Another Dodge Muscle Car?
Category: Rides...
Posted Monday, January 09, 2006 at 10:59 AM [GMT-6]

The 2006 edition of the North American International Auto Show takes place this week and as usual we'll be treated to some tantalizing glimpses into a possible future for car enthusiasts.

One of the concepts on display is Dodge's re-casting of the Challenger, which in its original incarnation was manufactured from 1971-74. It was offered in several engine configurations but the Big Kahuna, in terms of power, sported a 425 horsepower 426ci Hemi.

The photo shown below is actually a 1970 T/A model (stands for "Trans Am," of course), which had a smaller but still pretty powerful engine.

Photo - 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

Dodge's new concept features a 6.1 liter 425 hp Hemi V8 with a 6-speed manual transmission that will go 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, and turn a quarter mile in 13 seconds, according to this report. But what's most appealing to me is that they've managed to capture the essence of the styling of the original vehicle, something they missed badly on with the Dodge Charger. Here's the new Challenger concept:

Photo - 2007(?) Dodge Challenger T/A

All it lacks is a shaker hood scoop, and it's good to go. Here's hoping that Dodge doesn't let the suits override the designers and engineers in bringing this one to the market.

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Eric, my older boy and I were salivating over a 'spy' photo of the new Challenger a couple of months back ... not properly set or lit, and you couldn't see all of it ... but you could still see enough for the appeal to come through ...

If somebody gave me one, and twisted my arm ... I miiiiight be willing to accept it :-)

Posted by: Jeff at January 9, 2006 01:18 PM

I saw that picture this morning and just about wet my pants.

That is sooo awsome lookin.....

Plus a 6.1L w/ 425 horses... Wonder what MPG I will get with that under the hood?

Ugh..Ugh...Ugh....

Posted by: shannon at January 9, 2006 01:24 PM
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