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ORIGINAL: 97 3.5 Intrepid
Since the Challenger is not going to be mass produced, offering the Cuda as well is actually a safe move
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Do we actually have confirmation that the Challenger is not going to be mass produced? I know the initial production run is going to be low volume SRT but the insider information I've read indicates larger volume lower price for the following MY.
As for a 'Cuda, someone asked about it during a chat session w/ SRT engineers and their response essentially went something like "don't get your hopes up". I don't know if that response was specifically in reference to the 'Cuda pictured in this thread, or if it was in reference to the possibility of a 'Cuda in general... but look at it this way: Chrysler ponied up the Challenger partially in response to the uproar over the Charger sedan, so why are we already demanding a 'Cuda resurrection? I personally liked the early 70s Cuda w/ sharktooth grille and smoother bodymuch better than the Challenger, but I'd say one variant is enough for now. Even if they do offer a rebadged Challenger w/ special trim and goodies as a 'Cuda, it would utilize the same platform and would really be more-or-less the same car. Nothing wrong with that I suppose, but I just don't understand this anticipation and expectation of a 'Cuda so soon. If they domake a 'Cuda bodystyle option, great! But if not, the Challenger is mighty fine as-is.