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

[Z63R]

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]

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]

looks awesome

[acnon]

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

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

[hkysk8r07]

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]

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

[bluebyutoo]

Smart move on Dodge's part.

[bigdaddyG8]

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]

Smart move on Dodge's part.

x2

way to keep building on the excitement.

Igor

[Peloton25]

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]

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]

^^^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]

god i want that car!

[biscuitninja]

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

[HotRodKristina]

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]

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

/me runs off and cries.

[sandmann41]

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

[2focusd]

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]

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]

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