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Originally Posted by Zeus
I'd rather they build a new platform, drop it down to 3500lbs, drop the SRT engine in the R/T and put out a 550hp 7.0L for the new SRT.
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Competition is a grand thing, but I think three American ponycars, one Korean wannabe that is likely going to get very good over the next few years, and a Nissan coupe duo that that flirts with the segment (370Z/G37) is probably pushing it. Without doubt, the upcoming Toyota/Subie coupes are going to nibble at this same market segment as well even if they aren't direct competition, which means that a rwd coupe segment that was wide open in 2005 is becoming increasingly crowded despite a down market.
Even though the Nissan/Infiniti and Subaru/Toyota offerings aren't direct competitors that makes for a lot of folks fighting for at least a nibble of the same pie. Somebody needs to have the foresight to throw a twist into the mix, and since the Challenger really pushes the size/weight bounds of the ponycar segment to their limit anyway....not to mention the relatively modest sales that car has seen thus far....I think the Pentastar boys would be well advised to consider something a bit different for this car.