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"Chrysler is crashing the muscle-car party with plans to build a production version of the Dodge Challenger coupe that debuted as a retro-styled concept car in January at the Detroit auto show.

The automaker plans to herald the return of the Challenger at the Pepsi 400 in Daytona, Fla., on Saturday, according to people familiar with the plans.

The Challenger concept, a rear-wheel drive coupe, drew raves from enthusiasts for its old-school looks and growling 425-horsepower V-8 engine.

"It's a pure retro car," said Csaba Csere, editor in chief of Car and Driver magazine. "It's a dead ringer for the original 1970 Challenger."

Chrysler plans to build the Dodge Challenger off the same basic chassis as its rear-drive Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger. Both of those vehicles are built in Brampton, Ontario."


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Think they'll make 1 with the engine sticking out of the top of the hood like a true muscle car should?  

I think the real question is whether or not there is room for the Mustang, Camaro and Challenger. I think at least one them isn't going to meet their sales goal, and we already know the Mustang is doing well.

I think think the big loser here may be the big threes truck divisions. Men who bought big giant trucks to prove they are real men will now buy muscle cars instead. We all know the profit margin is GIANT on trucks, and I doubt it will be quite as high on the muscle cars. Are the big three just shooting themsleves in the foot again? (This sounds like a great blog topic)  

you mean a blower or a ram air scoop? correct me if i'm wrong but i don't think any car has come from the dealer with a blower sticking out of the hood