The Dodge Cuda Rumors Are Swirling Again:

The Dodge Cuda Rumors Are Swirling Again:
If The Name Comes Back It's Not Going To Be What You Think...

The Dodge Cuda Rumors Are Swirling Again:

There are three things you can count on every year, getting older, taxes, and someone starting a “Dodge’ Cuda” rumor. In recent weeks our e-mail inboxes have been flooding with questions regarding the return of the Barracuda nameplate, which is widely being rumored as a two-door coupe, slotting...

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[GasAxe]

So a Dodge Challenger ‘Cuda convertible... I’m not feeling it. The Cuda name is tied with performance so to tag it as a convertible option seems like a wasted opportunity. I’d advocate for the Cuda moniker to be the nimble, track model. Lightweight, handling focused, and a small twin turbo engine. Basically what was hoped the SRT Dart would be.

 

[TripleT]

So a Dodge Challenger ‘Cuda convertible... I’m not feeling it. The Cuda name is tied with performance so to tag it as a convertible option seems like a wasted opportunity. I’d advocate for the Cuda moniker to be the nimble, track model. Lightweight, handling focused, and a small twin turbo engine. Basically what was hoped the SRT Dart would be.

With Mustang and Camaro sales drying up I wonder if there is good business case for a separate model. The ACR is on the way... Perhaps a version with hot 2.0

 

[Jared B]

I could see it being tied to a variant like the ACR as well instead of using the ACR name. I thought about putting that in the article but didn’t want to complicate things. Essentially I imagine it will be closely tied to the Challenger instead of being a separate car as others have been speculating.

 

[James.A]

With Mustang and Camaro sales drying up I wonder if there is good business case for a separate model. The ACR is on the way... Perhaps a version with hot 2.0

Is this still the case? I was hearing that the ACR was scrapped because of weight. What's your take on the current investment and three variants? Refresh in there?

 

[TripleT]

yeah it is. Track models just dont pay

 

[James.A]

yeah it is. Track models just dont pay

Ah, ok. Any idea what to expect instead?

 

[TripleT]

Ah, ok. Any idea what to expect instead?

I think they will start slipping some the up coming G architecture tricks before the change over. I tell Stelvio is incredible it will exciting to have that dynamics matched with the NA powerplants.

 

[James.A]

I think they will start slipping some the up coming G architecture tricks before the change over. I tell Stelvio is incredible it will exciting to have that dynamics matched with the NA powerplants.

Hope so!

 

[Mopar392]

Gonna highjack this thread.
Is this talk about one of the three variants of Challenger to come in the next 3 years?? Or a new based on a new Challenger, which is now does not seem to come in 2023??

 

[MJAB]

Why it could be not a raised car, a CUV with the rear going down like, for example, a BMW X6 but with more "muscular" rear like, for example in the concept Fiat Fastback.
Like that but with Challenger lines (maybe with 4 doors, but with rear handles hidden.

 

[Mopar392]

That’s gonna piss a lot of enthusiasts, like when Charger became a sedan.
But if done right, the name might sell the product.

 

[James.A]

Gonna highjack this thread.
Is this talk about one of the three variants of Challenger to come in the next 3 years?? Or a new based on a new Challenger, which is now does not seem to come in 2023??

Are we sure its not coming in 2023? Can anyone give some insights?

 

[Mopar392]

People assumed that with the budget given to the plant, it won’t be sufficient for a new product, but only for the variants.
This led people to believe the large cars were pushed back again.

 

[TripleT]

or the Carrier positions are part of the design constraints and just because it related to G in terms of architecture it not dictated that they all have common carrier points. Which is beyond the allparian understanding. The idea that a Stelvio, 3 row Grand Cherokee, and a Charger would all have the same carrier points and build window DEFIES logic. And no that doesn't mean the lessons learned at Alfa were a waste of money.