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nhardy1962
11-05-2009, 10:20 PM
I found this picture online does anybody have the low down.Is this a potential future Charger?????

NOTPAID4
11-05-2009, 10:22 PM
God, I hope NOW ! That would ruin the status of a 'real' charger!

Mopar
11-05-2009, 10:25 PM
Norm it was a concept in 99 for the Charger.........

Here is a old article on it......

1999 Dodge Charger R/T Concept

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http://www.supercars.net/carpics/425/1999_Dodge_ChargerRTConcept4_small.jpg (http://www.supercars.net/Pics?v=y&id=425&s=c&p=1999_Dodge_ChargerRTConcept4.jpg) http://www.supercars.net/carpics/425/1999_Dodge_ChargerRTConcept5_small.jpg (http://www.supercars.net/Pics?v=y&id=425&s=c&p=1999_Dodge_ChargerRTConcept5.jpg) http://www.supercars.net/carpics/425/1999_Dodge_ChargerRTConcept6_small.jpg (http://www.supercars.net/Pics?v=y&id=425&s=c&p=1999_Dodge_ChargerRTConcept6.jpg)

Above Images ŠIMAGE CREDITS - DaimlerChrysler
While paying homage to the muscle car (http://www.supercars.net/cars/425.html#) era, Charger R/T produces emissions so low it would meet the California Air Resources Board Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standard. It would also reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 25 percent. That's because this Charger R/T is powered by a supercharged, compressed natural gas (CNG) 4.7-liter V-8 engine. Not only is this powertrain clean, but it generates 325 horsepower, blending both power and ultra low emissions.
This concept Charger R/T, while sharing the long nose and rearward cab of the original, is a good deal shorter. It's 187 inches in overall length compared to 203 inches for the 1966 Charger. It's also lighter; 3,000 pounds versus 3,650 pounds.
While making an important statement for CNG technology, the Charger R/T was equally appealing to the design community. One other major change distinguishes the concept from the original Chargerof the mid-1960s-the concept has four doors. It has functional side scoops, as does the Viper, and the chrome plated, central mounted exhaust is somewhat reminiscent of Viper. It even has functional air exhausters sculpted into its rear fascia.
The Charger R/T is equally important for what it says about CNG technology. The concept car (http://www.supercars.net/cars/425.html#) showcases a new storage tank system that one day might deliver 300 miles range in a CNG-powered passenger car (http://www.supercars.net/cars/425.html#) and not compromise storage space in the trunk.
The cylinders, or pressure cells, inside the Fiberglas storage tank are lined with a gas-impermeable High Density Polyurethane (HDPE) thermoplastic and wrapped in a hybrid (http://www.supercars.net/cars/425.html#) mix of high-strength carbon and super-tough glass filaments that are wound with an epoxy resin. Finally, the cylinders are laid into a foam egg crate to absorb impacts. It's strong for its weight, resistant to environmental damage, reliable and durable. The tank can be made flat, in the shape of a conventional gasoline tank, yet the fuel can still be stored at 3,600 pounds per square inch.

Story By DaimlerChrysler
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nhardy1962
11-05-2009, 10:28 PM
Thanks.I see now where it came from.

Mopar
11-05-2009, 10:29 PM
Thanks.I see now where it came from.
Your welcome......

nhardy1962
11-05-2009, 10:30 PM
I wish my car weighed 3000 lbs!!! Can you say 10.5 1/4

Mopar
11-05-2009, 10:32 PM
I wish my car weighed 3000 lbs!!! Can you say 10.5 1/4
Mine aint to far from it but I still would love to be 3000 lbs...And 10.5 in a 1/4 would be easy even with a little tire slip.....

nhardy1962
11-05-2009, 10:34 PM
We need to have a track day...I have never been before . I bet it would be a blast!!!

That could be a bucket list item......

Mopar
11-05-2009, 10:38 PM
We need to have a track day...I have never been before . I bet it would be a blast!!!

That could be a bucket list item......
We are doing one in April of next year,I will be putting it together after the first of the year.

v666
11-05-2009, 10:39 PM
I wonder when Greer drag strip stop running?

Mopar
11-05-2009, 10:41 PM
I wonder when Greer drag strip stop running?
Greer would be alright,but I want to do a 1/4 mile.....

nhardy1962
11-05-2009, 10:55 PM
We are doing one in April of next year,I will be putting it together after the first of the year.

I hope she will still be together then. That will be fun.I look forward to it.

It will make a cool video maybe use some Top Gun music...What do you think?

nhardy1962
11-05-2009, 10:56 PM
Greer would be alright,but I want to do a 1/4 mile.....


Z-MAX here we come!!!!!

Mopar
11-05-2009, 11:25 PM
I hope she will still be together then. That will be fun.I look forward to it.

It will make a cool video maybe use some Top Gun music...What do you think?
You know I am a HUGE fan of your video's and Top Gun music would be perfect for that......Have faith in the old Charger she will hold up fine....

TopBananaGuy
11-05-2009, 11:52 PM
I saw that charger at the Auto show before they decided to make the Charger for real. I like the one they made better than the concept.

Revmarc
11-06-2009, 12:49 AM
The slide Marchionne displayed showed a teaser shot of the 2012 Charger down the side, and it was remarkably like the 1999 show car pictured here.

supabusa
11-06-2009, 04:45 PM
I've also seen another, "Idea" for the charger.