i think it's new or something:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...4/preview.html

 

My problem with all these SRT-8s is it seems Dodge (and Chysler and Jeep) just take the engine and throw it in. Then lower the vehicle and put some 20s or 22s. It doesnt seem very refiened. At least with a L you know Ford took the time and did a little research, tunning and tweaking.

31C

 

425 HP out of a 6.1L V8. Not too shabby or something.

 

At least Dodge is still building sport trucks. I wish Ford would get back in the ball game.

 

well they did do some work before they tossed it in there,

Powertrain:
Just as the very first Charger – the original 1964 “Charger by Dodge” concept car - sported a HEMI V-8, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 gets its motivation from a HEMI, too. In this case, it’s a big-bore, SRT-engineered version producing 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque.

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 (with less displacement, the 6.1-liter HEMI’s 69.8 horsepower-per-liter rating exceeds that of the legendary Street HEMI of the 1960s and ‘70s).

To create the 6.1-liter version of the Chrysler Group’s HEMI, SRT powertrain engineers applied tried-and-true engine-building tricks honed by generations of American hot-rodders.

They unleashed 85 more horsepower by adding more cubic inches, increasing the compression ratio, redesigning the cylinder head, intake and exhaust systems for increased flow, and increasing engine speed.

For more displacement, SRT engineers bored out the diameter of the cylinders in the HEMI by 3.5 millimeters each in order to increase the total displacement to 6.1 liters from 5.7 liters.

Compression ratio was also increased to 10.3:1 from 9.6:1, increasing engine efficiency and power.

Engine breathing was increased with new higher-flow cylinder heads, a specially designed intake manifold, and exhaust headers with individual tubes encased in a stainless steel shell, all unique to the 6.1-liter HEMI engine. Larger-diameter valves and reshaped ports in the heads allow for maximized air flow. The intake manifold was designed with larger-diameter and shorter runners for higher-speed tuning. Exhaust is routed through a large-diameter (2.75-inch vs. 2.5-inch) exhaust system with 3.5-inch chrome tips.

To further increase horsepower, performance-oriented camshaft profiles were developed to allow more air in and out of the cylinders, as well as manage a higher engine speed. SRT engineers increased HEMI’s peak power output engine speed nearly 20 percent to 6,000 revolutions per minute (rpm) from 5,000 rpm. Intake and exhaust valve stems are hollow, and exhaust valve stems are filled with sodium to help dissipate heat more efficiently.

The high-performance SRT 6.1-liter HEMI is strengthened with redesigned components, including a reinforced engine block, forged steel crankshaft, high-strength powdered-metal connecting rods, floating-pin pistons (cooled by oil squirters), and an oil pan modified to manage oil return to the pan sump at high engine speeds.

the "Adrenaline" is really going to have to be something, besides using old engines, to keep up with the fast truck market. something Ford is non-existant in right now, or something

 

We watched SRT8 300C at atco run high 12.8s all night. Not bad out the door. May soon see the Dodge Challanger with same drive train. Concept will be Philly Auto Show

 

they should throw it in the dakota or whatever dodge's smaller truck it. Ford/SVT is really dropping the ball here. The next and only SVT is slated for 07 WTF is going on there.

 

Props to Daimler-Chrysler for making all of these options available for performance people to choose from.
Dodge-
Viper SRT/10 Roadster- 510hp/535tq 8.3 liter V10 $85,745
Viper SRT/10 Coupe- 510hp/535tq 8.3 liter V10 $86,995
Ram SRT/10 Quad Cab- 500hp/525tq 8.3 liter V10 $52,710
Ram SRT/10 Reg. Cab- 500hp/525tq 8.3 liter V10 $48,505
Charger SRT/8 Sedan- 425hp/420tq 6.1 liter V8 $38,095
Magnum SRT/8 Wagon- 425hp/420tq 6.1 liter V8 $37,995
Neon SRT/4 Compact- 230hp/250tq/ 2.4 liter Turbo 4 $21,295
Chrysler-
Crossfire SRT/6 Roadster- 330hp/310tq 3.2 liter S/C V6 $50,395
Crossfire SRT/6 Coupe- 330hp/310tq 3.2 liter S/C V6 $46,095
300C SRT/8 Sedan- 425hp/420tq 6.1 liter V8 $42,695
Jeep-
Grand Cherokee SRT/8- 420hp/420tq 6.1 liter V8 $39,995

heard the list will get a little longer soon, the mentioned Ram SRT/8 and heard a Viper SRT/8 may also be in the works plus another Hemi on the horizon.. 6.4 liter.

 

How long is Ford gonna let this go on without answering the challange?

 

Have you driven any of the SRT vehicles back to back with the lesser siblings? They all have suspension, wheels, brakes, engine, and appearance differences that (except appearance) all enhance performance.

 

if they were to do what DCX does, they would just drop the S/C 5.4 in everything they sell that has 4 wheels.

There is no way the press would allow Ford to get away with that. They would be called uninspired and tired.

 

probably old news, but it looks like Saleen is picking up the SVT slack:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=108728

 

I think....

that Fords next SVT Lightning should be a hybrid. Lexus has shown some good results with theirs. If they want to top what DC and GM are doing why not give us a hight powered vehicle that gets better than 12mpg.

 

The Ram SRT 10's are going away, they will not be making them anymore, and there is no Viper SRT 8 in the works that I know of, they cant even sell the SRT 10's. One that is coming out is the New Dodge Caliber SRT 4 (neon replacement)