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Blue Maro Demon · 01-09-2012, 01:10 PM

With a lighter nimbler BARRACUDA! WOW!

http://blogs.motortrend.com/detroits...uda-20329.html

King Sun · 01-09-2012, 01:12 PM

and so it begins

Sawyer · 01-09-2012, 01:13 PM

Cool.

nester7929 · 01-09-2012, 01:16 PM

I'd rather it not replace the Challenger, but I understand why they don't want both.

Brokinarrow · 01-09-2012, 01:32 PM

Intriguing....

Zabo · 01-09-2012, 01:35 PM

I'll believe it when I see it.. And not wind up the niche cruiser pig that is the current challenger. Nice, but wound up in the wrong segment.

Overflow · 01-09-2012, 01:37 PM

It'll be sad to see the Challenger go, but I can see why they might take it away.

cab2g · 01-09-2012, 01:41 PM

If they are able to make a decent 'cuda throwback that looks modern at the same time and comes with a V8. I would be very happy. However, since I am not rich, I would have to make a tough choice between my current Camaro and the modern interpretation of my childhood favorite car.

its a syn · 01-09-2012, 01:41 PM

It makes me wonder if the CODE 130R that came out today might become the new Chevelle?

Blue Maro Demon · 01-09-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by its a syn

It makes me wonder if the CODE 130R that came out today might become the new Chevelle?

Well if you look at the video for the new 130R it says inspired by heritage with a picture of the front grill of the old Chevelle so the grills are similar except the headlights of course.

cab2g · 01-09-2012, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by its a syn

It makes me wonder if the CODE 130R that came out today might become the new Chevelle?

I kind of thought that concept looked ugly... but I'll give it one thing, I bet it has great rear headroom.

Now this one I liked... The TRU 140S

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/09/c...-meaner-cruze/

its a syn · 01-09-2012, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Maro Demon

Well if you look at the video for the new 130R it says inspired by heritage with a picture of the front grill of the old Chevelle so the grills are similar except the headlights of course.

I just got to see that video after I posted this, man stuff a 5.0 in that thing and I'm there!!

chain777 · 01-09-2012, 01:55 PM

First the news of the ~3400lb ATS, now this, and a lighter Mustang on the way. I like the direction these pony cars are heading. My one complaint all along has been they're all too big and heavy. Good news.

cab2g · 01-09-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chain777

First the news of the ~3400lb ATS, now this, and a lighter Mustang on the way. I like the direction these pony cars are heading. My one complaint all along has been they're all too big and heavy. Good news.

I hope they'll still have enough front leg room for us well over 6' tall... I can't fit in most any Asian coupe because of legroom...

Blue Maro Demon · 01-09-2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab2g

I kind of thought that concept looked ugly... but I'll give it one thing, I bet it has great rear headroom.

Now this one I liked... The TRU 140S

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/09/c...-meaner-cruze/

Wow that Tru-140 looks like its growling in that picture lol^^^ These two concept cars look better each time you look at them more and more you find another feature to like that you didnt see before. Just go ahead and build both of these two concepts with great interiors GM! It will satisfy everyone and be a HUGE HUGE win with more sales.

SS 376 · 01-09-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Maro Demon

With a lighter nimbler BARRACUDA! WOW!

http://blogs.motortrend.com/detroits...uda-20329.html

Normally I'd say this would never happen but it does make a lot of sense. A smaller, more manueverable car has broader appeal (think how many chicks buy Mustangs) provided it doesn't get overpriced like the Challenger was... err, is. I think a lot of people liked the Challenger (myself included) but after the SS and 5.0 came out, it was too heavy, too big, too expensive and too slow. A Cuda that is none of those things is better able to compete and hopefully lure people away from Subaru, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, etc.

People are finally starting to remember that American cars are by and large superior to their foreign counterparts... Ford and now Chevy are cashing in. I hope Dodge can too.

10CamaroIOM · 01-09-2012, 03:45 PM

Back with the Cuda! Muscle Cars are taking over again, Finally!

Camarowguy · 01-09-2012, 04:06 PM

When I'm driving my camaro....I just smile every time I see a challenger, charger, Ssr, prowler or mustang. We are living in the best. (so far) muscle car era if you think about it. I love the modern retro muscle cars.

rickerda · 01-09-2012, 04:32 PM

The convertible would be cool

*DGthe3* · 01-09-2012, 05:19 PM

Is everyone forgetting the fact that the Baracuda was a Plymouth? It seems kinda silly to me to bring back a Dodge Baracuda, or a Chrysler Baracuda, or a Jeep Baracuda, or a Ram Baracuda

And of course, there is no reason that they can't just make the next gen Challenger smaller & lighter.

a_Username · 01-09-2012, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Is everyone forgetting the fact that the Baracuda was a Plymouth? It seems kinda silly to me to bring back a Dodge Baracuda, or a Chrysler Baracuda, or a Jeep Baracuda, or a Ram Baracuda

And of course, there is no reason that they can't just make the next gen Challenger smaller & lighter.

There's no reason to kill the Challenger.

Captain Awesome · 01-09-2012, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chain777

First the news of the ~3400lb ATS, now this, and a lighter Mustang on the way. I like the direction these pony cars are heading. My one complaint all along has been they're all too big and heavy. Good news.

Yay! Now they are tiny and light enough that they can start doing away with those wasteful V-8 engines!!!!

DaBears · 01-10-2012, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Is everyone forgetting the fact that the Baracuda was a Plymouth? It seems kinda silly to me to bring back a Dodge Baracuda, or a Chrysler Baracuda, or a Jeep Baracuda, or a Ram Baracuda

And of course, there is no reason that they can't just make the next gen Challenger smaller & lighter.

A simple answer for me would be because the original challenger lasted what? 5 years? and there was no refresh of the design as far as I know.

How can dodge have a new gen Challenger without drastic changes which would tarnish the original name.

Thats how i see it anyway. Cuda is a good choice, who cares if its under the Dodge Name.

Stew · 01-10-2012, 08:40 AM

I would love to see them keep the Challenger as a large coupe, and offer the Cuda and the flyweight performance competitor. The curent Challenger has the distinction of being able to seat 4 adults comfortably and carry a weeks worth of luggage for them. IMHO, there is still a market for such personal coupes (THey sell like 30k a year which isn't bad considering it shares a platform and production facility with 3 other cars (CHarger, 300, and Lancias version of the 300). I would love to see a modern take on the CHevelle and Ford Gran Torino too.

mikey92 · 03-04-2012, 07:20 PM

one of the concepts might be a new chevelle because gm has takent he name out again

01-09-2012, 01:10 PM	#1
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Zabo Screamin' Chicken! Drives: '00 Trans Am, '13 Escape Ecoboost Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 9,302 View My Garage	I'll believe it when I see it.. And not wind up the niche cruiser pig that is the current challenger. Nice, but wound up in the wrong segment. __________________ 2000 Pontiac Trans Am !CAGS - CETA Blackout - WS6 Store Shortstick - Custom 'Bandit' Shift knob - 3" TSP Rumbler - AP Tips - 1 3/4" Pacesetter LTs - 3" Catted ORY - MSD Wires - NGK Plugs - !EGR - Prothane Motor and Transmission Mounts - Catch Can - BMR STB - 17" WS6 Speedlines - Volant CAI

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01-09-2012, 01:41 PM	#8
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,387 View My Garage	If they are able to make a decent 'cuda throwback that looks modern at the same time and comes with a V8. I would be very happy. However, since I am not rich, I would have to make a tough choice between my current Camaro and the modern interpretation of my childhood favorite car. __________________

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01-09-2012, 01:55 PM	#13
chain777 Drives: gmc Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Chicago,Illinois Posts: 407	First the news of the ~3400lb ATS, now this, and a lighter Mustang on the way. I like the direction these pony cars are heading. My one complaint all along has been they're all too big and heavy. Good news.

01-09-2012, 03:45 PM	#17
10CamaroIOM Loves All Muscle Cars Drives: 1997 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 232 View My Garage	Back with the Cuda! Muscle Cars are taking over again, Finally!

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Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,597	When I'm driving my camaro....I just smile every time I see a challenger, charger, Ssr, prowler or mustang. We are living in the best. (so far) muscle car era if you think about it. I love the modern retro muscle cars. __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. 2000 1500 silverado extra cab

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rickerda Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA Posts: 513 View My Garage	The convertible would be cool

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DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 20,702	Is everyone forgetting the fact that the Baracuda was a Plymouth? It seems kinda silly to me to bring back a Dodge Baracuda, or a Chrysler Baracuda, or a Jeep Baracuda, or a Ram Baracuda And of course, there is no reason that they can't just make the next gen Challenger smaller & lighter. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Quote: In 2014 the camaro will have ... a twin turbo v6 ... around 350 to 360HP No. Let me repeat that. No. FbodFather __________________ Camaro5 Fest III Information Camaro5 Fest III pre-registration

01-10-2012, 08:40 AM	#24
Stew Drives: 92 Lumina/01 Dakota 4.7 HO swap Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,197	I would love to see them keep the Challenger as a large coupe, and offer the Cuda and the flyweight performance competitor. The curent Challenger has the distinction of being able to seat 4 adults comfortably and carry a weeks worth of luggage for them. IMHO, there is still a market for such personal coupes (THey sell like 30k a year which isn't bad considering it shares a platform and production facility with 3 other cars (CHarger, 300, and Lancias version of the 300). I would love to see a modern take on the CHevelle and Ford Gran Torino too.

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