Detroit 2008: Dodge Caravan R/T Concept spotted!
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Tucked away among its more pedestrian brethren was Dodge's Caravan R/T concept. We have no details on the powertrain or what else may lie beneath its skin, but the appearance changes are rather obvious. Sporting 20" forged Alcoa wheels and 245/45-20 Goodyear Eagle RS-A rubber, the fast family hauler sits just a bit lower to the ground, as well (we suggest telling your significant other that this feature makes it easier for the kids to get in and out of the vehicle). A scooped hood feeds air to whatever powerplant resides underneath, and a dual exhaust out back facilitates the removal of spent combustion gases. Inside, white-faced gages communicate information to the driver, and each occupant gets two-tone leather buckets with bright-red stitching.
We have no idea when such a vehicle might hit the showrooms, so direct your requests, complaints, and begging towards your nearest Chrysler representative.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
danarone 11:36PM (2/28/2008)
Most of you are being too hard on the folks at Chrysler who came up with this concept. Name ONE other minivan maker who has created a vehicle that has appeal to the man of the house.
I have been waiting for someone to do a performance minivan since they invented the minivan. Is it un-authentic to use the RT moniker? Maybe. But are they onto an idea whose time has come? You bet.
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John Johnson 8:45AM (1/14/2008)
No matter what the details are - you will not look cool in it.
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EJ25RUN 12:58PM (1/14/2008)
First they consider dropping the viper!
Now they're making americas coolest car (the caravan) an r/t version.....
really how long before kia/hyndai buyout chrysler.....
& is it possible for Viper to become its own car company? Or even let John Hennessey own it cause chrysler is just not where that car needs to be right now!
Dave in MI 8:49AM (1/14/2008)
http://www.indianapolisvideocasts.com/2008/01/02/peyton-manning-priceless-pep-talk-minivan/
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Jeremy White 8:56AM (1/14/2008)
This was shown at SEMA 2007:
The Dodge Caravan R/T has:
hood with functional scoop and reworked induction system
front and rear fascias
side rocker panels
rear spoiler
20 x 9 SRT wheels and 245/45-20 Goodyear tires
sport suspension with lowered-ride height
sport-tuned dual exhaust and powertrain control module
The interior features seats trimmed in dark slate leather with fire-red stitching and perforated suede inserts and dual DVD system. The Swivel ‘n Go™ seat system’s second-row seats that swivel 180 degrees rearward and the removable table installed between the second and third rows completes the RT R/T’s interior.
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Chad 8:55AM (1/14/2008)
Somebody shoot the guys putting R/T on anything with wheels.
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RLQ 3:51AM (1/15/2008)
Just like Chevy with the SS name. This is just lame.
Pat 8:57AM (1/14/2008)
Even the coolest minivan is still a minivan.
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RMc 8:56AM (1/14/2008)
First it was the Demon - a front wheel drive roadster.
Now this joke...
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jwhite 8:58AM (1/14/2008)
It's not intended for production at this point.
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AlexP 9:05AM (1/14/2008)
And let's hope it never goes into production.
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2easy 9:16AM (1/14/2008)
B....O....R....I....N....G !!!!!
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Carter 9:20AM (1/14/2008)
Another plastic interior production from Chrysler. That leather and stitching looks so cheap and poorly put together.
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Steve_S 9:24AM (1/14/2008)
Its not a bad idea if it is only targeted for low volume sales, not like it costs them anything since all the parts are off the shelf. If your a dad and stuck with the mini-van may as well have a 5.7l V-8 in it. Overall mileage on them with DoD is pretty good and at least when you step on the go pedal it'll sound sweet.
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Rick 3:01PM (1/15/2008)
So they take an ugly van, trick it out, put wheels on it and it's labeled a concept? A concept in what NOT to do maybe. With vans like this from the US, it's no wonder they lost the lead to Honda's Odessey.
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duders 9:47AM (1/14/2008)
From what I recall they used to make a turbo caravan, maybe during the early to mid 90s? Best sleeper you could ask for, who thought they were going to get burned by soccer moms minivan at the red light?
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MemphisNET 10:28AM (1/14/2008)
I had one. It was scary fast (for what it was).
If I'm going to drive a minivan one day - I want to drive this one :p
None of you are invited to the man-cave.
WS 9:53AM (1/14/2008)
It would probably sell well in Europe. A minivan is a prestige car over there.
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Das Boese 1:30PM (1/14/2008)
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You must be talking about a different "Europe" than the one I live in.
WS 2:08PM (1/14/2008)
When I was still living in Holland it was sold as a Chrysler Caravan and it was a car for the cool crowd.