ORIGINAL: BootCamp
MY inclination would be to offer it in;
a Rallye (base) model with the 235hp 3.5L V6 with a 6 speed autostick
an R/T model with the 350hp 5.7L Hemi V8 with a 5 speed autostick
an SRT8 model with the 425hp 6.1L Hemi V8 with a 5 speed autostick OR 6 speed manual
AND a VERY limited SuperBee model with the 510hp 6.4L Hemi V8 with a 5 speed autostick OR 6 speed manual
**These are similar to the trim levels being offered by Ford on the Mustang....
**Additional investment is minimal - DCX spent the majority of R&D and tooling $$$ on the Challenger already....
**These drivetrain components already exist, are tested, proven, and on existing LX platform cars (except the 6 speed manual - that's in the Viper)....
**It maximizes the availability/appeal to a broad range of customers' needs/wants/budgets.
Until then, it's all speculation - so take it ALL with a grain of salt until Chrysler puts something in black and white.
This would follow suit in how every other LX car has come out with the exception of the SuperBee.
Granted Charger sales have been slower then the 300 or magmum. But it seems the Charger is catching on now. I see a ton of them now.
Why would they break the mold that has been followed for the last 3 cars released on this chassis?
As for Ford. I saw that commercial. Its quite clear they are running scared. There has been no other american made pony car for years.
The Charger gives the Stang a good run, but the Stang is way lighter. GM had the GTO, but killed it. The Monte's and Impalas are a joke. Should be an interesting end to this decade, thats is if gas prices once again dont crush everything.