new Dart= Neon of the future lol

[Nash B.]

Al Bundy approves.

[89stangGT]

apparently they're killing off the Challenger as well and replacing it with a Barracuda. just a rumor though.

"The 2012 North American International Auto Show has barely opened to the international press, and already the hottest rumor on the show floor is that Chrysler/Fiat is working on a replacement for the Dodge Challenger. It will be called Barracuda (though probably not Plymouth) and could be ready in time to launch for the original’s 50th anniversary, which would be a couple of months before the Ford Mustang’s 50th anniversary in April 2014 and the launch of that new car.

A 2014 Barracuda would be much shorter, lighter and smaller overall than the current car, something we’re hoping to see from the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. It would not use the new Charger/300′s LY platform, but would be on a shorter rear-wheel-drive platform, probably something closer to the Hyundai Genesis coupe.

Read more: http://blogs.motortrend.com/detroits...#ixzz1j0cuKFEN
"

[Slowhand]

Smaller and lighter? Yes please. I don't find the new Challenger particularly attractive, personally, but the fact that it's a fat fucking pig completely kills what little goodness there might be there.

[JFurst]

A 2014 Barracuda would be much shorter, lighter and smaller overall than the current car, something we’re hoping to see from the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. It would not use the new Charger/300′s LY platform, but would be on a shorter rear-wheel-drive platform, probably something closer to the Hyundai Genesis coupe.

Read more: http://blogs.motortrend.com/detroits...#ixzz1j0dmuNBI

[JFurst]

Smaller and lighter? Yes please. I don't find the new Challenger particularly attractive, personally, but the fact that it's a fat fucking pig completely kills what little goodness there might be there.

yea but dont make it like a neon

[Slowhand]

here is a concept, I could only hope it is close to this.......

An ugly wannabe Camaro? Jesus.

[89stangGT]

A 2014 Barracuda would be much shorter, lighter and smaller overall than the current car, something we’re hoping to see from the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. It would not use the new Charger/300′s LY platform, but would be on a shorter rear-wheel-drive platform, probably something closer to the Hyundai Genesis coupe.

Read more: http://blogs.motortrend.com/detroits...#ixzz1j0dmuNBI

they're saying the new Cuda will be smaller than the current challenger. That's a good thing, considering it's a pig. Same motor+lighter car=faster.

[JFurst]

they're saying the new Cuda will be smaller than the current challenger. That's a good thing, considering it's a pig. Same motor+lighter car=faster.

strike 1: possible powerplant turbo 4 cylinder :facepalm:

The vehicle's bones will likely be shared with Alfa Romeo, which means a turbo four-cylinder

[89stangGT]

here is a concept, I could only hope it is close to this.......

dude, that's a cheaper photo chop by someone on the net. Notice the Chrysler 300 wheels? lol. Also, Plymouth does not exist.

[Slowhand]

strike 1: possible powerplant turbo 4 cylinder :facepalm:

The vehicle's bones will likely be shared with Alfa Romeo, which means a turbo four-cylinder

I see nothing wrong with that. It'll still probably be as quick as any Hemi 'Cuda ever was.

dude, that's a cheaper photo chop by someone on the net. Notice the Chrysler 300 wheels? lol. Also, Plymouth does not exist.

They've been tossing around the 'Cuda idea for years; the non-existence of Plymouth is not a problem for Chrysler. Hell, Ram is its own brand now, as is SRT.

[JFurst]

I see nothing wrong with that. It'll still probably be as quick as an Hemi 'Cuda ever was.

it isnt always about how quick it is, the sound it makes gives some of us boners.

[Slowhand]

it isnt always about how quick it is, the sound it makes gives some of us boners.

I don't disagree, but reality dictates some compromise. And while modern Alfas have nothing on vintage Alfas, the one thing they've always gotten right has been great motors.

[SMKR]

it will be based on the ALFA ROMEO 8C platform




I dig it.

[Slowhand]

This Barracuda is 4-banger powered and isn't too shabby. (granted it's a mopar midget banger)