The July 2007 issue of Car and Driver listed the 2008 Challenger as "one of 20 cars worth waiting for." As far as specifics, the article stated the following:

Powertrain: Look under the hood for the 6.1-liter Hemi V-8 kicking up 425 horsepower, with the anticipated option of a 500-horse, 392-cubic inch V-8, as well as a base model with a V-6. In addition to the six-speed automatic, the hope is Chrysler will do the right thing and offer a six-speed manual in the spirit of Challengers of yore.

Estimated arrival and cost: The production Challenger will get spotlight treatment at the Chicago auto show in February 2008. We expect production to begin next spring as a 2008 model. Pricing will be competitive with the Mustang ad Camaro, in the $25,000-$35,000 range. A convertible is not planned, but we expect an SRT performance version, perhaps launching simultaneously next spring.

Why is it Important: This is Chrysler's play for a piece of the pony-car market that Ford has been gobbling whole since the introduction of the 2005 Mustang that sold 160,975 units that year.

What might go wrong: Ford was pleasantly suprised with the success of the 2005 Mustang, but the Challenger, Camaro, and Mustang likely will be duking it out for shares of a segment that has been partly sated.

Platform: The concept rides on a shortened version of the rear-wheel drive LX platform (Dodge Charger, Chyrsler 300), but the production Challenger could be a short-wheelbase version of the next-gen LY architecture.

Competition: Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro."

 

This is the most hopeful thing I've seen yet. The price is reasonable AND it offers a V-6. As I've said before, my Challenger will be driven daily and the cost of gas and insurance is a major consideration. [sm=thanx.gif]

 

Where did you pick up you copy.

 

if that is true about the price, we will be getting one, without any doubt.

 

I'll get one if it is $35,000 but that's the limit. If more I'll wait till the excitement dies down and they start offering decent incentives or buy used.

 

Cuda340.....thanks for posting this information as it prompted me to post this article which I should have done 10 days ago but I got too busy.

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