NEW pics of the Challenger concept (Merged)
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That's very well done - it's so close to the original car that its scary. Let's hope Chrysler can follow Ford's lead and keep the price low and still make a decent car with decent options - both V6 and V8. Wonder if Plum Crazy will be a color this time?
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Wow, quite nice, out retro's even the Mustang, maybe a bit too much so even.
It'll be interesting to see how close a production version comes to this, but given DC's past record of faithfully translating concepts into production, my hopes are high. Indeeed, I wish the production Mustang was of closer fidelity to the Stang Concept, even if, in actuallity, the Concept was developed after the production version, oh well.
In any case, what will also be critical will be the final execution and underpinnings. While an excellent car, I think the Mustang has a few glaring competitive weaknesses that both DC and GM could readily capitolize on with their upcoming pony cars.
Can't wait to see some decent spy pics of GM's upcoming contender, the Camaro/Chevelle.
Good days to be a pony car buff!
It'll be interesting to see how close a production version comes to this, but given DC's past record of faithfully translating concepts into production, my hopes are high. Indeeed, I wish the production Mustang was of closer fidelity to the Stang Concept, even if, in actuallity, the Concept was developed after the production version, oh well.
In any case, what will also be critical will be the final execution and underpinnings. While an excellent car, I think the Mustang has a few glaring competitive weaknesses that both DC and GM could readily capitolize on with their upcoming pony cars.
Can't wait to see some decent spy pics of GM's upcoming contender, the Camaro/Chevelle.
Good days to be a pony car buff!
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From: Charlotte NC
Very nice!!! If DC builds does indeed convert this version to a production model, it will certainly be a success. Can you say Hemi? I thought so!! 
Even looks like it might have a pistol grip shifter,
Even looks like it might have a pistol grip shifter,
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From: Conroe, TX
Originally posted by rhumb@December 21, 2005, 2:03 PM
In any case, what will also be critical will be the final execution and underpinnings. While an excellent car, I think the Mustang has a few glaring competitive weaknesses that both DC and GM could readily capitolize on with their upcoming pony cars.
In any case, what will also be critical will be the final execution and underpinnings. While an excellent car, I think the Mustang has a few glaring competitive weaknesses that both DC and GM could readily capitolize on with their upcoming pony cars.
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From: Tulsa, OK
Originally posted by Knight@December 21, 2005, 2:35 PM
if they try to keep the price point low im guessing the following.
base 3.5 V6 with 250hp
R/T 5.7H V8 with 350hp
SRT-8 6.1H with 425hp
if they try to keep the price point low im guessing the following.
base 3.5 V6 with 250hp
R/T 5.7H V8 with 350hp
SRT-8 6.1H with 425hp
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Man, I *really* like that!! About twenty years ago, I had an opportunity to buy a '74 Challenger R/T, and didn't do it. :bang:
I wonder if I could afford both my GT and a new Challenger? Maybe if we sold my wife's truck....
<wanders down the hall>"Honey?"
I wonder if I could afford both my GT and a new Challenger? Maybe if we sold my wife's truck....
<wanders down the hall>"Honey?"