The Challenger SS concept debuted Tuesday at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association trade show in Las Vegas. The drag racing version of the Challenger concept is powered by the 540-horsepower 392 Hemi.

Challenger SS concept unveiled in Las Vegas
Scott Burgess / The Detroit News
The 392 Hemi Referred to as the 92, the 392 designation represents its 392 cubic-inches of displacement, which converts to roughtly a 6.4-liter engine. Prices were not available, but the 5.7-liter Hemi starts at just over $8,000 according to Mopar"s catalogue.
Three 392 Hemi's are available:

A Carbureted, 540-hp, 490-foot-pounds torque,

A Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection, 525-hp, 510-foot-pounds

A Long Block version
Technical specifications include:
Cast iron block
Aluminum heads
10.5:1 compression ratio
Plug and play wire harness
Distributorless coil on plug ignition system
Source: Mopar

This afternoon Chrysler Group and its parts division Mopar unveiled its newest concept vehicle, the Dodge Challenger SS, and a revived a trio of crate engines to mark the 50th anniversary of the classic 392 Hemi at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association trade show in Las Vegas.
The Challenger SS, which stands for Super Stock, is the second concept version of the legendary muscle car -- first revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit early this year. Chrysler Group plans to have 2008 production models ready in early 2008.
The 392 Hemi crate engines, which are powerplants customers can order through Mopar and install in their garage, out power even the biggest production Hemi in vehicles now. (The 6.1-liter Hemi creates 425-horsepower.) The carbureted 392 will crank out 540 horsepower and 490-feet-pounds of torque. The fuel-injected version will push 525-horses and 510-foot-pounds of torque.
"The 392 Hemi is a legend so rich in automotive tradition that hundreds, if not thousands, of books and accounts have been written about its historical significance," said Chris Cortez, senior vice president--Global Service & Parts, Chrysler Group in a press release.
The aftermarket trade show began today and runs through Friday.

 

With the right paint scheme, that thing would be badass.

 

Maybe so, but at least its not a joke like sayyyy... The Impala.

 

Looks like the muscle car wars will begin again.

 

I really like the new Challenger.Look's alot more like the original than the new Mustang's IMO.

 

Yeah I agree with that. I dunno I think they're pretty cool.

 

I believe its the best looking retro concept on the market. The Thunderbird was pretty close, also.

 

well...there goes the GT500...it will get owned by that thing

 

Looks a lot better than the Camaro......Camaro looks like something from Robocop

 

That looks badass..If the cut down the weight in the new challengers I'd buy one. I think mopar did a good job incorperating the style with the older ones and not like chevy did with the camaro

 

+1 I think (like you said) with the right paint, not that one above, that thing will be badass!

 

yea..Someone needs to photoshop it black or something

 

everything will get owned by that thing 500hp thats insanse

 

that thing looksbad ***..god damn beast

 

isnt SS a chevy title? maybe itll be an SRT-8. i know it says it means super-stock but idk SS makes me think of chevy super sport

 

SS for chevy means Super Sport I think and for mopar means Super Stock. They made a Barracuda SS in 1968.

 

I just think that the Challenger looks to retro.

 

I like it alot. I give them credit for actually trying to make it resemble the older challenger. The charger looks nothing like the old, not to mention its a 4 door. Chevy's impala and malibu are completely different. I think chevy should do a retro nova. Anyway, the challenger no doubt will be a beast. Let the sports car wars begin!

 

I think it's pretty bad ***, here a quick PS I did to change the color.