Challenger production version will look identical to concept
07-27-2006, 02:18 PM
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Challenger production version will look identical to concept
According to DCX, the production Challenger will look identical to the concept. You won't be able to tell the difference according to Chrysler VP and lead designer Tom Tremont. The interior will get reworked. Also a rumor that DCX is working on a 6.6L option for the Challenger.
I've always suspected that the concept was more of a pre-production ready to go version.
I've always suspected that the concept was more of a pre-production ready to go version.
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07-27-2006, 02:41 PM
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Re: Challenger production version will look identical to concept
Redesigned bumper (height?) up front, different headlights, revised interior with more legible guages, seats sourced from the Viper, and new version of the SRT-8 engine.
The sheetmetal will carry over intact, the full width tail light (including the high liftover height) will carry over, and the rim & tire sizes won't be too far off of the concept.
The car was a concept in every way. However, Chrysler (under DCX) no longer does concepts that can't be made production ready fairly easily.
If you want a hint as to how close the Challenger will be to the production model, check out the Magnum SRT concept from a few years ago. At 1st blush you can't tell the difference between the concept and the production model. However, when you take a closer look at the body seams, lighting, and take a really close look at the details in the plastics, including the bumper and some interior parts, you'll see the differences. Also, even though the engine is different (the concept used a supercharged 5.7), it still put out similar horses to the production SRT built 6.1 hemi.
Like the Magnum, the Challenger was already well along when shown. Like Lutz is now doing with GM, auto show reaction and input has been taking the place of focus groups at Chrysler.
The sheetmetal will carry over intact, the full width tail light (including the high liftover height) will carry over, and the rim & tire sizes won't be too far off of the concept.
The car was a concept in every way. However, Chrysler (under DCX) no longer does concepts that can't be made production ready fairly easily.
If you want a hint as to how close the Challenger will be to the production model, check out the Magnum SRT concept from a few years ago. At 1st blush you can't tell the difference between the concept and the production model. However, when you take a closer look at the body seams, lighting, and take a really close look at the details in the plastics, including the bumper and some interior parts, you'll see the differences. Also, even though the engine is different (the concept used a supercharged 5.7), it still put out similar horses to the production SRT built 6.1 hemi.
Like the Magnum, the Challenger was already well along when shown. Like Lutz is now doing with GM, auto show reaction and input has been taking the place of focus groups at Chrysler.
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07-27-2006, 02:54 PM
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Re: Challenger production version will look identical to concept
Originally Posted by Beanboy
Ah, so the 6.6L rumor has some legs...sweeet! Hmm, 500HP?
Supposed to outpower the current Shelby GT500.
As I've said many times, things are going to get REALLY intresting on the performance front before decade's end.
07-28-2006, 07:13 AM
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Thats good news. Everyone liked the car as is. My money is on the Challenger getting 20" rims standard.
So it will be 6.1L standard with a 6.6L down the road. MDS on the 6.1L? Any chance for a 5.7L w/ automatic I wonder?
So it will be 6.1L standard with a 6.6L down the road. MDS on the 6.1L? Any chance for a 5.7L w/ automatic I wonder?
07-28-2006, 10:23 AM
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Re: Challenger production version will look identical to concept
I love the looks of the new Challenger, but I don't really like the one piece rear brake light going all the way across. I think it would look better separated somehow.
07-28-2006, 05:18 PM
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Re: Challenger production version will look identical to concept
Originally Posted by 1badLS1M6
I love the looks of the new Challenger, but I don't really like the one piece rear brake light going all the way across. I think it would look better separated somehow.
Something different than anything I've seen before.
Unlike the rest of the car...
07-29-2006, 03:41 PM
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07-29-2006, 08:04 PM
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Re: Challenger production version will look identical to concept
Who cares about the weight? I don't, unless I'm going to dragrace it everyday. The car will be very nice. The new Camaro will also weigh in at around 3800lbs. So get use to it.
07-29-2006, 08:44 PM
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Re: Challenger production version will look identical to concept
Originally Posted by NikiVee
Who cares about the weight? I don't, unless I'm going to dragrace it everyday. The car will be very nice. The new Camaro will also weigh in at around 3800lbs. So get use to it.
