Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online! Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online!
Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online! 
-
Latest | 0 Rplys
Go Back   Automotive Forums .com Car Chat > Dodge > Challenger
Reply Show Printable Version Show Printable Version | Email this Page Email this Page | Subscription Subscribe to this Thread
 
Thread Tools
Old 07-04-2006, 01:16 PM   #1
CarInfoGuy
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Woodstock, Illinois
Posts: 37
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Send a message via AIM to CarInfoGuy Send a message via Yahoo to CarInfoGuy
New Dodge Challenger

I think we're gonna need a new Dodge Challenger board here, 'cuz Dodge announced that they're gonna bring it out in '08.

Check out my photos from the Chicago Auto Show...http://www.carsandracingstuff.com/en...challenger.php

Can you tell I love this car?

A convertible in Plum Crazy....I don't think I'd sell my soul for one, but I'd rent it out for a while.
__________________
Editor, Cars and Racing Stuff Encyclopedia
CarInfoGuy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2006, 09:03 PM   #2
BleedDodge
AF Enthusiast
 
BleedDodge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Riverton
Posts: 3,121
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Send a message via MSN to BleedDodge
Re: New Dodge Challenger

Should have a Challenger board anyways.
__________________
My Mopars
BleedDodge is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2006, 09:41 AM   #3
fredjacksonsan
Caution: Monkeys bite!
 
fredjacksonsan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: near Denver, Colorado
Posts: 10,109
Thanks: 14
Thanked 67 Times in 62 Posts
Send a message via AIM to fredjacksonsan
Re: New Dodge Challenger

Nice....I like that they used the 70's body style and updated it.
__________________
Ours: 2020 Jeep Wrangler 2.0, 53k
2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 84k
Kids: 2005 Honda CRV, 228k
fredjacksonsan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-13-2006, 09:52 PM   #4
bawolvesfan
AF Regular
 
bawolvesfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: maple grove, Minnesota
Posts: 54
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: New Dodge Challenger

anybody else think they should have an allwheel drive version? atleast for me living in minnesota, it would be way nicer if the car were able to be driven all year, not just in the summer
what would they have to do to make an all wheel drive version?
__________________
1997 Ford Taurus GT
3.0 Liter V6 152 hp
bawolvesfan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2006, 01:02 AM   #5
Julzboi661
AF Regular
 
Julzboi661's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Conover, North Carolina
Posts: 82
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: New Dodge Challenger

bawolves, they'd have to make a whole different drivetrain, and its usually easier done on FWD cars to start with.

Anyone know how much the R/t is gonna set us back?
Julzboi661 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2006, 09:59 AM   #6
StreetRacer4Life
AF Newbie
 
StreetRacer4Life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Blakeslee, Pennsylvania
Posts: 24
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: New Dodge Challenger

I heard that the new Challenger was goin' to cost slightley more expensive than the 06' Ford Mustang but with alot more HP and torque b/c its goin' to be a Hemi!
StreetRacer4Life is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2006, 10:21 PM   #7
RX-7 Steve
AF Regular
 
RX-7 Steve's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: LaGrange, Kentucky
Posts: 439
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: New Dodge Challenger

I love the new Challenger. I think Dodge did a much better job with this concept that they did with the peice-of-shit Charger.
__________________

vintage-red RX-7 twin-turbo
RX-7 Steve is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2006, 11:12 PM   #8
Julzboi661
AF Regular
 
Julzboi661's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Conover, North Carolina
Posts: 82
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: New Dodge Challenger

i kinda like the new charger. I found a picture on www.allcarwallpapers.com of a charger dressed up in "SUPER-BEE" emblems and insigniating graphics. it is now my background on my computer.

the Challenger is going to be a car to drool over (i'm only 15 years old) and i won't be able to get one anytime soon. Hoping to have one pretty soon after they're out 2 years. ( Let someone buy it, take the price hit, and then i'll buy it used cheaper.)

My Mom resides in a desert town in washington st. When i get one, i'm gonna definately take it out that way and open 'er up. I can't wait. I'm so stoked about these cars. Its rightfully this month's cover of Motor Trend.
Julzboi661 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2006, 02:36 PM   #9
Blackbird3
AF Newbie
 
Blackbird3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 43
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: New Dodge Challenger

Quote:
Originally Posted by bawolvesfan
anybody else think they should have an allwheel drive version? atleast for me living in minnesota, it would be way nicer if the car were able to be driven all year, not just in the summer
what would they have to do to make an all wheel drive version?
The Challenger will be built on the same chassis platform, albeit with a different wheelbase, as the 300C, Magnum & Charger. The 300C and Magnum are already available with the AWD option, so the design, engineering and parts are already in existence.

So the question becomes: will Chrysler do it? My guess is no, simply because the Mustang and upcoming Camaro won't have AWD.

I used to own a 1997 Trans Am WS6 (without traction control) and was forced to use it for one winter (in a northern climate) before I sold it. So I had it oil sprayed for rust prevention, put a set of Bridgestone Blizzaks on 16" rims and tossed 100lbs of gravel bags (because sandbags leak) in the trunk as ballast and had no issues at all, from a standing start I could even outrun FWD cars with all-season tires in a snowstorm. So a RWD Challenger shouldn't be a problem IMO.

Here's an article about the 300C AWD:
http://car-reviews.automobile.com/Ch...oad-test/1218/
__________________
Blackbird3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-29-2006, 08:54 PM   #10
BillWV
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Summersville, West Virginia
Posts: 6
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: New Dodge Challenger

Price is supposed to be similar to the current Charger. Probably same two engine options, too: 5.7 MDS Hemi or 6.1 SRT Hemi. Last rumor I heard said DC wasn't sure yet on transmission options, but most likely NOT the Viper 6-speed that is in the concept car.

The SRT will be too expensive for me, but I'm all in for a 5.7, especially if it comes with a manual transmission.

Can't wait for more details!

Bill
BillWV is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply

POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD

Go Back   Automotive Forums .com Car Chat > Dodge > Challenger

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:44 AM.

Community Participation Guidelines | How to use your User Control Panel

Powered by: vBulletin | Copyright Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
 
 
no new posts