posted 11-08-2007 09:11 AM                  

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Originally posted by idive:
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A guy at work just got a Charger and there's alot of scuttlebut around the office about the two of us turning them out.

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If he got a V6 Charger, you'll probably do ok... He'll smoke you with any one of the V8's...

I drove the SRT version in Vegas on an AutoX... Almost as much fun as a Viper

posted 11-08-2007 09:36 AM                  

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Originally posted by TLRandall:
Mickey, our Chargers would wax the Kat in a second! This is one FAST car!

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posted 11-08-2007 03:58 PM                  

Ken's supercharged SRT doing some burnouts...


--RS

posted 11-09-2007 10:16 AM                  

Vital Stats
Starting MSRP:
$21,200
Rebates & Incentives:
no
Seats:
5
Gas Mileage:
21/28
Engine:
2.7L V6
Horsepower:
190@6400RPM
Torque:
190@4000RPM
Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic
Drive:
FR/RWD
Fuel Capacity:
18
Fuel Type:
gasoline
Basic Warranty:
36/36000
Powertrain Warranty:
36/36000
Rust Warranty:
60/100000

Head-To-Head Competition:

Muscle cars have quickly grown into a niche market, with manufacturers eager to revive or refresh models from the '60s. The Charger competes squarely with the redesigned Ford Mustang, the recently revived Chevrolet Impala, and the ever-present Pontiac Grand Prix. They each fall in at about $20,000, except for the Mustang, which starts at around $18,000. All come standard with V6 engines, with the Mustang's being the largest at 4.0 liters, and the Charger having the smallest, at 2.7 liters. All start with around 200 horsepower. The Charger has the least, 190, while the Mustang reigns supreme with 210. But any professional driver will tell you that its torque, not horsepower, that wins races. Once again, the Charger is at the bottom, with 190 pounds of torque at 4000 RPM, and the Mustang wins out with 240 pounds at 3500 RPM. Of course, if you upgrade to the Charger SRT8, you'll get a much more powerful 6.1 liter SRT V8 engine with 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-feet of torque. Out of the lot, only the Mustang and Charger come in rear-wheel drive, but the Mustang is the only one that comes standard with a manual transmission. The Charger and Mustang are pretty much equal in terms of fuel efficiency. All in all, if you want power, the Mustang is the car to get.

What Others Are Saying:

"The best thing about the Charger is that it's the cheapest way to get the 340-hp Hemi in anything but a pickup. Other than that, I'm a little underwhelmed. Its interior is nearly indistinguishable from the inside of a Magnum or 300. And despite corporate officials promoting its "coupe-like" styling, this supposedly sporty Dodge is a massively huge and heavy sedan-longer and wider than either the 300 or Magnum. There's no manual transmission in sight, and any handling improvement netted by adding the optional suspension and tires doesn't justify the significant ride degradation." - Car and Driver

"Slamming up the hills, the five-speed manual Mustang betters the Charger's 500-plus extra pounds and five-speed automatic. In second gear, the Mustang feels like it's pulling as strongly as when it's on level ground; the Charger struggles and chews for a lower gear. It's nothing you'd notice unless you enjoy rushing up steep grades at extra-legal speeds. Otherwise, the Dodge is an easier car for San Francisco. It has heft and power, and yet it's trim enough to feel at home here." - Motor Trend

posted 11-09-2007 06:52 PM                  

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Originally posted by jkburns:
Ditto. I own both. No comparison. Each is great on it's own, but it's apple to oranges.

Kevin

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Kevin is yours a SRT or Hemi?

posted 11-10-2007 07:53 AM                  

SRT-8. Fun, fun, fun!

posted 11-10-2007 10:29 AM                  

MODEL: Dodge Charger R/T
ENGINE: 5.7-liter V8
HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 340 hp @ 5000 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with AutoStick
WHEELBASE: 120.0 in.
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 200.1 x 74.5 x 58.2 in.
TIRES: P225/60R18

I don't know what the weight ratio is...

Mickey, disconnect your battery, turn on the A/C and drive it like you stole it

posted 11-12-2007 04:01 PM                  

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Originally posted by Randy Cobb:
Kala-
"Turn ON the AC..."?
Didn't you mean to turn OFF the AC?

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But when I disconnect and re-connect MY battery, I get a scratch going into 2nd without trying, just like I did when I first bought it. So, maybe she's right... it WILL think its a V8!

posted 11-12-2007 05:38 PM                  

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Originally posted by Randy Cobb:
Kala-
"Turn ON the AC..."?
Didn't you mean to turn OFF the AC?

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