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Some points to noodle on:



1) Based on all estimates I've seen, the Challenger is a 4000lb car. A 2-ton sports car? Ugh. Sure, with wide enough rubber, big brakes, and gobs of torque, it's a capable car. But sometimes I wish the Big 3 wouldn't just be complacent with the brute force approach.



2) Chrysler has demonstrated in the past few years that they are willing to build production vehicles that are very close to their concepts. For the most part, GM has not. I'd be willing to bet that a production Hemi-powered Challenger will be very similar to the concept we see. I can't say I have the same confidence in Chevy.



3) Clearly, Chevy (and GM) really has something great on their hands. When was the last time a Chevy debut was the most anticipated at the show? Lutz and his crew really can't drop the ball on this. If they do, then it really shouldn't come as any surprise when they go bankrupt.

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"echoes"

Kevin-do you mean Toyota is part of the big three?!? Or are you getting metaphoric?









I understand that these things take awhile to develop-but they're going to get to market to late. Lutz should be pushing the Camaro along like he did the Solstice. ]]>Jan 12th 2006 9:53AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/


My opinion? I like the look of the challenger a lot more and I voted for it, but the displacement on demand feature of the Camaro is very intriguing for long-distance commuters such as myself. Gas savings of %25 or whatever would be a significant savings on total cost of ownership. Maybe the camaro would look better in blue or something? Or with a body kit? Or up close and in person. ]]>Jan 12th 2006 9:54AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/Jan 12th 2006 10:19AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/Jan 12th 2006 10:58AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/Jan 12th 2006 11:18AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/


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I was saying that although I'm not a huge fan of the Camaro concept as it stands, I agree with Jp that it will ultimately sell better because it doesn't look like a 35-year-old car. The Challenger is a great concept, but the Camaro (if its design is toned down a bit) will probably be more successful.]]>Jan 12th 2006 1:31PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/


I was saying that although I'm not a huge fan of the Camaro concept as it stands, I agree with Jp that it will ultimately sell better because it doesn't look like a 35-year-old car. The Challenger is a great concept, but the Camaro (if its design is toned down a bit) will probably be more successful.]]>Jan 12th 2006 1:36PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/Jan 12th 2006 1:39PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/


This is untrue. ONLY the 5.7L 340/350HP Hemi has MDS. The 6.1L, found in the SRT line, does not. Nor will the Challenger. It's going to be a gas hog unless they change that. The base car should come with the 5.7, not the 6.1]]>Jan 12th 2006 1:44PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/Jan 12th 2006 3:36PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/12/pony-poll-update-challenger-and-camaro-concepts-dead-even/Jan 12th 2006 3:47PM