New Retro RE-STYLE of the "new Charger">>>???

[Charger Aficionado]

Forgive me if this has allready been discussed reciently...  (delete it if it has been please)....

Now, I have heard STRAIGHT from the horses mouth, that there is a new Retro-Styled Charger on the drawing boards...  I'm concerned about the sale of Chrysler affecting this, but assume the company will still Travel in current paths for some time... 

Has anyone else heard of this? 

I mean STRAIGHT from the horse's mouth. 

[Blakcharger440]

Interesting. I hope it becomes reality.

[Mike DC]

   
That's not exactly a shocker to me.  It was only a matter of time before they quietly started the gears grinding to correct the 2006 mistake. 
(We'll get the last laugh after all, Trevor!)


Not to start another "flame the modern Charger" thread, but I really doubt they'll do a 2-door Charger even if it's retro-styled this time.  They're already deep into production of a blatant 1970 Challenger 2-door on the same platform.


 

[Shakey]

Sorry guys - but I'll believe it when they are on the showroom floor with stickers that have a price in CDN dollars on the windows!   

I am curious as to who you heard this from Jude.

[mikepmcs]

I'm with Mike on this one.  It's all just hearsay until it's on the floor.

yeah, who's the horse's mouth?

v/r
Mike

[73dodge]

Could be a good thing now that MOPAR is seeking to shake off the Germans maybe the Americans designers knew what the Charger should look like and were over ruled by the Germans on the design and now want to do it the "right" way.

On the other hand they are in the "make money at all costs mode" so they might look at the Chargers sales numbers and decide to dump it since they need to focus on money makers, and especially considering the current political climate they may end being saddled with all sorts of Govt. restriction tied to CAFE' and emissions.

[Ghoste]

Me too.  As much as I dislike the styling on the current one, I just can't see a change coming this quickly in platform.  They may do a quickie cosmetic thing like a door scallop and no doubt consider it a retro touch but I can't see real refresh just yet.
Hell, according to the brochures and some automotive writers, the current version already has retro nods, I'm not sure what they are, but apparently they are there someplace.

[SRT-440]

Could be a good thing now that MOPAR is seeking to shake off the Germans maybe the Americans designers knew what the Charger should look like and were over ruled by the Germans on the design and now want to do it the "right" way.

On the other hand they are in the "make money at all costs mode" so they might look at the Chargers sales numbers and decide to dump it since they need to focus on money makers, and especially considering the current political climate they may end being saddled with all sorts of Govt. restriction tied to CAFE' and emissions.

This makes a lot of sense..Germans are all about four doors..and no true blooded american would make a charger four doors. I don't hate the new charger design and in SRT form it's really hott..but call it something else and release a new "Scat Pack" out of the new Challenger and a retro Charger.

[kab69440]

Me too.  As much as I dislike the styling on the current one, I just can't see a change coming this quickly in platform.  They may do a quickie cosmetic thing like a door scallop and no doubt consider it a retro touch but I can't see real refresh just yet.
Hell, according to the brochures and some automotive writers, the current version already has retro nods, I'm not sure what they are, but apparently they are there someplace.

It only took two model years to dump the first generation Chargers for their less than stellar sales numbers. Maybe they have figured it out. I doubt it, but maybe...

[AirborneSilva]

Hell, according to the brochures and some automotive writers, the current version already has retro nods, I'm not sure what they are, but apparently they are there someplace.

I think the name "Charger" is where the "retro" comes in.

I personally think they should continue to produce the 4 door abortion, it has caught the eye of the feds and local police and that has to be a good thing, but I also think they should do a 2 door model for those of us who just can't get past the second set of doors.  I think, that although I don't see anything retro in it, that the front looks good then you start towards the back get to the first door, things are still ok, then you hit that second door and it just goes to hell there, the back end after the door is not bad looking either but I just don't see anything retro.

[jasonfromIKILLYA]

Me too.  As much as I dislike the styling on the current one, I just can't see a change coming this quickly in platform.  They may do a quickie cosmetic thing like a door scallop and no doubt consider it a retro touch but I can't see real refresh just yet.
Hell, according to the brochures and some automotive writers, the current version already has retro nods, I'm not sure what they are, but apparently they are there someplace.

It only took two model years to dump the first generation Chargers for their less than stellar sales numbers. Maybe they have figured it out. I doubt it, but maybe...

except the new charger has pretty good sales numbers.

[TeeWJay426]

A simple name change on the current sedan would be enough to keep most happy.....

[pettyfan43]

Me too.  As much as I dislike the styling on the current one, I just can't see a change coming this quickly in platform.  They may do a quickie cosmetic thing like a door scallop and no doubt consider it a retro touch but I can't see real refresh just yet.
Hell, according to the brochures and some automotive writers, the current version already has retro nods, I'm not sure what they are, but apparently they are there someplace.

It all depends. The car has been selling well, but you have to remember, when 66 CHargers were hitting showroom floors, the design that became the 68 was already in the clay model stage.

They are already talking about the 2008s now. It is APRIL! The lead time for the new cars and the design/evaluate/prototype/carshow time is pretty long.
Chrysler USED to be the best at going from concept to showroom, DaimlerChrysler is not too good at it. And much less of their concepts make it to showroom.
With the shape the American automobile industry is in, it shouldn't surprise ANYBODY that they are considering a restyle for a couple years down the road. The first generation LH cars got a total reatyle after 5 years, you figure 2-3 years to showroom from drawing board and you have about the same amount of time for the current LX style cars.

From what I hear about the next generation Ram, that WILL be depressing. Glad I bought My 04. I SURE hat to think of my next one being a different make but I ain't too sure about the next generation Ram. 

[AirborneSilva]

A simple name change on the current sedan would be enough to keep most happy.....

I agree, if they called it the "Police addition" or maybe "Charger 2+2" then they could save a little face here and pave the way for a 2 door version.

[kab69440]

except the new charger has pretty good sales numbers.

They might be selling pretty well somewhere, but they are still a more rare sight than a second gen here.

[Ghoste]

Although you are all correct about the 66-67 Charger, the thing to remember is that back then, almost all models received a face lift every 2 to 3 years.  The norm today is closer to 5.

[dodgecharger-fan]

I heard rumours that the Avenger having very similar styling cues to the Charger was a strong indicator of a restyling of the Charger.

I'm not sure of the logic behind that statement, but it then went on to hint at the possibility of a 2-door.

So, now what am I gonna do with this?

[AirborneSilva]

So, now what am I gonna do with this?

E-bay 

[Zentelis]

I heard rumours that the Avenger having very similar styling cues to the Charger was a strong indicator of a restyling of the Charger.

I'm not sure of the logic behind that statement, but it then went on to hint at the possibility of a 2-door.

So, now what am I gonna do with this?

Nice Ram!
1500?


(ok, i'll shut up now hehe)

[BigBlackDodge]

I'm not holding my breath for a 2 door retro Charger from DCX. Two doors don't sell, ya know?



BBD

[FastbackJon]

Would like to see a new retro styled Charger, maybe like a modern version of this...

[70charginglizard]

I'll believe it when I see in in he show room floor wih an acual for sale price tag on it.

Till then, I'm not doing or saying anything else.

[73dodge]

So, now what am I gonna do with this?

E-bay 

He can't it's a company car

although you can Ebay it and go out and buy an identical one with a HEMI they'll never know................


Just a thought   

[plum500]

  

Hehe. I did this a while back -- tweaked the front (wrap around bumper, reduced the grill), 2 doors, little more 3rd gen in the back pillar...

[ck1]

 

Hehe. I did this a while back -- tweaked the front (wrap around bumper, reduced the grill), 2 doors, little more 3rd gen in the back pillar...

I don't like newer wheels on chargers but I have to say those on the 69 and 70 are nice! any close up of the wheel?