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In 1999, Dodge came out with this example of a new Charger
R/T concept.
It took many styling cues from the 1960s Chargers (most notably
the second generation) but also had four doors. The designers
attempted to blend the rear doors into the design so they would
not be noticed very easily. While sharing the long nose and
rearward cab of the original, the concept is a good deal shorter.
It was 187 in in overall length compared to 203 in for the 1966
Charger. It was also lighter; 3,000 lb versus 3,650 lb.The 1999
Charger R/T concept has just the right mean streak to
complement its performance features and V-8 power.
R/T concept.
It took many styling cues from the 1960s Chargers (most notably
the second generation) but also had four doors. The designers
attempted to blend the rear doors into the design so they would
not be noticed very easily. While sharing the long nose and
rearward cab of the original, the concept is a good deal shorter.
It was 187 in in overall length compared to 203 in for the 1966
Charger. It was also lighter; 3,000 lb versus 3,650 lb.The 1999
Charger R/T concept has just the right mean streak to
complement its performance features and V-8 power.
"If you look at the vehicle from the side you can still see
character lines that remind you of that 1968 Coke bottle look, but
this car has full forms. The muscle cars were pretty flat and wide
in the front.The early sketches had that distinctive Charger grille,
as if the car swallowed a very wide harmonica. " The engine
layout has a north-south front
engine/transmission setup and is rear-wheel-drive. It's mated to
a five-speed manual transfer case. It features five-spoke cast
aluminum wheels; 19 inches in the front and 20 inches in the
rear. Goodyear's extended mobility tires are P245/45R19 in the
front and P295/40R20 in the rear.
character lines that remind you of that 1968 Coke bottle look, but
this car has full forms. The muscle cars were pretty flat and wide
in the front.The early sketches had that distinctive Charger grille,
as if the car swallowed a very wide harmonica. " The engine
layout has a north-south front
engine/transmission setup and is rear-wheel-drive. It's mated to
a five-speed manual transfer case. It features five-spoke cast
aluminum wheels; 19 inches in the front and 20 inches in the
rear. Goodyear's extended mobility tires are P245/45R19 in the
front and P295/40R20 in the rear.
The original bumblebee stripe were toyed with around the rear
end, but was nix in favour of a more modern, fresher statement.
Even the signature flying buttress, the body panel that trims the
rear window and tapers into the rear decklid, resembles the
1999 Intrepid more than the original Charger. It has functional
side scoops, as does the Viper, and the chrome plated, central
mounted exhaust is somewhat reminiscent of Viper. It even has
functional air exhausts sculpted into its rear fascia.
end, but was nix in favour of a more modern, fresher statement.
Even the signature flying buttress, the body panel that trims the
rear window and tapers into the rear decklid, resembles the
1999 Intrepid more than the original Charger. It has functional
side scoops, as does the Viper, and the chrome plated, central
mounted exhaust is somewhat reminiscent of Viper. It even has
functional air exhausts sculpted into its rear fascia.
That cockpit look is balanced with some late 1960s cues, such as
the big rotary radio dials, the three-spoke steering wheel and
the R/T badge over the glove compartment The Charger R/T
red sheet metal is exposed on the lower door sills and the
sidewalls of the center console. Even the seat's support
structure is exposed around the shoulders to appear as if it's
made of stamped aluminum. The black carbon fiber performance
bucket seats are accented with red leather inserts. Even the
accelerator, brake and clutch pedals scream race car because of
their smooth, machined, lightweight look.
the big rotary radio dials, the three-spoke steering wheel and
the R/T badge over the glove compartment The Charger R/T
red sheet metal is exposed on the lower door sills and the
sidewalls of the center console. Even the seat's support
structure is exposed around the shoulders to appear as if it's
made of stamped aluminum. The black carbon fiber performance
bucket seats are accented with red leather inserts. Even the
accelerator, brake and clutch pedals scream race car because of
their smooth, machined, lightweight look.
Sadly, this is not the car Chrysler produce as an all new Dodge Charger. The current Charger though not as bad
as some examples of late model muscle cars; ie: Pontiac (GTO), failed to capture the true look, feel and impact of
the original. However its smaller sister planned for production in 2008 hits the mark hands down. The mighty
2008 Dodge Challenger. The best example of a 60's muscle car since the 2005 Mustang and the upcoming 2007
Camaro.
The Dodge Challenger is distinctly American with mega horsepower, minimal signature lines, aggressive
air-grabbing grille; and bold colors and graphics. In a nutshell "Mopar's slammin again"!
as some examples of late model muscle cars; ie: Pontiac (GTO), failed to capture the true look, feel and impact of
the original. However its smaller sister planned for production in 2008 hits the mark hands down. The mighty
2008 Dodge Challenger. The best example of a 60's muscle car since the 2005 Mustang and the upcoming 2007
Camaro.
The Dodge Challenger is distinctly American with mega horsepower, minimal signature lines, aggressive
air-grabbing grille; and bold colors and graphics. In a nutshell "Mopar's slammin again"!
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