| Blogs, car sites, and auto shows have been hyping up | | | | platform currently used to run the Chrysler 300, Dodge |
| the concept Dodge Challenger to the point where you | | | | Magnum, and Dodge Charger then the LY platform will |
| would think that the car is almost ready to roll off of a | | | | suit you too. DCX is planning to modify the LX |
| DCX assembly line. To say that the prototype is being | | | | platform for its next generation of vehicles and the LY |
| well received is an understatement -- quite frankly if | | | | based Challenger will be one of many cars built upon it. |
| the Challenger was available for sale today the waiting | | | | Some have suggested that the LY will be the LX on |
| list would be many months long. Such is the demand | | | | steroids, whatever that means. |
| for a retro car that takes its styling cues right from the | | | | Did Someone Say Hemi? -- Every Mopar product of |
| '71 Challenger. | | | | significance will have optional Hemi power and the |
| As it currently stands, the car will be built as | | | | Challenger is no exception. Expect a V6 to be |
| DaimlerChrysler has given its blessing to the new | | | | standard with the optional Hemi V8 for performance |
| Challenger. Still, the Challenger is more than three years | | | | versions of the car. Some have suggested that the |
| from being manufactured as it is likely to be released | | | | 425 h.p. SRT 6.1L V8 will also be made available for |
| some time during 2009 as a 2010 model. Yes, the wait | | | | the Challenger. |
| will be hard for many, but if the hype equals the | | | | Ragtop Regalia -- Chrysler says that the Sebring will |
| performance, then the wait will certainly be worth your | | | | be its only convertible offering, but that leaves Dodge |
| while. | | | | dealers without a soft top car to market [other than |
| Some people are against the whole retro car | | | | the Viper, of course] . Despite this bit of information, |
| revolution. Citing that Detroit must reach back in time to | | | | look for a Challenger convertible to show up one or |
| make relevant cars is a testimony to the each | | | | two years after the car's debut. Heck, if DCX doesn't |
| automaker's woes. On the contrary, I believe the many | | | | want to build one then aftermarket coach builders will |
| revived models currently being planned or already on | | | | do the job for them. You can bet that Dodge dealers |
| our streets is a clear testimony to Detroit finally | | | | will make these arrangements if DCX doesn't. |
| listening to its customers: we want cars that are | | | | Yes, the Challenger won't be in new car showrooms |
| uniquely styled and we want them to perform exactly | | | | any time soon. For those of us waiting with "baited |
| the way you will say they will perform. No fake hood | | | | breath" we'll have to console ourselves with the many |
| scoops, no heralded model name slapped on a car | | | | blogs, sites, and car shows hyping the car. Other than |
| that pales in comparison to the original. No, we don't | | | | that, just imagine your shiny new Challenger stopped at |
| want you to build the original model we want you to | | | | a traffic light with a Mustang on one side and a |
| build the original model better. Take the styling cues | | | | Camaro on the other side... |
| and run with them and incorporate modern technology | | | | Copyright 2006 - Matt Keegan is The Auto Writer |
| to improve upon the original design. That's all we ask. | | | | covering topics such as new cars, the classic, car |
| So, just what can enthusiasts expect when they take | | | | parts, accessories, auto trends, and much more. Matt |
| delivery of their Challenger? Well, like I said the car is | | | | invites you to visit the Speedy Performance Parts |
| still in the planning stages, but what I have gleaned | | | | store for all the best parts and accessories for your |
| from various sites is the following information: | | | | hot wheels. |
| Modified Platform -- If you like the Mercedes based LX | | | | |