Rear Tailight

[XJameson]

OK, so IMHO the rear taillight is one of my favorite features of the new challenger, but apparently it is causing some stir as many people really don't like it. I think it really captures the essence of the classic 70's rear end shape with a very unique and original design. What is everybody's opinion? Also, I am wondering... what is it constructed of? Is it some sort of LED or fluorescent? Also, how will the turn signals work? Anybody know?

[Mr.DJ]

Originally Posted by 08ChallengerDad

Personally, I'd prefer something like the '72- '73 had, as opposed to the 1986 Buick Somerset rear-taillight-bar that they have on the prototype, but that's just my opinion.
Here's what I'd prefer:
http://www.dealsonwheels.com/search/...000001&photo=5
http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/phot...0,0/photo.aspx
I personally think this is more muscle car than the light bar. The square tail lights blend better with the square (rectangular) exhaust tips.
BUT that's just MY opinion.

I agree. I too prefer the 72-74 Challenger's rear taillamp configuration as compared to the single light bar currently displayed on the rear of the concept model...it's just too gaudy for my taste. I'd also still like to see a '71 'cuda grille/rear taillamp option as well.

[Yankee]

I like the concept's taillight. I hope they make it LED - make that thing REALLY stand out. Remember the 70 Challenger had this type of taillight long before some forgettable 80's Buick Somerset (actually the Century in the early to mid-90s had something similar for awhile too), so if anyone is ripping anyone's idea off it's GM and not DCX - they had it first.

Of course I like the 72-74 taillights also, but I've never been crazy about the 71's taillights. - they just never seem to work as well as the other years for some reason IMHO.

[EVERRET]

I Like both styles.... but I prefer the 08 concept or 70 style tailight over anything else.

[Yankee]

Originally Posted by 08ChallengerDad

Wasn't inferring DCX was ripping anyone off, Bud. Just looking at the rear of the Challenger concept, the 1986 Somerset (Buick's Pontiac GrandAm-sister car) was the first thing I thought of.

Hey, it's cool. I remember seeing the Buick Somerset when it came out in the mid-80s and when I saw its taillight the first thing I thought of was a 70 Challenger.

[Dodgedude]

I like the bar tail lights, on both maybe they can do aftermarket for the different years, or they might just evolve it into those years.

[ChuckG]

I like the tail light. And I also like the round head lights. It's what makes the car not look like every other car out there.

One thing I would change though is the dumb Dodge logo of the ram on the nose. Write D O D G E across the front. Or at least install the ram in a way that I can pull it off and pitch it.

[wirewilly]

In my opinion, the only thing I NEED to see on the rear end of this car is a T/A style deck lid spoiler!!!!!!!!!

[sniper226]

Originally Posted by ChuckG

I like the tail light. And I also like the round head lights. It's what makes the car not look like every other car out there.

I agree. I want a car that turns heads and makes everyone question, what's that?

[varanus69]

only thing i want to see beind my chally is the ford and chevy guys headlights disappearing in the distance