Charger.