Dodge Challenger History

After some 22 years without the Challenger name plate, and 31 years without a high-performance Dodge Challenger, rumors begin to travel about the possible reincarnation of a Hemi-powered rear wheel drive Pony car from Dodge, which would carry the Challenger name. Magazines and web pages alike discussed and speculated on what could be the next legendary vehicle from Dodge, shown in various artists renderings, mostly lamenting what the recently released Dodge Charger could have been, as so many people were disappointed to see its new high performance family sedan look. Late in 2005 photos surface of what was believed to be the "Next Dodge Challenger". Again, with these hazy, slightly blurry pictures of what looked to be a vintage Challenger with some body alterations to "modernize it", rumors were flying, and the anticipation heightened as several magazines released articles confirming what the Dodge Faithful had hoped for some 31 years...this was the New Dodge Challenger. It was real, with a real engine, the new 425 Hemi, and it was to make its grand debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. Then on January 8, 2006, the North American International Auto Show opens, and pictures from every possible news source debut the first moving pictures of the Challenger, and on January 14, 2006, the general public is introduced to the 'Dodge Challenger Concept', as the public viewing days begin at the North American International Auto Show. Rave reviews come from both Dodge Forum young and old, as well as those who were faithful GM and Ford owners. While this awesome new car is but a concept as of early 2006, Dodge sources indicate a 2006 or 2007 beginning of production, which could put the car on the road, and in peoples driveways as early as 2007. The Challenger is back, and with the new 6.1L Hemi, as well as a plethora of model technologies, this new Dodge Challenger may prove to be better than ever.

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