Chrysler Mulls New 'Cuda
11-05-2010, 08:58 PM
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Chrysler Mulls New 'Cuda Dodge's boss mulls reviving Barracuda muscle car
Chrysler's design chief, who also happens to be boss of the Dodge brand, delivered a big surprise yesterday: He says Chrysler is seriously thinking of bringing back the Plymouth Barracuda.
"There's a lot of pressure on us to bring the 'Cuda back," said Ralph Gilles to the crowd that came to see the latest Mopar doings at the SEMA aftermarket parts show. In an interview with Drive On, he said, "The customers have been stomping their feet for it."
Never mind that the brand already has revived the Challenger, 'Cuda's corporate sibling. And it has the four-door performance-oriented Dodge Charger model, redone for 2011 and revealed at SEMA yesterday for the first time. But one problem with Barracuda is that its parent brand, Plymouth, doesn't exist anymore. The Barracuda name would have to be co-opted by Dodge or Chrysler, just as the Plymouth Prowler became a Chrysler after the brand was killed.
But don't underestimate the power of the 'Cuda.
Chrysler's design chief, who also happens to be boss of the Dodge brand, delivered a big surprise yesterday: He says Chrysler is seriously thinking of bringing back the Plymouth Barracuda.
"There's a lot of pressure on us to bring the 'Cuda back," said Ralph Gilles to the crowd that came to see the latest Mopar doings at the SEMA aftermarket parts show. In an interview with Drive On, he said, "The customers have been stomping their feet for it."
Never mind that the brand already has revived the Challenger, 'Cuda's corporate sibling. And it has the four-door performance-oriented Dodge Charger model, redone for 2011 and revealed at SEMA yesterday for the first time. But one problem with Barracuda is that its parent brand, Plymouth, doesn't exist anymore. The Barracuda name would have to be co-opted by Dodge or Chrysler, just as the Plymouth Prowler became a Chrysler after the brand was killed.
But don't underestimate the power of the 'Cuda.
11-05-2010, 09:05 PM
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I don't see it happening, it just doesn't make any sense. What's the Barracuda going to bring to the table that the Challenger and Charger haven't? God forbid they make it another 4-door.
Please don't spoil another legend for the sake of a few dollars.
Please don't spoil another legend for the sake of a few dollars.
11-06-2010, 02:06 PM
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im pretty sure if they slapped a cuda grill and *** panel on the new challenger people would love it. I mean, the firebird and camaro were nearly identical, look how many sold of each. Could be as simple as that!
11-06-2010, 04:43 PM
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I like the 'Cuda idea and the Sox and Martin car looks good with the '71 style front grill. But I don't know about "Chrysler 'Cuda" or "Dodge 'Cuda". 
Thats like bringing back a real Trans Am as a Buick or Chevy. I like the idea but if the 'Cuda brand comes back then so should the division or just leave it alone.
Thats like bringing back a real Trans Am as a Buick or Chevy. I like the idea but if the 'Cuda brand comes back then so should the division or just leave it alone. Trending Topics
11-06-2010, 06:14 PM
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Would be as pointless as GM bringing back Firebird without Pontiac.
This plan should be scrapped ASAP.
This plan should be scrapped ASAP.
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They'll be plenty of cussin if that happens.
