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The thing we love most about image/graphics editing programs is that they allow you to explore the boundaries of your imagination. Anything is possible, even a Dodge Challenger version of the BMW M1 Homage Concept (see photos here) that was created by a Russian artist that goes by the nickname Remio. As weird as it may sound, not only do we find the end result convincing but as a matter of fact, we actually like the Dodge M1 or if you prefer, BMW Challenger.Via: Cardesign
More of a result of pipe-dreaming than actual inside info, the 2010 Plymouth Road Runner Concept that’s featured in the August/September issue of Mopar Enthusiast magazine is based on the new Dodge Challenger using styling cues from the ’71-’72 model year Road Runners. The folks at Mopar Enthusiast beleive that if the car were to be produced today, it should be powered by a HEMI 5.7L V8 as standard with 6.1L and 7.0L V8 HEMIs being offered as optional equipment. -Continued
Via: Autoblog.com , Source: Mopar Enthusiast
For those of you that lack the funds to obtain the new Challenger coupe, Microsoft (through MSN Autos) and Dodge have just launched an online competition with the grand prize being a black 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T with a 6-speed manual transmission.Link: DreamDesignDrive
The Tonight Show’s host, Jay Leno has uploaded a video on his… GM sponsored website dubbed “Jay Leno’s Garage” featuring his most recent acquisition, the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8. Among other things, Jay Leno states that he is very happy to see that Dodge/Chrysler returned back to American hands and that it's creating products like the Challenger. Of course, Jay Leno seems to forget that the decision to create the Challenger was taken during the time that Daimler controlled Chrysler and that Dodge’s modern muscle car features components derived from the discontinued W210 Mercedes-Benz E-Class… -Video after the jump
Let the mods begin; as soon as the guys over at Speedfactory received their first 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 they went straight to work adding a 5.5 lb supercharger as the first step (Stage 1). According to Speedfactory’s initial dyno results, the 6.1-liter supercharged Hemi V8 delivers 496Hp to the rear wheels, meaning that there should be around 600Hp at the crankshaft. Check out more pictures of the Speedfactory prepped Challenger SRT8 along with the dyno results after the jump. -Continued
ink: Speedfactory
As promised back in March when it was announced that the Challenger’s prices will start in the low $20,000s, Dodge has priced its entry level The Challenger SE features a 250Hp a 3.5-liter V6 engine matted to a four-speed automatic transmission achieving an estimated 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
Standard features on the base Dodge Challenger SE include 60/40 split-folding rear bench with arm rests and two cup holders, 17-inch aluminium wheels with P215/65R17 all-season tires, four-wheel disc brakes, side-curtain airbags, remote keyless entry, eight-way power driver’s seat, fold-away power mirrors, power locks and windows with express-down, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD radio with MP3 capability and four speakers, cloth low-back bucket seats, manual-tilt and telescoping steering wheel, dual-covered visor vanity mirrors and tire pressure warning lamp.
The Challenger R/T is equipped with a 370Hp 5.7-liter V8 Hemi matted to a five-speed automatic transmission. However, buyers can opt for the “Track Pack” which replaces the auto tranny with a six-speed manual gearbox with “pistol-grip” shifter. In this case, the 5.7 Hemi gains an additional 5Hp raising output to 375Hp. The Track Pak that costs $995 also includes Hill-start Assist, limited-slip differential, bright pedal covers and performance steering.
Other standard features on the Challenger R/T include dual chromed rectangular exhaust tips, ABS, ESP, Brake Assist with vented brakes, 18-inch machined aluminium wheels with P225/60HR18 all-season touring tires, fog lamps, body-color exterior mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, illuminated visor vanity mirrors, rear body-color spoiler and cast-metal fuel door.
As you might have already heard, the 2008 Dodge Challengers have started arriving in dealerships across the 
Pics via: Flickr
Steve Saleen and his new tuning company SMS are preparing two limited edition versions of the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T. The SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 570X Challenger will feature a SMS Supercharged 5.7-liter V8 Hemi delivering 500 to over 700Hp respectively. Engine aside, both models will come equipped with a series of performance parts including drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics, tires, wheels and interior.“The horsepower and torque that we are developing from the SMS Supercharged Hemi is phenomenal” said Billy Tally, SMS Chief Technical Officer, “combined with suspension and braking improvements our SMS Challenger will be an incredibly capable, refined and tractable vehicle”. Production is set to start in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Via: Motorpasion
It’s the 70’s all over again;
To Chrysler’s misfortune, their 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 that took part at this weekend’s One Lap of America race had a minor exit. To be specific, driver Erich Heuschele (Vehicle Dynamics Supervisor – SRT) lost control of the Challenger -which by the way, was a modified pre-production model- during the time trials and hit a tire pile on the outside wall. Luckily, no one was injured. However, chances are that the Challenger will not be able to take part in the rest of the events. -More pics after the jump
Via: Cardomain
Remember the 1970’s Dodge Challenger R/T from the 2002 “2Fast 2Furious” sequel to The Fast and the Furious Movie? Well that car is up for sale on eBay and even though it might not have matching numbers for its 426 Hemi V8 engine (it’s an R/T clone), the car was fully restored and has clocked only 80 miles on its odometer. Question is, is it worth the $65,000 (or more as that’s the starting bid) that the seller is asking for? We’re no specialists, but it does sound a bit too much for a Hemi clone that only played a minor role in the movie. On a side note, we discovered that the car was sold last year at the Barret-
According to report from Freep citing an unnamed Chrysler LLC top executive, prices for the 2009 Dodge Challenger will start as little as $23,995 when it goes on sale this August. It goes without saying however that the report is referring to the base Challenger SE with its 250 Hp 3.5-liter V6 matted to a 4-speed automatic gearbox and, as we saw on Dodge’s official site, with the horrifying, 17-inch wheel covers… Comparatively, the base price for the Ford Mustang Coupe V6 (210 Hp) is $19,650.
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