2015 Dodge Challenger
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Because they think it will make them money. A lot of money.
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Crossover can be Anything! The Infinity FX is considered a Crossover! Again, you dont know what platform it will be on. It could be The only American equivalent to the BMW X3-M. Giorgio can spawn Compact- Midsize -Large Sedans and SUV's also... The Infinity FX is considered a Crossover
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Sure, and Chrysler did a good job with the overall design when it debuted in 2003. They did a good job trying to mimic what GM has done so well with the LS-series engines, and for the most part, they have succeeded. Problem is, FCA doesn't have the cash like GM to throw at a program like this and keep it going. Sure, I'd love to see FCA switch to an aluminum block, direct injection, and so on - but I don't think the money is there if the unit can't be used in other vehicles from Fiat, and the other Italian siblings.
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- HamiltonMP427
I really don't see how Chrysler losing V8s is a bad deal, especially if Fiat were to provide V8s in the future to the Chrysler product line for upper model cars. But V6 twin or single turbo will soon be the law of the land unless @YSSMAN put it you have money like Ford and GM to just keep making these things comply with the Federal regs.
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Because Mopar guys will have a fit because it's not a true Chrysler product.
Not that it really matters anyways.
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- HamiltonMP427
...nothing has been a "True Chrysler" product since probably '73 so people should get off their high horse. How long have Chrysler been working with Mitsu, and then they were in league with Lambo which screwed them and then were in league with Daimler for a long time and now they ride the backs of Fiat...
But as you said, they should realize it doesn't really matter.
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Exactly how I feel about said situation.
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- Betelgeuse
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I'm all for modernisation. But an American muscle car without a V8 simply isn't a muscle car. It's a key part of the equation and of the appeal of the car, especially for something that like the Challenger which is otherwise pretty awful.
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Considering the broad use of the 5.7L, I'm actually pretty surprised FCA hasn't sprung for a heavy rebuild of the unit. It isn't at all that it is out-classed, its a pretty great engine. But, some slight tweaks could make it that much better, and I have no idea if the company would actually fork over the money. Considering how well the Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 sell, I'd figure it'd be worth it. Then again, until they get these transmissions figured out, I suppose I wouldn't trust them to do much of anything.
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http://www.autoblog.com/2015/08/26/barracuda-grand-cherokee-trackhawk-promised/
- Jalopnik's Opposite Lock claims two new Challenger models are coming. Challenger ADR (American Drag Racer) and T/A. ADR should appeal to bracket racers and is more powerful than the SRT Hellcat, while T/A is for track rats, just like Viper T/A.
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No way, they're bringing back the Challenger T/A?! Oh, I hope it's a track monster like the Camaro Z/28 & Shelby GT350. 
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Dodge is bringing an AWD Challenger to SEMA.
http://www.carscoops.com/2015/10/mopars-2015-sema-show-menu-includes-awd.html
http://www.carscoops.com/2015/10/mopars-2015-sema-show-menu-includes-awd.html
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My immediate reaction is, "Why didn't they do this before?"
Seriously. If you want to shake up the muscle coupe segment, this is the way to do it. I mean, I know the overall probability for production is limited, but man, it makes so much damn sense.
Seriously. If you want to shake up the muscle coupe segment, this is the way to do it. I mean, I know the overall probability for production is limited, but man, it makes so much damn sense.
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