# Mopar Fans

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mopar-fans/437613>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [February 14, 2008, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mopar-fans/437613 "2008-02-14T16:50:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![TupeloHoney](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a88e57/32.png) [@TupeloHoney](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TupeloHoney)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2008, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mopar-fans/437613/1 "2008-02-14T16:50:21Z")

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What does everyone think of the Dodge Challenger that came out last week at the Chicago Auto Show? It’s got a 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 engine that produces 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque - now that is what I’d call cool. Definitely my favorite of the returning muscle cars.

[Challenger](http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/chicago/112_2008_chicago_auto_show_p1/photo_17.html)

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**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2008, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mopar-fans/437613/2 "2008-02-14T17:20:21Z")

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Definitely a cool looking car.

Have to admit, tho, the idea that they are coming out with 400+ hp cars in today’s fuel economy strokes me a a little sad.

(Sorry - I don’t intend this as threadshitting. I truly like old muscle cars. But just the other day I commented on how glad I was to see what I perceived as an increasing number of compact cars on the streets. I understand in our current culture folks are able to drive whatever they want and can afford. But IMHO, I’d like to see a buck or 2 additional tax per gallon.)

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**Author:** ![RedSwinglineOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a9adbd/32.png) [@RedSwinglineOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedSwinglineOne)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2008, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mopar-fans/437613/3 "2008-02-14T17:36:43Z")

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It looks pretty cool to me. The only problem I have is it actually looks a little too much like a 70 Challenger, but not quite. It kinda looks like a Matchbox version of a 70 Challenger. It’s a little softer looking. I’ll hold judgement until I see one in person.

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**Author:** ![TupeloHoney](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a88e57/32.png) [@TupeloHoney](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TupeloHoney)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2008, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mopar-fans/437613/4 "2008-02-14T22:50:46Z")

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[QUOTE=RedSwinglineOne]  
It looks pretty cool to me. The only problem I have is it actually looks a little too much like a 70 Challenger, but not quite. It kinda looks like a Matchbox version of a 70 Challenger. It’s a little softer looking. I’ll hold judgement until I see one in person.  
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That’s one of the things I like most about the car - it looks so similar to the 70s version. Check out this side by side comparison shot. It’s a good representation of the 70s car and still has its own look.  
[Old and new Challenger](http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/2008DodgeChallengerSRT8ExtE/1000649819)

Ha, they’re auctioning one off on ebay in Petty blue. Current bid $55k.  
[Challenger auction](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260211458153)