Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 First Drive

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#13 of 18 Re: Unimpressive Indeed. [gmcbob] by eliminator219 Feb 25, 2008 (4:05 pm)
Replying to: gmcbob (Feb 07, 2008 6:41 pm) You my man must be the one thats smoking something! Read the facts on the concept car that they had at the strip. In superstock form with a crate 525 hp 392, dana 60 rear-end,superstock springs and supension along with slicks with the car weighing in at around 3800 lbs. The best time it ran was an11.54 at 114 mph. At 4200 lbs and one hundred hp less it couldnt run in the 13s if it was dropped out of an airplane!! I will just wait for the chevy.. Replies to this message: xtec (Mar 05, 2008 9:00 am)
#14 of 18 Re: Unimpressive Indeed. [eliminator219] by xtec Mar 05, 2008 (9:00 am)
Replying to: eliminator219 (Feb 25, 2008 4:05 pm) In the April issue of copy of Car and Driver the Challenger SRT did 0-60 in 4.7 and the 1/4 in 13.1.That sounds fast to me.And impressive for a car that weighs 4150.So no need for the airplane,Thanks.
#15 of 18 Full Test Available! by KarenS HOST May 01, 2008 (8:47 am)
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#16 of 18 Re: I cant wait to own one [slickwilliedj] by eriefishing May 01, 2008 (10:29 am)
Replying to: slickwilliedj (Feb 19, 2008 12:25 am) I can't either. I like the 09 Orange with the RT package (370hp) Hemi. Just wondering on how it will be priced. It may not be as quick as the new Camaro or certain variations of the current Mustang, but I don't really care about that. The car looks great and from the ariticle it should be a great cruiser. I'm just happy to see that the big three is willing to offer some fun, V8 Rear wheel drive cars. I just hope that they will all be able to make it through the next five years.
#17 of 18 DISAPOINTED by peterbilt1 May 09, 2008 (7:37 pm)
The concept car really hit the mark between original and modern. After seeing the final production model, I am very disappointed with how far away from the concept car they strayed. The interior is so far from the 1970 model, it is a complete turn off. That console is so terribly modern it is embarrassing. And those seats are not even close to bringing the 1970 retro look. And the dash and steering wheel had to come straight out of the modern Chrysler 300. And who in their right mind would but this car in an automatic. I am so DISAPOINTED that after waiting all this time for it to come to market, only to be butchered into a modern run of the mill see it every were car, that I have ordered and taken delivery of a CS/GT Mustang. I have 2 other buddies who feel the same way. One of them is ordering a Mustang also; the other is going for the 09 Camaro. I hate to say it but this car as it is now will not find the market it was designed for. And who ever the guy is that made these changes needs to be fired, he does not have the eye for this market. 38 years for the right time for this market to happen and the last time ever. And Dodge Blows it!! Troy Dawson Service Manager
#18 of 18 Light's Out For The SRT Challenger by shelby500gt Jul 06, 2008 (9:43 am)
Can't wait, to line up with a new Challenger SRT at the drag's!!! Lights out!!!