Detroit 2009: Dodge Challenger R/T Classic
by Alex Nunez on Jan 13th 2009 at 5:01PM 
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Dodge Challenger R/T Classic
For the most part, the lineup at the Chrysler stand here in Detroit is like an advertisement for Zoloft. There are a few exceptions, however. The blue Ram R/T is one, and here's another: the Dodge Challenger R/T Classic. As appearance packages go, this one's a winner. 20-inch Torq-Thrust replicas fill the wheel wells, old-school R/T stripes run down the flanks, and best of all, the classic script Challenger badge adorns each fender. Hey Chrysler -- they should all get this treatment. As you can see, the one parked on the Detroit floor is painted HEMI Orange. We'd order the B5 Blue. Ultimately, it's cool either way.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
ckm 5:06PM (1/13/2009)
White, R/T. No strips.
Make sure KOW is preset.
Thx.
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IOMTT 11:34AM (1/14/2009)
KOW probably moved to FM though. You also may want to grow some sideburns with that ride.
firstplace 5:12PM (1/13/2009)
Its too big. speed barge?
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Mr_Pie 5:15PM (1/13/2009)
you know what, screw porsches and ferraris. screw them lambos. this is the way to go.
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rypt 7:41PM (1/13/2009)
What a heavy car, with car handling?
rypt 7:41PM (1/13/2009)
Forgot to add that I love how it looks, but it would have been nice if they made it a proper sports car with good handling and much lower weight
MemphisNET 5:16PM (1/13/2009)
Perfect. Simply perfect.
B5 would be my choice as well, until the unlease Plum Crazy or Sublime :D
R/T, 6speed, gas prices be damned.
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WS 5:50PM (1/13/2009)
Plum crazy: +1
Peter 6:45PM (1/13/2009)
my pick would be sublime. and with gas slowly rising i totally agree- gas prices be damned
JF 10:01PM (1/13/2009)
Memphis, the nice thing is that gas prices don't have to be damned, the R/T 6-speed gets 25 mpg on the highway :)
The Luigiian 5:19PM (1/13/2009)
Oh man oh man, the cursive font nameplates, the RT paint stripes, chrome fuel filler, lack of nonfunctional spoiler...
This thing is classy.
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happy_penguin 10:50PM (1/13/2009)
The nameplate is classic. As in, identical to a classic. And it's good.
http://krang.moparmusclemagazine.com/freestuff/mopp_0702_1970_dodge_challenger_1024x768.jpg
The Luigiian 11:24PM (1/13/2009)
I know. Beautiful.
Ford: C'mon, do the '69 style cursive font nameplates for the new Mustang! At least one trim should have them. Please? It would be awesome.
speed 10:45PM (1/13/2009)
Here's the problem with Detroit. They're still building yesterday's cars today. No one (or at least very few people) are still interested in Chargers and the like. Detroit needs to move on.
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happy_penguin 10:53PM (1/13/2009)
Fail. Retro sells.
Guitar Hero 11:45AM (5/11/2009)
That is A-W-E-S-O-M-E. Not, it's A-W-E-S-O-M-E-K-A:
Automobile
With
Extra
Stuff
On
Muscle
Exterior
KICK
A$$
Nothing more to say.
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cdwrx 6:21PM (1/13/2009)
Best in class ground clearance.
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RLQ 7:17PM (1/13/2009)
Got to love that vintage color trim.
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the vegas style guy 8:13PM (1/13/2009)
I REALLY want to like this car , but, whenever I see one on the streets It just doesn't look right.
The proportions seem way off. The wheels seem way too big for the design and the whole car seems to be perched at an odd height.
Am I the only one who thinks this?
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happy_penguin 10:52PM (1/13/2009)
I doubt you're the only one but you won't get any agreement from me. I love it.