13 Comments

1. On Feb 26, 2008 at 6:32PM, awsure posted:

   I must say the showroom model is a letdown (for me) from the concept both in the exterior & interior changes. I understand the whole “economies of scale” arguments but why drop a Charger interior into the Challenger? The metallic finishes, trapezoidal shapes, all leather seats, cylinder head elements, and worst of all (BLASPHEMY) you dumped the pistol grip shifter??? What a horrible decision.

   On the exterior…gutter strips? Blech! UGLY!! B-Pillar?? C’mon…try to step outside of the easy path and do a true hardtop. I know lots of folks are defending this but the look is so much better without.

   I understand the reality that concepts & production vehicles seldom look alike but I think you could’ve done better.

2. On Feb 26, 2008 at 2:36PM, daytonakid posted:

   Hey ChallengerFan
   Have you ever heard that wearing the colour black will make you look slimmer!
   If you look close you will see that the car looks very ‘chunky’ because of the high belt line and smallish windows
   The black at the bottom fools the eye and makes the car look more stream line.
   Check out the front to front pix of the 1974 and 2008 together….look at the bottom and you see axactly what I mean.

3. On Feb 22, 2008 at 7:38PM, CudaAAR posted:

   You guys did a great job translating the concept car into a production model.

   For 2009, please consider adding ram-air hood scoops, retro-style wheels and a more concept car-like dash.

4. On Feb 18, 2008 at 6:12PM, Chally posted:

   RLD - Can we get any feedback on our comments regarding the production interior? You have had scores of comments on this site and other Dodge/Mopar/enthusiast sites and most people agree that the production interior is lacking. So, what is Dodge’s response? Have the right people been made “aware” of the problem? Can we expect some changes for the 2009 models?

5. On Feb 18, 2008 at 1:25PM, FRONTYARDRESTOGUY posted:

   there is an article on the dodge site fyi.

6. On Feb 18, 2008 at 9:55AM, Chally posted:

   That’s right - 6 out of the top 8 and Newman won it all! WooHoo!

7. On Feb 18, 2008 at 8:35AM, DamnSkippy posted:

   Ya know, this is an unrelated post, WHAT GIVES REDLETTER GUYS? Is someone sleeping on the job? I’m sure you’re weren’t watching this weekend, fecetious of course, but DODGE TOOK 6/8 of the top spots in Daytona…..hmmmmm…..that’s probably not worthy of an article here?

   Impatient Skippy.
   Can’t wait to read it.

8. On Feb 18, 2008 at 1:58AM, FRONTYARDRESTOGUY posted:

   rld

   you dropped the link for this page!!!!!

9. On Feb 15, 2008 at 10:29PM, Yankee posted:

   I like what became of the exterior… it’s just a damn shame the concept’s interior couldn’t have carried over to the production model. The concept’s dashboard especially was one of its biggest selling points, instead it ended up with only a modified Charger dash. Oh well.

10. On Feb 14, 2008 at 9:53PM, neonjeepboy posted:

    Jeff Gale please square off the rear bumper of the challenger for the 09 model. i was really interested in buying this car if the look doesnt change for 09 i might have to go with the new camaro.

11. On Feb 13, 2008 at 9:14PM, ChallengerFan posted:

    Good work, Jeff and Brian. The Challenger looks fantastic. I have a question for you guys. Why did you decide to black-out the bottom edge of the Challenger?

12. On Feb 13, 2008 at 9:09PM, Greg Anderson posted:

    Now lets see the production interior.

13. On Feb 13, 2008 at 9:09PM, Greg Anderson posted:

    Man guys, show a little excitement will you??