Something to consider, from Mopar-rumor-land:

There's a very good chance that Challenger will be launched with a 500+ hp engine option. The motor in question (which is a NA V8 Hemi bigger than 400ci) has been largely developed; the internal debate is apparently over whether to make it available at launch or hold it in reserve to meet competition.

I'll be really surprised if Camaro doesn't have a comparable option at or soon after launch.

 

You know, I'm reading all of the different posts about Chevy/GM missing the boat or whatever about getting this car out. Well, what if they are sitting back, watching the blue oval and DCX boys put their cars out there and thinking, "we are gonna blow their doors off when this thing hits the streets." At least that's what I'm hoping for.......

 

FYI...the 03 Cobra had a gas guzzler tax (17/22), the 04 did not (17/24). There were no changes in the car that would give it 10% better fuel mileage.

Bob

 

Not even some sort of computer tweaks? I guess they may have just learned how to beat the test more easily.

 

There was undoubtably a few "tweaks" between model years, but no way that could make a difference of 10%. I'm betting your second sentence is much more accurate.

Bob

 

I wouldn't put it past them .

I also held the same kind of "hope" about the release date (I was hoping for an '07 release ... "40th Anniversary" ) but since they've announced production to be in Oshawa, I don't think there's going to be much change on the '08/'09 production.

But in terms of the power situation? ..... I think between the lighter car and GM's engine line-up, the Mustang and Challenger could be in for a real treat!!

 

I'm with you, was also hoping for an 07 40th. As well as there NEEDS to be a 427 Camaro. Just has a nice ring to it, 427 Camaro! It really depends on how you look at it though. What I mean is there could still be a 40th anniv. ed. Camaro, if you consider that the 5th gen was based on the 69 MY, 09 MY would be the 40th anniversary of Camaro. OK maybe it's a stretch, but still doable IMHO. I'm just really glad it's been approved. I knew it would be back.

 

Bob,

355 rwhp out of stock heads and cams is just plain sick! Nice work.

 

Thanks - I had a good engine builder. The heads weren't totally stock. They were 03 4V heads and were unported, but had a good valve job. The shortblock was pretty good too.

Bob

 

Without quoting the entire rulebook what was allowed to the engines? Also what was the minimum racewight allowed?
Just between you and me all of my friends are Mustang owners and I like Mustangs almost as much as the F-body. I am kind like the b*st*rd child of the bunch. So I have as much interest in seeing something like your '99 as much as I like seeing a bolt-on LT1 run low 12' to high 11's.