How to Make Challenger a Success

[Cuda340]

If the new Challenger is to be successful (and competive with the Mustang and the Camaro), I think that DCX should build at least 50,000+ cars a year.

To reach this target, they should have a diverse line of cars, similar to that of the 1970-1971 models, when you had SEs, RTs, TAs, etc. and the engines went all the way from 225 slant sixes to 426 Hemis.

For 2008/2009, they should offer an SXT with the 3.5 L and 5-speed autostick starting at $21,000, an R/T with the 5.7 Hemi and 5-speed autostick for $28,000, an SRT with the 6.1 Hemi and 5-speed autostick for $38,000, and a 'Cuda with the 6.4 Hemi and 6-speed (Viper) manual for $45,000.

I think that it would be a big mistake for DCX to limit the Challenger to a limited run of R/T or SRT models.

[Black R/T R&T]

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SE -- 2.7l 5speed auto -- 21k
SXT -- 3.5l auto-- 26k
R/T -- 5.7 Auto or 6speed -- 32k
T/A -- 6.1l Auto or 6 speed -- 38k
SRT -- 6.4 Auto or 6speed -- 45k

All Challengers. The Plymoth line is over. Why would they build two identicle cars with two different names, under the Dodge name?

[Cuda340]

Originally Posted by Black R/T R&T

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All Challengers. The Plymouth line is over. Why would they build two identicle cars with two different names, under the Dodge name?

Why? One word- profits.

'Cudas are one of the most sought after 1970s muscle cars- even more so than the Challenger. The name has always symbolized "hard core performance." Although Plymouth is "dead," the resurrection of this name in a limited production high performance (500 hp+) model would send sales and profits through the roof!

Check out the Members Gallery and look at all the photoshop drawings of a fantasized 'Cuda model. (It would have a diferent front grill, different rear light panel, and front fender louvers). If we would take a poll, most would vote for a 2009/2010 'Cuda model.

[Black R/T R&T]

Originally Posted by Cuda340

Why? One word- profits.

'Cudas are one of the most sought after 1970s muscle cars- even more so than the Challenger. The name has always symbolized "hard core performance." Although Plymouth is "dead," the resurrection of this name in a limited production high performance (500 hp+) model would send sales and profits through the roof!

Check out the Members Gallery and look at all the photoshop drawings of a fantasized 'Cuda model. (It would have a diferent front grill, different rear light panel, and front fender louvers). If we would take a poll, most would vote for a 2009/2010 'Cuda model.

I agree a "Cuda" would be cool. But a "limited" anything does not send profits for the company anyware. They would have to sell alot of Cuda's to justify the design and tooling required to build them. I doubt DCX would resurect the Plymoth name for one limited production car. I doubt they would rebadge a LX as a Road Runner.

Even if they came out with a limited version of an SRT-8 Challenger, with Cuda accents (Shaker, quarter pannel stripes, etc), it will still be a Dodge Challenger. Like the "Super Bee" SRT-8 Charger.

I do believe that there will be a 6.4l 500+ hp version available, although it also will be a Challenger.

[Ragamuffin]

Originally Posted by Black R/T R&T

More like:

SE -- 2.7l 5speed auto -- 21k
SXT -- 3.5l auto-- 26k
R/T -- 5.7 Auto or 6speed -- 32k
T/A -- 6.1l Auto or 6 speed -- 38k
SRT -- 6.4 Auto or 6speed -- 45k

All Challengers. The Plymoth line is over. Why would they build two identicle cars with two different names, under the Dodge name?

That first one ain't cutting it and would not be worthy of the Challenger nameplate: a Se with a 2.7 turtle power set-up..nope ! As for 'Why would they build two identical vehicles with the Dodge nameplate' ! Well they already are with the Charger and now the new Avenger; although being slightly smaller ,the Avenger looks so close to the Charger.