Challenger Parts- Not Easily Available

by Tom S Powers

Dodge is well known for their heavy duty trucks, race cars and sedans that made their name popular today. Since they became known under the Daimler Chrysler company, the popularity has made Dodge well-cared for. Dodge vehicles are known and are demanding by racing teams when it comes to winning on the various race tracks all over the world. Dodge today, is known is the racing champ when it comes to wins.

A once dreamed of automotive business of the Dodge brothers became a reality. They began marketing cars and trucks that have become a staple of a lifestyle with people around the globe making the business quite the success; finally, the business was bought and the manufacturing of vehicles was turned over to the Chrysler Corporation.

Now, as a part of Daimler Chrysler Company, Dodge autos keep flaunting the features on which they pride themselves. Among the bestselling cars are the Dodge Avenger, Viper, Stratus, Challenger Parts, Ram, Neon, Sprinter, Intrepid, Magnum, Dakota, etc. Obviously, Dodge keeps making and rolling out cars that uphold the virtues of a truly hot car manufacturer. Getting your hands on a Dodge is like taking the ride of your life.

While Dodge was the last of the United States' car makers to enter the so-called pony car market, the Dodge Challenger was definitely worth the wait. The Challenger was released by Chrysler's Dodge division and was an immediate hit, both among reviewers and the general public. It was based on the same E-body platform as the Plymouth Barracuda, but it had its wheelbase extended by two inches and different sheet metal was used.

When it was introduced in 1970, the Dodge Challenger parts made 80,000 sales. However, in spite of this, these parts did not escape the negativity from the press. Also, the pony car market was already in its death throes when the Challenger came along. This is why the Challenger lasted a mere five years. After the model year 1974, Dodge Challenger production came to an end. Over the Challenger's lifetime, 165,500 units have been sold.

The Dodge Challenger came with a host of engine choices. The famous Dodge Challenger Trans Am is a model of Dodge Challenger that's produced only in 1970. It was a racing homologation car powered by a specially tuned Six-Pack version of the 340 cubic inch (5.6L) engine. Challenger T/A features a fiberglass lift-off hood with a giant hood scoop and "megaphone" exhaust outlets installed in front of the rear wheels.

Throughout the model year of 1971, Dodge Challengers are available as either hardtop convertibles or coupes. The performance model, known as the R/T or Road/Track, is available in both body styles. The options were a limited slip differential, engines, steeper rear axle ratios, manual transmission, leather seats, shaker scoop, vinyl roof, and a smaller "formal" rear window. The 08-09 Challenger has relaunched; however, these new Dodge parts are not easy to come by.

Racing vehicles and heavy duty trucks are among the points of pride that Dodge is known for. As part of the Daimler Chrysler Company, Dodge's race vehicles are well cared for. When it comes to racing, Dodge has been in the spotlight a number of times, proving they are one of the best choices to leave competitors in the dust. Over its short lifespan, the Dodge Challenger sold 165,000 units by the time it was discontinued in 1974. Now, the line of challenger parts, including the 08-09 parts challenger, has been re-introduced. But these new challenger dodge parts are still hard to find.

Published September 4th, 2008

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