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This trend will be for the lastest, up to date information on the upcoming 2005 North American Intr'l Auto Show from Detroit. For more information on tickets and direction, go to http://www.naias.com and I will update this post as information becomes available.
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Show Starters: Chrysler offers first look at two 2005 Detroit show concepts!
MAC MORRISON
Posted Date: 11/16/04
Chrysler will likely turn up at the 2005 Detroit show with more concepts up its sleeve, but for now it has revealed two design studies that could pave the way for the return of a Jeep pickup truck and a Viper-based Corvette fighter.
The Gladiator draws power from a 163-hp version of the 2.8-liter common rail turbo-diesel I4 engine now available in the Liberty.
The Jeep Gladiator marks the resurrection of a Jeep pickup nameplate not heard from since the 1960s, and a body-style absent from the companys lineup since the death of the 80s-era Comanche.
The Gladiator is built on a unique platform but takes the simple style trail to strongly resemble the production Renegade. Senior vice president for design Trevor Creed says to expect a lot in a short time from Jeeps corner of the DaimlerChrysler universe, and while DC officials deny the Gladiator is intended for production (natch), Creeds statement, along with the development of a new platform and the Gladiators subdued familial cues, imply a production version might very well be on the cards.
The Gladiator draws power from a 163-hp version of the 2.8-liter common rail turbo-diesel I4 engine now available in the Liberty, with torque rated at a strong 295 lb-ft. Part-time four-wheel-drive is transferred to the wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. Other trick features include a rear-seat access hatch on the drivers side, a full passenger-side rear door, drop-down rear glass and an expandable cargo bed.
In normal configuration, the bed measures 5 feet 6 inches long; with a simple manual process, the rear seat slides beneath the bed and the entire rear bulkhead slides along rails forward into the cab to grow the bed to 8 feet. The Gladiator also features a canvas top similar to the Renegades, which may be folded back partially for a sun-roof effect, or removed completely.
The second concept, for now dubbed Firepower (Chrysler does not own the name and will need a new one prior to Detroit), is based on the V10 Vipers architecture but uses the 6.1-liter, 425 hp, 420-lb-ft Hemi V8 that will see first light in the forthcoming 300C SRT-8. Again, officials say there are no production plans, but envision the car occupying the space between the Crossfire and (in theory) the ME412 in Chryslers performance portfolio.
Though the car is Viper-basedand Creed referenced Chevrolets Corvette as a key competitor (again, in theory)the designers envision Firepower as more grand tourer than outright sports car; hence the softened suspension and five-speed automatic transmission. Brakes are 14-inch Brembos at all four corners, and the huge rubber measures 275/35 R19 up front, 335/30 R20 in back. Engineers estimate the car is capable of bolting from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds or less, and a 185 mph top speed.
Whether either car ever meets a production line, Chrysler has produced two concepts that would fill obvious holes in both Jeeps and its own product lineup; executives will keep careful watch on public reaction at Detroit in January.
Autoweek.com
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MAC MORRISON
Posted Date: 11/16/04
Chrysler will likely turn up at the 2005 Detroit show with more concepts up its sleeve, but for now it has revealed two design studies that could pave the way for the return of a Jeep pickup truck and a Viper-based Corvette fighter.
The Gladiator draws power from a 163-hp version of the 2.8-liter common rail turbo-diesel I4 engine now available in the Liberty.
The Jeep Gladiator marks the resurrection of a Jeep pickup nameplate not heard from since the 1960s, and a body-style absent from the companys lineup since the death of the 80s-era Comanche.
The Gladiator is built on a unique platform but takes the simple style trail to strongly resemble the production Renegade. Senior vice president for design Trevor Creed says to expect a lot in a short time from Jeeps corner of the DaimlerChrysler universe, and while DC officials deny the Gladiator is intended for production (natch), Creeds statement, along with the development of a new platform and the Gladiators subdued familial cues, imply a production version might very well be on the cards.
The Gladiator draws power from a 163-hp version of the 2.8-liter common rail turbo-diesel I4 engine now available in the Liberty, with torque rated at a strong 295 lb-ft. Part-time four-wheel-drive is transferred to the wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. Other trick features include a rear-seat access hatch on the drivers side, a full passenger-side rear door, drop-down rear glass and an expandable cargo bed.
In normal configuration, the bed measures 5 feet 6 inches long; with a simple manual process, the rear seat slides beneath the bed and the entire rear bulkhead slides along rails forward into the cab to grow the bed to 8 feet. The Gladiator also features a canvas top similar to the Renegades, which may be folded back partially for a sun-roof effect, or removed completely.
The second concept, for now dubbed Firepower (Chrysler does not own the name and will need a new one prior to Detroit), is based on the V10 Vipers architecture but uses the 6.1-liter, 425 hp, 420-lb-ft Hemi V8 that will see first light in the forthcoming 300C SRT-8. Again, officials say there are no production plans, but envision the car occupying the space between the Crossfire and (in theory) the ME412 in Chryslers performance portfolio.
Though the car is Viper-basedand Creed referenced Chevrolets Corvette as a key competitor (again, in theory)the designers envision Firepower as more grand tourer than outright sports car; hence the softened suspension and five-speed automatic transmission. Brakes are 14-inch Brembos at all four corners, and the huge rubber measures 275/35 R19 up front, 335/30 R20 in back. Engineers estimate the car is capable of bolting from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds or less, and a 185 mph top speed.
Whether either car ever meets a production line, Chrysler has produced two concepts that would fill obvious holes in both Jeeps and its own product lineup; executives will keep careful watch on public reaction at Detroit in January.
Autoweek.com
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The car below is the Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe Concept shown at the Viper Owners Meet in Texas two months ago. I have been told by a source on another site, that he has heard from top brass, that another concept Viper coupe will debut at the North American Intr'l auto Show in Detroit in January. The Coupe will be a production concept of the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, and will look similar to this car in some ways, except for a lot of changes to the rear styling of this car! The car will also get a performance boost over the current SRT-10!
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DaimlerChrysler released these pictures today of the 2006 Dodge Charger... here is what TheCarConnection.com had to say about it...
Dodge is revving up an all-new Charger for next spring, the latest in a series of high-profile revivals from Detroit, following the return of the Pontiac GTO and the new-is-old, retro-styled Mustang.
The Charger, which was shown in concept form at last January's Detroit Auto Show, aims to capture the hearts of Baby Boomers and younger drivers alike who relish a return to the era of the muscle car. And though a relatively tame version of the '06 Charger will be offered with a 3.5-liter V-6, the emphasis will be on performance.
Expect Chrysler to focus its marketing campaign on the 5.7-liter HEMI-powered version. And well-placed sources hint that the even more beefy 6.1-liter, 400-horsepower HEMI is a "natural" to follow, though probably not immediately after the car's spring '05 launch.
The original Charger, introduced in 1966, went through a series of changes - and powertrains, including the original, 426-cubic-inch Hemi V-8 that was one of the fastest street-legal engines ever sold in the United States . Like other American muscle cars, the Charger didn't survive the oil shocks of the 1970s, at least not in its original form. In the 1980s, Lee Iacocca's struggling Chrysler rolled out the Charger badge in an effort to attach some appeal to a series of beefed up subcompacts.
If past is prologue, Dodge is likely also to follow up with an array of accessories, from appearance packages to performance parts. The automaker has already begun making forays into the profitable aftermarket for other models in its line-up, and it would be natural to appeal to this need-for-speed with the reborn muscle car.
Indeed, officials at DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group are confirming plans to take the Charger to the track next February. A NASCAR version will make its tire-spinning debut at the series-opening race in Daytona.
Meanwhile, the new Charger is expected to make an appearance in the upcoming remake of the old TV series, The Dukes of Hazzard. But the good ol' boy Duke brothers are still expected to drive around in the original Dodge muscle car.
The concept version shown in Detroit last winter kicked off a fair share of controversy, especially among those hoping for a more retro-looking design, in line with what Ford has done with the restyled, '05 Mustang. But Chrysler officials decided to go for a look representing what they felt was where the Charger would have evolved today.
General Motors adopted a similar strategy when it revived the Pontiac GTO last year. But while fans heralded the Australian-made muscle car's performance, they lamented its lackluster styling. GM insiders report they are working on a significant re-skinning of the GTO that could hit the streets by 2007.
Dodge planners haven't finalized pricing on the '06 Charger, though sources suggest the new car should stay in line with the division's new Magnum. The HEMI version of that wagon goes for around $30,000, or $3000 less than the Chrysler division charges for its big V-8-powered 300C sedan.
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DaimlerChrysler released these pictures today of the 2006 Dodge Charger... here is what TheCarConnection.com had to say about it...
Dodge is revving up an all-new Charger for next spring, the latest in a series of high-profile revivals from Detroit, following the return of the Pontiac GTO and the new-is-old, retro-styled Mustang.
The Charger, which was shown in concept form at last January's Detroit Auto Show, aims to capture the hearts of Baby Boomers and younger drivers alike who relish a return to the era of the muscle car. And though a relatively tame version of the '06 Charger will be offered with a 3.5-liter V-6, the emphasis will be on performance.
Expect Chrysler to focus its marketing campaign on the 5.7-liter HEMI-powered version. And well-placed sources hint that the even more beefy 6.1-liter, 400-horsepower HEMI is a "natural" to follow, though probably not immediately after the car's spring '05 launch.
The original Charger, introduced in 1966, went through a series of changes - and powertrains, including the original, 426-cubic-inch Hemi V-8 that was one of the fastest street-legal engines ever sold in the United States . Like other American muscle cars, the Charger didn't survive the oil shocks of the 1970s, at least not in its original form. In the 1980s, Lee Iacocca's struggling Chrysler rolled out the Charger badge in an effort to attach some appeal to a series of beefed up subcompacts.
If past is prologue, Dodge is likely also to follow up with an array of accessories, from appearance packages to performance parts. The automaker has already begun making forays into the profitable aftermarket for other models in its line-up, and it would be natural to appeal to this need-for-speed with the reborn muscle car.
Indeed, officials at DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group are confirming plans to take the Charger to the track next February. A NASCAR version will make its tire-spinning debut at the series-opening race in Daytona.
Meanwhile, the new Charger is expected to make an appearance in the upcoming remake of the old TV series, The Dukes of Hazzard. But the good ol' boy Duke brothers are still expected to drive around in the original Dodge muscle car.
The concept version shown in Detroit last winter kicked off a fair share of controversy, especially among those hoping for a more retro-looking design, in line with what Ford has done with the restyled, '05 Mustang. But Chrysler officials decided to go for a look representing what they felt was where the Charger would have evolved today.
General Motors adopted a similar strategy when it revived the Pontiac GTO last year. But while fans heralded the Australian-made muscle car's performance, they lamented its lackluster styling. GM insiders report they are working on a significant re-skinning of the GTO that could hit the streets by 2007.
Dodge planners haven't finalized pricing on the '06 Charger, though sources suggest the new car should stay in line with the division's new Magnum. The HEMI version of that wagon goes for around $30,000, or $3000 less than the Chrysler division charges for its big V-8-powered 300C sedan.
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NAIAS Schedule of Events:
Sunday, January 9, 2005
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7:00 am Media Credential Office Opens/Oakland Concourse
8:30 - 8:55 am ASC/ Michigan Hall
9:05 - 9:30 am Michelin/M3-32
9:40 - 10:05 am Johnson Controls/D2-15
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10:15 - 10:30 am NAIAS Co-Chairs Opening Ceremony/Michigan Hall Stage
10:30 - 11:00 am North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards / Michigan Hall Stage
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10:30 am Show Floor Opens
11:15 am - 12:15 pm General Motors with Lunch
12:25 - 12:50 pm Chrysler Group
1:00 - 1:35 pm Ford Motor Company/Cobo Arena
1:45 - 2:10 pm Lexus/Riverview Ballroom
2:20 - 2:45 pm Mercedes-Benz
2:45 - 3:10 pm smart/Mercedes-Benz stand
3:20 - 3:45 pm Volkswagen
3:55 - 4:20 pm Nissan
4:30 - 4:55 pm Acura
5:05 - 5:30 pm Audi
5:40 - 6:05 pm General Motors
Monday, January 10, 2005
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7:00 - 8:00 am Lincoln Mercury/Cobo Arena with Breakfast
8:15 - 8:40 am Chrysler Group
8:50 - 9:15 am Porsche
9:25 - 9:50 am BMW
10:00 - 10:25 am Hyundai
10:35 - 11:00 am Infiniti
11:10 - 11:35 am Ferrari Maserati Group
11:45 am - 12:10 pm Honda
12:20 - 1:20 pm Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo/Cobo Arena with Lunch
1:30 - 1:55 pm Toyota/Riverview Ballroom
2:05 - 2:30 pm General Motors
2:40 - 3:05 pm Suzuki
3:15 - 3:40 pm Subaru
3:50 - 4:15 pm Mitsubishi
4:25 - 4:50 pm Mazda/Mazda stand
5:30 - 7:30 pm APA Reception/Macomb Entrance
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
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8:30 - 8:55 am Chrysler Group/Michigan Hall Stage
9:05 - 9:30 am Kia
9:40 - 10:05 am Rolls-Royce
10:15 - 10:40 am Honda
10:50 - 11:15 am Saleen/Detroit Hall Concourse
11:30 - 11:55 am Michelin/Michigan Hall Stage
12:05 - 12:30 pm Devaux Cars/Michigan Hall
12:40 - 1:05 pm University of Michigan Solar Car/
Michigan Hall:
1:20 - 1:45 pm ZF Group/W2-60
1:55 - 2:20 pm Alpine/O2-44
2:30 - 2:55 pm Johnson Controls/D2-15
3:10 - 3:35 pm Microsoft in Automotive/Promenade Room
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Sunday, January 9, 2005
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7:00 am Media Credential Office Opens/Oakland Concourse
8:30 - 8:55 am ASC/ Michigan Hall
9:05 - 9:30 am Michelin/M3-32
9:40 - 10:05 am Johnson Controls/D2-15
****
10:15 - 10:30 am NAIAS Co-Chairs Opening Ceremony/Michigan Hall Stage
10:30 - 11:00 am North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards / Michigan Hall Stage
****
10:30 am Show Floor Opens
11:15 am - 12:15 pm General Motors with Lunch
12:25 - 12:50 pm Chrysler Group
1:00 - 1:35 pm Ford Motor Company/Cobo Arena
1:45 - 2:10 pm Lexus/Riverview Ballroom
2:20 - 2:45 pm Mercedes-Benz
2:45 - 3:10 pm smart/Mercedes-Benz stand
3:20 - 3:45 pm Volkswagen
3:55 - 4:20 pm Nissan
4:30 - 4:55 pm Acura
5:05 - 5:30 pm Audi
5:40 - 6:05 pm General Motors
Monday, January 10, 2005
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7:00 - 8:00 am Lincoln Mercury/Cobo Arena with Breakfast
8:15 - 8:40 am Chrysler Group
8:50 - 9:15 am Porsche
9:25 - 9:50 am BMW
10:00 - 10:25 am Hyundai
10:35 - 11:00 am Infiniti
11:10 - 11:35 am Ferrari Maserati Group
11:45 am - 12:10 pm Honda
12:20 - 1:20 pm Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo/Cobo Arena with Lunch
1:30 - 1:55 pm Toyota/Riverview Ballroom
2:05 - 2:30 pm General Motors
2:40 - 3:05 pm Suzuki
3:15 - 3:40 pm Subaru
3:50 - 4:15 pm Mitsubishi
4:25 - 4:50 pm Mazda/Mazda stand
5:30 - 7:30 pm APA Reception/Macomb Entrance
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
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8:30 - 8:55 am Chrysler Group/Michigan Hall Stage
9:05 - 9:30 am Kia
9:40 - 10:05 am Rolls-Royce
10:15 - 10:40 am Honda
10:50 - 11:15 am Saleen/Detroit Hall Concourse
11:30 - 11:55 am Michelin/Michigan Hall Stage
12:05 - 12:30 pm Devaux Cars/Michigan Hall
12:40 - 1:05 pm University of Michigan Solar Car/
Michigan Hall:
1:20 - 1:45 pm ZF Group/W2-60
1:55 - 2:20 pm Alpine/O2-44
2:30 - 2:55 pm Johnson Controls/D2-15
3:10 - 3:35 pm Microsoft in Automotive/Promenade Room
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The 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will host about 65 new vehicle introductions.
Worldwide Production Intros:
BMW 5-Series AWD - an all-wheel-drive version of the mid-level sedan.
Cadillac STS-V - a performance version of the brandās flagship sedan, redesigned for 2005.
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 500-horsepower performance version of the sixth-generation car redesigned for 2005.
Dodge Charger - the return of a legendary name from the muscle-car era on a Hemi 5.7-litre V8-equipped rear-drive, five passenger sedan.
Ferrari Superamerica - a 12-cylinder convertible version of the 575M Maranello coupe designed by Pininfarina.
Ford Fusion ā The Blue Ovalās new midsize car.
Ford F-150 Harley - a Harley-Davidson version of the popular pickup truck.
Honda Ridgeline ā The Japanese automakerās first-ever large pickup truck (it has previously produced tiny trucks for Asian markets).
Infiniti M45/M35 - two new luxury/performance sedans to slot just beneath the flagship Q45.
Kia Rio - a completely redesigned entry-level sedan bigger and more powerful than the current model.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport - a completely new sport utility vehicle and a fifth model for the brand, slotting between the LR3 and Range Rover.
Lexus GX 470 - a luxury utility with more performance and technology.
Lincoln Zephyr - a new entry-level luxury sedan for Ford's luxury division.
Lincoln Mark LT - a luxury vehicle that combines a sport utility vehicle cabin with a pickup bed.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class - a full redesign of the Alabama-built M-Class sport utility vehicle introduced eight years ago.
Mitsubishi Eclipse - all-new, more powerful fourth generation of the popular sporty coupe.
Mitsubishi Raider ā A rebadged midsize truck based on the Dakota. Mitsubishi claims lots of styling changes but āscoopā photos suggest otherwise.
Saturn Sky - a new two-seat, rear-drive sports roadster.
Subaru B9 Tribeca - the brandās first seven-passenger vehicle. Not a rebadged GM SUV, either.
Toyota Avalon - a completely restyled full-size sedan with more performance and luxury.
Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S Cabriolets - convertible versions of the redesigned 911.
Worldwide āConceptsā:
Chrysler Firepower - an elegant grand tourer riding on the Viper chassis and powered by a 6.1-litre version of the Hemi V8.
Ford Explorer Sport Trac - a so-called āconceptā that previews the next-generation version of the sport-utility vehicle with a pickup bed; it wasnāt fully redesigned when the passenger version launched.
Infiniti Kuraza - an exploratory look at future sport utility vehicle interior design.
Jeep Gladiator - a pickup truck.
Kia KCD II - the second concept vehicle from Kia's California design centre is a rugged sport utility with three rows of seats.
Lexus LF-A - exotic sports car concept vehicle.
Mercury Meta One - a rolling showcase of promising active safety technologies.
Nissan AZEAL Coupe - a fresh interpretation of the "pocket rocket" - an affordable, high-performance, entry-level coupe with an emphasis on personality and aggressive styling.
Saturn midsize sedan - a new entry into the midsize sedan segment for the GM division.
Suzuki Concept X ā The automakerās first-ever midsize sport-utility vehicle concept.
Volvo 3CC - an innovative and stylish environmentally friendly car with three seats, powered by lithium-ion batteries. Included.
North American Production:
Aston Martin Vanquish S V12 - the brandās fastest car.
Audi A6 Avant - the redesigned station wagon version.
BMW 530xi ā 4WD Sport Wagon.
Hyundai Sonata - the first vehicle to be produced at the new Hyundai plant in Montgomery, Alabama.
North American Concepts:
Mercedes-Benz Grand Sports Tourer Vision B - first shown in Paris, a compact sports tourer with compact exterior dimensions but roomy inside.
Rolls-Royce 100EX - this experimental car from Rolls-Royce, the inspiration for a 2007 convertible, celebrates the marqueās centennial. Check out the revived āsuicideā doors.
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Worldwide Production Intros:
BMW 5-Series AWD - an all-wheel-drive version of the mid-level sedan.
Cadillac STS-V - a performance version of the brandās flagship sedan, redesigned for 2005.
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 500-horsepower performance version of the sixth-generation car redesigned for 2005.
Dodge Charger - the return of a legendary name from the muscle-car era on a Hemi 5.7-litre V8-equipped rear-drive, five passenger sedan.
Ferrari Superamerica - a 12-cylinder convertible version of the 575M Maranello coupe designed by Pininfarina.
Ford Fusion ā The Blue Ovalās new midsize car.
Ford F-150 Harley - a Harley-Davidson version of the popular pickup truck.
Honda Ridgeline ā The Japanese automakerās first-ever large pickup truck (it has previously produced tiny trucks for Asian markets).
Infiniti M45/M35 - two new luxury/performance sedans to slot just beneath the flagship Q45.
Kia Rio - a completely redesigned entry-level sedan bigger and more powerful than the current model.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport - a completely new sport utility vehicle and a fifth model for the brand, slotting between the LR3 and Range Rover.
Lexus GX 470 - a luxury utility with more performance and technology.
Lincoln Zephyr - a new entry-level luxury sedan for Ford's luxury division.
Lincoln Mark LT - a luxury vehicle that combines a sport utility vehicle cabin with a pickup bed.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class - a full redesign of the Alabama-built M-Class sport utility vehicle introduced eight years ago.
Mitsubishi Eclipse - all-new, more powerful fourth generation of the popular sporty coupe.
Mitsubishi Raider ā A rebadged midsize truck based on the Dakota. Mitsubishi claims lots of styling changes but āscoopā photos suggest otherwise.
Saturn Sky - a new two-seat, rear-drive sports roadster.
Subaru B9 Tribeca - the brandās first seven-passenger vehicle. Not a rebadged GM SUV, either.
Toyota Avalon - a completely restyled full-size sedan with more performance and luxury.
Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S Cabriolets - convertible versions of the redesigned 911.
Worldwide āConceptsā:
Chrysler Firepower - an elegant grand tourer riding on the Viper chassis and powered by a 6.1-litre version of the Hemi V8.
Ford Explorer Sport Trac - a so-called āconceptā that previews the next-generation version of the sport-utility vehicle with a pickup bed; it wasnāt fully redesigned when the passenger version launched.
Infiniti Kuraza - an exploratory look at future sport utility vehicle interior design.
Jeep Gladiator - a pickup truck.
Kia KCD II - the second concept vehicle from Kia's California design centre is a rugged sport utility with three rows of seats.
Lexus LF-A - exotic sports car concept vehicle.
Mercury Meta One - a rolling showcase of promising active safety technologies.
Nissan AZEAL Coupe - a fresh interpretation of the "pocket rocket" - an affordable, high-performance, entry-level coupe with an emphasis on personality and aggressive styling.
Saturn midsize sedan - a new entry into the midsize sedan segment for the GM division.
Suzuki Concept X ā The automakerās first-ever midsize sport-utility vehicle concept.
Volvo 3CC - an innovative and stylish environmentally friendly car with three seats, powered by lithium-ion batteries. Included.
North American Production:
Aston Martin Vanquish S V12 - the brandās fastest car.
Audi A6 Avant - the redesigned station wagon version.
BMW 530xi ā 4WD Sport Wagon.
Hyundai Sonata - the first vehicle to be produced at the new Hyundai plant in Montgomery, Alabama.
North American Concepts:
Mercedes-Benz Grand Sports Tourer Vision B - first shown in Paris, a compact sports tourer with compact exterior dimensions but roomy inside.
Rolls-Royce 100EX - this experimental car from Rolls-Royce, the inspiration for a 2007 convertible, celebrates the marqueās centennial. Check out the revived āsuicideā doors.
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LX models will have a huge buzz at NAIAS... three models will be making debuts... 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT-8, 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT-8, and the new 2006 Dodge Charger lineup...
2006 Chrysler 300C SRT-8:
The Chrysler 300C is the 300 with the Hemi and the hefty 340-hp output. But it turns out the new C wonāt be the 300 with the biggest mojo. That role is reserved for the 300C SRT-8, the big bruiser super-tuned by the boffins at the companyās in-house Street and Racing Technology Group.
2006 Dodge Magnum SRT-8:
Engine: 6.1-liter HEMI V-8
Horsepower: 425
Height: 57.9 inches
Width: 74.1 inches
Length: 197.7 inches
Curb weight: 4,260 pounds
What the automaker says: "The current take-rate for the Hemi in the Dodge Magnum is 43 percent. The new SRT 6.1-liter Hemi quenches the thirst for even more power.
What you should know:With the pumped-up Hemi V-8 making an eye-popping 425 hp, this wagon rockets from 0-60 mph in just over 5 seconds.
Production possibility: Production begins this summer.
2006 Dodge Charger R/T (thats right R/T not RT like the Magnum):
Dodge has confirmed with this first sketch that it aims to again recreate some of the company's early muscle-car magic conjured by the Charger name. The Charger will debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2005, and is expected to enter showrooms in the spring of 2005. True to its power image, it will carry with it the much-vaunted, 340-hp Hemi engine under the hood as an option. Its base engine is expected to be a 3.5-liter V6 making 250 horsepower.
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2006 Chrysler 300C SRT-8:
The Chrysler 300C is the 300 with the Hemi and the hefty 340-hp output. But it turns out the new C wonāt be the 300 with the biggest mojo. That role is reserved for the 300C SRT-8, the big bruiser super-tuned by the boffins at the companyās in-house Street and Racing Technology Group.
2006 Dodge Magnum SRT-8:
Engine: 6.1-liter HEMI V-8
Horsepower: 425
Height: 57.9 inches
Width: 74.1 inches
Length: 197.7 inches
Curb weight: 4,260 pounds
What the automaker says: "The current take-rate for the Hemi in the Dodge Magnum is 43 percent. The new SRT 6.1-liter Hemi quenches the thirst for even more power.
What you should know:With the pumped-up Hemi V-8 making an eye-popping 425 hp, this wagon rockets from 0-60 mph in just over 5 seconds.
Production possibility: Production begins this summer.
2006 Dodge Charger R/T (thats right R/T not RT like the Magnum):
Dodge has confirmed with this first sketch that it aims to again recreate some of the company's early muscle-car magic conjured by the Charger name. The Charger will debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2005, and is expected to enter showrooms in the spring of 2005. True to its power image, it will carry with it the much-vaunted, 340-hp Hemi engine under the hood as an option. Its base engine is expected to be a 3.5-liter V6 making 250 horsepower.
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RE: 2005 North American Intr'l Auto Show Info:
pre-production 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe:
As I said before the SRT-10 Coupe will make an appearence at NAIAS, as was announced that the car will go on sale this fall as a 2006 model...
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RE: 2005 North American Intr'l Auto Show Info:
Starting this Sunday (January 9th, 2005) to Monday (January 10th, 2005)... watch the introductions of the four vehicles, making a debut from NAIAS... the new 2006 Dodge Charger, the 2005 Chrysler Firepower Concept, 2005 Jeep Gladiator Concept, and the 2005 Jeep Hurricane Concept! Should start around 12:15pm... CLICK HERE: TO WATCH!
Sunday will be the three concept, and Monday will debut the 2006 Dodge Charger lineup... the NASCAR Charger will debut in Daytona on Tuesday the 11th, w/ Ray Evernham showing the 2005 #19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger R/T at a media event there.
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Sunday will be the three concept, and Monday will debut the 2006 Dodge Charger lineup... the NASCAR Charger will debut in Daytona on Tuesday the 11th, w/ Ray Evernham showing the 2005 #19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger R/T at a media event there.
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RE: 2005 North American Intr'l Auto Show Info:
Chrysler Firepower Concept:
https://dodgeforum.com/m_134434/tm.htm
JeepĀ® Gladiator Concept:
https://dodgeforum.com/m_134438/tm.htm
JeepĀ® Hurricane Concept:
https://dodgeforum.com/m_134439/tm.htm
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