Dump the Charger?

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger General Discussions' started by SRT-Tom, Aug 19, 2026.

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  1. Aug 19, 2026 at 6:57 PM #1
    SRT-Tom

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    Uncle Tony posted a video stating that Dodge should scrap the Charger and make a modernized 1968 Dodge Dart with a 3.6 Pentastar base engine and a 5.7 HEMI performance model (Swinger 57), for $30-35K. Do you think it would sell?

     
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  2. Aug 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM #2
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    wonder what he has been smoking?
     
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  3. Aug 19, 2026 at 10:06 PM #3
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    It's 2026, Stellantis is an automobile manufacturer. Again, they need to appeal to a broad audience of buyers.

    They could give two shits what Uncle Tony or Racer goof thinks, or any other You Tube sensation.
     
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  4. Aug 19, 2026 at 10:44 PM #4
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    I agree...I hope Stellantis does not hire him.......lol
     
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  5. Aug 20, 2026 at 5:16 AM #5
    SRT-Tom

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    I think that Umcle Tony made some good points, but a Dart? I would rather see a modern version of the Road Runner with a HEMI engine.

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  6. Aug 20, 2026 at 10:38 AM #6
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    you better keep your day time job Tommy....
     
  7. Aug 20, 2026 at 11:42 AM #7
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    I think the clock on Uncle Tony's wall is stuck at 4:20. :D
     
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    Ehhhh, that's kinda ugly. Reminds me of some fantasy Hot Wheels car. That rounded shape looks good on a Jag, but not on a Mopar. JMHO.
     
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  9. Aug 20, 2026 at 1:56 PM #9
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    I am not saying that this artist rendering is the ideal retro-styled Road Runner. I just posted it to give you guys an idea. The designers could make a modernized 1968 Road Runner, just like they did with the Challenger in 2008.
     
  10. Aug 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM #10
    SRT-Tom

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    Didn't the 1971 Road Runner have a rounded shape?

    [​IMG]
     
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