I think this deserves to be here....

lambostealth · Post by **lambostealth** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:07 am

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chic ... nger-srt8/

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:11 am

Unbelievable... so close in looks to the ones I used to climb in and out of at dealerships when I was a kid. Give it an MTX and let me win the lottery so that I can buy one.

theTeejmiester · Post by **theTeejmiester** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:19 am

all i can say is holy f@#$in s#@& dats sexy! i would trade my left nut in a heart beat for that monster!

GTS · Post by **GTS** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:43 am

Pretty bad ass if you ask me... now lets see what the Ford will have to offer with the New Mustang, I hear its going to be quite a sensation...

Its going to be quite interesting with the New Mustang, Challenger, and Camaro... talk about an 80yr old dude getting a boner...

-Devil- · Post by **-Devil-** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:27 am

i will take one in black .. with a flat grey stripe ... and some gloss red pin stripes

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:08 am

Midnight_Rider wrote:Unbelievable... so close in looks to the ones I used to climb in and out of at dealerships when I was a kid. Give it an MTX and let me win the lottery so that I can buy one.

Seriously needs a MTX.... I have nothing nice to say about ATX.

Very nice nonetheless.

mmmm. Very nice.

lambostealth · Post by **lambostealth** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:15 pm

ATX=Consistancy......

That car will be good for nothing but straight lines, so a manual will do you no good on the drag strip, slipping clutch, mis shifts, broken/fragged clutch disk, broken u-joints......all things that can and WILL ruin your drag times, miss a shift, you lose the race. Manuals aren't used in any pro drag car for that very reason, When you CONSTANTLY dump the clutch at even 3000rpm's, you are shocking everything down to the u-joints, and even all the driveline seals, you WILL break more parts with a manual tranny drag racing than an auto.

Autos are just WAY TOO consistant to overlook if you like straight lines.

Manuals=fun

This car is just too piggie fat to go canyon carving in, or take autocrossing. Thats what your Neon is for.

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:38 pm

Wow... it is SO nice to see the front end change from the original concept... this car looks so true to its roots I am just flabbergahasted... nice! I hope this means a turn for the better for Chrysler... maybe?

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:41 pm

KrackstaR · Post by **KrackstaR** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:27 pm

lambostealth wrote:ATX=Consistancy......

That car will be good for nothing but straight lines, so a manual will do you no good on the drag strip, slipping clutch, mis shifts, broken/fragged clutch disk, broken u-joints......all things that can and WILL ruin your drag times, miss a shift, you lose the race. Manuals aren't used in any pro drag car for that very reason, When you CONSTANTLY dump the clutch at even 3000rpm's, you are shocking everything down to the u-joints, and even all the driveline seals, you WILL break more parts with a manual tranny drag racing than an auto.

Autos are just WAY TOO consistant to overlook if you like straight lines.

Manuals=fun

This car is just too piggie fat to go canyon carving in, or take autocrossing. Thats what your Neon is for.

you are right but gosh manuals are fun, its pretty fat but i bet if that sucka is lowered and the suspension is beefed up a bit she could handle nicely.

2001 ACR · Post by **2001 ACR** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:14 pm

I was so excited when I heard that Dodge was brining the Challenger back

Too bad I won't ever be able to afford one...

kornholio788 · Post by **kornholio788** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:35 pm

I am giong to the chicago auto show this sat. It is supposed to be there. There will be PLENTY of pics haha

Post by **Canada** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:59 pm

Just gonna move her over to O/T media.

I love it.

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:11 pm

kornholio788 wrote:I am giong to the chicago auto show this sat. It is supposed to be there. There will be PLENTY of pics haha

except I'm going to the Baltimore Auto Show.

lolelectricbluesxt · Post by **lolelectricbluesxt** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:45 am

I'd like the car a lot more (SRT version) if it didn't weigh 4140 pounds (100 pounds lighter then a charger), have a parts bin interior that is honestly comparable to a Neon and do a quarter mile in 13.9 all for the low low price of 38k.

I mean, the exterior looks cool and hey the cup holder is conveniently located, I guess that's a plus, huh?

I imagine people will buy them for nostalgia and everything but what then?

edit: although, this looks pretty cool

Dodge Challenger Super Stock Drag car to be available within weeks! According to oh20, a Challenger 800 pounds lighter than the production version will be available for racing. This will be a special factory package built for NHRA-sanctioned Stock Eliminator drag racing. Features will include a unique serial number sequence, variations of current Hemi and 5.9 liter Magnum engines, automatic or manual transmission, and special lightweight features including:

* Lightweight front fascia support system
* Composite lift-off hood with functional scoop
* Lightweight cooling module with electric fan
* Special modified drop-out front crossmember
* Lightweight drag race-only front brake assembly
* Seats to accommodate six-point harness
* Special Body-in-White modified for drag racing

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:55 am

lambostealth wrote:ATX=Consistancy......

But who needs consistancy?

I just prefer MTXs, that's all. Dodge has nothing to worry about anyway since I'll never be able to afford one.

Panhead · Post by **Panhead** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:25 am

its a very nice car. i would buy one but my money is going towards a dodge ram cummins diesel...

as for the mustang, i just read this on the new issue of hotrod. if you remember the movie bullitt...ford is going to build 7,700 or so mustang bullitt's.

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/ ... index.html

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:11 am

^^^
They already had the Bullit series out with the old body, there just bringing it back again

MoxHair · Post by **MoxHair** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:12 pm

The Performance Numbers are kind of disappointing.. Lets hope the 6speed fixes that.

oh and ATX = for Lazy Fat Americans.

jckevns · Post by **jckevns** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:19 pm

03neonSE wrote:its a very nice car. i would buy one but my money is going towards a dodge ram cummins diesel...

as for the mustang, i just read this on the new issue of hotrod. if you remember the movie bullitt...ford is going to build 7,700 or so mustang bullitt's.

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/ ... index.html

they had the bullit at the detroit auto show this year, i was dissapointed. nothing really special about it except it sais bullit on it
only has like 15 more hp than a gt

lolelectricbluesxt · Post by **lolelectricbluesxt** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:30 pm

http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/challenger/

Challenger SRT8

MSRP* Starting At: $40,095

As shown: $40,095

Good luck, Dodge.

Post by **Canada** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:44 pm

Yeah, but you'll be able to get an R/T 6speed for much cheaper I imagine.

The prices may come down a little too, but you'll agree with me, that they'll likely sell them all to people who want nostalgia.

Don't forget to complain about the lack of an LSD...

Panhead · Post by **Panhead** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 8:58 pm

jckevns wrote:
03neonSE wrote:its a very nice car. i would buy one but my money is going towards a dodge ram cummins diesel...

as for the mustang, i just read this on the new issue of hotrod. if you remember the movie bullitt...ford is going to build 7,700 or so mustang bullitt's.

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/ ... index.html
they had the bullit at the detroit auto show this year, i was dissapointed. nothing really special about it except it sais bullit on it
only has like 15 more hp than a gt

its not bad. i like the movie but i wish they hadnt wreck the charger.

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:21 pm

Should run decent but the 4100lbs is definitely holding it back..

It weighs more than the GT500 but makes a LITTLE more power...

Should be in the high 12s I'd think..

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:10 am

03neonSE wrote:its not bad. i like the movie but i wish they hadnt wreck the charger.

They had to or the Charger would have beaten the Mustang.

Wenuden · Post by **Wenuden** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:34 am

lolelectricbluesxt wrote:http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/challenger/

Challenger SRT8

MSRP* Starting At: $40,095

As shown: $40,095

Good luck, Dodge.

Yeah, you'll be hard pressed to get one for less than 20-25% OVER msrp for the first year, just like the original srt-4.