Guests at the November 9-11 Las Vegas Big Smoke have an extra incentive to view the pulse-quickening 2008 Dodge Challenger on exhibit in the Chrysler Corporation booth. The cigar bash, sponsored by Cigar Aficionado magazine, is held at The Venetian, . Hundreds of cigar lovers stream to the annual cigar party, sampling the best cigars, wines and spirits.

Alec Bradley Cigar Company has teamed with Chrysler to produce a limited edition “Dodge Challenger” premium cigar. “We wanted to create a blend that was powerful yet smooth, to match the Dodge Challenger’s performance,” stated Alan Rubin, president of Alec Bradley Cigars. Each attendee will receive a ticket for the cigar, redeemable in the Dodge booth. The former 2006 concept car will premiere in showrooms next year. The retro rave-up of the revered 1970 fire-breathing Challenger is dressed out for today, and powered by what else? ... Dodge’s famous 500+ horsepower Hemi V-8. Only 5,000 will be produced.