It's no secret that the Dodge Challenger has a long and fruitful history as the Dodge brand's competitive, option-heavy answer to autos like the Camaro and Mustang. But recently, auto purveyors have been questioning the model's future with details for a replacement quickly circulating.
Industry experts far and wide have been reporting that the Dodge Challenger will be replaced by an SRT Barracuda come 2015. Is this true? In all honesty, Goss Dodge Chrysler can't quite say for sure. What we do know is that the new Barracuda is in fact being introduced as a Challenger successor. That said, many believe the Challenger could survive alongside the 'Cuda in completely-revised, next-generation getup and without an SRT variant in tow.
What would the next-generation Challenger look like? Automotive professionals agree that the model would shrink a bit in size, dropping two-to-three inches off its 116-inch wheelbase. What's more, the 2015 auto should come equipped with V6 and V8 engine options and a decent weight reduction as well.
As for the Barracuda-in-question, reports suggest that the SRT-branded model will be based on very similar architecture as the Challenger but bump up power and price while shedding even more pounds. Specifically, experts speak of a nice new supercharged 6.2-liter V8.
Within the coming months, we expect further details surrounding the Dodge brand's new Dodge vehicle offerings to come forth. That in mind, be sure to swing by our convenient location in Burlington near South Burlington, Middlebury and St. Albans for the latest information.