Mopar introduces Performance Appearance Package for Dodge Challenger
Filed under: Coupe , Performance , Dodge , Design/Style Mopar Performance Appearance Package for the Dodge Challenger – Click above for high-res image gallery The Dodge Challenger arguably features the most retro design of Detroit’s three modern day muscle cars. Sure, the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro exhibit cues that evoke their forebears, but neither slavishly recreates a whole car from yesteryear like the Challenger does. For 2010, Mopar has announced a new Performance Appearance Package for the Challenger that adds a host of bits and bobbles to the muscle car’s otherwise attractively simple design. The new Performance Appearance Package adds a body-color hood with a scoop (no word on whether it’s functional, but we sure hope it is considering its size), a body-color “Go-Wing” rear spoiler and strobe stripe performance graphics. A separate package for the interior gets you a Mopar-branded T-handle shifter, bright pedal kit (for automatic-equipped models only), bright door-sill guards, premium carpet floor mats and a vehicle cover. We noticed Mopar’s use of the adjective “bright” when describing metal parts of the Performance Appearance Package, and after examining the pics can only guess that this means a shiny, chrome-like material was used. The price for the exterior package is $1,995 and the interior package will cost you $945 if you’re ordering an automatic Challenger and $780 for one with a manual. Keep in mind, none of these accessories will help your Challenger keep up with a Mustang or Camaro. That’s why it’s called the Performance Appearance Package: it gives your Challenger the appearance of performance without actually adding any. Gallery: Dodge Challenger Mopar Performance Appearance Package [Source: Mopar] Continue reading Mopar introduces Performance Appearance Package for Dodge Challenger Mopar introduces Performance Appearance Package for Dodge Challenger originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Gotta say, I like the Challenger, but slavishly recreating the car goes too far. Sit a new Challenger beside an original and the resemblance goes away.
It’s much larger, taller and looks about 1,000 lbs heavier. While it definitely has the 70’s styling cues, it’s no more true to any one challenger than a new Mustang.
Just like a Mini, it tells you it’s a Mini right away, but put an original beside one and you’ll wonder what you were thinking.
I still like the addons though.