January 5, 2006

2006 Dodge Challenger - A Winner?

by Guy Brighton

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Piers is happy: our stats look as if they’ve bounced back after the festive snooze. What he doesn’t know is that the boom in stats is because Google is sending huge traffic to PSFK’s article on the 2006 Dodge Challenger because of searches for the new monster motor.

Does this strong interest reflect future demand?

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38 Responses to “2006 Dodge Challenger - A Winner?”

  1. PSFK
    Posted from: 204.9.178.8

    January 5th, 2006 at 9:18 am

    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 …

  2. JOE CUNHA
    Posted from: 70.231.181.37

    January 8th, 2006 at 12:07 am

    where can i buy it?

  3. Raymond Paterson
    Posted from: 69.192.47.143

    January 8th, 2006 at 2:54 pm

    love it,looks like real muscle car

  4. PSFK
    Posted from: 66.151.149.25

    January 9th, 2006 at 4:32 am

    Mustang GT500

    Following up on our post back in December, Ford have now shown off their new model for the Mustang. When released in the US this summer, the Mustang GT 500 will retail from about $40,000 and will sport a 475 hp engine. The desing is pretty meaty too. …

  5. CC rider
    Posted from: 69.2.85.59

    January 9th, 2006 at 2:17 pm

    Build it and they will come!! Dream’n

  6. Shawn
    Posted from: 70.173.8.124

    January 10th, 2006 at 3:28 pm

    I want mine in Lime Green with a Hemi

  7. mark
    Posted from: 66.228.226.15

    January 11th, 2006 at 1:05 am

    wow, this is exactly what i imagined the new charger looking like…what a disappointment that was. i would definately buy this challenger though, talk about a new era of muscle cars!

  8. Patrick
    Posted from: 70.157.7.114

    January 11th, 2006 at 12:54 pm

    I just wish that pontiac and dodge would have put as much thought and effort into making the gto and the charger…both of which were disappointments…this challenger is about the sexiest beast i have seen since the 70’s.

  9. terry
    Posted from: 70.244.44.24

    January 12th, 2006 at 1:42 pm

    Got to have it. ( WOW ) Will be checking the dealers soon.

  10. Antonio Torres
    Posted from: 4.240.210.121

    January 12th, 2006 at 3:15 pm

    Finally A car thats steps into the gym, and builds some muscle into it

  11. Blackie
    Posted from: 199.42.80.225

    January 13th, 2006 at 12:08 pm

    I had 70 cuda 383 4 speed brand new and loved it!
    It’s about time we have a truly all american muscle car and show alot of these folks who own these foreign throwaway cars what a muscle car is all about. Bring it on and make it happen!

  12. Tom T.-NJ
    Posted from: 172.142.103.53

    January 14th, 2006 at 7:17 pm

    I currently own a 1971 Dodge Challenger convertible with the Hurst 4 speed pistol grip.
    I have owned this car since 1975. The car is completely stock from the factory and I will never sell it.
    If your going to make a Challenger Convertible with a stick then sign me up now!

    Also, we need the Challenger Convertible with more chrome and hood name plates.
    Tom T.-NJ

  13. Cheryl
    Posted from: 162.39.24.97

    January 14th, 2006 at 10:50 pm

    I own a 69 Road Runner Conv, with the 383 4spd and thru all the years of hardship; can’t give up on my motto; No Power like a Mopar! I love the sound of a healthy mopar strating; Great idea to bring back the real cars, not cream puff cars

  14. Steve
    Posted from: 67.175.43.119

    January 16th, 2006 at 10:17 am

    feels good to have a true competitor come into the scene. The retro look is a beautiful concept. The Mustang should not be the only retro/ muscle car in the market for 2006. Ford proved themselves to be successful by re-inventing the Mustang in a huge way. Certainly, Dodge is looking at the big success of the ‘05 Mustang. I heard the GM even has a concep Camero now..but of course, it resembles a ‘68 or ‘69 style. Newsweek even tells us the it would have 400 HP!. Dodge has made the attempts with the Charger name coming back (sorry, it’s a sedan), their trucks beefed up, striped with some “Mopar” colors…the Magnum…(come on…it’s a beefed up station wagon!!).
    Dodge, you’ve come this close will all these other ideas….close doesn’t count when you see a beautiful concept liek a 2006 Challenger. Put the pedal down and build the Challenger! Hey, since the Challenger and ‘Cuda had basically the same frame and Ebody…we’re this close…Plymouth…build the ‘Cuda too! Hey, this Pony is good enough. If the concept becomes reality…I’ll get rid of my Crossfire and drive this car…I would prefer a Chrysler body with a a real Chrysler motor.
    Now…down to details…what will the exhaust sound like?, would there be factory performance headers?, would there be striping options?? Will RT be stamped somewhere?? Will there be a convertible? If not, would a vinyl top be an option? How about a shaker hood? Can I get a wood steering wheel with a pistol grip shifter??

  15. CHALLENGER CHIP
    Posted from: 68.219.51.135

    January 16th, 2006 at 6:48 pm

    I CURRENTLY OWN 3 CHALLENGERS & A BARRACUDA. LOOKS LIKE I’LL BE BUYING MY FIRST NEW CAR, A HEMI CHALLENGER!!!!! THANKS FOR NOT SCREWING IT UP LIKE THE CHARGER. P.S. DON’T OFFER IT IN A FOUR DOOR.

  16. seth
    Posted from: 172.133.153.151

    January 17th, 2006 at 9:16 pm

    yea i am the third one on the list in missouri to order a new challenger!!! totaly BADDDDDD!!! ride. I love it

  17. Rod
    Posted from: 168.254.225.254

    January 18th, 2006 at 12:11 pm

    I had a 72 Challenger growing up and enjoyed every hour I drove it. Like most of you I feel it is about time Chrysler get back to the past for muscle car ideas. If production models stay true to the concept I’ll have one of these parked in my garage, its the only car I have been excited about in thirty years.

  18. jeff
    Posted from: 24.96.160.198

    January 18th, 2006 at 6:37 pm

    I WAS GOING TO BUY A STREET ROD THEN I SAW THIS ONE BAD (GOOD) LOOKING HOT ROD @ I SHOWED IT TO MY WIFE @ SHE TOLD ME BUY THAT ONE. WE LOVE GOING TO NASCAR RACES NOW WE CAN PULL UP IN ONE COOL LOOKING HOT ROD. I GET EVERYTHING I ALWAYS WANTED I GET THE LOOKS OF A OLD HOT ROD PLUS ALMOST THE HORSEPOWER I WANT. PLUS I GET ALL THE ACCESSERIES LIKE POWER WINDOWS @ MOST OF ALL A/C. GOT TO HAVE IT DOWN HERE IN SOUTH CAROLINA.HURRY UP @ BUILD THIS CAR SO I CAN GO BUY IT. THANKS JEFF…..

  19. greenbeast
    Posted from: 69.92.189.171

    January 19th, 2006 at 12:18 am

    i just sold my 73 challenger and have just about enough to buy one, were do i sign my name on the order sheet.

  20. paula
    Posted from: 66.42.182.201

    January 19th, 2006 at 1:19 pm

    where can i buy that car? How much will it start at and what options? thanks !!

  21. My o Niklas
    Posted from: 81.230.52.180

    January 20th, 2006 at 1:57 pm

    WOW … When will THE CAR come to Sweden?????
    We want to buy it now!!!!!! or tomorrow …

  22. barry
    Posted from: 70.209.33.173

    January 24th, 2006 at 9:42 am

    well if dodge is trying to make a comeback in the market, HOMERUN! me & my son was looking at this beautiful work of american art & want to be one of the first to cruise this beast up the 15 to vegas. kudos dodge

  23. chris hemen
    Posted from: 70.22.141.226

    January 25th, 2006 at 4:18 pm

    how much?

  24. paula
    Posted from: 69.132.221.211

    January 29th, 2006 at 10:39 am

    the cars nice except for the front end. please keep it affordable enough for the working woman to buy.

  25. PSFK
    Posted from: 66.151.149.25

    January 30th, 2006 at 4:31 am

    Healey 3000

    A British car company formed just after World War 2 by a Triumph technician, will get a new start with a multi million dollar funding from British-American backers. The company is remembers for a collaboration with Lord Austin that brought us the Aust…

  26. Michael Miller
    Posted from: 69.151.248.50

    February 5th, 2006 at 2:05 am

    I SWEAR!-I will buy one right now! I hope Chrysler adds some available extra performance packages to personalize it.

  27. michaelmtc
    Posted from: 12.223.194.75

    March 1st, 2006 at 2:25 pm

    I just bought a new Ram with a Hemi and love it. I can’t wait till this is at my Dodge dealership. I will buy one, this is the coolest car I have seen in a long time.

  28. Steve
    Posted from: 4.253.98.95

    March 3rd, 2006 at 3:57 pm

    For years I have been wanting Plymouth to bring back the Cuda. I have a 73 Cuda with a 318 currently in parts. With this I am iching to put it back together.
    Aside from the Plymouth and the Cuda badge, and of course the round tail lights that is the car I had in mind. Detroit - make it! AAR Cuda and I will sell everything to own one. I will buy the production version if it looks this good.

  29. Ash
    Posted from: 24.36.123.233

    March 12th, 2006 at 11:34 am

    Simply Wow !!

    Big fan of Challengers sice I was a little guy… Dodge has hit a home run on this one !! Don’t forget where you came from - Mopar rules.

  30. robert
    Posted from: 69.151.90.230

    March 12th, 2006 at 2:14 pm

    it is about time someone came out with a car that actually look like the car they r trying to reproduce. leave it to mopar to lead the way.

  31. Scott Roberts
    Posted from: 67.33.38.87

    March 15th, 2006 at 5:01 pm

    I love the fact that the Challenger is coming back to Dodge…any chance of the Barracuda making a comeback also? When is it supposed to be in productivity? When will it hit the showrooms?

  32. tomas
    Posted from: 172.16.41.222

    March 21st, 2006 at 10:37 am

    top class

  33. Anonymous
    Posted from: 24.54.220.93

    March 21st, 2006 at 6:18 pm

    if they keep it cheep enough they will sell lots more

  34. D. Chaters
    Posted from: 142.179.134.52

    April 7th, 2006 at 7:22 pm

    I have been waiting for this for years. I just ordered mine. Can’t wait!!!!

  35. james
    Posted from: 69.19.14.27

    May 4th, 2006 at 12:51 am

    one word: RADICAL

  36. Eric
    Posted from: 63.161.223.142

    June 27th, 2006 at 3:38 am

    I own a 70 road runner with a 383 love mopars im gonna get me this challenger. Wish they would make a new roadrunner but thats not gonna happen

  37. Randy
    Posted from: 70.39.108.7

    August 5th, 2006 at 2:23 pm

    This blows the Mustang away! Make it NOW!

  38. cole
    Posted from: 68.3.126.139

    September 27th, 2006 at 7:37 pm

    i think that this particular car is not the best one but i like the shelby cobra a lot

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