'Cuda Concept Car

[Cuda340]

At the 2007 SEMA show, there was a hemi-orange 'Cuda concept car.

Although it is great that Dodge is thinking about the 'Cuda, basing it on modified Charger body does not work.

See:

http://wkjeeps.com/misc/SEMA_2007/SEMA07.htm

[sniper226]

Per a commenter:

UPDATE: According to commenter "Burningman," it's a one-off, carbon fiber-bodied, Charger-based custom for a private customer. No word on what shop did the project.

Thanks for the tip, Maestro1!

And it really does not look bad at all. Pretty much like the Challenger minus B-pillar.

http://groups.cardomain.com/groups/13862/pages/15478



Here was the write up off of AutoBlog

OK, let's set a few things straight about this right off the bat. We have no details other than the photos you see here, which are posted at CarDomain and were sent in via a tipster. It's parked with the other SEMA Chryslers and looks for all the world like a factory 'Cuda concept based on the LX platform shared by the Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Chrysler 300. Now, let's go into 100% speculation mode.

If it's a real Chrysler concept, logic would dictate that it's based on the Challenger (2-door body style and all) and is therefore propelled by some HEMI variant under its shaker hood. A look inside reveals a stock Chrysler interior, save for the pistol-grip shifter, and a closer inspection of the steering wheel reveals a badge that looks like it represents something other than Chrysler or Dodge, which means that this could just as likely be an one-off show car from some undetermined builder.

We hope that's not the case, and that it's really a tease to gauge interest in a possible Barracuda production car, but something that important would likely be unveiled at one of the big public shows. A modern HEMI Cuda would be awesome, but until we get some kind of confirmation on what this thing is, we won't hold our breath. One of the reasons we remain skeptical is that our party-crashing buddy, Ray from Jalopnik, is currently skulking about the show floor, snapping pics during setup. If this was an actual Chrysler Barracuda concept, he'd have probably posted on it by now. In any case, the Autoblog SEMA crew will be on-site tomorrow, and they'll be able to let us know if this is really something to get excited about or not.

[VFRMike]

I think it's a good looking car and only hope that this is the start of something real.

VFRMike.

[Apro4x4]

Alright...personally I got my info from http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/29/s...ler-barracuda/. Now from what I seen in the pictures, everything is good except front end styling. The car itself is a concept and needs some interior and exterior work. My vote would be for Doug Schramm's rendition of the Cuda:

http://www.automotivestylings.com/design.htm



Now THAT is a Cuda I could handle!!!

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[Cuda340]

redletterdodge.com, Doge's official blog posted this today:

"LAS VEGAS — Welcome to SEMA 2007. We’’re here at the MOPAR Speedshop display, home of the Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler offerings, bringing you the Dodge-related action (it’’s so crowded at this show, we’re actually typing this on the front seat of a rally-style Jeep on display just to find a place to work.)
We’’ll have a full wrap tomorrow of the fun around town (including more of the Dakota MX Warrior), but for now — in the spirit of all the MOPAR fans who are eagerly awaiting Challenger’s debut — enjoy a look at the 2008 Concept ‘’Cuda. It’’s been one of the stars of the show so far, creating a whisper campaign in some circles as to if this meant a return of the crowd favorite nameplate. Well, we can tell you it’’s just a show car. It was custom made for MOPAR to display at the show, created from a Charger SRT8. It’ has a 6.1 HEMI, pistol-grip shifter mated to a six-speed autostick and (this being SEMA) rolls on 22s.
No doubt, it’’s a looker and should give a bit of pleasure to those who have chanted its name on this very site. Plus, there’s a peek at the Challenger Stock concept…the cousin of the Orange.
More to come…"

[Challenger09]

WHEW!! I thought they were down uglying I mean down grading the interiors. I like it for the most part, they just need to give it the challenger interior and get rid of the slant on the rear tail lihts. And I would prefer the 71 stule grille. That's just me though!!

[RoostKing]

I dont know about you guys, but that is not my picture of a 70 'Cuda. The way 3/4 side shots remind me more of a 68 camaro. the rear fenders are way to rounded and slope down too much.

dont get me wrong,someone has some talent for sure, i just think they should have put as a 68 Camaro showcar, not 70 'Cuda.

RoostKing...

[Cuda340]

Here is an article about Chrysler's comments about the 'Cuda (prefaced the SEMA show):

http://inventorspot.com/articles/legends_reborn_7826

[sniper226]

A new post now seems to confirm it is the real deal...

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/30/s...cept/#comments

Unless you've got an uncle on the verge of buying the farm or Grand Canyon deep pockets, you won't be able to pick up an actual 'Cuda anytime soon. According to a Chrysler exec on hand at SEMA, the Barracuda concept is a one-off production car built for one of those overtly wealthy gearhead. We don't have any details on who this mystery magnate is, but with a 6.1-liter HEMI, a body entirely molded in carbon fiber, six piston Brembo brakes and a set of 22-inch Zenetti five-spoke wheels wrapped in Pirelli PZeros, it's guaranteed that he (or she) will be enjoying laying rubber around his private estate.

While the full carbon fiber body is trick and the Lambo orange paint makes the 'Cuda "pop," we're baffled that the interior is pulled straight from the Charger SRT8 parts bin. Figure this car is worth more than its weight in unobtanium and you'd think that a few extra bucks for some Alcantara and Recaros wouldn't do much damage to the bottom line.

[JustACelt]

The grill looks much more like the B body barracuda grill than the e body version of the barracuda / cuda. The slope on the rear end is a little odd looking. It would probably look better as a ragtop with that slope. Also would look at a different year tail light config with that sloping rear end to keep some more of the retro look. The shaker hood definitely works , the interior doors need to have a little more of the original look to them not the high flip handle door release. I guess that slope on the rear end kind of squashes some of its retro appeal.