Looking to cut into the Ford Mustang’s piece of all-American apple pie, Dodge is breathing life back into the Challenger nameplate, hoping to rob the Mustang of its recently restored glory. The Dodge Challenger Concept foreshadows a likely production model, and the styling is based on the 1970 Challenger R/T. The Challenger Concept follows the original design right down to the hood scoops, racing stripes and pistol grip shifter. Not everything is based on the original though. The concept has large diameter six-spoke alloy wheels and a modern Hemi V8 motor that Chrysler uses in everything from the 300 SRT-8 to the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8. With nostalgic styling and a monster motor to back up the performance that is promised by its looks, the new Dodge Challenger will certainly have Mustang owners looking over their shoulders and Ford cooking up something new in the kitchen.
