General DiscussionThis section contains general discussion about the new Dodge Challenger concept. If it does not fit into a more specific area, it probably belongs in here. (Dodge Challenger General Discussion)
I bet it's cause the RT is so close in performance
Pretty much, there is a certain cachet that come with owning an SRT8 but is that and the couple of tenths worth six to ten grand? I had to question my purchase.
I kind of have to agree with Motor Trend----SRT's before the Challenger had a huge horsepower advantage. Before we bought our Viper Ram I looked at a Rumble Bee, nice truck but stock Hemi with I think was 340 horses 5.7. Viper Ram 8.3--500 horses but the option was $23.000 . I really think it would be cool if Dodge would put the 6.4 Hemi in the SRT Challenger.
Pretty much, there is a certain cachet that come with owning an SRT8 but is that and the couple of tenths worth six to ten grand? I had to question my purchase.
I, too, wish that there was more of a performance difference in the 1/4 between an RT and SRT because the top speed advantage is irrelevant. Where can you go 170 mph? That being said .5 sec. in the quarter will translate into about 5 car lengths- quite a decisive win.
Also, SRTs are more than just the engine- better wheels, brakes, suspension, instrumentation, seats, etc. I am still very happy with my decision to order an SRT.
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