Dodge Challenger
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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
Export Versions
The export versions were basically the same as the domestic version. For a brief period they were sold in France through Simca, and a version was assembled in Switzerland to Swiss standard by AMAG. Both version are very rare today.
Related Models
Competition
- Ford Mustang
- Chevrolet Camaro
- Pontiac Firebird
- Mercury Cougar
