Dodge Celebrates (Insults) Challenger’s Birthday With ‘Furious Fuschia’
Feb 08, 2010 - By Chris Weiss
Chrysler has issued a set of limited-edition Furious Fuschia Dodge Challengers in recognition of the muscle mogul’s 40th anniversary. The scheme will be offered in both R/T Classic and SRT8 varieties. The Fuschia doesn’t have any reason to be furious, but the Challenger certainly does–has the automaker been resenting it for the past 40 years?
Whether you gotta’ have one or gag at the sight, the Furious Fuschia models are hitting roads–400 models for the SRT8 and a limited run for the R/T Classic. The unmistakable exterior paint can be matched with Pearl White seats with Furious Fuschia stitching. The SRT8 includes 20-inch SRT forged-aluminum wheels, serialized dash plaque and retro-inspired chrome exhaust tips.
The special editions will be available for order at dealerships beginning in March. The R/T Classic version starts at $35, 140, while the SRT8 starts at $45, 150. [via AutoBlog]
Monday, February 8, 2010 10:57PM
Will go big in San Francisco's Mission,
Hi, Ho.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 2:08AM
Good call–typo on my part. Sorry and fixed.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 2:57AM
why is this article titled to be about chargers, but is actually about challengers?
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 3:17AM
LMAO… Homophobe much?
If I remember correctly, it was popular to have them in lime green. Would that be any better for ya? Paint it pink for all I care, it's still a Challenger. If you wanna nitpick, how about the way they ruined the Charger's legacy? How much worse will a color really make things? Chevy did much better with the Camaro, so if anyone is spending that much money on a car(which is ridiculously expensive), I'm sure most of them will be getting the Camaro anyway. Nice mini-rant though.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 3:19AM
Let's try this…
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 2:42PM
Your poll doesn't include "Yes, that is why I will buy this one"
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 2:04AM
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 4:41PM
If anybody doesn't know, and it seems even the writer is unaware of this, this colour (or one very similar) was introduced as a factory option in 1970. It was called Moulin Rouge on a Plymouth, Panther Pink on a Dodge and is paint code FM3.
Monday, March 29, 2010 8:19PM
I think this is a bitchin color, I have a couple of yellow cars/trucks and am always getting cut off, maybe with a brighter color like this it wont happen as much.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 9:32AM
I suggest you insult something else as my 1970 440 six pack challenger was stolen from my race shop in 1985 and is now the most valuable example of the breed being the most rare example, a one of one built million dollar car. So ignorant was the thief he/they sold the car to a "collector" who displayed it at the SEMA Vegas show in 2001. The car was so famous from drag racing I recieved calls from Vegas for days telling me where my car was. Today, the car remains hidden from view as I persue the posessor with a warrant for posession of stolen property and prevent his ability to display the car. The original car is VIN # JS23VOB440373 and was built for me July 23rd of 1970 and is still Titled in Clearwater Florida. Last seen at the Mecom auction in Indianapolis, Indiana and Mecom refuses to turn over the current posessors information as it would be "detrimental" to their future business by exposing "private" information.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 7:18PM
I think Mecom should be boycotted by everyone for this despicable practice! Seems like you should be able to file a lawsuit against them since they KNOW who has YOUR car! In any case, I had a 1970 Plymouth Duster in Panther Pink with a white vinyl roof and interior and I LOVED that car! Hey, I never got lost in any parking lot anywhere and I always got the greatest comments – wish I still had that baby! Furious Fuschia, here I come!
Monday, August 30, 2010 10:30AM
whats wrong with fuchsia? maybe it will open up to customers that like fuchsia! i know i like fuchsia and its something different that other car companies don't have. don't have to be mean about it complaining about the color. some people like fuchsia, whats wrong with that?