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05-02-08, 11:55 AM
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Failure? Hardly. Dodge already has all of this year's production run sold, and a pretty good number that will most likely hold-over 'til next year.
As for the car's performance, it's NOT supposed to be a drag-car. The car is supposed to be a unique blend of comfort and muscle-car performance, and from what I've read so far, Mopar nailed the target. Auto-Blog didn't offer much to go on, so I'll reserve judgment until I see some REAL data. What they DID offer is fairly good though. A 4100lb. car with an automatic and open diff. managing those acceleration numbers aren't too bad, and the 0-100-0 and 60-0 stopping distances are nothing short of amazing (especially for a 4100lb. car). Next year, the car will have a manual trans, locking diff., and 3.73 final ratio. PLUS, they are supposed to be putting together a "Track-Pac" which is going to more narrowly focus on drag race performance.
I think characterizing the car as a "failure" is ridiculous. |
05-02-08, 12:28 PM
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This is more like it http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do....photopanel..1
watch the video at the top. They got a 13.2 out of the SRT-8 |
05-02-08, 12:45 PM
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Yeah, didn't Autoblog run a 2003 E55 AMG in the 13's when some publications got what, a 12.39??
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05-02-08, 12:48 PM
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i wouldnt mind getting the SE version 250hp.... |
05-02-08, 12:58 PM
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lol @ father/son debate |
05-02-08, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackout  Please dude. Your just coming off as arrogant. | Well, I agree that SOMEBODY is...
I like the new Challenger. But I've decided I'm too old to carry off driving one. 
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05-02-08, 01:35 PM
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I love the new Challenger. I don't care if it's the slowest SRT vehicle out there, it's just so damn sexy!
Agreed though, it should be faster.....
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05-02-08, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by gothicaleigh No surprise here.  | 
I wonder what production fit and finish will look like? 
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05-02-08, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by urbanski lol @ father/son debate | 
Okay, I just read the article and I didn't see any "failure" there- the guy loved the car. I detest Chrysler/Dodge interiors, but the car looks badass. Good drive + good looks = good job (in my book anyway).
The only downside is that if you have even a passing interest in it then you'd better buy one now before Cerberus axes it.
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05-02-08, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by The Tony Show
Okay, I just read the article and I didn't see any "failure" there- the guy loved the car. I detest Chrysler/Dodge interiors, but the car looks badass. Good drive + good looks = good job (in my book anyway).
The only downside is that if you have even a passing interest in it then you'd better buy one now before Cerberus axes it. | Doubt that will happen. Too much pre-production costs to make up. | | Cadillac Discussion Tools | | | 
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