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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.
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.
dan 8:38PM (1/13/2009)
Tell Chrysler to cut the crap and tell us when the hell you can order one. I’ve been asking since sept and get the same crap from every single dealer..... I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know......well maybe ill spend my money somewhere else and "I don’t know" why your dumbass went out of business!!!!
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The Luigiian 10:01PM (1/13/2009)
If it makes you feel any better, I get the same thing when I ask about the Suzuki Equator at the local Suzuki dealership. It's just the recession, all these vehicles on the lots mean that dealers are reluctant to order new ones they might not sell.
moparman 9:32PM (1/13/2009)
To #2, it's based on the current car being called "charger" which is ugly, boxy and too big. If this car had been built independantly or if they had jsut built a proper charger in the first place, the size and stature would not ba an issue.
To #12, any muscle car with wheels that big is gonna look like that. Muscel cars are never gonna be tuners or lamborghinis. Ditch the "I put a big muffler on it in my dad's garage" wheels, and put some smaller wheels/taller tires on it, then it will look more properly proportioned.
I suggested to chrysler that they make it an option to get the challenger with smaller wheels and taller tires, but I guess they think we all want the "pimp my ride" look.
I'm sure the elderly people I see driving "chargers" (and it's most of the chargers where I live) really dig those tires......
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