SRT Barracuda to replace Challenger

[bull]

That GTX drawing has been around for probably 5 years or so. It looks great... so they probably won't do it.

[XP29H9]

I'm sorry, but there's no way that I would EVER give $30,000+ for a brand new weird looking PLASTIC/FIBERGLASS car off a showroom floor when I can still get a really nice restored original for the same price or less. 

[BigBlackDodge]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?


They're going to add another two doors to it, right? 





BBD

[Todd Wilson]

I hope they make a 4 door version!


Todd

[Fred]

What were they thinking?
Looks nothing like a Cuda. The front is definitely reminiscent of the Camaro.

The back would look good on a ricer though.

[JB400]

What were they thinking?
Looks nothing like a Cuda. The front is definitely reminiscent of the Camaro.

The back would look good on a ricer though.

They wasn't thinking.  Was you when you posted? 

[Fred]

What were they thinking?
Looks nothing like a Cuda. The front is definitely reminiscent of the Camaro.

The back would look good on a ricer though.

They wasn't thinking.  Was you when you posted? 

I thought so.

[68X426]

They're going to add another two doors to it, right?

That's funny stuff. 

[1974dodgecharger]

hahahhahaha....that makes the 5.7, 6.1 and 6.4L engines more valuable already thanks to CAFE in the future.

[Robert96]

 They should go with the GTX and s**tcan the Cuda unless they have something dramatically different than I've seen here already.

[Ghoste]

They should leave both names alone.  They killed Plymouth and killed that heritage.  If they want to have this new division that makes modern performance cars then create new names. 

[41husk]

I'm sorry, but there's no way that I would EVER give $30,000+ for a brand new weird looking PLASTIC/FIBERGLASS car off a showroom floor when I can still get a really nice restored original for the same price or less. 

30K ?  Good luck! the 09 SRT Challenger was in the low to mid 40s, I would guess the 392 SRT for 2012 is high 40s to low 50s.  The SRT Cuda will most likely preview in the low 50s, if it ever comes to be.  I think you can find a nice restored Mopar in that price range, Go a little north and you start running into some current wing car prices!

[Ghoste]

And you can bet the dealers are going to tack on "market value surcharge" above that.

[Dino]

It's awesome!  AND finally available with a 4 banger! 

I may have added a small touch of sarcasm to this post.

[Mike DC]

             
It loses multiple inches & 300 lbs off the current Chally, and stays RWD?  It had me at "hello."   


Modern car styling has gradually become obsoleted by practical concerns.  These days I'm happy any time something is not a complete trainwreck in that area.

[JB400]

If they're putting a 4 banger in it, does that mean they're bringing back the Omni?

[Ponch ®]

I'm sorry, but there's no way that I would EVER give $30,000+ for a brand new weird looking PLASTIC/FIBERGLASS car off a showroom floor when I can still get a really nice restored original for the same price or less. 

30K ?  Good luck! the 09 SRT Challenger was in the low to mid 40s, I would guess the 392 SRT for 2012 is high 40s to low 50s.  The SRT Cuda will most likely preview in the low 50s, if it ever comes to be.  I think you can find a nice restored Mopar in that price range, Go a little north and you start running into some current wing car prices!

well, the problem is that this is an apples and oranges comparison. Yes, you can buy a nice classic muscle car for the price of a new car...but if you need a car to drive every day and be reliable, then you need the new car - and it might as well be something that looks good.

[Mike DC]

well, the problem is that this is an apples and oranges comparison. Yes, you can buy a nice classic muscle car for the price of a new car...but if you need a car to drive every day and be reliable, then you need the new car - and it might as well be something that looks good.

So true.  Most people buy a new musclecar for different reasons than an old one.

[41husk]

well, the problem is that this is an apples and oranges comparison. Yes, you can buy a nice classic muscle car for the price of a new car...but if you need a car to drive every day and be reliable, then you need the new car - and it might as well be something that looks good.

So true.  Most people buy a new musclecar for different reasons than an old one.

I would agree with that, but you can find a daily driver that looks good for much less than 50k.  I have an 09 SRT8 Challenger.  it is not a daily driver but a driver.  I would think in 10 years it will still be in fantastic shape and worth less than my 69 daytona clone or 70 challenger convertible, and I payed considerably less for both of them together

[bull]

well, the problem is that this is an apples and oranges comparison. Yes, you can buy a nice classic muscle car for the price of a new car...but if you need a car to drive every day and be reliable, then you need the new car - and it might as well be something that looks good.

Nah. If you spend $50k on a classic I imagine it would be pretty reliable. Should be anyway.

[41husk]

Yes Bull, but I am not driving my old cars daily.  They come out for nice days.  I think you could get by with a 40k charger for the nice days and 10k pick up for the daily grind.  That way you still in 50k but in my opinion better off than you would be with the new Cuda deprecating by the minute.

[TUFCAT]

For me it'ss gotta be more retro to sell more than a few copies.  The Dart is not retro at all.  But the Challenger, Charger, and future 'Cuda must continue the retro theme in my opinion.... or the Ford and GM stylists will crush them.

Heck, the front end of the new 2013 Impala (nice car by the way) looks just like a Camaro on the road!  Just sayin'

[Ghoste]

Agreed, you want to dredge up a name from the past then you need to provide a visual link.  Especially when there has been a big break in production so there isn't the normal evolution of style.

[Fred]

I'm sorry, but there's no way that I would EVER give $30,000+ for a brand new weird looking PLASTIC/FIBERGLASS car off a showroom floor when I can still get a really nice restored original for the same price or less. 

30K ?  Good luck! the 09 SRT Challenger was in the low to mid 40s, I would guess the 392 SRT for 2012 is high 40s to low 50s.  The SRT Cuda will most likely preview in the low 50s, if it ever comes to be.  I think you can find a nice restored Mopar in that price range, Go a little north and you start running into some current wing car prices!

well, the problem is that this is an apples and oranges comparison. Yes, you can buy a nice classic muscle car for the price of a new car...but if you need a car to drive every day and be reliable, then you need the new car - and it might as well be something that looks good.

I second that. 

[Fred]

well, the problem is that this is an apples and oranges comparison. Yes, you can buy a nice classic muscle car for the price of a new car...but if you need a car to drive every day and be reliable, then you need the new car - and it might as well be something that looks good.

Nah. If you spend $50k on a classic I imagine it would be pretty reliable. Should be anyway.

Mine is!