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Old 07-10-2007 | 02:22 PM
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I work over in Auburn Hills near the Chrysler tech center, so it isn't very uncommon to see Chrysler vehicles around with camo on them.

Well today coming back to work from lunch, I saw a silver Challenger with some camo on it going the other way. I quickly pulled a u turn in the middle of Opdyke and chased it down! So I finally catch up with him, and we pull up first to the light together. I was taking some pics on my camera phone and the guys inside didn't look too happy about it, but when I threw them a rev their expressions changed. The two guys in it both smiled, and I was like YEAH IM GONNA RACE THE CHALLENGER!! The light turned green, and we both rolled into the throttle and I was getting ready to really gun it but the Challenger let off!!! DAMN






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Old 07-10-2007 | 02:27 PM
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Damn, they are moving fast. When are they supposed to be available for purchase?

And is it me, or does the side view mirror look large, goofy, and out of place?
Old 07-10-2007 | 02:31 PM
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I wonder what they are running under the hood of the test mule a 5.7, 6.1 or something different. Well actually can you answer this was it a V8 at all because they might just be testing it out with a V6.
Old 07-10-2007 | 02:32 PM
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cool! I am anxiously awaiting that car. Looks way better than the camaro to me
Old 07-10-2007 | 02:48 PM
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Damn, I wish I could see one. I think they are gonna be an awesome car and cant wait for them to come to the showrooms. And yes I agree, that mirror looks ridiculous
Old 07-10-2007 | 03:00 PM
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The street car world from '08 on is going to be insane. 500WHP is the new 400WHP. Not long ago, 400WHP was the new 300WHP. Everyone has 300WHP now. Thats considered a good start, even for non-LSX vehicles. Its scary. I need another job.
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I wonder what they are running under the hood of the test mule a 5.7, 6.1 or something different. Well actually can you answer this was it a V8 at all because they might just be testing it out with a V6.
v8 & sounded good!
Old 07-10-2007 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Sparetire
The street car world from '08 on is going to be insane. 500WHP is the new 400WHP. Not long ago, 400WHP was the new 300WHP. Everyone has 300WHP now. Thats considered a good start, even for non-LSX vehicles. Its scary. I need another job.
You're right it is scary. Hell my cobalt is almost at 300whp now. Gonna have to step up to FI on the vette.
Old 07-10-2007 | 04:48 PM
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Obviously the name of the vehicle wasn't displayed anywhere...



Just messin'.
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This is very exciting stuff! I sell Dodges for a local dealer, maybe I can get one for a demo....
Old 07-10-2007 | 06:41 PM
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haha I Would Have Done The EXACT Same Thing!
Old 07-10-2007 | 06:46 PM
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That whole quote about 400hp is the new 300 makes me feel like crap ;-(
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Originally Posted by brejcha
That whole quote about 400hp is the new 300 makes me feel like crap ;-(
me too
Old 07-10-2007 | 10:47 PM
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I can't wait for all the gas happy new buyers are driving everywhere with them and I get to walk one. =D
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Originally Posted by LT1Z
cool! I am anxiously awaiting that car. Looks way better than the camaro to me
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Old 07-11-2007 | 08:39 AM
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Man your a lucky SOB I never run into anything with my mach 1 worth evening messing with and your running into concept cars. On the other hand when I drive my DD with its whopping 100hp I run into mustangs, vettes, F-bodies and just about anything with some power. I just have to think to myself "If only I had my other cay then they’d be in trouble"
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I am sure dodge will have a good motor in there, but over the past few years, dodge fuel mileage has been crap. I realize that you don't buy that kind of car for the fuel mileage, but I hope they don't have a 22mpg highway rating. Heh my dad's 98 dakota with a 5.2 5 spd k&n with cat-back only gets 13 on a good day... Definately a good lookin car though.
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Originally Posted by 99Hawk6spd
I am sure dodge will have a good motor in there, but over the past few years, dodge fuel mileage has been crap. I realize that you don't buy that kind of car for the fuel mileage, but I hope they don't have a 22mpg highway rating. Heh my dad's 98 dakota with a 5.2 5 spd k&n with cat-back only gets 13 on a good day... Definately a good lookin car though.
There are a few big problems I see holding their cars (not trucks) back in the fuel economy department the 5.7 are actually fine can't really complain about a 4100 pound car with 340hp and 390tq getting 17-25. The SRT-8's would do much better if they had two things a manual trans option, look at the difference between a A4 & M6 LS2 GTO the A4 is rated 16-21 not far off of the STR8's 14-20 and probably would be pretty similar if the goat had an added 400lbs and 25 horses. The other is the 6.1 should have displacement on demand that also would make the highway mileage much better. The last thing is aerodynamics but then the styling of the cars would have to be totally changed so I really don't count that as an option.
Old 07-11-2007 | 04:09 PM
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holy ****.....that is a find. you might be one of the few civilian people in the country who has seen/photgraphed a challenger on the street.
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Damn nice!



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