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Expected to hit the market in late 2010 as a 2011 or 2012 model, the redesigned Dodge Charger was previewed today during Chrysler’s five-year product plan announcement. Reminiscent of the 1999 Dodge Charger Concept, the car is expected to combine qualities of the present retro model with the more modern show car that preceded it.

Dodge brand chief Ralph Gilles said the car will feature a “class-leading” interior to match the dramatic new exterior. The car will come standard with a V6, while the more powerful R/T variant will likely have a turbocharged V6 rather than the current V8.

As previously reported, the Chrysler 300 will also be revised for the 2011 model year. That car was previewed at a separate media event in April and prototypes have been spotted in recent weeks.

Gilles indicated the first production-bodied Charger prototypes have been built, so stay tuned for spy photos in the coming months.

Early look: 2011 Dodge Charger previewed

Expected to hit the market in late 2010 as a 2011 or 2012 model, the redesigned Dodge Charger was previewed today during Chrysler’s five-year product plan announcement. Reminiscent of the 1999 Dodge Charger Concept, the car is expected to combine qualities of the present retro model with the more modern show car that predates it.

Dodge brand chief Ralph Gilles said the car will feature a “class-leading” interior to match the dramatic new exterior. The car will come standard with a V6, while the more powerful R/T variant will likely have a turbocharged V6 rather than the current V8.

As previously reported, the Chrysler 300 will also be revised for the 2011 model year. That car was previewed at a separate media event in April and prototypes have been spotted in recent weeks.

Gilles indicated the first production-bodied Charger prototypes have been built, so stay tuned for spy photos in the coming months.