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Steve Saleen Is Back, Reveals Limited Edition Supercharged Challengers

They may have taken his company, his cars and even his name, but they'll never take Steve Saleen's desire to customize cars to make them look so radically similar to the originals, they're virtually identical to all but the most carefully trained eye. Saleen and his new company SMS have just revealed the new company's first two custom cars. The twin set of Challengers, dubbed the SMS 570TM Challenger and the SMS 570XTM Challenger will, as Phil Frank, the company's Chief Creative Officer puts it "help define our design DNA." So we guess that means more of the same, eh? Anyway, these first two products of his new "Signature Series" of "ultra-high performance vehicles" are based off the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T and will feature a SMS-supercharged 5.7-liter Hemi engine under the hood with power ratings purported to go from 500 to over 700 HP. Full press release after the jump. More »

7:33 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By Ray Wert
3,309 views, 38 comments

Latest by icantthinkofone: @Rondogg: because he got canned! more »

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2009 Dodge Challenger S/E: A Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name

I was wandering around the floor of the New York auto show yesterday afternoon, trying to find a free scone. No, I was looking for automotive inspiration to break the second-day malaise. I never did find the scone, but I did stumble on the 2009 Dodge Challenger S/E up on its dais. I've been thinking of nothing else for 24 hours. More »

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1:45 PM on Fri Mar 21 2008
By Mike Spinelli
11,357 views, 60 comments

Latest by Euromobile: To be honest, I didn't realise CAFE was that specific. I thought it was just measured on the number of new cars of a particular model sold and if that model was fitted with a manual as standard and achieved more »

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Chrysler Media Responds To Our Periodical Observations

Yesterday, we made an observation about a picture of the new Challenger in certain magazine racks at the Memphis airport. Our take on the picture, which came from Chrysler's The Firehouse blog, was somewhat satirical. To their credit, Chrysler responded with their own commentary on the subject. That response below. More »

10:20 AM on Thu Mar 6 2008
By Matt Hardigree
3,456 views, 49 comments

chicago auto show

First 2009 Dodge Challenger Interior Photo

Yup, more evidence that the Muscle Car Wars are on! After we showed you that single shot of the new 2010 Ford Mustang interior and after we ran the two covers Car & Driver saw slip out way too early, we happened upon the above shot of the interior for the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T on a few of the forums all about the new muscle car from the Ram-headed brand. So what do we see? (It first showed up on ChallengerTalk.) Well — we see a lot of standard instrument panels, radio units and HVAC controls. But check out that silver plastic around the instrument cluster. Most importantly, check out that leather-and-chrome wrapped shifter. Now that we like. Click the jump to see a larger shot and remember, we'll be bringing you coverage of the official reveal live in just two weeks at the Chicago Auto Show. [ChallengerTalk]

Spy Photos

7:30 AM on Fri Jan 25 2008
By Ray Wert
8,300 views, 49 comments

Latest by kowalskii: They wont build a new trans am its a concept the damn camoaro wont make it out as anythig but a very limited model. more »

chicago auto show

2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8, Undisguised

Apparently anything Chevy can do, Dodge thinks they can do better. Just as quickly as "Maximum" Bob Lutz revealed he'd be pulling the cover off the 2009 Chevy Camaro during testing, Dodge lifted the skirt off the Challengers out testing in the winter wonderland of Metro Detroit. Like this silver and black Dodge Challenger SRT8 caught for the first time completely undisguised before it's official Chicago Auto Show debut at the beginning of next month. Full report from the spy shooters at KGP below the jump. More pictures coming shortly. UPDATE: Full gallery added below. Remember to check out our full Muscle Car Wars coverage as well.

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11:53 AM on Wed Jan 16 2008
By Matt Hardigree
53,221 views, 87 comments

Latest by Ineterwebguy: Nice car I did find this Video On the 2008 Chicago Auto Show It's Cool and I love the Song on it+ Watch video more »

chicago auto show

The 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Photos We've Already Shown You, Now in High Resolution

Although we already broke the detail photos of the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 to you first two days ago, it now seems "The New Chrsyler" has deemed it safe to get in the act. Dodge has gone and revealed the same shots today — only this time in high resolution. So check the photos out below in their full glory — and note again the crossbar-delete option they've added since the concept car design. We'll of course be there live to see the official unveiling at the Chicago Auto Show in just two months.

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10:32 AM on Thu Dec 6 2007
By Ray Wert
3,084 views, 31 comments

Latest by grzydj: @GSPALDIN: It looked nice 30 years ago, tt looks nice now. Rehashing old designs is disgraceful and completely unoriginal, it also cheapens and detracts the original design. more »

chicago auto show

Mopar Madness: 6,000 Presales of 2008 Challenger SRT8

Dodge just issued a release exclaiming how excited they are over all of the excitement for the Dodge Challenger SRT8 (yes, the same Challenger we just revealed the first detail shots of earlier today, and first to show you a commercial on last week) — an excitement instigated by their release of pricing for said muscle car earlier this week. In fact they've already had a whole 6,000 folks drop a deposit down since Monday, with 4,300 slapping their piggy bank on the table on the first day alone. They're also claiming that they'll be revealing some form of "eye candy" later this week. All of this is fine and good — and we'll even let them slide for using our service-marked and patent pending phrase "Muscle Car Wars" at the end of the release below the jump without charging them the usual $2 per use we normally charge. Ain't we a nice buncha guys?

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4:25 PM on Wed Dec 5 2007
By Ray Wert
4,129 views, 21 comments

Latest by 09ChallengerBuyer: Try this on for size, guys.... Expected Stateside prices for the '09 Challengers:3.5L na V6 SXT - $25,695.00 250HP 15/22 mpg5.7L na HEMI V8 - $30,995.00 350HP w/MDS 15/23 mpg6.1L na HEMI V8 - $37,995.00 425HP 13/18 mpg I'd say that'll be more »

chicago auto show

Dodge Challenger SRT8 Dealer Pamphlet Showing Off Potential Detail Shots?

So there's what appear to be scans of a Dodge dealer pamphlet for the 2008 Challenger and Challenger SRT8 making its way around the internet. While some of the shots in the scans appear to show off the concept vehicle (the tiny words that say "concept vehicle shown" are the dead giveaway), some of the detail photos appear to show off a non-concept front-end, fuel cap, badging and rims. Although we won't know for sure until the Chicago Auto Show in just a couple of months — what say you? UPDATE: Two members of the media in attendance claim the detail shots we've got below are in fact the real deal — those are of the production version of the Challenger.


(Hat tip to Colton) [via Allpar]

Spy Photos

11:15 PM on Tue Dec 4 2007
By Ray Wert
35,672 views, 37 comments

Latest by 2slo4u: that makes my chicken skin draw up :o) more »

chicago auto show

More Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Details Emerge

The folks at ALLPAR, who are rarely known for idle talk, have uncovered some details on the all new 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT-8. What we've learned is that the first SRT-8 Special Editions will come fully loaded at $40,095 with the 6.1-Liter Hemi engine and five-speed autostick. If you're in the market for one, we hope you like Hemi orange, silver or black, as these are the only colors the SE will come in. The only options are a MyGig Nav/Audio System ($890), Summer Tires ($50) and a Power Sunroof ($950). More »

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11:45 AM on Tue Dec 4 2007
By Matt Hardigree
1,927 views, 43 comments

Latest by POLAR: @Turboner: Nice! How very comedious of you. more »

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Two Dodge Challengers Dragging It Up At Lapeer, MI Dragway?

We just got the following unconfirmed tip:
"There's a rumor going 'round work here that two new Challengers were up at Lapeer (MI) dragway this week.
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5:30 PM on Fri Oct 19 2007
By Ray Wert
4,358 views, 18 comments

chicago auto show

2008 Dodge Challenger Caught In Vegas At Dealer, Media Preview

So the three-headed dog that runs "The New Chrysler" showed off their new muscle car to their wide world of dealers and a select group of media in Vegas last week. But it wasn't the concept car 2008 Dodge Challenger we've been seeing since it's first reveal at last year's Detroit Auto Show. Instead, they showed off what we're hearing is the production version of the new '08 Dodge Challenger via some secret camera phone shots from either a media person or dealer in attendance at the event. Luckily, as we didn't go, it obviously couldn't have been us who snapped these shots — but fear not, we've got the utmost expectation we'll be getting a call from Chrysler PR blaming us for it. We'll just have to wait for the Chicago Auto Show to see it in person. Full spy report after the jump.
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10:00 AM on Mon Oct 15 2007
By Ray Wert
6,755 views, 34 comments

Latest by n/a: NOOOOOO! B pillars are teh suck! more »

chicago auto show

2009 Dodge Challenger Wearing A Colorgasmic Paint Job

We've already seen it in spy photos — a lot, but one of us was headed down I-275 an hour ago and spotted the musclegasm that is the 2009 Dodge Challenger meandering down the left lane at posted speeds. Luckily, we were coming from an event so we happened to have a camera nearby to catch the re-make making its way south. What was weird about this particular test vehicle was it appeared to be both red and black. So, what — they couldn't decide whether they what color they wanted it to be? Seriously guys, pick a color — preferably before the 2008 Chicago Auto Show reveal.

Spy Photos

4:00 PM on Fri Oct 5 2007
By Ray Wert
13,287 views, 26 comments

Latest by Fitty7lax: I saw the lead off pic and immediately thought Regal GNX. Am I wrong? more »