First look: Dodge Challenger SRT8

Pictures of the 2008 Dodge Challenger are released early ahead of the car's official Chicago unveiling next month.

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNNMoney.com staff writer

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Changes for production

The biggest change from the Challenger concept car that first appeared in 2006 will be the grill. The concept version had a "crosshair" design in the grill, part of the modern face for Dodge cars and trucks.

Bu the early 1970s Challenger on which this version is based didn't have the crosshair, so now neither does the production 2008 Challenger SRT8.

Last updated January 24 2008: 12:59 PM ET

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