[Stratuscaster]

No, what Ralph said was "the eventual Challenger replacement is not as far along as people think and that the current Challenger still has life left in it."

Doesn't confirm anything other than a Challenger replacement.

 

[Muther]

Which may also, again, be called Challenger. Or Barracuda.

 

[auric]

An answer to the z28 could be that 426 that keeps showing up in show cars may be ready to be used or hellcat will be out soon

 

[Longtimejeep]

Super-charged Hellcat?

 

[TripleT]

If it not as far along then it is a-long. :thumbsup:

 

[LeeRyder]

Ya, all I am reading here is a hopped up Challenger.

That doesn't mean he wasn't hinting at it.. but all he said basically was "we will reply soon".

 

[55Plaza]

An answer to the z28 could be that 426 that keeps showing up in show cars may be ready to be used or hellcat will be out soon

We got that already, it's called Dodge Charger Juiced.

 

[Mike V.]

An answer to the z28 could be that 426 that keeps showing up in show cars may be ready to be used or hellcat will be out soon

Ain't gonna happen. That is not an assembly line/production engine.

Mike

 

[superduckie5000]

The Fact that Fiat is NOT Making Money in Europe Hurts ! ! ! ! !

TMD

 

[longlivechrysler]

I'm more interested in this, "5 Series-sized Alfa Romero sedan" it'll share a platform with. Since the Airflite, then C 200 concepts shared a small LX chassis, I've been hoping to see Dodge (or at least Chrysler) put something on it...

But eh.

 

[bumonbox]

But there have been what seem like some clear indicators that there is a RWD-D vehicle in the works for Dodge.. Could it be in fact, that this vehicle is plenty in the works, but is not a Challenger replacement, but a once rumored midsized sedan for Dodge?

 

[auric]

Ain't gonna happen. That is not an assembly line/production engine.

Mike

Do you think it is going to stay that way forever? Actually I do think Ralph was talking about hellcat

 

[Jackratchett]

IMO Ralph is talking about two different cars, First to come would be the SRT Barracuda, smaller but still a downsized LX and Second "not as far along" would be the next generation Dodge Challenger, also a downsized LX base. Read it here somewhere that the next generation or replacements to the 300 and Charger are rumored to be slightly smaller and share a platform with the next minivan. Making a Charger smaller might make it harder to sell as a Police unit, but it is just a rumor.

 

[Bajanbuoy]

Those reporters are fishing... A lot of conjecture, not a lot of substance.

 

[dana44]

Lots of double-talk and no commitment whatsoever. With that in mind, one of us will be right, thus considered a fortune teller.

 

[IMPERIAL4EVER]

If it not as far along then it is a-long. :thumbsup:

Exactly. Stick to your talking points Ralph. You don't want to diminish Challenger sales. I would not have bought my 300 if Marchionne said we will see the return of the Imperial In 2014......Inmo.

 

[Chase300]

They could just update the interior to current 300/Charger specs and get a couple yrs more good sales with just that..and probably improve them!
Also add the 8-speed and LED tails without changing anything else and it will be a very nice refresh.

 

[Charger Red]

IMO Ralph is talking about two different cars, First to come would be the SRT Barracuda, smaller but still a downsized LX and Second "not as far along" would be the next generation Dodge Challenger, also a downsized LX base. Read it here somewhere that the next generation or replacements to the 300 and Charger are rumored to be slightly smaller and share a platform with the next minivan. Making a Charger smaller might make it harder to sell as a Police unit, but it is just a rumor.

I hope you're right. This would be the best scenario for everyone to get what they want (except for the smaller Charger thing....)

Hopefully the negative economic climate doesn't exert itself on product planning as it has been known to do in the past.

 

[Muther]

The economic outlook in the US is looking good, if not very good. Many indicators are pointing to a much improved US economy.

Europe is a different story. Many belive their auto market has yet to even bottom out.

As far as the report goes, I think that you can assume that at least one car is being readied, it is further away than people think, it is smaller, and we have no idea what it will be named, Challenger, Barracuda, Road Runner, or My Cousin Phil's Socks (though I doubt it'll be named "My Cousin Phil's Socks).