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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Default Plug pulled on UK Challenger

So here is the reason for not going to Europe.

Plug pulled on UK Challenger

Dodge's retro Challenger won't make it across the pond
15th September 2007

There’s disappointment ahead for UK muscle car fans – the next Dodge Challenger isn’t coming here after all. The new owner of the US brand, Cerberus Capital Management, has decided to ditch plans for transatlantic sales.

The retro-style coupé will be sold only in North America – and in strictly limited numbers. The decision overturns plans drawn up by previous owner Chrysler to export the Challenger to the UK. Sources at Dodge blame cost-cutting for the turnaround, as the marque is coming to terms with losses last year of a staggering £750million.
It’s not all bad news for UK fans, though. If you can live with left-hand drive, personal imports are still a possibility. Although the 2008 model, inspired by the 1970 original, is still officially at the concept stage, a production car is to be unveiled at the Chicago Motor Show in February, and US sales are set to begin shortly afterwards.

Under the long bonnet lies a 6.4-litre V8 engine pushing out a massive 505bhp. However, capacity may be increased to 7.0 litres in order to compete with Chevrolet’s Corvette and Ford’s Mustang.

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