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    Image of bmoreDLJ bmoreDLJ
    10/12/09

    In reply to 2011 Dodge Challenger Probably Getting 6.4-Liter V8
    Sounds like a nice engine, but these are just words. And considering Chrysler's bread-and-butter products are in desperate need of revamp, this seems akin to a kid playing GT3 A-Spec instead of doing his homework, which is fine...you just can't expect good grades.
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    Image of danio3834 danio3834
    10/12/09

    @bmoreDLJ: Its really not a big deal for them to do this. They already make this engine as a crate motor. They could then discontinue the 6.1L line while rejuvinating hype for the Challenger.

    There are probably a lot of guys who'd trade in their '08 SRTs just to get the bigger motor.
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    Image of CinnaSticks CinnaSticks
    10/12/09

    In reply to 2011 Dodge Challenger Probably Getting 6.4-Liter V8
    Why fix the handling and interior when you can add more power! It's a perfect plan!
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    Image of twinturbo2 twinturbo2
    10/12/09

    In reply to 2011 Dodge Challenger Probably Getting 6.4-Liter V8
    I wanna know how they're going to pull off better fuel economy and 50-100 more HP.

    Hopefully, they'll shave off some weight with an aluminum block, like the 2011 GT500 is rumored to get.
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    pauljones promoted this comment twinturbo2 was starred twinturbo2 was unstarred
    Image of pauljones pauljones
    10/12/09

    @twinturbo2: Direct injection?
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    Image of twinturbo2 twinturbo2
    10/12/09

    @pauljones: Direct injection + aluminum engine block = win and good.
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    Image of carguy carguy
    10/12/09

    In reply to 2011 Dodge Challenger Probably Getting 6.4-Liter V8
    What the Challenger needs is less weight, not more power.
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    pauljones promoted this comment carguy was starred carguy was unstarred
    Image of pauljones pauljones
    10/12/09

    @carguy: True, but more power and better mileage never hurts, either.
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    10/12/09

    In reply to 2011 Dodge Challenger Probably Getting 6.4-Liter V8
    Now all they need to do is upgrade the interior, and make the 6.1 Hemi the standard option in the R/T.
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    pauljones was starred pauljones was unstarred
    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    10/12/09

    In reply to 2011 Dodge Challenger Probably Getting 6.4-Liter V8
    Take the old 3.5L V-6 which was used in the LH-cars, put a turbo and a supercharger on it, done.
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    Image of skaycog skaycog
    10/12/09

    In reply to 2011 Dodge Challenger Probably Getting 6.4-Liter V8
    If I had a hemi,
    I'd hemi in the morning.
    I'd hemi in the evening,
    All over this land.
    And get a speeding ticket.
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    Image of GeeHalen GeeHalen
    10/12/09

    In reply to 2011 Dodge Challenger Probably Getting 6.4-Liter V8
    What about the next Charger?
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    danio3834 promoted this comment GeeHalen was starred GeeHalen was unstarred
    Image of danio3834 danio3834
    10/12/09

    @GeeHalen: Wait a year. Badassness will ensue.
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    Image of Scandinavian Flick Scandinavian Flick
    10/12/09

    In reply to 2011 Dodge Challenger Probably Getting 6.4-Liter V8
    "HEMI V8 already rumored destined for Dodge HD trucks"

    When your car is as big as a truck...
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    Scandinavian Flick was starred Scandinavian Flick was unstarred
    Image of GeeHalen GeeHalen
    10/12/09

    @Scandinavian Flick: And this one only hauls ass.
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    Scandinavian Flick promoted this comment GeeHalen was starred GeeHalen was unstarred
    Image of Scandinavian Flick Scandinavian Flick
    10/12/09

    @GeeHalen: ...and looks like ass, handles like ass, feels like ass...
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    10/12/09

    @Scandinavian Flick: It does not look like ass. In Hemi Orange, it is the best looking of the pony cars. It may have a big ass, but sometimes, a little bit of booty goes a long way.

    As for the handling, well, I can't pose much of an argument. It doesn't handle as well as the Camaro or Mustang, but it is more than competent.
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    Image of Scandinavian Flick Scandinavian Flick
    10/12/09

    @pauljones: Looking like ass is subjective. I personally think it is hideous. From what I am noticing in comments and reviews, it is commonly refered to as the least attractive of the pony cars to most people. I can't argue opinion though, and it's obviously an individual preference. Just stating mine...

    The handling is impressive for what it is, but since it is outdone by the others in its class, it is inferior. I doubt adding a larger motor to the front is going to help matters, and I don't see anything about suspension compensation. We'll see. I'm reasonable, and will withold judgement until I see it in practice.
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    10/12/09

    @Scandinavian Flick: Every review and comparison I've read has been of the opinion that the Challenger was the best looking of the three on the outside, but the Mustang had the best interior.
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    Image of Scandinavian Flick Scandinavian Flick
    10/12/09

    @pauljones: I definitely believe the interior. GM and Dodge are not known for quality interiors, and Ford has seemed to step up their game in that respect. I wish more companies would. The interior is where the driver spends the most time, and what they have to get a feel for the car. Why would you ever want a car that surrounds you with cheap?
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    Scandinavian Flick was starred Scandinavian Flick was unstarred
    Image of pauljones pauljones
    10/12/09

    @Scandinavian Flick: Agreed. Though I love the Camaro and the Challenger, I would probably get a Mustang over the other two simply for the sake of the more pleasant interior.
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    Image of RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment
    10/12/09

    @Scandinavian Flick:

    Your lumping GM interiors with Chrysler's throws everything else you say right out as not credible. Seriously.
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    Scandinavian Flick promoted this comment RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment was starred RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment was unstarred
    Image of Scandinavian Flick Scandinavian Flick
    10/12/09

    @RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment: I admitedly have not sat in many newer Chrysler vehicles, but the few that I have, I was not impressed. Unless they have improved in the last three years, I stand by what I said.
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    Image of dal20402 dal20402
    10/12/09

    @RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment:

    Generally, I would agree with you, but the Camaro is the worst interior GM has built since the bad days of the early 2000s. It's really that bad. Have a look.
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    Scandinavian Flick promoted this comment dal20402 was starred dal20402 was unstarred
    Image of Scandinavian Flick Scandinavian Flick
    10/12/09

    @dal20402: Oh, is that what he was saying? Man... yeah, I wasn't particularly impressed by the Camaro's interior either. I would think that, being a flagship car, they would give it their best effort. I hope they didn't...
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    Scandinavian Flick was starred Scandinavian Flick was unstarred
    Image of .357 .357
    10/12/09

    In reply to 2011 Dodge Challenger Probably Getting 6.4-Liter V8
    Viper V10.
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    Image of TheSwagger TheSwagger
    10/12/09

    @.357: Only problem I see is adding the V10 would make the car cost near Viper money. And the Viper is a vastly superior vehicle in every way.
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    .357 promoted this comment TheSwagger was starred TheSwagger was unstarred
    Image of .357 .357
    10/12/09

    @TheSwagger: I don't think it would be that costly. A Viper is around 85k, this wouldn't be that much. And even if it was, gray haired, nostalgic old men would pay for it.
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    08/10/09

    In reply to 1955 Johnson and Shipley B-Lakester For A Salty $500,000!
    This is perfect for me, since I do most of my daily driving on salt flats and dry lakes, and have more than a quarter mile available to make U-turns. I hope the AC is fully charged.
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    Image of Al Navarro Al Navarro
    08/10/09

    @Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet:
    [OMBUDSMAN'S NOTE: And that my friends, is how you comment. COTD-worthy.]
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    Image of CptSevere CptSevere
    08/10/09

    In reply to 1955 Johnson and Shipley B-Lakester For A Salty $500,000!
    Outrageous. You've got to admit it, these guys had brass balls. I can just imagine the sound of that Hemi, right behind your head wound tight and about to grenade. Suspension? Nah, just adds weight. The seat? Just something to strap your butt into. Windows? All you need is to align this rocket with the black stripe painted on the salt. I bet Mr. Johnson wore a pudding pot helmet and a wife beater when he set the record. Nomex? Not invented. Tires? I'll bet they're bias ply. These dudes were something else. Nice Price for a piece of American History.
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    Image of Flagrant German Fanboy Flagrant German Fanboy
    08/10/09

    In reply to 1955 Johnson and Shipley B-Lakester For A Salty $500,000!
    While this sort of pricing is of course far out of whack for anything you'd actually dare pilot about the neighborhood, it's rather a moot point here. This is a piece of history, more like a museum artifact than a car. My tendency would be to say Nice Price, however an authority on the matter might be able to set me straight on that.
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    discontinuuity is missing Uncle Pete, the Auto Insider, and the Banhammered Nine promoted this comment Flagrant German Fanboy was starred Flagrant German Fanboy was unstarred
    Image of tek_nic tek_nic
    08/10/09

    In reply to 1955 Johnson and Shipley B-Lakester For A Salty $500,000!
    Build your own speed demon for the flats for less, IMO
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    Al Navarro promoted this comment tek_nic was starred tek_nic was unstarred
    Image of pinkshinyalan is kind of brown pinkshinyalan is kind of brown
    08/10/09

    In reply to 1955 Johnson and Shipley B-Lakester For A Salty $500,000!
    Obviously something you'd never actually drive around (not being street-legal kind of prevents that), and probably not something you'd ever actually take on the salt (unless you like risking destroying a half-mil car for 3 minutes of speed).
    But for something to show off in My Own Private Gallery, complete with trophies and a body made from a WWII fighter's fuel tank (!!), totally nice price.
    Seriously, a used fighter plane's fuel tank. How awesome is that?
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