Rendered Speculation: 2010 Dodge Charger Concept

The Darth Vader of the Road
by Clinton Deacon
May 27, 2008 11:00 PM
Filed Under: American, Artist Renderings, Dodge

Whilst under the DaimlerChrysler Corporation the Dodge Charger was rescued from obscurity and relaunched with a brand new model in 2006 following its debut at the Chicago Auto Show. Sales figures have so far proved to be positive but there have been lingering rumours circling the internet that it could well be axed as it competes with Crysler's other full-size vegicle – the 300. If the boffins at the Pentastar do decide to continue with the Charger, development should be well under way for an all new model for launch possibly in 2012 or 2013.

As a helping hand for the next generation model we present a series of renderings of the 2010 Dodge Charger Concept – the brain child of artist/designer/illustrator Michael Leonhard.

“The Dodge Charger is a muscle car legend. The sound of the 1968-1970 Charger was my starting point to rebirth/redesign the legendary Dodge Charger for 2010. A bad-ass two-door Coupe that pays Homage to the days using the design characteristics and styling cues from the original with a touch of 21st century refreshment. Modern and futuristic incorporating today's styling and design standards. The result is a car that could rule the road like Darth Vader rules outer space." commented Leonard.

We have given the renderings a thumbs up in the WCF office, let us know what you think of them below.

Source: Michael Leonhard
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Comments

hmm... I dunno. It has some nice aspects, i.e. the rear, but the side is... sketchy.

by joe_limon | May 27, 2008 11:07 PM
it's kinda early to speculate...but I like it in general.

by Pentium | May 27, 2008 11:20 PM
the darth vader of the road is the mercedes CLS

by car_fan_519 | May 27, 2008 11:52 PM
I am gonna take a stab in the dark... but is this another profile for _M7_ ?

by Joe_limon | May 28, 2008 2:02 AM
Another re interpretation of the past? Talk about originality.

by Monkey | May 28, 2008 12:21 AM
ohhh so they decide to actually bring back the ORIGINAL charger and not some 4 door 300C copy?? nicenice... a little too late though dodge... the damage has been done and you have ruined the name of CHARGER forever lol unless you destroy all the 4 door models ever made.

by carcrazy1234 | May 28, 2008 1:07 AM
The current charger is a replacement for the Intrepid - i.e. A family sedan. They gave it the name Charger and made it sporty in appearance to draw people to it and give it an edge over the competition. As far as this concept drawing goes, it will never happen. Dodge now has the Challenger for its 2 door sports/ muscle car. The Charger serves its purpose, and the the Challenger serves its as well; we don't need 2.

by thylastbreath | May 28, 2008 4:20 AM
I agree, perhaps a 4-door version of the car in the renderings would make more sense.

by AG4 | May 28, 2008 9:53 AM
It has some pretty parts, but also many ugly parts. Overall too boxy from the doors into the front. A tad boring, although already a lot better than the joke of a car that the current Charger is.

by bmwer | May 28, 2008 8:00 AM
I'm not sure if a 2 door Charger works now that Dodge has the Challenger, wouldn't they steal sales from each other?

I do like most of the concept car except for the the hip line becoming part of the side vents, not very attractive to my eyes. The vent should run horizontally and go just under the door handle, similar to the shape of the original Charger's design

by nathandavid88 | May 28, 2008 8:50 AM
front nice back nice

side.... mmm . no

by oldsnake | May 28, 2008 10:16 AM
Thats so awesome!

by ADJ-117 | May 28, 2008 11:35 AM
What is it with that bright color ?...like the overall design..i hope they do some changes to the side

by phobos | May 28, 2008 12:14 PM
nice look...this I can say its a chrager not the 4 doors thing

by _M7_ | May 29, 2008 12:19 AM
i like it and I hope they actually build it. I just want to ad,call me crazy but this care reminds of an Acura NSX when they first came out.

by benzboy | May 29, 2008 4:12 AM
Love it. Absolutely love it. In comparison to the sacreligious 2006 charger, it rules. Comparing this to the 1970 charger (THE charger), its as true to the origional design as we could ever hope for. I dont care what you guys say, the sides are almost the same as the origional, as they should be. It is perfect in every way. I shall be extremely dissapointed if I never see it built and put into production.

by Morgan | October 28, 2008 3:30 PM

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