Found this browsing through the Chrysler Media site

Mods: Please remove this if I'm not allowed to post it.

Dodge 2006 Challenger Concept

Size:

Length: 197.8” (5025 mm)

Wheelbase: 116.0” (2945mm)

Front Overhang: 38.9” (989mm)

Width: 78.6” (1997mm)

Height: 57.0” (1449mm)

Track, Frt/Rr: 64.0”/65.1”

Couple: 31.5” (800mm)

Color:

Exterior: Challenger Orange

Interior: Black

Key Performance Attributes:

0-60 mph: 4.5 seconds

60-0 ft: 133 ft.

Standing 1⁄4 mile: 13 seconds

Top Speed: 174mph

Range: 300 miles

Powertrain and Suspension:

Engine: 6.1L Hemi (425hp@6000rpm, 420ft-lbs@4800rpm)

Drivetrain: RWD/ 6-speed-manual

Suspension: Short/long-arm Independent

Front Tire Size: P255/40R20

Wheel Size: 20”X 9”

Outer Diameter: 29.76” (777mm)

Rear Tire Size: P265/45R21

Wheel Size: 21”X 10”

Outer Diameter: 29.76” (756mm)

Why would this not be allowed? Those are the concept's specs...

Why would this not be allowed? Those are the concept's specs...

He lives in Flint. Maybe he's used to being afraid? :AH-HA_wink:

He lives in Flint. Maybe he's used to being afraid? :AH-HA_wink:

Flint's only really scary if you get lost around the north end.

Why would this not be allowed? Those are the concept's specs...

I'm not sure. I just pulled the text from Chrysler Media's site, so I was unsure.

He lives in Flint. Maybe he's used to being afraid? :AH-HA_wink:

Only 6 months a year. Right now, I shouldn't' be afraid...

Anyway, I was impressed by the performance numbers it throws down. It's slightly slower than the GT500 in the 1/4 mile, about the same 0-60, and has a higher top speed (though this may only be because the GT500 is electronically limited to 150 or so). This is surprising since the Challenger has 75 less horsepower... I thought the Challenger would be heavy, guess not!

Aren't those just estimates? I doubt they did any hardcore tests with a one off concept.

Anyhow, there is a pretty solid "rumor" that states that the 2009 model SRT lineup, which would include the top model Challenger, will be getting a 500+ HP 392ci HEMI. That should take care of the GT500, unless it gets an upgraded powertrain by then.

I'm not sure. I just pulled the text from Chrysler Media's site, so I was unsure.

Anyway, I was impressed by the performance numbers it throws down. It's slightly slower than the GT500 in the 1/4 mile, about the same 0-60, and has a higher top speed (though this may only be because the GT500 is electronically limited to 150 or so). This is surprising since the Challenger has 75 less horsepower... I thought the Challenger would be heavy, guess not!

I'm not sure either, but the first 4 words in your quote are: "Dodge 2006 Challenger Concept" so I figured it was the concept.

As Brew said, those aren't official numbers, so we'll have to wait and see.

Aren't those just estimates? I doubt they did any hardcore tests with a one off concept.

Anyhow, there is a pretty solid "rumor" that states that the 2009 model SRT lineup, which would include the top model Challenger, will be getting a 500+ HP 392ci HEMI. That should take care of the GT500, unless it gets an upgraded powertrain by then.

As quoted from Allpar:

A 6.4 liter Hemi was shown at SEMA, matching the historic 392 cid; expect a production version! You can buy a crate version for racing, with over 500 horsepower. The production version’s horsepower rating is expected to be no more than 500 hp - 470 is what we expect. This would most likely replace the 6.1 Hemi, and would be used only in SRT models.

As quoted from Allpar:

This is also from Allpar.....so who knows:

CanadianJeepYJ wrote that, according to a Chrysler rep talking informally: “Cars should start rolling off the line in January-Feburary of 2008, hitting the dealers by March. There will be a SXT model with either a V-6 or a 4.7 V-8. The first hemi R/T's will be all autosticks. The SRT-8s will be the 6.4 Hemis putting out 500-505 HP. The story right now is the manual trans is still up in the air, he said there is a faction that wants only autosticks, and another wants the 6 speeds. He's backing the 6 speed availability.”

Maybe the part you read about the 470 HP 392ci HEMI was written before the Viper was bumped to 600 HP??....and they didn't want the other SRT-8's treading into Viper HP territory??

Ehh, I doubt that.. I'm sure they've known the Viper was getting 600 HP way before January.

Ehh, I doubt that.. I'm sure they've known the Viper was getting 600 HP way before January.

Well, the quote in your post is not dated. I have no idea from what part of Allpar it came from. I looked in the 392 engine section, the LY platform section, and then found what I posted in the Challenger section.

I believe it was in the Upcoming Models/Rumors section under Challenger...

Edited March 8, 200719 yr by NOS2006