Actually, i think the reason its like that is just to adjust some minor styling cues. It's also from what the article stated, a clay model anyhow.

Chase, we'll see how well the Challenger handles when it debuts. The truth is, I think the two of them will be very close in HP and torque.....enough to kill the Mustang twice over. Let's not forget what motor most likely will wind up in the SS and Z28 models.....the LS2....which as I recall......is in the current Z06 which is neck and neck with the Viper....

I like the look of it. It's still not what I had hoped for 100%, but it's definitely a retro look with a 21st century style. I would rather own this then the current Charger or Mustang. I'm also not sold on the Challenger just yet. Like several of you have voiced about a 2dr Charger, the weight issue is a major concern to me. Again, both of these are concepts and very well could change drastically by the time it hits production.

 

not bad, not bad, it looks just like the 1999 GTO concept car w/ a chevy grille

 

i love it. it looks excellent. Go GM. it looks awesome, modern, and fast as hell. I hope the challenger does well, but i would take this any day. it doesn't look stuck back in the 70s.

 

Derrick - You really think they will drop the LS2 in it? Then people would start buying the Camaro and the Vette would die, lol.


Good points, that's my only problem with the new Challenger, it needs to be a little more sleeker like this. HOWEVER, the Challenger still looks better.

 

oh snap. more aero designs

aero enemies>dodge

more dodge ideas(that are good)<08 camaro


that's gunna hit a coefficient drag of .25-.29 or so

that's going to eat air

 

Yeah, I do think they will. Remember, the previous 4th gen had the LS1, which was also a Vette engine. Considering they could really put a spanking on the Mustang and anything Dodge puts out by using the LS2.....I believe they will in fact do it. It most likely will be the 350-425hp variety LS2, and most likely ONLY come in the Z28....

Also, there wont be any Trans-Ams or Firebirds to compete with for sales this time around. It's exclusively going to be the Camaro only this time. Which to me, is GREAT!

Just because it's got a Vette motor dont mean it'll stop people buying the Vette. Remember, just like the Viper, people want the Vette because of the name and the "image".

If anything, this would be a big boost to Chevy's car line....not to mention the fact that they wouldnt have many alternatives for a motor in this one. It absolutely has to compete with the 6.1L SRT-8 Hemi motor........so it would have to be on par with the Charger/Challenger/300C/and even the Magnum.

I'm not saying it would win or dominate....but I expect similar numbers.

 

i think i like drivers side front better

 

looks like a cross between the challenger and the mustang, but what do I expect, in the last few years chevy has been anything but creative... they be lucky if they arent bankrupt by the time production starts anyway. I personally have always been anti-chevy, hate to say it but I would buy a Ford before I buy a chevy. But as most know I have one from all 3 of the big 3(Buick, Mercury and the Dodge), so whatever...

 

I find it rather amusing that you say that considering this thing is roughly 75-80% exact of what the concept drawings that are floating around are. Considering most of the concept drawings go back to 2003 anywho...yeah...its a really copycat of the Challenger.... This car has been in the works alot longer in my view then the Challenger....since this car was put away and planned to be brought back anyhow. The cries for the Challenger forced an issue because of the Charger complaints...

But hey, we're all allowed our opinions [8D]

We all knew the moment they "killed" the Camaro they were going to do something retro anyhow....they even basically said it because of the great pickup in sales of the last model Mustang prior to the current retro model.

 

the challenger is basically a 2 door version the charger, which has been around now for awhile and in production mind you... and that concept camaro looks little like any of the camaros already in existence... we will see what happens, if anything, with it.

I agree with this...