Contests: Here’s Your Chance to Win a Custom Dodge Challenger
Jun 25, 2008 at 10:24AMPRESS RELEASE
Dodge and MSN Autos Offer Consumers the Chance to Win the Dodge Challenger of Their Dreams
• Dodge and MSN Autos launch Dream Design Drive Challenge
• Contest runs from June 25, 2008, through Aug. 25, 2008
• Consumers can log on to www.dreamcarchallenge.com to enter
• Grand Prize entry will be customized to winner’s specifications
Auburn Hills, Mich. - If you have ever dreamed of owning an all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger, this is your chance.
Dodge, in collaboration with MSN Autos, is launching the Dream Design Drive Car Challenge on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. By registering on www.dreamcarchallenge.com, consumers can customize their dream Dodge Challenger using the options available on the site, including paint colors, wheels and striping packages. One lucky person will win a Dodge Challenger customized to his/her specifications. In addition, another winner will receive a Dodge Challenger R/T.
“Challenger is one of the best known nameplates at Dodge with an image and reputation that has carried it for more than 35 years,” said Mike Accavitti, Director – Dodge Brand Marketing. “We are so excited to be part of this contest with MSN Autos because it offers generations of driving enthusiasts a chance to be involved in the return of this iconic muscle car and possibly to win the Challenger of their dreams.”
Each customized Dodge Challenger entry submitted through Aug. 25, 2008, that meets the official rules and contest criteria, will be posted on in the virtual showroom on www.dreamcarchallenge.com for public voting. There will be three levels of prizes awarded – the “People’s Choice Award,” the Grand Prize and a weekly sweepstakes.
In the “People’s Choice” category, the entry that receives the most ratings as determined by the public will receive an all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T.
At the end of the promotion, the top 1000 entries determined by public voting will be judged by a panel of experts, including representatives of Dodge, to determine one grand prize winner. The entries will be judged based on the following criteria: 1) Dream Impact — the overall creative and emotional impact of the ‘Dream Car’ entry; 2) Theme — the coherence of all the customization and personalization elements of created ‘Dream Car’ entry title or theme; and 3) Uniqueness — the extent to which all customization and personalization options available to an entrant were employed to create a distinct and unique ‘Dream Car’ entry. The grand prize winner will receive a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T, customized as close to the winner’s entry as possible.
From all entries and votes received, random sweepstakes drawings will be held weekly for prizes such as Microsoft Zunes, 12-month Xbox Live Gold memberships and additional giveaways.
The promotion is open in the U.S. only. All participants must be 18 years or older and hold a valid driver’s license at the time of entry. Complete rules can be viewed at www.dreamcarchallenge.com.
About the Dodge Challenger
The all-new Dodge Challenger is the first five-passenger two-door coupe produced from the Company’s proven rear-wheel-drive platform that delivers the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300. Developed with Dodge’s credo of “bold, powerful and capable,” the 2009 Dodge Challenger is available in three models – SE, R/T and SRT8 — featuring head-turning styling, three available engine options and an automatic or manual transmission. The U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2009 Dodge Challenger will start at $21,995, which includes $675 for destination. Dodge dealers across the country are now taking orders for the 2009 Dodge Challenger, which will arrive this fall.
About the Dodge brand
With a U.S. market share of 6.2 percent, Dodge is Chrysler LLC’s best-selling brand and the sixth largest nameplate in the U.S. automotive market. In 2007, Dodge sold more than 1.3 million vehicles in the global market.
The Dodge brand’s first crossover vehicle — the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey — arrived in dealer showrooms in the first quarter of 2008, and is now available outside North America in petrol and diesel powertrains in both left- and right-hand drive. The limited-edition 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 with a 6.1-liter HEMI® V-8 engine that boasts 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque started hitting the streets this past spring. Later in 2008, Dodge will add three more new vehicles to its product lineup — the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram with game-changing exterior and interior design, innovations, best-in-class features and craftsmanship; the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger, a modern interpretation of the American muscle car in the different models; and the 2009 Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrid, a hybrid-electric vehicle that combines fuel efficient advanced hybrid technology with full-size SUV performance and capability. Last fall, America’s best-selling minivan, the all-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, was introduced with 35 new or improved features including the newest innovation, the Swivel ‘n Go™ seating system. In 2007, Dodge sold 33,500 commercial vehicles, a 285 percent increase over 2003 when the company returned to the commercial vehicle market and is now the sixth largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles sold in the U.S. Also in 2007, the Dodge Avenger and Nitro entered key volume segments outside North America, joining the Dodge Caliber, the highest sales volume vehicle for the company outside of North America.
Source: Chrysler Media Services
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21 Comments
Thanks for the contest. I put all my designs on my personal web page so that they are easier for people to find.
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I’ve always dreamed of owning a Dodge Challenger. I believe they are the sweetest cars ever made; handsdown. A Dodge Challenger with a Hemi engine is just Heaven sent. Mine would have black exterior, black leather interior, stick shift; of course. And a GPS system,20″ wheels with Bremco brakes, and an SRT8 model. Enough said,Scott Hoffer
Well, the concept of the dreamcarchallenge.com contest is good; however, it makes me feel like I am in high school again. All it is is a popularity contest.
The odds of someone randomly seeing your design are slim to none. If you have lots of friends and lots of time, sure you could get lots of votes. It seems that this contest is not about luck, but about status.
Seems that there are some nearly-illegal aspects of this contest. We are checking into it further with the WA AG.
HEMIFRIED, I GOT MY CHALLENGER. I’M JUST WONDERING IF I SHOULD ORDER THE CONVERTIBLE CHALLENGER NEXT OR WAIT FOR THE IMPENDING CUDA. SEE AUTOBLOG FOR PICTURES
since i was young ive always wanted barracuda with hemi in it my uncle had blue road runner since you do not make plymoth anymore thats a mute point but the chalenger now you created a beutyfull car there oh yea nicewhat about the gtx road runner an all the other ones those were icons the barracuda is the one you need oh yea thats mouth dropper use the body of the challenger restyle the grill to look like barracuda grill put 492 hemi super bee racing stipe on the back coul induct hood super charge it with something similar to wipple headders all that good stuff you know racing stipe down the center oh yea barracuda on the gas tank lid crome preferablyand the gear shifterseat coverss all leather you the old heart stopper barracudajaw dropper like oh crap look at that know thats what ide love to have but i love to have the challenger to
this program makes it impossible to apply graphics. microsoft, do you release anything but beta testing versions?
I just want an honest answer as to where and when I will recieve my 2008 CHALLENGER that I put down $10.000.00 big ones on it in Dec of 2007, I can not get an answer from my dealer. Parks Motors of Augesta in Kansas.Please some one help and answer me!
awesome!!!
But now we need a White SRT8,RT, Dodge please add this color to mix.
Now all we need is Kowalski, with a better ending.
I’ve got a question, maybe bob or someone in the know can figure out for me:
Autoblog just put up pics of the 09 challenger brochure. In 2 sections on it, it says that the base model SE comes with 17″ aluminum wheels. But on dodge.com it says it comes with 17″ wheels with wheelcovers. I’m hoping the brochure is right because the wheel covers weren’t very good looking. . . I thought maybe the wording was wrong but the pictures of the wheels are completely different.
Anyone know?
i love this new challenger and i would love the plum crazy. it takes me back to the true muscle car era when i was a kid i could name every car on the street yr mk & model i was about 7 for a girl that was even more im pressive. i never stopped loving the muscle cars. i still have the car i had in high school a 65 el camino and it is still. cherry car. i would take the best care of it but i would also drive the H&*% out of it.
There is a huge delay when you try to color or insert graphics. You can’t make stripes or really do anything with the online graphics tools. Did you test the website before you made it public? I would fire the person who set up this mess!
also need to make “spash guardes” asap for challenger drive a 50000 dollar car without cheep protection???
Mopar Dan is right, up date your website Dodge.
This is cool, but how about updating the Dodge.com website..? It still says “pricing available soon” and that was announced 2+ weeks ago.
Don’t forget to add Plum-crazy to the choices; you’ll need it if I win
The design has to be “approved” before it shows up, usually the next day.
I agree that it is way too slow, but it’s still fun anyway.
can”t get on dreamcar sight
I made a design. I guess that it takes awhile before it shows up. I do hope that Dodge pays attention to some of the custom color choices.
Needs more work. It looks too much like a video game graphic and not like a real car. Also ran a little slow and the color adjusting tools weren’t so hot. If you try to get a darker color it just gets more grey instead of darker.
Just too cool. Best challenger painting application on the web. Perfect way for Dodge to get precise feedback. I hope I win
Next entry I’ll use the upload option or change my screen’s resolution though because the car is a little too small with online tools.