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Some things are better left behind!
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Some things are better left behind!
I am trading my truck in and getting one of these.
By Perry Stern
Dodge revives the muscle car from the 1970s in a thoroughly modern rendition.
Back in 1974, amid new safety regulations and the dawn of unleaded fuel in the U.S., Dodge ended production of its V8-powered Challenger. Thirty-four years later, here in Chicago, Dodge has brought back the Challenger with a vehicle worthy of the name.
Jim Press, vice chairman and president of Chrysler LLC, introduced the Challenger by pointing out that the original 1970 Challenger sold for about $3,000 ? these models are going for $100,000 at auction 38 years later. Based on that, Press surmised that this new Challenger should be worth about $20 million in 40 years. We?ll have to wait and see on that claim.
With little change from the concept car introduced in Detroit two years ago, the new Challenger SRT8 carries through many of the styling cues found on that original 1970s model. And just like that original, the new Challenger SRT8 boasts V8 power and rear-wheel drive.
The 1974 Challenger?s V8 produced 245 horsepower; in comparison the 2009 Challenger SRT8 touts a 6.1-liter V8 that commands 425 horses. This big V8 has the highest output of any normally aspirated V8 engine ever offered by Chrysler. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled five-speed automatic transmission.
Unlike that original Challenger, the new model is designed to do more than just go fast in a straight line. With a tuned suspension, stabilizer bars and high-performance Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires, the new Challenger achieves a skid pad number of .9 gs. Brakes are four-piston Brembos at all four wheels, with large vented rotors front and back, which Dodge claims will bring the Challenger to a stop from 60 mph in just 110 feet.
Of course, this modern-day muscle car has the latest amenities and safety equipment.
?The all-new Dodge Challenger SRT8 is engineered to give customers everything they want in a modern muscle machine,? said Mike Accavitti, director of Dodge brand and SRT global marketing for Chrysler LLC. ?The new version of Dodge?s American classic boasts tire-smoking performance and head-turning design while offering a wide array of state-of-the-art technology, such as GPS navigation, ?Keyless Go? entry, a MyGIG infotainment system and UConnect hands-free communication.?
Performance numbers are impressive for the Challenger: 60 mph comes up in just 4.9 seconds, and top speed is a claimed 170 mph.
Challenger is the fourth vehicle to be produced on Chrysler?s larger, rear-wheel-drive platform, following the Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum and Dodge Charger. However, Challenger is the only 2-door on this platform ? the wheelbase is about 4-inches shorter ? and gives up about 8 inches of rear-seat legroom.
Three colors will be available for Challenger: HEMI Orange, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat and Bright Silver Metallic. The first 6,300 Challengers will display a limited-edition numbered plaque on the dashboard.
Challenger is slated to arrive in showrooms this spring with a starting price of $37,995.
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I am trading my truck in and getting one of these.
By Perry Stern
Dodge revives the muscle car from the 1970s in a thoroughly modern rendition.
Back in 1974, amid new safety regulations and the dawn of unleaded fuel in the U.S., Dodge ended production of its V8-powered Challenger. Thirty-four years later, here in Chicago, Dodge has brought back the Challenger with a vehicle worthy of the name.
Jim Press, vice chairman and president of Chrysler LLC, introduced the Challenger by pointing out that the original 1970 Challenger sold for about $3,000 ? these models are going for $100,000 at auction 38 years later. Based on that, Press surmised that this new Challenger should be worth about $20 million in 40 years. We?ll have to wait and see on that claim.
With little change from the concept car introduced in Detroit two years ago, the new Challenger SRT8 carries through many of the styling cues found on that original 1970s model. And just like that original, the new Challenger SRT8 boasts V8 power and rear-wheel drive.
The 1974 Challenger?s V8 produced 245 horsepower; in comparison the 2009 Challenger SRT8 touts a 6.1-liter V8 that commands 425 horses. This big V8 has the highest output of any normally aspirated V8 engine ever offered by Chrysler. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled five-speed automatic transmission.
Unlike that original Challenger, the new model is designed to do more than just go fast in a straight line. With a tuned suspension, stabilizer bars and high-performance Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires, the new Challenger achieves a skid pad number of .9 gs. Brakes are four-piston Brembos at all four wheels, with large vented rotors front and back, which Dodge claims will bring the Challenger to a stop from 60 mph in just 110 feet.
Of course, this modern-day muscle car has the latest amenities and safety equipment.
?The all-new Dodge Challenger SRT8 is engineered to give customers everything they want in a modern muscle machine,? said Mike Accavitti, director of Dodge brand and SRT global marketing for Chrysler LLC. ?The new version of Dodge?s American classic boasts tire-smoking performance and head-turning design while offering a wide array of state-of-the-art technology, such as GPS navigation, ?Keyless Go? entry, a MyGIG infotainment system and UConnect hands-free communication.?
Performance numbers are impressive for the Challenger: 60 mph comes up in just 4.9 seconds, and top speed is a claimed 170 mph.
Challenger is the fourth vehicle to be produced on Chrysler?s larger, rear-wheel-drive platform, following the Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum and Dodge Charger. However, Challenger is the only 2-door on this platform ? the wheelbase is about 4-inches shorter ? and gives up about 8 inches of rear-seat legroom.
Three colors will be available for Challenger: HEMI Orange, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat and Bright Silver Metallic. The first 6,300 Challengers will display a limited-edition numbered plaque on the dashboard.
Challenger is slated to arrive in showrooms this spring with a starting price of $37,995.
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Scott, I think you'll never regret moving so u can be closer to your grandchild. My inlaws moved here from Wisconsin, and in doing so, they got almost 5 years around my kids before they both died young. We would have been lucky to get up there once a year had they not. My parents live here too, and they have a very close relationship with my kids. I'm glad for the kids and the grandparents, and I wish mine would have been closer to me when I was growing up.
GL on selling the biz and home.
GL on selling the biz and home.
scott, I have two grandkids who mean the world to me. Luckily for me they live very close. good luck with where ever you choose to go...
Maybe I don't get it but....
...if you are considering living in all of these places..."The choices are Texas , Nebraska, Wyoming, New Mexico, or Arizona."...are you not still going to have to get on a plane to visit the family?
...if you are considering living in all of these places..."The choices are Texas , Nebraska, Wyoming, New Mexico, or Arizona."...are you not still going to have to get on a plane to visit the family?
I used to live in Nebraska Scott. I spent 24 years there so I could answer any questions you have. UNL football games are fun and it's a great place to raise a family but not much to do.
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we are going where my son and his wifes companies agree to send them for their jobs.
we will live no more than 30 minutes from them
Its about a year away but at least we have made the decision to actually pull up and move.
alot to do in the meantime.
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so even in the big city of Omaha there is nothing to do ?
I was considering growing corn.
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thanks AR
Arizona would be my first choice with Texas a close second.
