Interesting "news" about the upcoming Challenger - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

unstable bob gable · 10-11-2007, 02:09 PM

I found this on Wikipedia:
On Aug. 17, 2007, a rumor surfaced that the 2008/2009 Challenger SRT will, in fact, be powered by a 7.0L hemi engine - marking the return not only of the Challenger marquee, but also of a 426 cubic inch displacement engine. The engine reportedly will be based (loosely based) on the current hemi engines, but will feature four valves per cylinder with dual-independent variable cam timing. Reportedly, this step was needed to best the Chevrolet LS7 engine, which is slated for the 2009 Camaro redux. Performance figures for the 7.0L hemi have not been disclosed yet.

DISCUSS!!!!

BonzoHansen · 10-11-2007, 02:23 PM

If true, I might guess it will be priced like an entry vette. I believe it was going to be more then a camaro all long.

Savage_Messiah · 10-11-2007, 02:24 PM

Engine's gonna need some power to move that tank around.

Anti_Rice_Guy · 10-11-2007, 02:27 PM

Agreed. I think it will be more of a status symbol than the vette though. I mean I think I last read that it was going to be 4200 lbs. That's a beasst. I hope they don't make the same mistake as the GT500 though. I mean, with 500 hp it runs 12.8ish? that's ridiculous!!!

SteveR · 10-11-2007, 07:13 PM

Mopar will be doing a limited COPO type custom order Challenger with your choice of either a 392/525HP hemi, 392/650HP hemi, or a 426 hemi. I'm sure those motors can move that car along nicely

Predator86 · 10-13-2007, 04:25 PM

well Saleen is heavely considering making a version of the new Camaro that is supposed to make 600 or more hp....so lets hope they decide to do it

jin1481 · 10-13-2007, 05:55 PM

I laugh at my friends that tell me they are going to by a hemi challenger. I think they are going to just as rare and to expensive for a 20 something year old to own.

jims69camaro · 10-13-2007, 07:05 PM

if they pull down enough for the monthly payment, assuming they can make the down payment (20% cash and/or trade), there is no way in hell they will afford the insurance. remember, it's gonna be a 2 door. welcome to corvette-land.

12secondv6 · 10-14-2007, 09:08 AM

SEXY!

BonzoHansen · 10-15-2007, 08:08 PM

I'd rather have one of these...

qwikz28 · 10-15-2007, 10:17 PM

the old ones are sexy and you don't have to worry about depreciation or emissions

BigAls87Z28 · 10-15-2007, 11:55 PM

http://64.65.63.61/forums/showthread...=548100&page=1

these are shots of the Challenger at a preproduction launch for the Challenger for dealers, along with a ton of other 09 products from Dodge.
They got to sit into a few preproduction versions, and it will come with a t-56 6spd manual, but the SRT8 will get only the 5spd auto with the 6.1.
Rumors of a 6.4 are out, but nothing bigger then that for right now.

The Challenger is going to be much bigger then the Camaro or Mustang, and that means weight as well.

LS1Hawk · 10-16-2007, 06:19 AM

The production car looks great. Very close to the concept. Just curious to see what changes were made to the interior. I heard somewhere the Challenger would be out by Feb. 2008. Anyone know for sure when the car is due?

WildBillyT · 10-16-2007, 07:51 AM

With the BS going on at Chrysler I'd be surprised if a factory 7.0L engine ever sees the light of day.

bad64chevelle · 10-16-2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

I'd rather have one of these...

That looks a little familiar!!!

12secondv6 · 10-16-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LS1Hawk

I heard somewhere the Challenger would be out by Feb. 2008. Anyone know for sure when the car is due?

http://www.dodgechallengercountdown.com/

112 days, 23 hrs, 30 min, 38 sec

Ian · 10-16-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBillyT

With the BS going on at Chrysler I'd be surprised if a factory 7.0L engine ever sees the light of day.

and even if they do make a challenger with a motor that big, hardly anyone is gonna buy it because it will be $45K and have stupid mandatory options like navigation, heated leather seats and it will only come with an auto trans.

Predator86 · 10-16-2007, 08:10 PM

why would it only come with an auto? any specific reason

Anti_Rice_Guy · 10-16-2007, 08:11 PM

auto is easier to build stronger. And not many people buy sticks anymore. That's why companies are pushing the manumatic thingies

Predator86 · 10-16-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy

auto is easier to build stronger. And not many people buy sticks anymore. That's why companies are pushing the manumatic thingies

ah ya i gotcha...thats what i figured but i wasnt sure

Frosty · 10-17-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

If true, I might guess it will be priced like an entry vette.

..which would be a HUGE mistake on Dodge's part.

BonzoHansen · 10-17-2007, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

..which would be a HUGE mistake on Dodge's part.

Dodge said when they annoucned this thing they intend to make it a low production vehicle (<10k cars). Of course that could change, but that is what they said at the time.

mtnhopper1 · 10-17-2007, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

Dodge said when they annoucned this thing they intend to make it a low production vehicle (<10k cars). Of course that could change, but that is what they said at the time.

They said the same thing about the Viper to get the hype nice and strong. For 2-3 years there were waiting lists and they were selling for double the MSRP. Now they will make as many as they can sell, and they still sell over list price.

Tru2Chevy · 10-17-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnhopper1

They said the same thing about the Viper to get the hype nice and strong. For 2-3 years there were waiting lists and they were selling for double the MSRP. Now they will make as many as they can sell, and they still sell over list price.

Yea, but I would still consider them fairly limited production.In the last year or so I've seen more C6 Z06's on the road then Vipers of any year.

- Justin

r0nin89 · 10-17-2007, 10:09 PM

The Challenger is definatly better looking than the Camaro... That being said I'm still a GM guy. Honestly just the LS2 in the Camaro doesnt do it for me. I'd much rather get myself a nice 06 GTO with an LS2 for half the price, throw a $5000 SLP kit in it and have myself a low 11's 550hp car for still half the price of a 13's new Camaro.

Redesign the 440 or bust on that Challenger though.