Any Spyshots, or Production Pics???

[Cuda340]

Originally Posted by svt2srt4

UPDATE*
"decking pallet has to handle 3850# without fluids or rims/tires.....so full dress the Challenger will be close to 4000#

Proto-type build is April 2007-2008. Full production is April 2008...Sorry !'

ANOTHER
"the prototype panels look cool at least the hood and fenders

that is one heavy mofo

Based on the February 13, 2007 DCX press release, the Challenger will be released to the public on February 6, 2008, when it appears at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Also, they are still talking about producing 30,000+ units.

[Black R/T R&T]

That's 29,999 for you guys, and 1 500+HP SRT for me

[Cuda340]

Originally Posted by Black R/T R&T

That's 29,999 for you guys, and 1 500+HP SRT for me

How much would you pay to get a 2008 SRT Challenger?

You know that dealers with tack on a "market adjustment" to rip us off.

MSRP- around $43,000?

MSRP+$5,000= $48,000?

MSRP+$10,000= $53,000?

[Black R/T R&T]

Originally Posted by Cuda340

How much would you pay to get a 2008 SRT Charger?

You know that dealers with tack on a "market adjustment" to rip us off.

MSRP- around $43,000?

MSRP+$5,000= $48,000?

MSRP+$10,000= 63,000?

I believe that would be 53k...lol.

I have a real good relationship with my dealer. I have bought 8 cars in the last 10 years. He has always taken care of me. Besides, I may wait for the convertible.

[rlgiv]

Give this baby three years and the msrp will be down to 38,000

[Cuda340]

Originally Posted by rlgiv

Give this baby three years and the msrp will be down to 38,000

You wonder if this car is going to have a 3-year run if DCX sells Chrysler to a company like Toyota?

[alphamalert]

Who can wait 3 years?!?!?! I want it this afternoon!!!!!

[fijigabe0]

Originally Posted by rlgiv

Give this baby three years and the msrp will be down to 38,000

doubt it'll be this high... i would imagine DC is going to want about 30k for the base model (with a V8). they don't want to fall into the GTO trap, charging too much for something unspectacular.

additionally, there's no reason to expect an SRT model in the first production year. so far, DC hasn't released an SRT model in the first production year of a model (with the exception of the Viper, which is only available as an SRT model).

consider all the models they have made SRT versions of: Ram, Neon, 300C, Charger, Magnum & Crossfire. i think the closest to SRT status was the charger, and even that was late availability.

also, although the challenger will probably look close to the concept model (and thus, very desirable), i doubt people will be willing to put down more than additional $2-3k for that look, before they start losing customers. remember the GTO expected 40k units, but between high prices and bland styling, they couldn't give them away.

[Cuda340]

Originally Posted by fijigabe0

doubt it'll be this high... i would imagine DC is going to want about 30k for the base model (with a V8). they don't want to fall into the GTO trap, charging too much for something unspectacular.

additionally, there's no reason to expect an SRT model in the first production year. so far, DC hasn't released an SRT model in the first production year of a model (with the exception of the Viper, which is only available as an SRT model).

consider all the models they have made SRT versions of: Ram, Neon, 300C, Charger, Magnum & Crossfire. i think the closest to SRT status was the charger, and even that was late availability.

also, although the challenger will probably look close to the concept model (and thus, very desirable), i doubt people will be willing to put down more than additional $2-3k for that look, before they start losing customers. remember the GTO expected 40k units, but between high prices and bland styling, they couldn't give them away.

I disagree. From all of the rave reviews about the Challenger concept car, I doubt that it would debute with only a 5.7L R/T model. That would be too much of a let down based on all of the hype. I would expect DCX to offer both a 5.7L R/T and a 6.1L SRT in a 6-speed the first year. In 2009, they will probably come out with more models, an autostik, and a 6.4 HO, with 500+ hp.

As for pricing, I think that it will be comparable to the Charger R/T and Charger SRT.

[JonW]

Chrysler has a fine line to walk. The car has to make a splash when it comes out, which means the 6.1 engine will need to be there. But, as was noted, they also don't want a repeat of the GTO fiasco, so the 5.7 engine will also be in the lineup. I expect MSRPs to be in line with a comparably equipped Charger.

But, at the same time, they don't want to put all their cards on the table during the first year of production. They'll want to save some goodies for later on when sales start to slow down. So expect to see a larger engine, maybe more colors and options for 2009. If sales start to taper off too much in 2010, maybe a 'Cuda version will debut.

The point is, Chrysler, as a rule, is much more savvy at marketing then GM or Ford. They'll control the launch of the Challenger very closely, and finesse the product over the next couple of years to get the biggest bang for the buck out of it.