Mopar Challenger '10 Photos Released

Nearly two weeks after it released the details of the new Mopar Challenger '10, American manufacturer Chrysler published a set of photos showing the first ever special-edition Mopar version of one of its vehicles. Set to be launched in August, the Moparised Challenger will wear a price tag of $38,000 (for the automatic transmission) and $39,000 for the manual transmission, including destination charge.

“Our Mopar ’10 Challenger is a collaboration of two iconic brands with tremendous heritage,” Pietro Gorlier, Mopar CEO said in a statement. “Dodge put the heart into this Challenger and Mopar added the soul. The result is a unique, special-edition car that only we can offer.”

The joint Mopar-Dodge project features a 5.7l HEMI V-8 engine under the hood, which is fed air through a hood-venting system and a cold-air intake. Mopar also fitted the car with front strut-tower brace with shock caps, a unique engine cover and rear strut-tower brace.

The car rides on 20-inch forged heritage gloss-black wheels and presents a black-chromed grille surround and a functional vented T/A-style hood. At the interior, Katzkin leather seating, custom leather-wrapped steering wheel with baseball-style stitching, Mopar shift handles (T-handle for automatics, Pistol Grip for manuals), a serialized dash plaque with Mopar ’10 logo and Mopar branding are the defining elements.

Challenger '10 will be available in Brilliant Black with a choice of three accent colors: Mopar Blue, Red or Silver. The accents will be featured on side stripes and in the stitching on the steering wheel and seats.

“Mopar ’10 has a wicked, sinister appearance that will turn heads.” added Ralph Gilles, Dodge CEO. “The Mopar brand resonates with hard-core enthusiasts, and this car will too.”