DCX would be foolish NOT to bring this retro Challenger to market. I am a middle-aged Canadian who grew up adoring the muscles cars of the 60's and 70's. I currently drive an o4 Grand Prix GTP with Competion Group which I love. However, in 2 years this GP will be fully paid for and ready for my wife and kids to drive around.
The Challenger is my dream machine since I absolutely adore its retro Macho styling cues. I know it is a very polarizing styling exercise......you either love it or loathe it. I certainly believe that there is a viable market for 20,000 Challengers per year. I would probably opt for the 5.7 Hemi firstly, with the 6.1 as my second choice. However, it must be an automatic transmission for my tastes and driving needs. Since I drive 40,000 km per year, it most definitely needs to be an automatic shift.
Secondly, if this vehicle is NOT given the green light, I would not be a candidate for the upcoming Camaro or retro Mustang. Even though I admire the designs, I believe them to be too young for me.
My second choice would be the upcoming restyled and as of yet, unseen, 2008 CTS. It sounds like a great looking vehicle. Hopefully it will not be overpriced for my budget. If so, then I would hold out for the new 2008/2009 Pontiac GTO. I am assuming that the Challenger/GTO would be market competitors.....big motor, big power, a 2 door rocket.