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faithful are speculating that Chrysler’s speed freaks are working on an SRT version of the upcoming Challenger.
Since an official green light has not been given for the Challenger Concept that debuted earlier this year at the
Detroit auto show, this may be a case of fans attempting to will their dream into reality, but a 510-hp, 6.4L Hemi V8
does sound better than sheep jumping a fence.
Word is that Chrysler’s SRT division was going to debut
a Challenger SRT-8 at the New York Auto Show, an event that did not come to pass. SEMA is being pegged as the next most
likely debut venue.
With the announcement
by Ford that the Mustang Shelby GT500 will produce an SAE-certified 500 horsepower, many readers have questioned how
both Dodge and Chevy will respond when their pony cars debut. Will the Challenger SRT-8 materialize as an answer, and
will Chevy step up with a 500-hp Camaro SS? And how would that affect the Viper and Vette?
Though the
Mustang Shelby GT500’s thunder was stolen by Dodge and Chevy at the Detroit show, it’s apparent the super
Stang is raising some eyebrows around the industry.
[Source: SRTMopar]