[FJ] Exclusive! One-Off Dodge Challenger Rolls To Cruise Night! - Focaljet

**Z63R** · 05-13-2006, 03:15 AM

Could it be that this is the only existing working prototype of the new Dodge Challenger?

I popped in to a local cruise night to hang with some friends, did a double take, then quickly walked back to the Focus to grab my lil' point and shoot. The men handling this carbon fiber-bodied one-off concept were swamped; the car had a gazillion people drooling.

All I know is that the motor's a Hemi, the trans is a Viper six speed and the rear suspension is independent. Apparently, this Challenger concept is making the rounds nation-wide to some well-known local cruise nights.

This was at Bob's Big Boy in Toluca Lake, California; home to a Friday night cruise every week since 1962.

Enjoy the pics; I shot from the hip with my Pana FZ-5 and a dying battery.

If you want to see this machine make it to production, go to Dodge.com and tell 'em what you think - even about every little detail - 'cause they want to know - or so I was told.

**focaljet-1** · 05-13-2006, 03:18 AM

Cool. Thanks for the "Exclusive"

I'm always amazed when they let some take a multi-million dollar concept out in the "real world". Props to them.

**FocusZTS5spd** · 05-13-2006, 03:51 AM

looks awesome

**acnon** · 05-13-2006, 04:38 AM

DAYUUMM!!!! That's Awesome!!!

And I was just there today for lunch!!! Wish I had known...

**hkysk8r07** · 05-13-2006, 04:55 AM

wow that actually looks pretty good compared to other recent remakes of older muscle cars. it has a real old school look to it still. and it's simple and clean as well.

**secondechomatt** · 05-13-2006, 06:27 AM

Yeah thats the concept that was at the NAIAS, I believe.

**bluebyutoo** · 05-13-2006, 06:46 AM

Smart move on Dodge's part.

**bigdaddyzx3** · 05-13-2006, 08:09 PM

Squier... YOU SUCK!

I would have LOVED to see that car in person.

If that comes to production and looks anything like that, I will take a second on my house to buy one.

**igor2** · 05-13-2006, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluebyutoo

Smart move on Dodge's part.

x2

way to keep building on the excitement.

Igor

**Peloton25** · 05-13-2006, 08:49 PM

It showed up this morning at the Crystal Cove car show in Newport Beach as well (along with 6 Ford GTs

). Check out these photos by Drew Phillips:

http://www.drewphillipsphotography.com/cc51306

>8^)
ER

**240ZX34V8** · 05-13-2006, 08:49 PM

That puts the Mustang to shame. Give it to Dodge to have the balls to not water down their concept cars when they go to production.

**igor2** · 05-13-2006, 08:55 PM

^^^HMMMM.. this is still the concept...

We should nto forget that... there is not telling as of now how the result will look... but I am sure the fancy headlights and tailights will be lost..

Finally Mustang is 2005 MY ... it will be getting a replacement.. it is like saying.. way to go Camry.. show Accord how to build a car... wel D'Oh it is a newcomer it had the chance to learn from older models...

EDIT: although it apperas the Challenger did get a green light for 2008.5 release: http://www.newagemusclecars.com/inde...p2_articleid=6
and Ford is supposedly working on the GT500KR for 2008.5 as well... http://www.stangsunleashed.com/index...2_articleid=95
Igor

**DisrupTer911** · 05-13-2006, 09:47 PM

god i want that car!

**biscuitninja** · 05-13-2006, 10:06 PM

Yep I saw this car out at Crystal Cove over here in Newport Coast. It was VERY, VERY cool. He, he, I even got a short ride in it!

Hopefully it stays within concept, plus it sounded WAY bad. Good luck
-bix

**hotrodkris** · 05-13-2006, 10:59 PM

Dodge did teh same with the PT when it first came out - the full-on panel concept made by Metalcrafters would roll into Donut Derelicts for a spell (this was before teh Crystal Cove thing started)

**BUR_ZX3** · 05-13-2006, 11:47 PM

Chris you were @ Bob's last night and didn't call me?

/me runs off and cries.

**sandmann41** · 05-13-2006, 11:52 PM

Man, I want that guys job.
Was it driven there or trailered?

**2focusd** · 05-13-2006, 11:54 PM

I'd rock that in a heartbeat, but once again it's too early to tell what will be changed for the production version. I guess we can only hope it stays that freakin' awesome though

-Brian

**MrPotatoes** · 05-14-2006, 12:39 AM

that car is just downright awesome.

if that car came to the streets full production just like that and the Camaro came the same way i'd have a hard time choosing. i'd prolly go the big C but i've always loved the Camaro.

i say wow

**BLUE_02_ZX3** · 05-14-2006, 01:45 AM

wow! I love the logo'd calipers.
I didnt know that 0.00FM existed. its the hemi channel i guess

**lil_silver_rocket** · 05-14-2006, 01:55 AM

I have been looking forward to seeing this car in person ever since I began reading about it in the car magazines.

Thanks for the pics...it's going to be a good year when this, the new camaro, and some other modern muscle starts showing up on showroom floors!

**darkness** · 05-14-2006, 05:28 AM

Anybody remember the Charger concept? Dead sexy, but look what we got instead.

**TXFO** · 05-14-2006, 09:31 AM

damn! that car right there just might make me a Mopar guy.

Love the light bar!

**Jugomugo** · 05-14-2006, 11:12 AM

Be prepared for a huge traffic increase. Emulous has FJ linked to this via Autoblog.com

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/05/14/d...-golden-state/

**Peloton25** · 05-14-2006, 12:59 PM

Would be nice if Autoblog could credit the photos properly.

>8^)
ER

05-13-2006, 03:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Z63R Official [FJ] Distinguished Advisor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 22,741	[FJ] Exclusive! One-Off Dodge Challenger Rolls To Cruise Night! Could it be that this is the only existing working prototype of the new Dodge Challenger? I popped in to a local cruise night to hang with some friends, did a double take, then quickly walked back to the Focus to grab my lil' point and shoot. The men handling this carbon fiber-bodied one-off concept were swamped; the car had a gazillion people drooling. All I know is that the motor's a Hemi, the trans is a Viper six speed and the rear suspension is independent. Apparently, this Challenger concept is making the rounds nation-wide to some well-known local cruise nights. This was at Bob's Big Boy in Toluca Lake, California; home to a Friday night cruise every week since 1962. Enjoy the pics; I shot from the hip with my Pana FZ-5 and a dying battery. If you want to see this machine make it to production, go to Dodge.com and tell 'em what you think - even about every little detail - 'cause they want to know - or so I was told. __________________ . "Jesse James set a record speed of 199.712 in the hydrogen-powered Streamliner at the El Mirage Dry Lake Bed last week, besting the hydrogen record previously held by the BMW H2R, thus proving Americans lead in increasingly obsolete technology." - Jalopnik 2.3 Duratec ZX3 + some bits

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igor2 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philly, pa Posts: 2,482	Re: [FJ] Exclusive! One-Off Dodge Challenger Rolls To Cruise Night! ^^^HMMMM.. this is still the concept... We should nto forget that... there is not telling as of now how the result will look... but I am sure the fancy headlights and tailights will be lost.. Finally Mustang is 2005 MY ... it will be getting a replacement.. it is like saying.. way to go Camry.. show Accord how to build a car... wel D'Oh it is a newcomer it had the chance to learn from older models... EDIT: although it apperas the Challenger did get a green light for 2008.5 release: http://www.newagemusclecars.com/inde...p2_articleid=6 and Ford is supposedly working on the GT500KR for 2008.5 as well... http://www.stangsunleashed.com/index...2_articleid=95 Igor __________________ Mazda3 owner ... Last edited by igor2; 05-13-2006 at 09:15 PM.

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