It's not often that a HEMI powered muscle car does a good deed, but Chrysler has announced that two new Challengers are gearing up to do just that. The first pair of new generation Challengers off the Brampton Ontario assembly plant production line will be auctioned off with proceeds benefiting local charities. The pair of SRT-designated models feature a 6.1 litre V8 and five-speed automatic gearbox with autostick transmission.
Of course, as the new Challenger already has muscle car fans and collectors in a frenzy, it will be no problem for the original pair of machines to fetch top dollar. The production model run hasn't even started yet, and the car still has yet to make its debut at the Chicago Autoshow this February.
"Dodge is thrilled to build on the excitement of the countdown to the return of the Challenger by giving consumers the chance to get one of the first all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger vehicles produced," said Mike Accavitti, Director for Dodge Brand and SRT Marketing. "The Dodge Challenger is an icon and the revival of this storied nameplate has enthusiasts chomping at the bit to get one. Consumers now have the opportunity to not only own the car of their dreams, but to help those in less fortunate circumstances as well."
Proceeds from Challenger No. 1 will benefit notMYkid, which is an organization dedicated to improving understanding about youth behavioral health issues like eating disorders and suicide. Challenger No. 1 will be auctioned at the 37th annual Barret-Jackson Collector Car Auction Event in Arizona this January.
Proceeds from Challenger No. 2 will benefit the United Way of Southeastern Michigan when the vehicle is auctioned off through a private auction for Dodge dealers. The auction begins later this month.
photo:Chrysler
Of course, as the new Challenger already has muscle car fans and collectors in a frenzy, it will be no problem for the original pair of machines to fetch top dollar. The production model run hasn't even started yet, and the car still has yet to make its debut at the Chicago Autoshow this February.
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"Dodge is thrilled to build on the excitement of the countdown to the return of the Challenger by giving consumers the chance to get one of the first all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger vehicles produced," said Mike Accavitti, Director for Dodge Brand and SRT Marketing. "The Dodge Challenger is an icon and the revival of this storied nameplate has enthusiasts chomping at the bit to get one. Consumers now have the opportunity to not only own the car of their dreams, but to help those in less fortunate circumstances as well."
Proceeds from Challenger No. 1 will benefit notMYkid, which is an organization dedicated to improving understanding about youth behavioral health issues like eating disorders and suicide. Challenger No. 1 will be auctioned at the 37th annual Barret-Jackson Collector Car Auction Event in Arizona this January.
Proceeds from Challenger No. 2 will benefit the United Way of Southeastern Michigan when the vehicle is auctioned off through a private auction for Dodge dealers. The auction begins later this month.
photo:Chrysler
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