Challenger Concept debut.

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Muscle Cars
New Challenger to Debut in Detroit



Could this concept Challenger become a reality? Hard to say, but at least its chances at a revival are better than the Plymouth ’Cuda's.

photo courtesy DaimlerChrysler
Most people screamed bloody murder when Chrysler brought back the Charger with four doors and no resemblance to the tire-smoking Chargers of yesteryear. (Though it is faster, far more comfortable, more reliable and gets decent fuel mileage if you keep your foot out of it.)
Nevertheless, last May, Hemmings Muscle Machines Associate Editor Daniel Strohl was told face-to-face by Chrysler execs at the 2006 Charger introduction that a two-door muscle car wasn't happening.
Well, how things change. Perhaps seeing a chance to gain additional ground on GM, which is slowly sinking into oblivion, Chrysler has announced it is unveiling a 2006 Dodge Challenger concept.
Looking incredibly like the gorgeous original 1970 model, the new car features rubber bumpers, which are the norm today with chrome likely never to return. However, stylists have done an admirable job of incorporating the distinctive Challenger trademarks: the rear fender kick, wide-mouth front end, functional hood scoops and those awesome rectangular exhaust tips, that were actually split in two, unlike the wide single outlet on its brethren: the 1970 and 1971 ’Cuda.
Chrysler says the concept will debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.
- By George Mattar

Have heard that if she goes to production the big hemi (425 hp) will be available with (hold on to your hats) the pistol grip shifter hooked up to a manual tranny! Such radical thoughts - there couldn't possibly be a market for this, could there ?!





Does this beast stir anyone's soul?