Dodge is coming out with a special edition Mopar Challenger that will come with a 5.7-liter V8 Hemi engine and be available only in black with a choice of three accent colors: Mopar blue, red or silver. Dodge plans on 500 of the beasts and if you are lucky enough to snag one up you’ll also receive an owners kit that includes a certificate with the vehicle identification number, date of build completion, and build number. The also includes a limited-edition sketch of the vehicle signed by Chrysler Group design chief Mark Trostle, a book that highlights the special vehicle build, and Mopar merchandise.

From the Wall Street Journal:

DETROIT–Chrysler Group LLC will sell 500 special-edition Mopar Dodge Challengers tricked out with everything from customized leather-wrapped steering wheels to 20-inch black wheels in the auto maker’s biggest step yet to promote its part and accessories unit.

The Mopar Challenger, due to arrive in showrooms next month, will retail for $38,000 for an automatic transmission and $39,000 for a manual transmission, the company said Wednesday. This is the first time Chrysler has ever introduced a Mopar version of one of its vehicles. It will be available in the U.S. and Canada.

The vehicle will come with a 5.7-liter V8 Hemi engine and be available only in black with a choice of three accent colors: Mopar blue, red or silver. There will be stitching on the steering wheel and seats. A special Mopar 2010 cover will also come with the vehicle.

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