Some Friendly Competition from Dodge?
7/28/04, 09:50 AM
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Has anyone heard about some potentially serious Mustang competition coming from Dodge next spring, the 2006 Charger? From information leaking out of Daimler Chrysler (DC), the new Charger is based on the LX platform (the 300C and the Dodge Magnum platform), somewhat styled after the classic Bullitt Charger, and comes with either a 5.7 or a 6.1 Hemi, with 345 and 420 hp. A convertible Charger is also very likely, according to this site. (http://www.allpar.com/cars/lx/dodge-charger.html). There is a convertible 300C in progress, according to Motor Trend.
Popular Hot Rodding has given some ink to a photoshopper who has put together some images based on leaked info and the LX dimensions:
I’m no Dodge fan, but this sure looks like Dodge is taking the same path Ford has with the Mustang, and it could steal some Mustang sales from Ford.
Hope Ford prices the stang competitively.
Popular Hot Rodding has given some ink to a photoshopper who has put together some images based on leaked info and the LX dimensions:
I’m no Dodge fan, but this sure looks like Dodge is taking the same path Ford has with the Mustang, and it could steal some Mustang sales from Ford.
Hope Ford prices the stang competitively.
7/28/04, 10:15 AM
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those images don't look anything like the production car.
First off, there will be a 4-door.. I don't know if a 2-door will make it into the lineup,
This car won't be a competitor to the Mustang IMO, it is too big, although it does have a lot of power, the weight will come into factor
First off, there will be a 4-door.. I don't know if a 2-door will make it into the lineup,
This car won't be a competitor to the Mustang IMO, it is too big, although it does have a lot of power, the weight will come into factor
7/28/04, 10:29 AM
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It's heck of a lot better looking than the "poser" GTO. From the front angle it does not remind me of the classic Charger. The rear angle is nice and appropriate. Has tons of potential for Dodge die hards. I am not one of them 
7/28/04, 10:30 AM
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Originally posted by Galaxie@July 28, 2004, 10:18 AM
those images don't look anything like the production car.
First off, there will be a 4-door.. I don't know if a 2-door will make it into the lineup,
This car won't be a competitor to the Mustang IMO, it is too big, although it does have a lot of power, the weight will come into factor
those images don't look anything like the production car.
First off, there will be a 4-door.. I don't know if a 2-door will make it into the lineup,
This car won't be a competitor to the Mustang IMO, it is too big, although it does have a lot of power, the weight will come into factor
7/28/04, 10:38 AM
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Originally posted by USA-Adam+July 28, 2004, 11:33 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (USA-Adam @ July 28, 2004, 11:33 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Galaxie@July 28, 2004, 10:18 AM
those images don't look anything like the production car.
First off, there will be a 4-door.. I don't know if a 2-door will make it into the lineup,
This car won't be a competitor to the Mustang IMO, it is too big, although it does have a lot of power, the weight will come into factor
those images don't look anything like the production car.
First off, there will be a 4-door.. I don't know if a 2-door will make it into the lineup,
This car won't be a competitor to the Mustang IMO, it is too big, although it does have a lot of power, the weight will come into factor
maybe in the future,
as far as I know, there will only be a 4-door to start.
The plant that builds the charger may be building a 2-door convertible in the future off the same platform, if that is the case, then a Charger coupe will be possible.
7/28/04, 10:53 AM
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7/28/04, 10:56 AM
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Originally posted by Galaxie+July 28, 2004, 12:41 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Galaxie @ July 28, 2004, 12:41 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Galaxie: I've read several places there wil in fact be a 2 door Charger.
Originally posted by USA-Adam@July 28, 2004, 11:33 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-Galaxie
<!--QuoteBegin-Galaxie
@July 28, 2004, 10:18 AM
those images don't look anything like the production car.
First off, there will be a 4-door.. I don't know if a 2-door will make it into the lineup,
This car won't be a competitor to the Mustang IMO, it is too big, although it does have a lot of power, the weight will come into factor
those images don't look anything like the production car.
First off, there will be a 4-door.. I don't know if a 2-door will make it into the lineup,
This car won't be a competitor to the Mustang IMO, it is too big, although it does have a lot of power, the weight will come into factor
Galaxie: I've read several places there wil in fact be a 2 door Charger.
as far as I know, there will only be a 4-door to start.
The plant that builds the charger may be building a 2-door convertible in the future off the same platform, if that is the case, then a Charger coupe will be possible. [/b][/quote]
I've read of a vert version coming off of of the 300 as well.
7/28/04, 11:37 AM
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Originally posted by Dan+July 28, 2004, 10:59 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Dan @ July 28, 2004, 10:59 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Galaxie: I've read several places there wil in fact be a 2 door Charger.
maybe in the future,
as far as I know, there will only be a 4-door to start.
The plant that builds the charger may be building a 2-door convertible in the future off the same platform, if that is the case, then a Charger coupe will be possible.
Originally posted by Galaxie@July 28, 2004, 12:41 PM
Originally posted by USA-Adam@July 28, 2004, 11:33 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-Galaxie
<!--QuoteBegin-Galaxie
@July 28, 2004, 10:18 AM
those images don't look anything like the production car.
First off, there will be a 4-door.. I don't know if a 2-door will make it into the lineup,
This car won't be a competitor to the Mustang IMO, it is too big, although it does have a lot of power, the weight will come into factor
those images don't look anything like the production car.
First off, there will be a 4-door.. I don't know if a 2-door will make it into the lineup,
This car won't be a competitor to the Mustang IMO, it is too big, although it does have a lot of power, the weight will come into factor
Galaxie: I've read several places there wil in fact be a 2 door Charger.
maybe in the future,
as far as I know, there will only be a 4-door to start.
The plant that builds the charger may be building a 2-door convertible in the future off the same platform, if that is the case, then a Charger coupe will be possible.
I've seen pics of it and it ain't hittin on NOTHIN. Its ugly as I don't know what. But those Charger concepts up top are lookin pretty good...
7/28/04, 11:55 AM
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Originally posted by areaseven@July 28, 2004, 11:50 AM
Anyone want to slap in a Confederate flag and an 01 decal on the Charger on the top pic?
Anyone want to slap in a Confederate flag and an 01 decal on the Charger on the top pic?
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=3474
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