A Dodge Charger is almost certainly in the works, at least if Dieter Zetsche can hang on long enough to see it through. Many expect it to be shown in January 2006, with production starting in summer 2006; however, others have warned that a shortage of engineering talent (see why) may delay the Charger, especially if any problems crop up with the 300 and Magnum, or if the rumored SUV version takes priority.

This short-wheelbase (we'd guess the same wheelbase as the Airflight) reportedly has suicide doors in back รก la RX-8/Ion, so it looks like a coupe but has the ease of entry of a sedan. One person suggested that this setup is a red herring; and that there would be a Dodge Charger coupe which is closely related to a short-wheelbase Dodge LX sedan which has not yet been named. Either way, a convertible version is almost certain.

One engine option is said to be a 6.1 liter Hemi - which is known to exist, and which has been photographed in the engine bay of an LX car. The performance would comparable to the base Corvette - including handling. That would be quite an achievement.

Looks are, well, in the eye of the beholder. Expect minor visual cues around the front fenders to be the only sop to tradition. This will not be a work of art like the original, but it will look like a modern Dodge. The window line is expected to be perfectly straight, as with other LX cars; a scoop effect similar to the original Dodge Charger is expected to be built into the sheet metal. The nose and tail are rumored to be unique to the Charger, with only a few cues to the original. It's worth noting that they could replicate the nose, but not without sacrificing aerodynamics.

Source: http://www.allpar.com/cars/lx/dodge-charger.html

redriderbob

 

This info is somewhat dated, and some of it has been contradicted by more recent revelations. To get the latest scoop, go sift through the (huuuuuuge) Charger thread in the News & Rumors section of Allpar.