The new fuel-economy regulations gave a lot of trouble to all auto-makers and made them give up to a lot of RWD models,but it seems that Chrysler will keep its RWD LX platform around for the next-generation Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger.
According to TheCarConnection, the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger will receive a major makeover for the 2011 model year, but the company has no money to switch to front-wheel drive, even if this could improve the fuel economy.
The revamp in the works for the early part of the next decade will be fairly substantial. Chrysler is said to have decided that a bold styling statement is critical to the lineup’s sales success–but certain features of the car, like its low roofline, will change to give the cars a more updated look.
While other cars were grabbing the headlines at Monterey two weeks ago, RM Auctions hit a big number for the original Dodge Charger, a concept car first displayed in 1964. The Charger sold for $1.1 million dollars. At that, however, the car brought less than the pre-auction estimate, which had predicted bids between $1.5 and $2.0 million.
The price, however, actually seems astronomical for what is, in many ways, a production based show car. Unlike the Oldsmobile F-88 and Pontiac (.. > More
Sheer raw power. Those are the words that best describe Samuel Hubinette’s new Dodge Charger, built by MOPAR and SRT (Street and Racing Technologies). > More
A few days ago John Schneider, aka Bo Duke, was selling his personal 1969 "General Lee" Dodge Charger used in "The Dukes of Hazzard" on eBay. But back then no one expected that this car will become the most expensive car ever auctioned. The auction closed at $9,900,500 at 1:00 pm Friday. eBay had to stopped tha auction once to remove fake bids when the price hit the $6 million dollar range, and after that bidders were required to register before making a play for the car.
The car was used (...) > More
So what if 1969 was its year? A general never gets old, even more, in this case, it will allways be young and impressive. If you don’t believe me, check out what this old general still can do. Enjoy!
We now you like drifting and we know you kike muscle cars. A Dodge Charger R/T from Dukes of Hazzard should be one of your dream cars. For those who don’t know very well what a drift is, the first step is this video. You need a powerful car with rear wheel drive and a bit of talent.
The 2007 Dodge Charger is a modern-styled, four-door coupe that combines rear-wheel-drive muscle car power, sports car handling and leading-edge technology to deliver a thrilling driving experience. New for 2007 are optional all-wheel-drive models that offer best-in-passenger-car, four-season traction. > More
The Dodge Charger - one of the biggest names from the muscle car era - has powered its way back to streets and racetracks across America, paying homage to the muscle cars of the ’60s, and adding 21st century performance and functionality.
You all remember the "General Lee" from "The duke of Hazard", and how couldn’t you remember that beauty? But now try to answer me something: how could anyone make something like this to a car? A 1969 Dodge Charger transformed into a 4x4 is the badest idea ever!
But someone did it and as you can see in the photo is very proud of his car! > More
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