Saw something unusual in LA the other day....

ny27la · 09-06-2011, 12:15 PM

I was cruising around the other day and saw a Charger driving around (which is normal) but this one had Michigan plates and cameras all over the outside of it and inside. Also had a rollcage inside and different color front and rear bumpers. I think it was either a test car for Top Gear or a photo shoot for dodge . Just thought I share it and sorry for the bad pics its hard to drive and take pictures at the same time.

Nightfall · 09-06-2011, 12:19 PM

They definitely look like dealer plates to me. And i mean Dodge Factory Dealer Plates odd it must be a test mule of some sort but all the way out there?

SamHouseIII · 09-06-2011, 12:21 PM

I see cars with plates like this all the time in Yuma, in fact have some camaro test cars pics from there 2 years ago.

FenwickHockey65 · 09-06-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfall

They definitely look like dealer plates to me. And i mean Dodge Factory Dealer Plates odd it must be a test mule of some sort but all the way out there?

They aren't dealer plates. They're Manufacturer plates.

Not a Dodge photoshoot or a Top Gear segment, it's just Chrysler running engineering trials on the Charger. Every automaker does it.

TheHorse13 · 09-06-2011, 12:23 PM

Michigan dealer plates have "D" on them, not a "W".

FenwickHockey65 · 09-06-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHorse13

Michigan dealer plates have "D" on them, not a "W".

It's an "M."

rarebird · 09-06-2011, 12:38 PM

yes those are manufacturers plates... its most likely a test mule... I have seen the test mule for the Challenger long before it was on the market. you should see the equipment thats hooked up to them for testing... db measuring, video cameras, shock measuring, you would swear they are on life support... one feature I thought was cool was a master kill button that shuts down all electrical systems.

Nightfall · 09-06-2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

They aren't dealer plates. They're Manufacturer plates.

Not a Dodge photoshoot or a Top Gear segment, it's just Chrysler running engineering trials on the Charger. Every automaker does it.

Right what i was saying. I was trying to say Manufacturer plates thank you for correcting me

monstertodd · 09-06-2011, 12:45 PM

Doesn't something weird happen in LA all the time?

ny27la · 09-06-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by monstertodd

Doesn't something weird happen in LA all the time?

Weird yes but this type of thing isn't weird it's just not a usual thing that you see around all the time.

squat · 09-06-2011, 01:40 PM

Maybe it's an SRT8 out testing. Did you get a look at the front end?

RetroXI · 09-06-2011, 05:22 PM

GLENDALLEEE!!!!!! and btw that thing is pretty ugly -___-

91Z28350 · 09-06-2011, 07:29 PM

They may be testing the new 8 speed transmision.

09-06-2011, 12:15 PM	#1
ny27la Drives: 2012 Black LT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 279 View My Garage	Saw something unusual in LA the other day.... I was cruising around the other day and saw a Charger driving around (which is normal) but this one had Michigan plates and cameras all over the outside of it and inside. Also had a rollcage inside and different color front and rear bumpers. I think it was either a test car for Top Gear or a photo shoot for dodge . Just thought I share it and sorry for the bad pics its hard to drive and take pictures at the same time. Attached Images

09-06-2011, 12:19 PM	#2
Nightfall "To Punish And Enslave" Drives: B E RS GBA #72541 3564 CC 220 CI Join Date: May 2011 Location: massachusetts Posts: 3,889 View My Garage	They definitely look like dealer plates to me. And i mean Dodge Factory Dealer Plates odd it must be a test mule of some sort but all the way out there? __________________ *C.A.M.A.R.O- Constantly Adding Modifications Addiction Relentless Obsession* 90% canadian 10% mexican 100% american muscle :flag2:

09-06-2011, 01:40 PM	#11
squat Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MN Posts: 1,070	Maybe it's an SRT8 out testing. Did you get a look at the front end? __________________ 2011 Dodge Charger

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SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	I see cars with plates like this all the time in Yuma, in fact have some camaro test cars pics from there 2 years ago.

09-06-2011, 12:23 PM	#5
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09-06-2011, 12:38 PM	#7
rarebird Drives: 2010 Join Date: May 2010 Location: nc Posts: 154 View My Garage	yes those are manufacturers plates... its most likely a test mule... I have seen the test mule for the Challenger long before it was on the market. you should see the equipment thats hooked up to them for testing... db measuring, video cameras, shock measuring, you would swear they are on life support... one feature I thought was cool was a master kill button that shuts down all electrical systems.

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