After much hype, I finally got to drive the new v6 around my usual spots. First impressions was the wheel and shifter are nice and softer and steering is really easy and quite amazing. The suspension is firmed up real nice and I must say they did a spectacular job. Does it drive a like a whole new car? No, but the upgrades in this are really noticeable even with a short test drive.
As for the engine, the low end torque is definitly better. Throttle response is also totally different than the old one (even the R/T). There is a lot less dead spot, it is now almost on par with the new diablo 15% throttle increase. Torque below 2000RPM is very good, I'd dare say similar to a stock hemi. It give just enough power where you don't need to rip to the next step up of 2500 rpm. Top end is actually only a little more than the old 3.5L. So if you want to rip the road, you need the Hemi.
Someone mentioned that the pentastar is more noisy. I would say it has a higher note than the 3.5l at cruising speeds. A far cry from what was hyped to be more quiet than a toyota v6. I actually like the 3.5l sound better.
Overall the low end torque and response is much improved. Its really what should be powering such a large car in the first place. The truth is the 3.5l just barely struggles at the bottom of the power band to move such big cars. Its a no brainer if you have to choose between the two.
As for the engine, the low end torque is definitly better. Throttle response is also totally different than the old one (even the R/T). There is a lot less dead spot, it is now almost on par with the new diablo 15% throttle increase. Torque below 2000RPM is very good, I'd dare say similar to a stock hemi. It give just enough power where you don't need to rip to the next step up of 2500 rpm. Top end is actually only a little more than the old 3.5L. So if you want to rip the road, you need the Hemi.
Someone mentioned that the pentastar is more noisy. I would say it has a higher note than the 3.5l at cruising speeds. A far cry from what was hyped to be more quiet than a toyota v6. I actually like the 3.5l sound better.
Overall the low end torque and response is much improved. Its really what should be powering such a large car in the first place. The truth is the 3.5l just barely struggles at the bottom of the power band to move such big cars. Its a no brainer if you have to choose between the two.
