OK, Here It Is: The '11 Dodge Charger R/T

[Rustymuscle]

Check Out The Official Pics and Press Release. The Question Is: Is This Charger Closer to Being Worthy of the Charger Name?
http://www.streetlegaltv.com/news/first-official-2011-dodge-charger-details-images/



Of course, the big news is with the increased horsepower of the R/T model's 5.7L HEMI punching out 379 ponies and a monstrous 392ci HEMI pumping out 475 horsepower. This, accompanied with unconfirmed reports of a 8-speed automatic paddle-shifted ZF gearbox has all the makings of a Charger really inching towards really earning its namesake.

Light 'em up,
Kevin Shaw
Editor
Street Legal TV

[moparstuart]

 not great , but definately better

[Death Proof]

They should have offered a 2 door, but they won't won't because it's to expensive to manufacture and the demand wouldn't be that strong. They probably feel the Challenger covers that ground already. And the Cops like it better than the Crown Vic, except they like the bigger trunk on the Vic. I feel Dodge should get more creative... when you compare this design and price point to other cars, it makes it a weak choice (IMOP). Unless you're a diehard Dodge fan, and in that case, it could have looked like anything at any price.

[MoparManJim]

not great , but definately better

I agree not great, it could be alot more better. The car still screams out enforcer yet. all they did was just change the sides alittle and put what you call them in the hood and change the tail panel alittle. The main part of the car is the front end which they yet seam to miss the point on  .  IF Ford was doing this car I bet they would have nailed it on the first shot  . They ace the mustang look very very well back in 05. But for Dodge they failed for the 06 charger look. If I had to choose between a new Mustang or Charger.. I would go Mustang  (sorry Dodge).  

[Vainglory, Esq.]

I think it looks really nice.  They did a good job with the door "scoop" in my opinion.

[SFRT]

it is still the muscle car equivelant of a guy toting a baby in one of those front slung papoose deals.

lose 2 of the doors and give it a decent grille. until you do, IT IS NOT A CHARGER

[Orange_Crush]

The Charger name is on the car, people buy enough of 'em to justify a complete redesign...hate to tell ya...its a Charger.

I like it, but then, I've always liked it.  Wait a year until it comes out with the 8-speed transmission and the 392 Hemi in the SRT, and I may very well be in line to buy one.

[chargd72]

Keep the name... change the name...   I would drive the hell out of that thing. 

[Ponch ®]

Im still not sold on the front grille. 

[Rustymuscle]

I too think its a large improvement but still is lacking - primarily in the nose department. Ever notice how similar it looks to the Mitsubishi Evo X? Check this out:


It even has the hood scoops. I mean, seriously Dodge. You couldn't have been unaware of this.

I think that a 4-door Charger can look cool if the doors are incorporated into the shoulder line properly. Frankly, I don't think it'd be a problem if they just stylized the car right.

But hey, I betcha when the SRTs hit the road I'll still be lusting over one...

-Kevin

[mikepmcs]

Check Out The Official Pics and Press Release. The Question Is: Is This Charger Closer to Being Worthy of the Charger Name?
http://www.streetlegaltv.com/news/first-official-2011-dodge-charger-details-images/


Of course, the big news is with the increased horsepower of the R/T model's 5.7L HEMI punching out 379 ponies and a monstrous 392ci HEMI pumping out 475 horsepower. This, accompanied with unconfirmed reports of a 8-speed automatic paddle-shifted ZF gearbox has all the makings of a Charger really inching towards really earning its namesake.

Light 'em up,
Kevin Shaw
Editor
Street Legal TV

Kevin
Nice gradient mapping on the pics.  Let me know if you need a photographer.  
Car looks pretty good to me. I'd drive it.  

[Ponch ®]

I too think its a large improvement but still is lacking - primarily in the nose department. Ever notice how similar it looks to the Mitsubishi Evo X? Check this out:


It even has the hood scoops. I mean, seriously Dodge. You couldn't have been unaware of this.

I think that a 4-door Charger can look cool if the doors are incorporated into the shoulder line properly. Frankly, I don't think it'd be a problem if they just stylized the car right.

But hey, I betcha when the SRTs hit the road I'll still be lusting over one...

-Kevin

I agree. I just think that as much at Dodge did to redesign the rest of the car (I love the new tail and the side scoops), they could have gotten a little more creative with the front end, instead of basically offering a stretched out version of the current design.

[dodgeboy67]

just a thought, ........rename the charer intrepid, or stratus and let the charger name rest in peace until they can do it justice.....

for what its worth i think they are one of the better looking cars on the market...... lets face it, there is some real crap for sale out there.

[472 R/T SE]

My Mom is getting ready to retire so I'll be losing my ability to get smoking deals from her Dodge dealership.

I'm regretting buying my Magnum now cause I'd really like to own the redesigned Charger.  I'm really digging the old Charger styling ques they've used.  

[Ponch ®]

I'd really like to own this redesigned Charger.  \

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I like it!   I miss my Daytona as well

[Death Proof]

I too think its a large improvement but still is lacking - primarily in the nose department. Ever notice how similar it looks to the Mitsubishi Evo X? Check this out:


It even has the hood scoops. I mean, seriously Dodge. You couldn't have been unaware of this.

I think that a 4-door Charger can look cool if the doors are incorporated into the shoulder line properly. Frankly, I don't think it'd be a problem if they just stylized the car right.

But hey, I betcha when the SRTs hit the road I'll still be lusting over one...

-Kevin

The grill looks like it's trying to imitate some form of the Ram Trucks. How about some styling change to make the headlights more aggressive? Even the EVO looks meaner in that area.
But for families and police cruisers, I guess it could be in the running.

On a side note, sadly the EVO pictured here would kick the Chargers butt in many ways.

[471_Magnum]

They have got to give up on that ugly ass cross hair grille. I've hated it ever since it was re-introduced on the Ram trucks, and hated it even more when they incorporated it into the passenger cars. It's a huge wart the stylist have yet to overcome on any Dodge in the last 20 years.

[RD]

if i had the change, i would buy one.

[Iceyone]

Nothing to get excited about. Looks like the same old ugly car it's been since re-birth.

[bull]

I didn't think they could make the grill any uglier but they managed to surpass my low expectations. The design changes make me think of what a 10-year-old kid could do with a big cardboard box and a Sharpie.

When they change the platform we'll see if they decide to finally make a Charger. Until then the "improvements" only amount to a half-assed admission of regret.

[UH60L]

I tend to agree with alot of people on here, that while this is a huge improvement in many ways, it still has a long way to go before I would buy one.  I like the back.  I like the side body lines but wish the door(singular) had twin indents like a '68 to '70.  I like the fact that the hood indents are there (remember they were there in '68 way before the mitsubishi evo x was even a twinkle in it's designer's eye).  I hate the front end.  Still looks like a ram truck, to include the stupid hood to fender drop off.  The hood needs to be more flat and even with the top of the fenders.

The way I see it, I'll get alot less pissed off when I see one these driving down the road than I do when I see the current car (especially the fake daytonas) drive by.

I heard a rumor (probably just a rumor) that they were/are seriously considering a 2 door option in 2011.  I won't hold my breath.

Is it just me or does that front end look like it could just unbolt to expose a retro looking grill underneath?  If not, I am sure Danko will have a grill kit to make it look like a '68 or '69, and that will make a huge difference in my opinion.

Maybe Mr Norm could fix the doors (cut, weld, install, voila a 2 door).

If I ever win the lottery I think I'll have one built the way it should be or should of been.

[charger Downunder]

When are they going to make it in right hand drive. Nice car

[1969chargerrtse]

Nice rear, nice door, just not into the mopar cross hair thing.  On anything they use it on.

[Back N Black]

Man, thats just wrong, makes me want to pull the charger nameplates of my 69.