Blogs, car sites, and sites for cars, and cars have been exaggerating the concept Dodge Challenger to the point where you would think that the car is almost ready to shoot a DCX assembly line. To say that the prototype is being well received is an understatement – honestly if the Challenger was available for sale today the list would be many months. Such is the demand of a retro car that takes its styling cues from the '71 Challenger.
As currently drafted, the vehicle will be built as DaimlerChrysler has given its blessing to the new Challenger. However, the Challenger is more than three years after being manufactured, It is true that was released some time during 2009 as a 2010 model. Yes, the wait will be difficult for most, but if the propaganda is equal to the execution, then the wait is really worth it.
Some people are against the whole retro car revolution. Mention that must reach Detroit back in time to file an affidavit is important to the problems of each automaker. On the contrary, I suspect that the different models revived currently being planned or already on our streets is a clear statement to Detroit time listening to its customers: we want cars that are uniquely styled and we want to perform exactly as you say they will perform. No fake hood scoops, not the advertised model name slapped on a car that pales in comparison with the first. No, I do not want to build the first model we want to build the first model better. Take the style guides and implementing them and infuse technology to improve the first modern design. That's all we ask.
So what can fans expect to take delivery of their Challenger? Well, as stated the car is still in the planning stages, but what I have gathered from many sites is the following:
Modified Platform – If you like the Mercedes LX platform currently used to run the Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum and Dodge Charger then the LY platform will suit you well. DCX plans to modify the LX platform of the next generation of automobiles and the LY based Challenger will be one of the cars of many built on she. Some have advised the LY will be the LX on steroids, what it means.
He Somebody Say Hemi? – All items of importance Mopar will have optional Hemi power and the Challenger is no exception. Expect a V6 to be standard with the optional Hemi V8 for performance versions of the car. Some have suggested that the 425 hp SRT 6.1L V8 will also be sent to the Challenger.
Ragtop Regalia – Chrysler says that the Sebring will be its offering of convertible Dodge but leaves without soft top car market [other than the Serpent, of course]. Despite this bit of information, get a Challenger convertible in turn one or two years after the debut of the car. Heck, DCX, unless you want to build a continuation OEM assemblers will work for them. You can bet that Dodge dealers will DCX these agreements, if it does not.
Yes, the Challenger will not be in the new-car dealers in the short term. For those among us, waiting with "bait breath" we will have to console ourselves with the numerous blogs, websites and car shows exaggerate the car. Apart from that, imagine your shiny new Challenger stopped at a traffic light with a Mustang on one side and a Camaro on the other side.
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