December 21, 2005

2006 Dodge Challenger

The beefy 2006 Dodge Challenger concept car is creating a lot of excitement in the car community. It’s an update of the 70s car and will be shown at the Detroit car show in January. Will it get built? Jalopnik says, "Man, it really is a dead ringer for the ‘70, in a kind of new-Hot
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72 Responses to “2006 Dodge Challenger”

Jn
Posted from: 207.218.214.254
December 25th, 2005 at 7:55 pm

From the pictures I’ve seen of the concept car, this will be a great car, very positive. Only a couple of concerns, however; first-major negative is that the car is excruciatingly void of chrome (bumpers and badges), a real positive on the 70’s car. Second, the grill seems to emulate specifically the 71 Challenger, which was by far the least popular front end. The original 70 Challenger was clearly the best looking, while the 72-74 was second, and the 71 the worst. Third negative, while the chrome exhaust tips look correct, they should come partially thru valance cut outs (but not completely like the Cuda.) On the concept car, the exhaust tips look like an after thought. Finally some advice to Dodge: don’t make the same mistake of offering any Challenger without a full complement of rallye gauges. That so many Challengers were made in the 70’s with substandard instrumentation was a true disservice to the Challenger legend.
Jack Yan
Posted from: 203.79.67.84
December 28th, 2005 at 12:26 am

Another example of a lack of imagination from the United States. At least it has a decent platform, but shame about the retro styling.
Jim
Posted from: 70.51.135.67
December 31st, 2005 at 6:24 pm

I think it looks great seein i drive a 73 white challenger now, i would like to order one …been lookin for a new car and really didn’t want a mustang, so now hurry the heck up and build the darn thing…
AMANDA WARD
Posted from: 12.144.212.122
January 1st, 2006 at 10:32 am

THIS CAR LOOKS LIKE THE REAL DEAL MY FATHER HAD ONE WHILE I WAS GROWING UP I LOVE IT. IT MAKES THE MUSTANG LOOK LIKE A BABIES CAR. I LOVE TO SEE MOPAR BACK ON TOP WHERE THEY BELONG. NEXT YEAR BRING BACK THE SUPER BIRD FOR STOCK CAR RACING!!! HELL THAT MIGHT EVEN MAKE RICHARD PETTY SAY THE HELL WITH RETIREMENT AND COME BACK STRONG WITH PETTY BLUE!!!!!!!
J Dog
Posted from: 216.197.186.145
January 2nd, 2006 at 2:55 pm

yeah… first off, the Challenger is an american legend! Right now im thanking god that Chrysler corp. has finaly realised that we all want them to bring another 2 door muscle machine to the market. I love the look of the new Challenger, and im sure the minds behind the original would be proud to see the new generation… Oh, and Mr. Jack Yan, your comment about being “un-inspired” well I’ll refrain from using profanity, but Im sure you are an import man, and as such wouldnt know a thing about style or class. Im sure the new breed of Challenger will chew up and spit out all the competition, while looking sexy the entire time!
Mightymopar1973
Posted from: 68.11.68.96
January 4th, 2006 at 2:16 pm

I really love this concept. This would be the best thing that DCX can do at the moment. I have always been a Mopar fanantic,(too bad I have to rebuild my ‘73RR, it was flooded during Katrina!) and really want to see some more musclecars from them, instead of this ’sporty sedan’ look. Face it, we are not like germans! A majority of sports car buyers here want the flamboyancy in a sportscar, not the business man look. I think Daimler will get the message when they relase this Challenger. And, who knows, we might even get a few more suprises over the next few years. Maybe, we’ll get a Chrylser ‘Cuda, or Roadrunner!
Jim
Posted from: 206.8.170.161
January 4th, 2006 at 5:42 pm

Look! Some guy named Jack Yan talking about lack of imagination from the U.S! Hahahahaaaa. Look in the mirror, PAL. You really don’t get it, do you?
MFranklin
Posted from: 12.145.67.107
January 4th, 2006 at 10:34 pm

I am writing about the Dodge Challenger concept. I love this car! First, let me say that I’m forty years old and an owner of a 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda440. I’m also the original owner of a 1989 Chrysler Conquest TSi, which is my daily driver to this day. I have since admired many cars throughout the nineties and beyond, but very few were Mopars. There have been many disappointments over the years including the Chrysler Thunderbolt, Dodge Venom, Charger RT and Plymouth Pronto Spyder not making production, as well as the demise of Plymouth. Since all of that left me jaded, I’ve been looking at Pontiacs more recently, but the new Dodge Charger does interest me. I’ve never written in support of a concept before, but I simply must with regards to the Challenger show car. Never has a vehicle come along that looked so right. The car looks less retro/more timeless than the Mustang. It’s the perfect car to build, as it will appeal to Mopar purists who slammed DCX over the Charger design, to the younger generation that knows very little about the original from the ‘70s. To build any other modern design for the Challenger name would be met with failure considering the fickle nature of the musclecar market. There’s no question that if the Challenger is built as it’s shown, I’ll be buying one, and I don’t buy cars often either.

P.S.- If the Challenger is a success, a great follow up would be the Chrysler Hemicuda featured at http://www.creatingthelie.com
allen
Posted from: 24.159.92.210
January 5th, 2006 at 12:16 am

hope you build them, I’ll buy one if the price is right.
PSFK
Posted from: 204.9.178.8
January 5th, 2006 at 9:15 am

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Jeff
Posted from: 66.92.175.34
January 5th, 2006 at 10:43 am

WOW! If Dodge builds this one, I’ll buy it.
Michele
Posted from: 70.226.208.41
January 5th, 2006 at 1:31 pm

My first car was a ‘73 Challenger and I’ve never seen another vehicle that has stood up to the muscle and chrome that model car had.

So, I was thrilled to learn that Dodge is bringing back the Challenger in a 2-door style (instead of a 4-door like the new Charger) with the Hemi. My name’s already on my local dealer’s list to purchase one when they’re released.

However, I have to agree with Jn’s comments regarding the lack of chrome, the grill, and the exhaust on the concept model. I sure hope Dodge re-thinks these issues before production.
KEN
Posted from: 64.53.111.188
January 5th, 2006 at 3:12 pm

I,m a DCX dealer and I want one for myself, please put a manual(5 or 6speed)in this car. You might have to get in line behind me if the allocation #s are low.
Challenger1320
Posted from: 24.209.77.28
January 5th, 2006 at 8:52 pm

One word “Awesome”
Wayne
Posted from: 68.226.254.91
January 5th, 2006 at 9:13 pm

If they build it they will buy it, finally Dodge has screwed it’s head on right or “Cloned” an engineer from the 70’s….
Tommy Smith
Posted from: 71.104.147.131
January 5th, 2006 at 10:38 pm

Yes. Indeed. I recently sold my beloved 69 Roadrunner. After many years of driving this anvil and loving most of them, I finally decided to retire it and move on. The new Challenger would bring this old Mopar guy back. Keep it under $30K with enough poke to outrun the “Shelby”.
ralph newton
Posted from: 24.23.208.9
January 6th, 2006 at 2:19 am

it’s always been a wonder to me that detroit never seemed to get it after the 70’s just handing the american market to the japanese and building cars that looked better at the wreckers than On the road please build this car people have to drive for once give em’ something they want to drive
Lord Q
Posted from: 213.54.12.149
January 6th, 2006 at 12:46 pm

finally the great design of the 70s is back. finally they stopped trying to copy the ugly design of german or japanese cars. legends will be born again, thank god.
Rusty B
Posted from: 165.121.235.32
January 6th, 2006 at 10:14 pm

You build it I’ll buy it!!! This will be my first new car buy.
JR
Posted from: 153.29.16.34
January 7th, 2006 at 11:28 pm

Ah….I’m liking it!! Now, if they only would update and reintroduce the Hemi-cuda…….
Droopy
Posted from: 24.209.2.46
January 8th, 2006 at 9:00 pm

When I was 16 (I am now 41) my first car was a 1971 340 3 speed cuda’ (rare to say the least). It was handed down from my older brother when he got married. I drove the wheels off of that beast and it never let me down. When I got married, I had bought a newer car and the Cuda’ became an item for me to restore someday. One day some Mopar freak stopped by and made an offer I couldn’t refuse. The next year the Muscle cars went thru the roof. I have been wanting a Cuda’ to share with my children for some time. I hope (as JR) noted earlier, that they decide to bring back the HEMI CUDA TOO! It would allow me to relive my childhood, while living the future. Excellent idea to retro the Muscle cars. Long live the Elephant!
dale kenney
Posted from: 71.0.14.237
January 9th, 2006 at 11:14 am

my 1st new car was a 1973 challenger and i only paid $4,100 for it with a 340 4 barrell 355 positive rear and turned 13’s stock. I would love to own a car like that in my 50’s to sport around in. i agree with some others about the grill and exhaust i like the 73 look better. dk
dale kenney
Posted from: 71.0.14.237
January 9th, 2006 at 11:15 am

my 1st new car was a 1973 challenger and i only paid $4,100 for it with a 340 4 barrell 355 positive rear and turned 13’s stock. I would love to own a car like that in my 50’s to sport around in. i agree with some others about the grill and exhaust i like the 73 look better. dk
Dan
Posted from: 65.210.139.252
January 9th, 2006 at 3:31 pm

…make mine “Vanishing Point” white! kudos Chrysler!finally you got it right
T WILLIAMS
Posted from: 69.246.98.118
January 10th, 2006 at 4:27 am

I have the 2005 Mustang, ford needs to step there game up. Iam going to trade my Mustang in, to get the Challenger when it drops….
Ray M.
Posted from: 69.226.232.158
January 11th, 2006 at 11:04 pm

Love the looks! Make mine a hemi with a manual trans, 4.10’s on a sure grip and a shaker hood. I am 39 and have never bought a new car, but if they build these, I will definitely make this my first new car purchase.
shockdmunkey2002
Posted from: 66.187.46.14
January 12th, 2006 at 7:42 pm

Here I am still fighting for my favorite Mopar. Bring on the “Barracuda” not the Cuda. Never did like that thing that replaced my baby. Oh well there are very few people that feel the same way. Just had to vent. By the by, Dodge/Chrysler, man you really know what the hell you are doing right from the beginning. Your cars are truly the ones that stick out in a crowd and grab my attention.
Antek S. Kotula
Posted from: 69.183.212.114
January 13th, 2006 at 5:05 pm

Please understand that you are now reading a comment from a die hard 1970 Cougar XR-7 fan and that I grew up surrounded by 1970 Mach I cars as well. I have two 1965 Lincolns and I happen to be putting together some very high quality results for all these cars but the total dollar amounts are still astrinomical. In spite of many thousands of dollars and hours spent and the loss of two fianc’es (they just didn’t get it), If this car were built, I would have to think more than twice about what I have been doing! I realized that I would have to give all of this fun stuff up and sell it all, buy the new Challenger and go out and find the right girl! What I am saying is, the designers of this car have outrageously great talent. I am floored by this car. It is what we need. I am deeply saddened by the lack of “art” on America’s roads today. So many cars lacking great lines or great ideas. Here we have a terrific chance to not only re-live ideas of the past, but to surpass them should this car get put together. Please forgive the drama but in a world of space pods on wheels, we all deserve a chance to buy a piece of automotive passion that has the added enjoyment of newer technology. Thanks for reading.
Anonymous
Posted from: 70.66.230.233
January 14th, 2006 at 11:14 pm

just SWEET
Anonymous
Posted from: 216.123.108.170
January 15th, 2006 at 1:51 pm

i want one terry knappett i have a -72 challenger and now i want this
Anonymous
Posted from: 216.123.108.170
January 15th, 2006 at 2:04 pm

i want one sweet
JJ
Posted from: 72.56.8.3
January 16th, 2006 at 1:32 pm

Make sure some of these make it to Canada, cause I’ll be the first one in line. Add the 426 Hemi badge on the shaker
Ralph Caponong
Posted from: 216.117.194.45
January 16th, 2006 at 3:53 pm

I am a 37 year old male who has always had an admiration for America’s original muscle cars. I can attribute that to growing up in Los Angeles in the early and mid 70’s and seeing all those beautiful cars rolling through the city streets. It would be reinforced through television and cinema as these vehicles were romanticized in all their glory whether they were being driven by the good guys or the villains. Unfortunately, I was neither in a financial or demographic situation to afford such luxury, so I ended my childhood only dreaming of one day owning such a classic. As the 80’s and 90’s rolled through, automakers for whatever reason, started to design cars that were all too round for my taste. So here I was, in my 30’s and not seeing any car that even closely appealed to my version of what a car should look like and all hopes of owning THE car was quickly fading.
Fast forward to 2003 and I start seeing glimpses of Ford Motor Company’s concept that would replace their existing New Edge Mustang. Talk about a dream come true. I knew from that moment I was going to own that car. True to my word, I purchased an unbelievably beautiful satin silver 2005 Mustang GT in September ‘05. This car is so stunning I almost don’t want to take it out of the garage but instead park it inside a museum to keep the harmful elements safely away. With the huge success of this “old new” style from Ford, I started hearing grumblings from GM and DC about bringing back the Camaro and Challenger respectively, with similar homage to their storied pasts. Ever since a spy photo caught what looked to be a Challenger concept in November, the chat rooms and forums have been lighting up with comments about the good the bad and the uglies.
All I can say is: “what a beautiful piece of American pie”. I love this concept so much I can’t stand it. Knowing I would have to wait two, possibly three years or maybe forever, if for whatever reason DC decides to pull the plug on this project, to own one is driving me insane, no pun intended. I have read all the negative feedback about being “too retro” and it’s time to move on to the future and quit trying to relive our youth etc…etc. My comment for those guys is there are more than enough vehicles out there for everyone to enjoy. Whether your ride of choice is a sleek European model or an economic Japanese car, they are available for you. For myself and a few hundred thousand Americans, as the popularity of Ford’s Mustang proves, there is also room out there for original American muscle purists.
There is an old saying “less is more”. There is another one that states, “keep it simple stupid”. Those two quotes are what make muscle cars so beautiful and endearing. All it takes is a simple clean chassis and some big bad tires and wheels to give it the right stance and you have yourself a great looking ride. All the other extras like ground effect kits and high spoilers don’t do any justice to muscle cars. The Challenger concept is exactly that. It doesn’t need any aftermarket products to finish its look. It is already finished. DC, if this car goes into production, not only will I have one sitting in my garage next to my ’05 Mustang, but my brother will be buying one also. And if the price is right, perhaps we could get one for our Dad too. The question is not whether you could afford to build this car, but more accurately, can you afford NOT to build it? Thank you for your time.
rdelpier
Posted from: 12.10.70.2
January 19th, 2006 at 5:37 pm

Thank You ,,, I want it now please add some chrome and manual tran. and when can i place my order?
gary
Posted from: 69.145.101.141
January 19th, 2006 at 9:17 pm

First, I am a Dodge/Chry/Jeep dealer and have been so for not quite 20 years. Over the years I’ve seen new products come and go and have taken it with a grain of salt….its my business to sell the stuff, not collect it. For twenty years these vehicles have been “ho-hum” commodities to be bought and sold. That being said, I do own four e-body mopars that are #’s cars. I got them before things got crazy and I view them more as metal artwork that captures the muscle car idealism………they are much more special to me than all of the new iron at my dealership. Then I see the new Challenger concept. Well, ever taken a deliberate uppercut to the sack? I was floored……period. I will have one in the garage next to my three cuda’s and one 70 challenger. I will not have to sell this car as it will sell itself. To reiterate another post; the real question is if DCX is stupid enough NOT to produce this car. I have had countless inquiries and requests to place orders. COME ON DCX, lets do this thing and give everyone the new retro muscle car they want.
Randy
Posted from: 68.1.239.140
January 22nd, 2006 at 9:47 am

Please, Please, Please put this car on the road, I will be the first one to buy… Thank You
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Tom
Posted from: 70.19.158.254
January 25th, 2006 at 7:13 pm

MOOOOPPPAAARRRR IS BACK!!!!!! PLEASE BUILD THIS ONE IT WILL LOOK GREAT NEXT TO MY 04 HEMI DURANGO !!!!!
Marc & Maria
Posted from: 24.75.107.71
January 26th, 2006 at 12:23 pm

My wife, who was my girl friend at the time, loved my 1970 Dodge Challenger. No one was more heartbroken when I found out my brother had totaled it, while I was away at Boot Camp, than my wife.
That was my favorite car to this day and you could imagine my reaction when I stumbled across the concept photos. It just blew me away. My wife was surprised and excited as well.
We hope that Chrysler Motor Co. will make our dream come true. I told my wife that as soon as get my hands on one of those Challengers the honeymoon would start all over again.
It was like finding an old friend.
Just every now and then something srtikes you in a paticular sort of way and brings thoughts of the past back to crystal clarity. This retro car does just that for me. When I look at it only good thoughts come to my mind.
Jack Yan, I can say that it is quite refreshing for an average RED BLOODED AMERICAN to be so proud of their past they can pull through year after year and find something worth cherishing. We Americans have long memories!
JN
Posted from: 207.218.233.144
January 28th, 2006 at 7:33 pm

Ok guys, I did it! I contacted Dodge via their website “contact us” section. The following is what I sent them…

1/28/2006

Ok sure, I’ll probably be buying one of the new Dodge Challengers when they come out to keep my original 1974, 360 car company. I’ve seen the concept car pictures, read the blogs, and some articles by the Dodge Boys. Now, DaimlerChrysler, please take a note as to what the public is saying about the new car. I’m repeating myself I know, so if you’ve seen this before, well, sorry.

You say you looked at an original 1970 Challenger to “inspire” you. Hmmm. Well then why does the front-end look like a 1971 Challenger, the worst of the three different designs. And where is the Chrome? Lack of chrome bumpers, nose, tail and windshield/window trim is hardly reminiscent of the 1970 beauty (very important). Thankfully, the power hood and chrome exhaust tips were preserved, although the exhaust tips should come through partial valance cutouts (not completely through the valance, lest we make it look like a little-brother Cuda). Placing the exhaust tips directly below the valance makes it look like an after thought. Oh and excuse me, and where’s my chrome “flip-top” gas cap?

Now lets talk about weight, length and the competition. Let’s see, the original Challenger was built to “Challenge” the competition, the Ford “Stang”, right? Although larger and heavier, the original Challenger did just that. But still the “horses” were smaller, lighter and very fast. Today, we have the same old thing. The new Mustangs are shorter and lighter than the new Challenger. Yesterday I heard Ford is rumored to be coming out with a 475 horsepower cobra engine which will be offered in the Stangs. So, the new Challenger not only is larger, longer and heavier than the old and new Mustangs, but it’s even larger than the original Challenger! The 6.1 Hemi converts to roughly (believe it or not) 383 cubic inches (does this mean that what we really have here is a 383 hemi? Oh but I digress). What I’m getting at is this. Shouldn’t the new Challenger, in order to compete with Ford, be shorter, and therefore lighter and have less drag, yet still get better mileage than at least the old Challenger? As far as the 6.1 hemi, I guess I have no problem with that, as long as it can rocket a larger, heavier car farther and faster than a Ford 475 HP Mustang. Remember, “challenge” the competition!

The interior and dash are great but… At first I was a little disappointed quite frankly. The original Challenger rallye dash was impressive with its four pods, which housed a full compliment of gauges. Fortunately, the new one does the same thing, but still “looks” like an original NON-rallye cluster. While I think it will still work, there are actually fewer pods (or dials) than on the original non-rallye cluster, making it appear to be something less, even though it is not, and a complete compliment of gauges is present. Particularly impressive is the one large pod containing the computerized speed details. This is one of the most impressive innovations I’ve seen yet. Now DaimlerChrysler, where the heck is the center LCD display which houses at a minimum an inexpensive GPS. I mean come on now, it’s 2006 already! Free additional comments on the interior; the concept car upholstery and interior is beautiful, but the radio cluster is a bit over powering.

Ok, enough rambling. You would think I’m down on Dodge. No, far from it. I love the new Challenger and as I said at the beginning, will probably buy one (as long as it is under say, $28k). It will be my forth Challenger, as I am on 3rd original. But this is now my chance to air some thoughts myself and others are having about this new car, an opportunity I did not get on the first go-around.

Final advice to DaimlerChrysler: It’s not too often you get a second chance. You (and us) have one with this new car. Please don’t screw it up!
Jack Yan
Posted from: 203.79.67.84
February 2nd, 2006 at 5:37 am

Jim, in response to your comment, ‘Look! Some guy named Jack Yan talking about lack of imagination from the U.S! Hahahahaaaa. Look in the mirror, PAL. You really don’t get it, do you?’ let me reply by complaining about a lack of intelligence from you. Think back to 1971. The Challenger comes out. Fabulous. Now, if in 1971, Dodge came out with a car that looked like a 1946 model, what would you think? Lack of imagination? Look in the mirror, pal. You really don’t get it, do you?
Jack Yan
Posted from: 203.79.67.84
February 3rd, 2006 at 6:10 pm

Hmm, no response from Jim off-list. I guess that says a lot. J. Dog, in response, I love the Mustang. I love the Camaro show car. They are great reinterpretations. But xeroxing plans for a 1971 model year car is uninspired. As to style and class, I think I know more about both than a lot of people—and whether I drive an import or not (for the record, when in the US, I drive a domestic car, without fail) has nothing to do with that.

Marc and Maria, you mightn’t agree with me, but you said it far better.
Jack Yan
Posted from: 203.79.67.84
February 4th, 2006 at 6:02 pm

Well, finally, Jim responded. In summary: he was upset by my opinion. His viewpoint: boomers will flock to this car so it’s a well calculated decision on the part of Dodge. My viewpoint: DaimlerChrysler will amortize the costs of this car more quickly if it appealed to more niches, and that means introducing something extra to the retro styling.
Mal
Posted from: 142.3.162.28
February 6th, 2006 at 12:55 pm

It is about time Dodge gives what purchasers want. Now revive the CUDA.
david blackwood
Posted from: 70.25.98.187
February 19th, 2006 at 4:12 pm

hi all you mopar fenatics,…i am 50 years young and i have been a mopar guy now for 51 years(go figure)….in my time gone by i have owned a 1973 plymouth duster 340,1973 plymouth roadrunner 383,1973 dodge charger 318 changed to 383,1974 dodge charger 400 changed to 440 and a 1974 dodge dart 340…. all those cars were fun fun fun…. now i am into Harleys….without a doubt when and if this new Challenger hits the markei i will most definitily buy one…. build mine with a 340 slap stick…. mopar is and has always been # 1
Brett Cavender
Posted from: 65.212.205.8
February 20th, 2006 at 12:56 am

As a Challenger owner and a musclecar enthusiast for over 20 years I think the styling is right on and is destined to be an automatic hit. I have owned several Mopar musclecars and disagree with the second statement I read that said the 71 challenger had the most unpopular grille. Everyone I know who likes or owns Challengers prefers either the 70 or 71 grill over the “sad mouth” Challengers of 72-74. The statement made is common among non initiated people talking out their ass.
Anonymous
Posted from: 205.188.117.11
February 22nd, 2006 at 9:04 pm

If Dodge Builds it, I will buy it, love it!
Richard
Posted from: 65.0.169.191
February 24th, 2006 at 8:27 am

My first car was a 1970 Dodge Challenger with a 440 magnum engine. I loved that car so much. I’m 44 years old now and I just purchased a Nissan 350Z. The Z car is nice, however, the Challenger was awsome.
I’m ready for the new Challenger. Only if Dodge doesn’t try to change the concept car. It’s about time that the big three domestic car companies reintroduce the muscle cars of the past. I believe america is ready.
Steve-o
Posted from: 208.182.178.10
February 24th, 2006 at 9:12 am

This is the bomb!!!
jack smith
Posted from: 216.167.140.236
February 26th, 2006 at 1:52 pm

i am almost 60 and i want one real bad,the car is something else.
Dave
Posted from: 202.175.91.114
March 2nd, 2006 at 3:50 am

When this hits the market and it is a serious contender to do so as the platform is already available. The new Challenger will be the best car on the market for avid Dodge fans. I just purchased a 2005 Dodge Ram 4×4 diesel. Build this car with a 426 Hemi and provide the right rearend and I will order one tomorrow.

As for the comment by Jack, I am sure you know nothing of class and style by making a statement against one of America’s premier cars from the 70’s. But no doubt you do the 4 cylinder mom and pop mobile. If not pull up next to this and see if you can read the license plate at launch.
bob
Posted from: 72.141.181.33
March 2nd, 2006 at 10:10 am

I said years ago that I didnt like the new car styling and was a fan of older muscle cars. I told friends that the Auto makers should and could bring back the older body styles.
Finally someone did. I’ll buy one in a heartbeat.
Britt
Posted from: 24.217.150.27
March 2nd, 2006 at 11:54 pm

Build the car !! Before Chevrolet comes out with the ‘70 Chevelle and steals the glory !
rick bucy
Posted from: 72.40.102.79
March 4th, 2006 at 4:48 pm

I have been waiting for the car makers to build one of the circa 1970’s muscle cars. When they start producing the Challenger sign me up. My bag of money from my piggy bank is waiting…….Cudos to Daimler-Chrysler

Build It…….I’ll buy it…………
travis c.
Posted from: 216.152.178.45
March 4th, 2006 at 9:52 pm

Sweet! being a muscle head all my life - this is the sexiest thing since the 70’s!!!!!!! and trust me - i have waited a long time to see a revelotion like this in american hotrod fashion!
Rick
Posted from: 65.102.117.212
March 5th, 2006 at 3:13 am

I have always thought the 70’s model ‘Cuda was the best looking car ever built. The only thing I did not like about the 70’s model Challenger was the massive body line. The body line of the new Challenger appears to run the same pattern, but it is much more subtle. This is by far the best looking car design of the past few decades. Counting myself, I know of six other people that are promissing to buy the new challenger as soon as it becomes available.
Melissa
Posted from: 216.211.87.39
March 6th, 2006 at 3:56 pm

OH MAN!! I love the new Challenger, my dad had a 74 when I was growing up, and I’ve always loved them. THANK GOD IT’S NOT A 4 DOOR…. the body looks great, I can’t wait!! Hurry up, I want one!!!
Delmar
Posted from: 198.199.136.91
March 7th, 2006 at 7:21 pm

The New Challenger is superb! I gotta have one and I’m already making plans on purchasing a Challenger-a Black one would be awesome! Being single and cruising the Challenger is a match made in heaven-YES!
j king
Posted from: 63.22.183.108
March 8th, 2006 at 11:22 am

the new GTO a bust, so sad ! I had a ‘66′ goat convertible, I loved it. the ‘05′ mustang, scarily true to the original lines. i owned a ‘67′ convertible,i loved it. i never owned a mopar. build this challenger,i will buy one, i will love it.
Kenneth Smith
Posted from: 71.31.253.136
March 10th, 2006 at 6:59 pm

Can’t wait till it’s time to plop down what the hell ever on this great great car. Make mine a big hemi 6 speed with a tight gear. Man, I will be in heaven. I am 53 and I am excited as if I was 18 Again. GIVE UM HELL MOPAR!!!!
Guy R. Niles, CSM, US Army
Posted from: 68.0.242.229
March 12th, 2006 at 7:23 am

I have built many beefy MOPARs in my youth. Mostly “A” (340 Demons & Darts) and “B” (Furys, Chargers, & Cordobas) bodies. I have never had to opportunity to build let alone own an “E” Body. Looking forward to the fielding and purchase of this one to add to my 2005 “Hemi” Magnum.
Ian A.
Posted from: 24.244.86.147
March 12th, 2006 at 4:04 pm

First, to the Yan guy - you truly are a tool if you think this is a ‘ho-hum’ sorta car…and I’m not even a DODGE guy, I’m a Ford man! That car is true to it’s roots, sweet-looking and yes, definitely sexy! Would I buy one???
Abso-f**k-in-lutely!!!
Will they build it? Who knows?
Hey Yan, go back and play with your dinky cars…a guy like you doesn’t deserve a car like this…hahahahahaha!
Steve Webster
Posted from: 209.240.118.2
March 13th, 2006 at 4:25 pm

I love mopar and was happy to see them back in nascar, my first car 25 years ago was a 71 Charger loved it, then there was a 74 340 Duster not bad, the last mopar i owned was a 1970 340 RT Challenger words cannot discribe how i felt about the car, when Ford brought back a real mustang in 2005 i considered buying one of them but now that i have seen the Challenger i am going to wait for it, my son will love it just as i did when i was kid. oh yeah mine has to be yellow
Nic
Posted from: 68.237.238.243
March 13th, 2006 at 9:04 pm

As an old DodgePlymouth fan, and having owned a ‘72 baracuda the egular car w a 318 engine and auto–it wasn’t hard off the line but it did pull to good top end and was easy to service and soup up—-great fun to drive–
I hope this car has many of the same traits–ease of service and easy to soup up (love them ‘puter chips).but I hope the suspension can be improved—
and at 51 years old I have a few more years of good reflexes to mess with the young streetfighters .
Scott Fischetti
Posted from: 68.237.168.102
March 17th, 2006 at 7:23 am

hey im 22 and i worked bumper ro bumper at chrysler jeep for 3 years. when they brought out the charger i was vey disapointed. my friend has a 69 and the new one didn’t deserve the name. one day i came into work and my friend told me the new challenger was on its way and I was very sceptical that it would be done right, but now that I have seen it and know it is going to be a worthy mopar. i’m going to get one to put next to my 68 road runner. every body needs one.
Mark
Posted from: 68.83.114.113
March 19th, 2006 at 2:45 pm

Unlike the 2006 Checker Cab Charger, at least you can recognize this as a Challenger. Which begs the question, “Is Chrysler going to give us this version, or is Daimler going to pull another Bait’n'Switch like they did by replacing the attractive and aerodynamic 1999 Dodge Charger concept car with the Butt Ugly Dakota Grill Maverick look-alike.
todd
Posted from: 24.61.151.13
March 19th, 2006 at 5:16 pm

Who the hell is Jack Yan……
does he have any clue as to what he is talking about!!!

This is a great car>
Eric
Posted from: 66.24.0.84
March 27th, 2006 at 1:53 am

Apparently, Mr. Yan is the one who doesn’t get it. He talks about a lack of imagination, he just doesn’t understand what is going on here. This car will be built for a certain market, and what that market wants is a 70’s Dodge Challenger! Not another well imagined P-O-S.

Dodge, you build it, we will buy it!
RICK BUCY
Posted from: 72.40.102.79
April 5th, 2006 at 9:59 pm

I KEEP HEARING A BUZZ ABOUT THE CHALLENGER. I’M READY FOR THE PRODUCTION TO START. A MANUAL TRANSMISSION WOULD BE SWEET, BUT A GOOD AUTO WITH A SOLID TIRE CHIRP IS PRIMO. A MESSAGE TO DAIMLER-CHRYSLER: WHADA YA WAITIN’ FOR????????
PLACE ME ON THE LIST. I WANT 0001……….
Cory
Posted from: 167.95.66.50
April 7th, 2006 at 2:21 pm

Please, Please, Please…Now Now Now……I want one of these in the worst possible way! I have owned both 70’s era Chargers and Challengers. Now, in my mid 40’s I would buy this car right away.

No one cares about Jack Yan’s lack of imagination. I drive retro Choppers and Motorcycles too.
Mike
Posted from: 71.119.222.182
October 12th, 2006 at 9:19 pm

I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHERE I CAN ORDER ONE NOW PAY FOR IT AND GO FLY TO PICK IT UP WHEN IT IS BUILT FOR ME
Mike
Posted from: 71.119.222.182
October 12th, 2006 at 9:21 pm

DOES ANYBODY KNOW HOW I CAN JUST PAY CASH FOR THE NEW CHALLENGER AND GO PICK IT UP..? AM I JUST DREAMING
Mike Jones
Posted from: 76.202.223.43
March 8th, 2008 at 6:52 pm

So if the Dodge Challenger is unispiring I guess the mustang is also uninspiring because they made it so it can look like a 1960’s mustang just like Jack Yan