Stueck

i admit, the chargers styling does lack the flair of the old school chargers (looove the R/Ts)

heres the new SRT-8:

The Dodge Charger - one of the biggest names from the muscle car era - powered its way out of its storied past and onto the stage at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Now, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 provides exactly what performance enthusiasts wanted, more American muscle. Charger SRT8 is capable of 0-60 mph in around 5 seconds, quarter-mile time in the 13-second range and braking distance from 60-0 mph in approximately 110 feet.

Just as the very first Charger, the new SRT8 gets its motivation from a Hemi. In this case, it's a big-bore, having more cubic inches, increased compression, new cylinder heads and new intake/exhaust systems for increased flow. Several features of the new 6.1-liter SRT Hemi recall the legendary Hemi engines of previous decades, including the namesake hemispherical combustion chambers that provide power and efficiency, orange-painted cylinder block, black valve covers, and even the horsepower rating of 425 bhp.

Chassis improvements on the SRT8 include SRT-tuned dampers, specially tailored spring rates and suspension bushings, large-diameter anti-sway bars. The car rides on unique SRT-developed five-spoke 20-inch forged aluminum wheels attached to a new braking system having Brembo 4-piston calipers.

Race-inspired interior and exterior appointments give the SRT Charger a distinct appearance. At the front an new front fascia includes integrated ducts and the hood is equipped with a scoop to funnel cool air into the engine compartment. Rearwards, a new fascia features aggressive cutouts to accommodate dual 3.5-inch exhaust tips and a dramatic decklid spoiler increases downforce. Inside SRT sports highly bolstered sport seats with contrasting red stitching, a leather trim steering wheel and a 180-mph (300 kph) speedometer.

The 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 will be assembled at Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

Story by DaimlerChrysler

Roddimus Prime

hahaha, 425hp + $30K = still not faster than a base mustang GT....hahahaha just FYI, Johnnie was at his local track and his buddy bought a new 05 GT automatic loaded and it ran a 9.1s 1/8th mile on street tires with doing nothing more than pushign the gas on green....thats a mid13s run right there.

kargoboy

Eeek!
What an awful design.

Roddimus Prime

that bellair concept was supposed to come with turbocharged version of the Canyon's 5cyl engine....should've made good power but what a hideous design and platform.

macdaddyslomo

Just FYI guys. GM WAS working on a possible "Pony Car" and one possible name was Camaro. GM has sinced decided to shitcan the idea. Sorry Guys, still no more Camaro's at this point in time. As Matty stated this was just a concept. It will not be released in 2007

You get a lot of "down low" info when you work in the auotmotive industry

scotty878

The camaro looks ok, lots of curves, but the front end looks weird, mainly the very front, the headlights/grill/anything else at the front of the car just doesnt go with the rest, a redesign there and it might work...

As for the SRT-8 charger, dont be too quick to judge, I saw pictures and wasnt too impressed, it looked like a crappy sedan trying to look tough, but when I went to the NY auto show, I was actually quite impressed by it, and I dont normally like american design/cars, so wait till you see it in person to judge that one!

Roddimus Prime

the thing about the charger is the price vs the performance.....they claim a 425hp engine and low 5second 0-60...not 5s (exactly) 0-60 that several mustang owners are getting.

My point is that this new mustang REALLY raises the bar for others who wish for a piece of fords ponycar market. They've got to REALLY bring their best A-game and do it for the same price if not cheaper than the mustang....good luck.

ShogunProtege

not to mention the performace mustang gt-500 i think thats what they are calling it.. , that is gonna be around 38k, but have 450+hp and 450+trq next year..

Roddimus Prime

yeah, according to the articles I read the Shelby GT-500 will be $35-40K and match or exceed the performance from the Z06 corvette ($60K) and the Dodge Viper ($75K).

Stueck

i could go on and on with specs and stuff...but im thinking about just opening up another thread instead of trashing this one more....

Stueck

here is one page though

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/shelby-cobra.htm

hughes412

You have to remimber that the dodge is a 4door family car that weighs more then the ford. And ford better bring its game! The last cobra could have out sold the vett if they would have prised it right. With just a few cheap mods (exh, drag radials) it was a low 12 car. But like always the only ford car that is worth the cash just don't have that umph that the vett does. People would rather spend the 50k and get a plain vet then the over powering mustang. But with this new design it just might be what they need. I personally do not like the charger but love the magnum! man put that 500hp in it and I would eat it up.

Roddimus Prime

eh, I dont mean to hate on the chevys but I'm very anti-gm....remember the Cobalt SS thread I **** on'??

I'm just never impressed with anything GM does. I consider them a budget brand with a decent V8 engine.

hughes412

Thats a good point, and thats why they beat out ford and dodge. Remimber this is America. We like and want POWER. No one here (except a few) cars about auto cross. It's all about how fast and how long it takes to get there. Thats why Dodge is winning right now, they have the fastest. Untill the Z06! But they'll still have the magnums and the 300s. Thats why they call our cars American Muscle cars, not American sports cars.

cornercarve98

The "concept" Camaro is kinda ho-hum with what I think are some badly integrated styling elements (the front, anyone?). I personally like the 2nd gens vs the first gens (that everybody wants). I'd like the Camaro to come out again. Retro is cool, so GM can do it if they want. Other thoughts:
New Mustang: love it (and sooooo cheap)
GTO: undestated but fast, i like this one a lot
Charger: Nice, but the SRT-8 is downright mean looking (very cool)
Oh and that Charger Cop Car: I would not want to see that in my rearview. Scary.
I'd like to see DCX come out with coupes for the 300 and the Charger. Those would look sick. I'd buy one most definitely.