Challenger to Celebrate its 50th Anniversary

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  1. SRT-Tom

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    2020 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Dodge Challenger. The brand is looking to celebrate its famed muscle car in Los Angeles. A total of 50 different Challengers will be on display, including original 1970 models.

    Speculation is that the LA Auto Show will see a limited edition Challenger model to celebrate this 50th birthday.

    Here is the FCA media release:

    https://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=21336&mid=1
     
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    Here are more details about the 50th Anniversary editions:
    • Limited-production 50th Anniversary Edition is available on Challenger GT RWD, R/T Shaker, R/T Scat Pack Shaker and R/T Scat Pack Shaker Widebody models
    • All 2020 model-year Challenger SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye models to feature 50th Anniversary badge
    • Body-color Shaker hood scoop standard on R/T, R/T Scat Pack and R/T Scat Pack Widebody 50th Anniversary Edition models
    • For the first time ever, Shaker hood scoop available on Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody
    • All-new high-impact paint (HIP) color, Gold Rush, first available with Challenger 50th Anniversary Edition
    • 70 numbered units of each model, in each HIP, mark Challenger's original 1970 model-year introduction
    • 50th Anniversary Edition features premium Nappa leather and Alcantara interior with Sepia accent stitching, real carbon fiber accents, a unique gauge cluster and the "50" logo throughout
    • Custom Challenger 50th Anniversary logo instrument panel badge is color matched to the exterior; each Challenger identified as "x out of 70"
    • The 50th Anniversary Edition package starts at a U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $4,995
    • Dealer orders for 2020 Dodge Challenger 50th Anniversary Edition open in December. Vehicles will start arriving in Dodge//SRT dealerships in early spring of 2020
    • Dodge Challenger reported record third-quarter sales in 2019; best yearly sales ever in 2018

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    That Sinamon Stick is pretty sexy
     
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    Not a fan of the gold
    Love the shaker hoods
     
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    Man, I think the gold is sweet! Anyone know if this will be the same F8 Green as on the 2018's? Looks darker
     
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    I'm game, but i think that the price tags on these things will be unreasonable for me to afford.
     
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    I like the Gold as well, but it is not happening for me either.
    I've got way too much into mine to think about letting it go.
     
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    In the press release, Dodge also said:

    "As a result, the R/T Scat Pack Widebody delivers its best on-road and on-track performance ever, with an improvement of close to 2 seconds per lap or 12 car lengths compared with the R/T Scat Pack. In a quarter-mile comparison, the new Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody gained .2 seconds—running 12.1 seconds E.T. at 112 miles per hour (mph)."