Monday 26th July 2010

Mopar Challenger Official Photos

'Wicked, sinister' Dodge revealed on camera for the first time

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Chrysler has revealed official images of its limited-run Mopar Dodge Challenger (only this sketch of the car had been previously released). Based on the MY 2010 Challenger R/T, the Mopar car is on sale for $38k for an auto and $39k for a manual.

That might sound a lot, given that the stock car is just under $31k, but even with all the Mopar accessories the Challenger still comes out at £24.5k in good ol' Sterling, which isn't very much for a 5.7-litre V8 muscle car. Okay, so you don't get the 425bhp that you do in the SRT8, but you can't have everything, we suppose (and you still get a more-than-reasonable 370bhp)... and you do get the knowledge that yours will be one of just 500 cars.

Your extra $8k gets you a hood-venting system, a cold-air intake, a front strut-tower brace, a rear strut-tower brace and a bespoke engine cover.

And the looks? "Mopar '10 has a wicked, sinister appearance that will turn heads." says Ralph Gilles, CEO of Dodge. What that actually means is that Cosmetic tweaks include gloss-black 20-inch wheels, black-chromed grille surround and a functional, vented bonnet (we can't bring ourselves to say 'hood'), complete with bonnet pins.

Inside, a custom leather-wrapped steering wheel accompanies Katzkin leather upholstery, and manuals get a classic 'Pistol Grip' gear shift - which looks, how shall we put this, like something else entirely - while autos are fitted with a less suggestive T-bar shift lever.

To make them feel even more special, owners will get a bespoke cover (for their car, not for them) a certificate with the VIN number, date of build, and build number, And a sketch of the car signed by Chrysler design chief Mark Trostle. Aww, ain't that nice?

Shame we can't (officially) get one over here in Blighty...

 

[booner]

WANT!

Where can I get one of these! Although, I doubt they will be sold for £24.5k over here... ;-(

[grale23]

absolutely gorgeous......what i car should look like ! Pity you cant get one !!

[Oddball RS]

Wants to be about 2 inches lower and needs a decent steering wheel, that is shocking....

[dinkel]

Guy in my village has a new Challenger and it looks the dogs. Sounds decent too . . .

[Oddball RS]

Mised this one, and a proper gearleaver

[liner33]

shame the wheel is on the wrong side

Does look nice though

[Garlick]

Smaller wheels and a fraction lower = perfection to me. That said, I'd take one as it is if it was offered.

[sootyrumble]

Hmmmmm now theres a car to sate those remaining teeanage night rider urges

[300bhp/ton]

That just looks bad ass!



V nice

[BelperJim]

The polar opposite to the pink Fiat 500 I can see out of the office window!

[ian_touring]

That looks luuurvely. It certainly looks better from the front though, also looks like its a touch too high up on its springs which makes me think it will ride/corner like a big yank tank, all wallowy and bouncy. Is this then just for posing/cruising? Hmmm not so good then...

[kbigtim]

I would fit some steel wheels and dog dish hub caps.

[pSyCoSiS]

Quite a nice looking car. Bet it sounds dead gorgeous, too.

Probably be nearer to £40k if / when we can get our hands on one..

[Sideways Tim]

booner said:

WANT!

Where can I get one of these! Although, I doubt they will be sold for £24.5k over here... ;-(

If they sell for $38k - that's £27000 (at a rate of 1.4), plus 10% duty, plus VAT.

Don't forget to add shipping and IVA conversion in there too - I reckon £38000 would do it

[Dagnut]

bit lower , minus the blue stripe and it would look good

[LuS1fer]

They're all Mopars though...

[peteA]

Dagnut said:

bit lower , minus the blue stripe and it would look good

Yep - just plain bad ass black!

[Andrew[MG]]

The Yanks are certainly making more interesting cars than their Euro rivals at the moment. I can't think of anything of a similar size to come out of Europe that is remotely interesting...

[dxbtiger]

SRT8 or nothing for me, thats a lot of car for 370 brake to shift.

Actually would have the SRT8 in the Cherokee by preference, will be on my list as and when I change the 'Stang

[hardmouse1]

I would have one of these for sure, agree with the others that it needs to be lowered a little. However i would be keen to customise the car with slightly better interior......