Dodge Challenger?
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Be interesting to see the state of the market by this time. What were the GTO expectations for sales? I can't remember, but I bet DC has kept a close eye on the backlash the GTO has received (not to mention some who feel a 4-door Charger is out of place).
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just got this from CNN.com
Report: Dodge Challenger to return
The resurrected Challenger will be a two-door coupe, like the early 1970s original.
June 13, 2005: 10:00 AM EDT
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - It's starting to look like the muscle car wars of the late 1960s are coming back for real. Following this year's introduction of the Dodge Charger, the next muscle car name to be resurrected will be the Dodge Challenger, according to a report in the industry weekly Automotive News.
The Challenger will be based on the same platform as the Charger, which shares its mechanical underpinnings with the Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Magnum wagon, according to the report. The newspaper cites industry sources including outside analysts familiar with the development program.
No-one with Chrysler Group, the division of DaimlerChrysler responsible for Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles. would talk about the program, Automotive News said.
Unlike the Charger, the Challenger will be a two-door car, according to the report. That would put it in direct competition with the recently redesigned Ford Mustang and the Pontiac GTO. The current Charger has four doors.
Like the Charger, 300 and Magnum, the Challenger will be available with an optional V8 "Hemi" engine, Automotive News said.
When it was originally introduced for the 1970 model year, the Challenger was a small "Pony Car" competitor to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro.
The car is scheduled to be introduced in 2009, Automotive News said. The report said the company expects to sell 60,000 to 70,000 Challengers a year.
The resurrected Challenger will be a two-door coupe, like the early 1970s original.
June 13, 2005: 10:00 AM EDT
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - It's starting to look like the muscle car wars of the late 1960s are coming back for real. Following this year's introduction of the Dodge Charger, the next muscle car name to be resurrected will be the Dodge Challenger, according to a report in the industry weekly Automotive News.
The Challenger will be based on the same platform as the Charger, which shares its mechanical underpinnings with the Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Magnum wagon, according to the report. The newspaper cites industry sources including outside analysts familiar with the development program.
No-one with Chrysler Group, the division of DaimlerChrysler responsible for Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles. would talk about the program, Automotive News said.
Unlike the Charger, the Challenger will be a two-door car, according to the report. That would put it in direct competition with the recently redesigned Ford Mustang and the Pontiac GTO. The current Charger has four doors.
Like the Charger, 300 and Magnum, the Challenger will be available with an optional V8 "Hemi" engine, Automotive News said.
When it was originally introduced for the 1970 model year, the Challenger was a small "Pony Car" competitor to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro.
The car is scheduled to be introduced in 2009, Automotive News said. The report said the company expects to sell 60,000 to 70,000 Challengers a year.
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Originally posted by GhostTX@June 13, 2005, 9:36 AM
LOL....looks like the Mustang relaunches the muscle car wars.
LOL....looks like the Mustang relaunches the muscle car wars.
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Ah, another blast from the past may be resurrected. This is all good. I remember seeing these things with some incredible engine packages back then. But I have to tell you all, the good old days are now. More powerful engines which are cleaner and get better mileage while delivering higher performance--who could complain about that? Add more safety features, more advanced suspensions, far better tires, and in most cases better styling (forget the GTO--zzzz) and you've got a great package.
To Ford's credit, they gave us the 2005 Mustang when there was no competition to force them to do so. In the future, things can only get better.
To Ford's credit, they gave us the 2005 Mustang when there was no competition to force them to do so. In the future, things can only get better.
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Originally posted by Red Star@June 13, 2005, 10:52 AM
Only thing we need is Camaro and Firebird, maybe even Chevelle and we'll have the most famous muscle cars back into production.
Only thing we need is Camaro and Firebird, maybe even Chevelle and we'll have the most famous muscle cars back into production.
Since plans for the 2008 GTO are still on track (and from the concept photos I've seen so far, it'll be a stunner) with a Holden-engineered Zeta platform (just because GM of USA isn't working on it, doesn't mean it no longer exists... and Holden is nice enough to engineer it for both right-and-left-hand drives, just in case!). If this new GTO gets the nod, I predict we'll see a Chevelle.
Actually, I'd rather see a Chevelle and GTO instead of the Camaro/Firebird duo.
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Will guys there's another old name maybe coming back in 08 from Ford to kill off GTO and SSR, with more hp then Mustang GT or maybe GT500 it's call Falcon GT-P,
take look at videos of the new Falcon GTs they are coming back,
take look at videos of the new Falcon GTs they are coming back,
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A Chevelle would be neat, as long as they had an SS model
Sadly I don't think there are any plans in motion to bring the Falcon's from Austrailia to the US .
I would be nice though
Will guys there's another old name maybe coming back in 08 from Ford to kill off GTO and SSR, with more hp then Mustang GT or maybe GT500 it's call Falcon GT-P,
take look at videos of the new Falcon GTs they are coming back,
take look at videos of the new Falcon GTs they are coming back,
Sadly I don't think there are any plans in motion to bring the Falcon's from Austrailia to the US . I would be nice though
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Another car company late to the party. It a really great time for Ford. By 09, even if Chevy has a Stang competitor and Dodge makes the 2 door Challenger, we'll have the Mustang GT, Shelby GT500, and at least an inbetween model. 
on the competition though. Hopefully it'll keep Ford on it's toes in regards to the Mustang.
on the competition though. Hopefully it'll keep Ford on it's toes in regards to the Mustang.
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Andy, actually Ford does plan to bring the ford falcon platform across the pond for the redesign of the CV in 08. i just hope they bring the rest of the car too 
i cant wait for a challenger
always liked those...
i cant wait for a challenger
always liked those...
