http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php...uda-on-its-way

 

Firstly, They really should leave dead heritage names in the past.

That being said, judging by that article, the 'Cuda would be built on a FWD platform. If that's the case, leave the name 'Cuda dead.

 

Disagree completely. Capitilize on any property you own....period.

 

When is the Buick Firebird coming out?

 

Uh....what is "CEMA"?

 

Look how well that worked out for Pontiac with the GTO....and that car was a LOT truer to the original than anything FWD.

I didn't have a problem with GTO, but this 'Cuda is akin to a FWD, compact car wearing the Camaro name. Don't exactly think we'd agree with that....

 

'Cuda was one of my childhood favorites. I still stop in my tracks when I see one. In a perfect world, Plymouth would still be producing 'Cudas, Dusters and Roadrunners, with 'Cuda on a smaller than LX RWD architecture. But this is not a perfect world, Plymouth is long gone, and Chrysler does not have a smaller than LX RWD architecture.


With that said.............. I say go for it Chrysler!

I'd love to see what you can come up with, even on a FWD/AWD architecture. Just make it good, make it great to look at, make it fast, and make an AAR version.

 

AWD midsize 4 door with a turbo pentastar V6? I'm listening.

 

Where in that link do you see anything about the 'Cuda being an AWD 4-door sedan? The whole projection is that Chrysler may build another coupe to run alongside the redesigned Sebring...err 200

 

Go for it....because it's a Chrysler right? I mean, if Pontiac had brought back the GTO in 2004 as a FWD coupe, with or without a turbo I might imagine the reaction being a bit different.

 

Went over this both here and over at Alpar some years ago.

The Cuda name is copyrighted by another company (a magazine if I remember).

The Barracuda name is also copyrighted.

Both names were considered abandoned a long long time ago.

Part of the reason the Cobra name came back on the 1993 Mustang was because Ford was at the verge of losing the rights to the Cobra name.

The Ford GT couldn't be called the GT40 because someone else owned the name.

I don't see anything in that article to manke me believe that Chrysler is going to... or even remotely wants to.... go into court and deal with the legal issues (and likely loose) in an effort to get back either the name Cuda or Barracuda.

With a huge company like GM back in the late 70s wanting to get out of paying to use the name "Trans Am" (the '82 performance Firebird was called... and it's press release pictures had it clearly on the cars..."T/A"), I don't see the Chrysler Corperation ready to dish out the big bucks to get the Cuda and Barracuda names back after abandoning them for 36 years.


On a side note, Chrysler still can use the names "Hornet" (I believe they reclaimed that name a few years ago... and it's the working name of a small car Chrysler is looking at making) & can even use "Gremlin" and "Monaco" if they want.

Javelin is the name of a boat company.

Warner Brother's ties with GM possibly precludes the use of Roadrunner, but probably doesn't stop them from using the name with a different graphic depicting the actual bird.

But I'd put no stock on either Cuda or Barracuda names.

Giles comment reflect the number of times people on the outside have come up to him to do a Cuda.

If Chrysler takes off again (which in my view is very likely), and their small cars are a success (raising CAFE) I'd expect a Chrysler coupe based off of the LX. Chrysler does not have any coupes whatsoever (the 200 will come in a convertible), and they do have an idea for a personal luxury coupe counterpart of the muscalcar-ish Challenger.

 

I'd love to see this happen if it's done in a way that honors the name (RWD)

I'd also love to see it as a Plymouth, available through Chrysler dealers.

Just as I'd love to see a Pontiac Firebird available through BUICK/GMC dealers.

It's time for Detroit to be open minded.

 

Lots of people feel that the '04-'06 GTO couldn't be further away from the roots which made GTO such an original smash hit anyway. I'd wager that it wouldn't have sold any worse had it been an expressively styled, great performing, easy to live with coupe - yes - based on a FWD/AWD architecture. But, we've talked that subject to death many times.

Back to a modern 'Cuda. Sure, I'd love to see a 21st century version of a '70 AAR 'Cuda, on an appropriate RWD platform (the LX ain't it). But that is simply not possible. So, we can say forget it and have nothing, or say "Go for it" and get something. I say, GO FOR IT! Audi proves that a drop dead gorgeous FWD based coupe is possible, let's see what Chrysler/Fiat can do.

A beautiful design, some interesting powertrains and great handling. It'll spice up the automotive landscape.

 

No.........just...no. We don't need a 'Cuda that doesn't properly represent the heritage. Let the dead rest. I'm sure there are plenty of other historic names they can use.

 

If they do it exactly like they did the challenger,as in make it look like the past with todays technology, i am all for it. Challenger is still better looking than mustang or camaro