Dodge Working on 600hp Challenger to Close Out Model

The Dodge Challenger has been getting long in the tooth and a replacement has been rumored for over a year.  The current Challenger went into production in 2008 and uses Chrysler'sChryslerUnited States of America, 1925 > present70 models
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LX platform that borrowed a variety of chassis parts from the Mercedes W210 E-ClassMercedes-Benz E-Class Gen.3Germany, 1995 > 2003104 versions
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and W220 S-ClassMercedes-Benz S-Class Gen.4 [W 220/ V 220]Germany, 1998 > 200531 versions
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to create the platform. A slightly disguised Challenger has been spotted testing in the US, and it is believed that DodgeDodgeUnited States of America, 1914 > present59 models
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is working on a 600hp supercharged model to say goodbye to the car. 

The engine for the super Challenger reportedly will use a supercharged version of the 6.2-liter V8 in the current car with 600hp or more. To feed the engine, it will get a larger, lower front air intake, and there will be a new exhaust design and new rear bumper.

Dodge and Chrysler are not among the brands that have announced that they will show new cars at the LA Auto Show in November. We will likely have to wait for the North American International Auto Show in January to see the car at the earliest.

The car's natural competitors would be the Mustang Shelby GT500Ford Shelby GT500United States of America, 2011 > present3 photos
with 662hp and the Camaro ZL1Chevrolet Camaro ZL1United States of America, 2012 > present9 photos
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with 580hp. 

Source: Autocar