Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Spy Photos, Coupes, Dodge
Spy Shots: '09 Dodge Challenger snagged again
One of the Jalops was cruising the freeway the other day and spotted yet another 2009 Dodge Challenger prototype on the prowl. With camera in hand, he started snapping away and upon further examination realized that this particular example had an unusual two-tone paint job. In this case, rather than the usual upper-lower color split, it looks like they spliced together parts from two different cars. While most of the car is black, a deep red is visible peeking out at the edges of the camo. And no, this Frankenstein combo won't be a standard offering after the production unit debuts at the Chicago auto show in February. Well, at least we all hope not. [Source: Jalopnik]
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Ray 8:10AM (10/08/2007)
Sam, I-275 is in Metro Detroit.
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Matthew 8:24AM (10/08/2007)
How close to the concept do you recon it's gonna be?
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Chad 8:48AM (10/08/2007)
Looks kinda heavy. Hope its not.
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skeptic 9:03AM (10/08/2007)
Is that RHD?
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Sam Abuelsamid 9:16AM (10/08/2007)
If you go to the original photo that shows the background you'll see that the building also has the numbers flipped. The photo was mirrored.
James Sonne 9:14AM (10/08/2007)
Looks like they're trying to hide the production b-pillar for as long as possible.
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Josh 10:26AM (10/08/2007)
Probably because that's the 'defining' design cue of the car. Wouldn't want this thing to get out, you know.
TriShield 10:19AM (10/08/2007)
Looking good. It's certainly going to be one of the hottest cars for 2009, along with the Camaro.
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94 taurus owner 11:49AM (10/08/2007)
maybe it's a special edition model.
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iQuack 12:47PM (10/08/2007)
Challenger will be a super dud. It's costly, fat, and little more than a boring rerun of a car that was Chrysler's bland and late answer to the Mustang during the '70s.
Yeah, a few "gotta have it" guys will buy this thing initially, then it'll be discounted deeply before being dropped. Look for a sales pattern similar to the latest and now dead Thunderbird.
Cerberus needs to fix high-volume cars like the Sebring and Avenger. The Challenger is a silly, money-losing distraction IMO.
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Bryan 5:29PM (10/08/2007)
The car will be just fine and it will sell fine.
Tagg 9:15PM (10/08/2007)
I agree, many people won't remember the Challenger like they do the Mustang and even the Camaro. Its been gone for too long to rely on the name and the car will so much competition from the Camaro and the Mustang(s) its unreal. Ford will be able to sell the Mustang cheaper and with its many variations can match the power of Challenger at a lower price point. Besides that, the Challenger from what I have read will be pretty low volume anyways with a base price closer to the $30,000 since it will not have a V6 version. (At least the last time I read there was no V6)
Glenn 2:56AM (10/09/2007)
You will see a V6, but not right away.
GARY 2:40AM (10/21/2007)
AT LEAST IT'S NOT A CHEVY
iQuack 2:54PM (10/21/2007)
At least it's not a Chevy?
Dodge is OK (I had an excellent '68 Charger), but these days Chevy is just as good and probably better.
Currently there's no prestige in either brand IMO.
Gamer11178 12:55PM (10/08/2007)
OMG that thing is Bulky and Ugly.. I can understand the sentimental value with someof the old folks but realisticly that thing is not going to help Dodge whatsoever. Look at those angles?? How square do you need to be?
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iamhoff 1:11PM (10/08/2007)
Saw an interesting commercial during football on Sunday. All Dodge, mainly glamour shots/action shots of the product line (trucks, minivans, Viper, etc.), but the most interesting shot showed two sets of headlights at a stoplight in the darkness. As you got closer and the light levels in the picture came up, you could tell that it was a 1970 or so Challenger next to a 2009 Challenger. The two drivers looked at each other and the '09 took off, leaving its blazing neon(?) taillights glowing in the distance. I think that's the first commercial I've seen the new Challenger in.
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Level 3:13PM (10/08/2007)
I still cant believe they are actually making the car lol....I cant wait....
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SPG 3:36PM (10/08/2007)
The car seems so awesome in concept but even just looking at the doors makes me think otherwise.
How cheap is the cheapest one going to be? it looks like it might be cheap and maybe inexpensive as well?
Is just the mule going to be that bulky and stubby looking?
Can't wait for it to come out and all I can do is hope that this is just an ugly mule and not close to the real thing.
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Fuzzmanmatt 6:20PM (10/08/2007)
I was in Detroit this weekend, seeing a play at the Hilberry, and saw it on US10, the driver on his cell phone driving like a bat out of hell. Fast car, goes like I wish the Durango I was driving did.
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