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| + | While [[Plymouth]] was one of the first [[Makes]] to introduce a [[Pony Car]] with its 1964 introduction of the [[Barracuda]], its sister division [[Dodge]], had to wait until 1970 for its first Pony Car -- the Challenger. While both the Dodge and Plymouth Pony Cars of 1970-1974 were [[E-Bodies]], the Challenger had a wheelbase 2" longer, mostly for it to compete with the more luxurious Mercury Cougar. | ||
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Background:
While Plymouth was one of the first Makes to introduce a Pony Car with its 1964 introduction of the Barracuda, its sister division Dodge, had to wait until 1970 for its first Pony Car -- the Challenger. While both the Dodge and Plymouth Pony Cars of 1970-1974 were E-Bodies, the Challenger had a wheelbase 2" longer, mostly for it to compete with the more luxurious Mercury Cougar.
With Pony Cars making a come back a few years ago, Dodge brought back the Challenger, after a 34 year absence. Like Ford with the Mustang, and Chevrolet with the Camaro -- the Challenger has a retro look to it, having a close resemblance to the Challenger of the early 70s.
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History:
Model Predecessor
The Challenger is the first and only Pony Car for Dodge
Model Successor
The Challenger is the first and only Pony Car for Dodge
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Related Models
Competition
- Ford Mustang
- Chevrolet Camaro
- Pontiac Firebird
- Mercury Cougar
