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Though not the sales success of its Ford and Chevy competitors, the modern Dodge Challenger has developed a strong following among Mopar enthusiasts and car fans in general. The question from day one, though, has been how Dodge will keep the unique design fresh, and thanks to these spy shots, we now have an idea.
These photos recently surfaced on the internet and purport to show the first update of the modern Challenger, rumored to be a 2011 model. You’ll have to look close to see the changes, but they’re there. Take a close look at the front fascia and you’ll notice that the lower air intake has essentially been flipped upside down and is now wider at the bottom than the top, the opposite of the current car. Above that, you’ll notice that the Ram head Dodge emblem is banished from the nose.
There are a few more changes around the side. The current car’s flush-mounted door handles appear to have been replaced with new units that, while not as sleek, look to be a major improvement over the current handles which are difficult to pull on without losing your grip. There also appear to be slightly-revised five-spoke wheels to finish the update. Despite appearances, they aren’t actually black, but are simply covered with a protective plastic coating for transport.
Much as we enjoy getting spy shots, these leave us wanting more. We can’t see the back of the car or the interior, which is rumored to be getting a much-needed update for 2011 as well. We’d also love to see under the hood, where the Challenger is expected to ditch its old 3.5-liter V-6 for the new 3.7-liter Pentastar with at least 280 horsepower. The model pictured here is actually an R/T with a 5.7-liter V-8 that isn’t expected to be updated, but in addition to the new six, we’d also like a peak at the rumored update to the SRT8′s 6.1-liter Hemi V-8 that’s said to now offer nearly 500 horsepower.
We’ll keep you posted as we learn more.
Source: Allpar
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