[FJ] Exclusive! One-Off Dodge Challenger Rolls To Cruise Night! - The Ford Focus Forum

**Z63R** · 05-13-2006, 04:15 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, 04:18 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, 04:51 AM

looks awesome

**acnon** · 05-13-2006, 05:38 AM

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

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

**hkysk8r07** · 05-13-2006, 05:55 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, 07:27 AM

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

**bluebyutoo** · 05-13-2006, 07:46 AM

Smart move on Dodge's part.

**bigdaddyG8** · 05-13-2006, 09:09 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, 09:17 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, 09:49 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, 09:49 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, 09:55 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, 10:47 PM

god i want that car!

**biscuitninja** · 05-13-2006, 11:06 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

**HotRodKristina** · 05-13-2006, 11:59 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** · 05-14-2006, 12:47 AM

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

/me runs off and cries.

**sandmann41** · 05-14-2006, 12:52 AM

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

**2focusd** · 05-14-2006, 12:54 AM

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, 01:39 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, 02:45 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, 02:55 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, 06:28 AM

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

**TXFO** · 05-14-2006, 10:31 AM

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

Love the light bar!

**Jugomugo** · 05-14-2006, 12:12 PM

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, 01:59 PM

Would be nice if Autoblog could credit the photos properly.

>8^)
ER

05-13-2006, 04:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Z63R Official [FJ] Distinguished Advisor Join Date: May 2004 Location: El Lay Ca Posts: 22,934	[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. __________________ . "Don't you know? No-tint is the new tint. :lol: Tint free is the way to be!" - Croc_Tease! 2.3 Duratec ZX3 + some bits

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Peloton25 Mr Know-It-All Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Moorpark, CA USA Posts: 22,672	Re: [FJ] Exclusive! One-Off Dodge Challenger Rolls To Cruise Night! 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

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240ZX34V8 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,141	Re: [FJ] Exclusive! One-Off Dodge Challenger Rolls To Cruise Night! 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.

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igor2 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philly, pa Posts: 2,486	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 10:15 PM.

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biscuitninja [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,035	Re: [FJ] Exclusive! One-Off Dodge Challenger Rolls To Cruise Night! 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 __________________ I feel blank.

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