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MaroMike · 10-31-2007, 01:48 PM

Greetings guys!!

Hope this finds you and yours well!

Well, as some of you may have read, GM insiders are "hinting" that they may bring back the FireChicken instead of the GTO, or maybe both.

Well Chrysler is kicking around the idea of bringing back the 'Cuda, from the Challenger concept of course. Who knows?!?!?!

I say, bring them ALL on, and call them the "Ricer Killers"!!

Just add some tunes from Boston, Scorpions, and uh.......Iron Butterfly, and let the tire smoking commence.

Regards fellas!!

Mike............waitin' on the Maro!

OverAnxious · 10-31-2007, 01:50 PM

That Cuda Show car is just that. No Plymouth, No Cuda

MaroMike · 10-31-2007, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OverAnxious

That Cuda Show car is just that. No Plymouth, No Cuda

Chrysler Cuda!!! Just doesn't sound right does it?!?!?!:eek:

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-31-2007, 01:56 PM

Pity...it almost looks nice. Hey, I assume it's from an autoshow somewhere....question is, MaroMike - which one?

*DGthe3* · 10-31-2007, 02:07 PM

Perhaps Chrysler is going to bring back plymouth? They kinda need a way to make economical cars, though i don't see how a 'cuda would do that. But I am EXTREMELY doubtful that either Plymouth or the 'Cuda are comming back.

And as for pontiac, I see it as more likely that their next performance car will be the GTO, uh, again. GM doesn't need to twin its vehicles anymore. So cars will be more like mere siblings with the new set of platforms they have (Zeta included). So there is no point to brining back the Firebird that would compete with the Camaro when they can make the GTO for a different group

MaroMike · 10-31-2007, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Pity...it almost looks nice. Hey, I assume it's from an autoshow somewhere....question is, MaroMike - which one?

I don't know D!!! A friend of mine e-mailed the pics to me along with the info he read about the possibility of it coming back.

*Mindz* · 10-31-2007, 03:11 PM

Tailights and the part in between them is a retro mustang with horizontal taillights.

The_Stache · 10-31-2007, 04:04 PM

Thats the sema challenger car. It is not how the production challenger will look. The tail lights are different and so are the head lights, but the grill is correct (just redone in carbon fiber) .. also the sema car has the pistol grip shifter that isnt on the production model.

Cuda aint going to happen just like the firebird isnt going to happen. Companys back in the 70s had to compete with each other (pontiac against chevy, chrysler - plymouth) even though they where part of the same parent company. Todays parent companies wont let that happen.. its twice the cost to produce 2 cars as opposed to one(even if they are modeled after each other).

The_Stache · 10-31-2007, 04:10 PM

More pics.. btw this was made specifically for one customer at "great expense" and is not even considered a chrysler product.

Specs from the sema show

2008 Barracuda concept (Non-Chrysler concept)

Modified Charger SRT8
6.1L Hemi
5-speed Autostick transmission w/pistol grip shifter
Front lowered 1.5", rear lowered 2"
6-piston Brembo brakes
Front wheels Zenetti 22" x 9.5" 5-spoke
Front tires 265/35/22ZR
Rear tires 305/35/22ZR
Full carbon fiber painted body
Lamborghini Pearl orange with exposed carbon fiber hood, tail light and rear spoiler

The_Stache · 10-31-2007, 04:10 PM

By the way this post should probably be moved over to the "other cars" forum

*TAG UR IT* · 10-31-2007, 04:13 PM

I was going to say Sema Challenger too.

Don't like the back end at all. Don't want to see a Mustang when looking at the Challenger from the back. Bla...poor choice IMO.

willisit · 11-01-2007, 04:11 AM

The interior is a bit dull... especially the door cards!

*Mindz* · 11-01-2007, 05:12 AM

Concept coupes normally have crappy interior. That's why the vert camaro interior is fully detailed. The point is to show the outside of the car. They're still working on the interior while the exterior is being produced.

Silverado · 11-01-2007, 11:00 AM

I think the problem with the SEMA Cuda and the one-off Cuda is the proportions. The decklid is too long for the "car it's trying to be". If they shorten that up a bit, I think it looks pretty good.

Even better, stretch the wheelbase a bit, change the taillights and make it the new Charger....same idea as the Camaro...modern with retro styling from the most sought after model year(s) of the car....for the Camaro and the Charger it was the same year.....1969. Great year for both cars....2010 could be a great year for both again.....

I wouldn't think Plymouth is coming back, but certainly, this concept has some potential.

10-31-2007, 01:48 PM	#1
MaroMike Drives: 2008 CHallenger SRT8 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Fla. Posts: 98	Another potential "challenger" for the Maro!! Greetings guys!! Hope this finds you and yours well! Well, as some of you may have read, GM insiders are "hinting" that they may bring back the FireChicken instead of the GTO, or maybe both. Well Chrysler is kicking around the idea of bringing back the 'Cuda, from the Challenger concept of course. Who knows?!?!?! I say, bring them ALL on, and call them the "Ricer Killers"!! Just add some tunes from Boston, Scorpions, and uh.......Iron Butterfly, and let the tire smoking commence. Regards fellas!! Mike............waitin' on the Maro! Attached Images __________________ Mike / 2006 Ram 1500 HEMI <mods> 05 Jeep CG 2008 Ski Nautique 196 5.7 Vortech 343hp/440 lb. ft. Ludwig Classic Maple D/Bass Zildjian Overhead AMERICA, Home of the Free, Because of The Brave

10-31-2007, 01:50 PM	#2
OverAnxious Drives: 1967 RS/SS L78 Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 799	That Cuda Show car is just that. No Plymouth, No Cuda __________________ Joe Over Anxious - 1967 Camaro RS/SS L78 5th Gen Camaro BLOG // My eBay auctions

10-31-2007, 01:56 PM	#4
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Pity...it almost looks nice. Hey, I assume it's from an autoshow somewhere....question is, MaroMike - which one? __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-31-2007, 02:07 PM	#5
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Perhaps Chrysler is going to bring back plymouth? They kinda need a way to make economical cars, though i don't see how a 'cuda would do that. But I am EXTREMELY doubtful that either Plymouth or the 'Cuda are comming back. And as for pontiac, I see it as more likely that their next performance car will be the GTO, uh, again. GM doesn't need to twin its vehicles anymore. So cars will be more like mere siblings with the new set of platforms they have (Zeta included). So there is no point to brining back the Firebird that would compete with the Camaro when they can make the GTO for a different group __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

10-31-2007, 03:11 PM	#7
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Tailights and the part in between them is a retro mustang with horizontal taillights. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

10-31-2007, 04:04 PM	#8
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	Thats the sema challenger car. It is not how the production challenger will look. The tail lights are different and so are the head lights, but the grill is correct (just redone in carbon fiber) .. also the sema car has the pistol grip shifter that isnt on the production model. Cuda aint going to happen just like the firebird isnt going to happen. Companys back in the 70s had to compete with each other (pontiac against chevy, chrysler - plymouth) even though they where part of the same parent company. Todays parent companies wont let that happen.. its twice the cost to produce 2 cars as opposed to one(even if they are modeled after each other). __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

10-31-2007, 04:10 PM	#9
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	More pics.. btw this was made specifically for one customer at "great expense" and is not even considered a chrysler product. Specs from the sema show 2008 Barracuda concept (Non-Chrysler concept) Modified Charger SRT8 6.1L Hemi 5-speed Autostick transmission w/pistol grip shifter Front lowered 1.5", rear lowered 2" 6-piston Brembo brakes Front wheels Zenetti 22" x 9.5" 5-spoke Front tires 265/35/22ZR Rear tires 305/35/22ZR Full carbon fiber painted body Lamborghini Pearl orange with exposed carbon fiber hood, tail light and rear spoiler __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

10-31-2007, 04:13 PM	#11
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	I was going to say Sema Challenger too. Don't like the back end at all. Don't want to see a Mustang when looking at the Challenger from the back. Bla...poor choice IMO.

11-01-2007, 04:11 AM	#12
willisit Drives: Vauxhall Monaro VXR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waterlooville, UK Posts: 314	The interior is a bit dull... especially the door cards! __________________ Dan 2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR. Sport pac - Road Response Pac - Ripshifter 2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Sport (ug) 2001 Honda CBR 600 F

11-01-2007, 05:12 AM	#13
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Concept coupes normally have crappy interior. That's why the vert camaro interior is fully detailed. The point is to show the outside of the car. They're still working on the interior while the exterior is being produced. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

11-01-2007, 11:00 AM	#14
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	I think the problem with the SEMA Cuda and the one-off Cuda is the proportions. The decklid is too long for the "car it's trying to be". If they shorten that up a bit, I think it looks pretty good. Even better, stretch the wheelbase a bit, change the taillights and make it the new Charger....same idea as the Camaro...modern with retro styling from the most sought after model year(s) of the car....for the Camaro and the Charger it was the same year.....1969. Great year for both cars....2010 could be a great year for both again..... I wouldn't think Plymouth is coming back, but certainly, this concept has some potential.

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