Chrysler confirms SRT-8 Challenger

baharnu submitted on 08/31/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:17 PM
from: 4wheelsblog.com

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Chrysler confirms SRT-8 Challenger

According to Ward’s Auto, Chrysler confirmed that a high-performance version of the new Dodge Challenger will be built. The SRT-8 Challenger is expected to come in 2009 and will be based on the next-generation LX platform, the LY. The current platform, LX is used at the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans and the Dodge Magnum. Read Article

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vvelez - 8/31/2007 3:19:57 PM

+2 Boost

hell yea bring it already

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jl3787 - 8/31/2007 4:31:55 PM

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I am saving my money for the SRT-8.

Its like owning a original muscle car from the
60's-70's but with brand new technologies.

This car will take value with time.

Its a classic!

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DaHarder - 8/31/2007 8:11:39 PM

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Having made its debut so long ago as a concept, my desire for this vehicle has somewhat diminished... Still cool but -

Why such a horrendously long development period?

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toolatetorace - 8/31/2007 11:40:44 PM

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Probably has somehting to do with the stae of flux that Chryco. is in right, now that they are in divorce procedings with Daimler . Saw this car at the Chicago auto show during it's debut . Not quite as overdone looking as the new Camaro that is soon to be released. . I would say it was a 50/50 split as far as crowd gatherings for the Challenger and the Camaro during the show and rather large ones too

BMW995 - 9/1/2007 4:36:35 PM

+1 Boost

Will this car be enviromentally correct?
Will it get 35+ hwy mpg?
Will it pass the Euro C02 standards?
Will it be a danger to the avg. pedestrian?

Do I care?
Hell NO!! I can't wait to take this beast out and break it loose in 1st through 3rd gears and try a few power slides around my favorite curves.
I'm selling my underpowered 330i BMW and buy one of these brutes as soon as I can put down a deposit!

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Threepoint1415926 - 9/2/2007 8:33:05 PM

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The LX has been a competent platform for Chrysler. Waiting to see how the LY measures up. Wonder if it will just be a W211 Mercedes chassis in drag and hence the reason for the wait. Mercedes still needs to switch over to the W212.

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