godwhomismike Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 So if I was still in the market for a new car, I would be strongly considering the Charger SRT-8. That thing looks bad ass and has the specs to back it up: 6.1L V8, 425hp, 420 lb ft torque. *drool* http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_newyork/charger/images/5.jpg http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_newyork/charger/images/9.jpg http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_newyork/charger/images/1.jpg Sweet!!! - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Yes... I think that car is HOTT... BUT>>> Some people want to burn Dodge at the stakes for making the Charger a 4 door... If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted October 27, 2005 Author Share Posted October 27, 2005 With 425hp & 420lb ft, I can easily forgive it for being 4 doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Sweet, it can't corner for sh!t. I'll take 2, one for left turns and the other for right turns. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuksob03 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I think I saw on edmunds that it slalomed better than the new miata. Pretty good for a 4000+ lbs car. No way in hell I'd dump my legacy for it though. Fugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Is it f4Ster than the SRT-4 though ? Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Magnum SRT-8 for me...If they ever put a 6MT in one I may have to jump shi.....What am I saying it will never happen anyway;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 How many MPG does that sucker get? 5????? Hahahahahahaahahahahahahah I am with wukindada, if they put a 6MT in he Magnum SRT-8 I miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight consider it, but not guzzling 5mpg though... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I think one of these ran at englishtown the last time we were there and it ran like a 14.9?????? Unless it was just the R/T or whatever. But it looked just like that. I think it might be heavy and slow for all that power. Could be wrong though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted October 27, 2005 Author Share Posted October 27, 2005 How many MPG does that sucker get? 5????? Hahahahahahaahahahahahahah I am with wukindada, if they put a 6MT in he Magnum SRT-8 I miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight consider it, but not guzzling 5mpg though... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA 14 city, 20 highway Still better than a bunch of SUVs out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmm def Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I think one of these ran at englishtown the last time we were there and it ran like a 14.9?????? Unless it was just the R/T or whatever. But it looked just like that. I think it might be heavy and slow for all that power. Could be wrong though That wasn't the SRT8 at Etown, It was the regular Hemi or even the 255HP V6. There was a 300C SRT8 at Island a few weeks ago, was running a 13.1@108ish. If I had to choose any of those cars it would be the Magnum SRT8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Dave sign on AOL hahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 From the Dodge website it only does high 13's and low 5's 0 to 60. Hell, I get that with only Stage 1, that must be one fat pig of a car. http://www.dodge.com/autoshow/news/news_4.html Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Magnum SRT-8 is almost 4500LBS:eek: Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Magnum SRT-8 is almost 4500LBS:eek: Sweet, it can float. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 yeah that engine gives it serious nuts. but i think its kinda ugly, especially looking at it from the side. And its way fat....in the twisty's you my find it hard to control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 That's one big-arsed land yacht. And what's with the non-functional hood scoop (SRT-4 wannabe)? I too am picqued that they made it a four door. But with that much basic design body meat hanging off that thing, I don't think they could have proportioned it well enough to make it into a coupe. Could be wrong, but me thinks it would have looked even more bloated and less sexy. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Oh yeah hahah that hood scoop is non functional, I didn't even realize that! I mean it may throw outside air in the engine bay to cool it off but there is no air box there. Like the SS camaro actually had a ram air setup there at least. DUMB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Please... How about all the years Subaru sold cars in the US with non-functional hood scoops? And it can handle... Toss stiff enough components on a heavy car and will give good numbers. Much better than the Legacy GT in all areas. On the other hand, how it feels doing it might be a bit scary. 2-door is coming, but it will still be too heavy. I think Dodge should make an aluminum version of the motor and use lighter components in the chassis. Get a coupe down to 3500 pounds and toss in a 6-speed manual. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I wouldn't call it pretty- I wonder how I'd feel about its' looks in 4 or 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke of Lawnchair Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 With 425hp & 420lb ft, I can easily forgive it for being 4 doors. Agreed. Purists know that it should be a coupe. On the other hand, the old geezer inside this 27yo shell couldn't see the SRT-8 as anything but a four door. I think the car is hot. -Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 And it can handle... Toss stiff enough components on a heavy car and will give good numbers. Much better than the Legacy GT in all areas. On the other hand, how it feels doing it might be a bit scary. Actually, you should say Throw on a good set of rubber and will give good numbers. Too bad Subaru didn't do the same so that it will be much better than the Legacy GT in all areas. Give the legacy some rubber and all the dodge has is accel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Yeah too bad... I was just responding to the person saying it can't do anything but go in a straight line. And even with better tires, bet the Legacy will have a tough time equaling the stopping distance of the SRT-8. Maybe tie in numbers-wise in terms of handling. TO get a 4200 pound vehicle to perform that way is impressive. -B -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 It got good reviews also. I recentlly read a comparison of it the Mustang and the Pontiac GTO. The Charger rated the highest overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I really don't care for the styling all that much... and it still burns my ass that they used the Charger name on a 4 door! Plus... the "HEMI" thing chafes me, too. IT ISN"T A HEMI! Geesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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