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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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Challenger mule spotted (with pics!)

http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/2631

Oh my God...I don't know if I can wait until the Camaro comes out! I need new info....like an exact release date or engine options or something to tide me over

well, I guess I should've read the whole article before posting, apparently it's just a challenger front end on a charger body, but it's pretty cool still
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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yeah they are probably just testing the aerodynamics and cooling ability of the prototype front fascia
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by zq8colorado04

well, I guess I should've read the whole article before posting, apparently it's just a challenger front end on a charger body, but it's pretty cool still
I knew right off the bat something didn't look quite right. The 98-02 front end swap is popular for the 93-97 Camaro guys. For some reason now, I can't help but to think that a Challenger front end swap may be toyed with by the Charger guys.
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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Ijust looked at the first pic, where all you can see is the front end and then posted the link...

the article says that the "mule" is being used for testing the "airflow to the engine "


on another note,those rims and brake calipers look amazing, are they the same rims/brakeson the charger?
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Sure would be cool if those hood fasteners came on the production model.
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by zq8colorado04
on another note,those rims and brake calipers look amazing, are they the same rims/brakeson the charger?
Those look like the Charger SRT-8 wheels and brakes.
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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Sure would be cool if those hood fasteners came on the production model.
...especially if they were functional. But then how will you lock the hood? little padlocks gonna come back in style?

And if they're not functional
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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Will the Charger get a refresh next year?
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Will the Charger get a refresh next year?
Yes, but this mule doesn't represent that.
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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...especially if they were functional. But then how will you lock the hood? little padlocks gonna come back in style?

And if they're not functional
Pop the hood from inside the car.
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