Η Dodge επαναφέρει σε μικρούς αριθμούς Challenger και Charger το Crazy Plum χρώμα

Η Dodge ανακοίνωσε ότι θα επαναφέρει το Plum Crazy χρώμα για τα 2016 Challenger και Charger αλλά τονίζει ότι θα είναι για περιορισμένο αριθμό αυτοκινήτων. Από το 1970, αυτό το περίεργο μοβ/μελιτζανί είναι ίσως το χρώμα που συνδέθηκε όσο κανένα άλλο με τα muscle cars της Dodge και περίπου 10 χρόνια μετά την “απόσυρση” του

από τους καταλόγους, επανέρχεται δριμύτερο σε μία από τις καλύτερες εποχές της εταιρίας.

Το Crazy Plum, θα είναι όπως είπαμε διαθέσιμο σε περιορισμένους αριθμούς αλλά για τις περισσότερες εκδόσεις, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των SRT Hellcat –future classic δεν θέλαμε; Οι παραγγελίες για τα MY2016 Dodge Challenger και Charger ξεκινούν τον ερχόμενο Σεπτέμβριο.

Δελτίο ΤύπουDodge Debuts Plum Crazy Heritage Hue for 2016 Challenger and Charger at Woodward Dream Cruise, Provides Collector-demanded Production Numbers for High-impact Paint ColorsNew 2016 Dodge Challenger 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker and Charger R/T Scat Pack Models in Plum Crazy Will Be Shown at the Dodge Display at 13 Mile and Woodward Ave in Royal Oak, Mich.Back for a limited-production run, iconic Plum Crazy exterior paint will be made available on 2016 Dodge Challenger and Charger models, including the ultimate-in-performance, 707-horsepower SRT Hellcat models and 485 best-in-class naturally aspirated R/T Scat Pack modelsOriginally debuting in 1970, Plum Crazy hue spans several generations of muscle-car collectors and enthusiasts and has been a signature Dodge muscle car color ever sincePlum Crazy will open in September, one month early for sold orders only on 2016 Dodge Challenger or Charger models with production beginning this NovemberRegular dealer orders for Plum Crazy are scheduled to open in October and will only be available for order until the end of the yearPulled from the archives: for the first time ever, Dodge brand provides its full production numbers of limited-edition and high-impact hues since Charger and Challenger’s return to market in 2006 and 2008, respectivelyLimited-edition models and limited-production paint colors add collectability, accounting for less than 11 percent of the entire global production of Dodge Charger and Challenger to dateAugust 11, 2015 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Beyond its rich muscle car legacy, which is highlighted today by the Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat models – the most powerful muscle cars ever, Dodge continues to produce some of the most recognizable high-impact and heritage hues that have ever hit the blacktop. And for this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise, Dodge will debut the next limited-edition color from its archive: Plum Crazy.

“Powerful muscle cars painted in impactful colors make Woodward Dream Cruise the perfect setting for Dodge to debut the newest generation Challenger and Charger models in Plum Crazy,” said Tim Kuniskis, President and Chief Executive Officer – Dodge Brand and SRT Brand, FCA – North America. “And with our strongest muscle-car arsenal ever, we knew it was time to reach into our Dodge paint code archive and offer our high-performance R/T Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat models in one of the most iconic exterior colors of all time.”

Plum Craziness: 46 years of Dodge brand’s iconic colorSince 1970, Plum Crazy has been one of the most desired paint colors for the Dodge Challenger and Charger. Today, the enthusiast demand for this heritage hue is stronger than ever – as the signature paint color is directly associated with high collectability and the famed “Mopar-or-no-car” legacy. Add in the widest performance range ever for the 2016 Challenger and Charger, and there hasn’t been a better time to paint the Dodge brand’s iconic muscle car arsenal in the nostalgic color.

“From the aggressive and in-your-face styling of the SRT Hellcat models, the reverberating black stripes on our Shaker models, to the nostalgic dual A-line side stripes in satin black or gloss white on the R/T Classic model – Plum Crazy further builds on Dodge brand’s muscle-car roots and adds to Challenger and Charger’s vibrant legacy,” said Mark Trostle, Head of Dodge and SRT Design, FCA US LLC.

Plum Power: up to 485 naturally aspirated, or 707 supercharged horsepowerDodge dealers will take orders in September for the 2016 Dodge Challenger or Charger in Plum Crazy, with production beginning this November. Models available with Plum Crazy include:

2016 Dodge Challenger models:

Challenger SXT Plus3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with 305 horsepower, standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and 30 mpg on the highwayChallenger R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Classic, R/T Shaker and R/T Plus Shaker5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine with up to 375 horsepower paired to a standard six-speed manual transmission, or available with the paddle-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissionChallenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker and SRT 3926.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine with 485 best-in-class naturally aspirated horsepower paired to a standard six-speed manual transmission, or available with the paddle-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissionChallenger SRT Hellcat6.2-liter Supercharged HEMI V-8 engine with 707 horsepower – the most powerful power plant ever in a muscle car, mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission, or available with the paddle-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission

2016 Dodge Charger models

Charger SXT (when equipped with 20-inch wheels)3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with 292 or 300 horsepower, paired to a standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissionCharger R/T and R/T Road & Track5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with 370 horsepower and paddle-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissionCharger R/T Scat Pack and SRT 3926.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine with 485 best-in-class naturally aspirated horsepower and paddle-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissionCharger SRT Hellcat6.2-liter Supercharged HEMI V-8 engine with 707 horsepower – the most powerful power plant in a muscle car ever – and paddle-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission