I will be VERY surprised if it makes it to prodution with all 500 HP. Not too long ago Dodge had rear axle troubles with the torque of the Cummins. I'm guessing around 450. Not bad looking, for a Dodge. If it does have all the HP, the Viper guys are gonna be pi$$ed.

 

With this thinking...........The L is 12.1 lbs/hp, So you can only race a 207 hp ricer, assuming he weighs 2500 lbs, to be fair??
Stock vs. Stock is the best TRUE comparison. Your telling me you didn't enjoy smoking that 1st ever Vette or F-body with your stock L? Have you forgotten the expression on their face, looking over at a TRUCK smoke their butt?

Yes, even Dodges are fast. My old '64 Dodge Polara turned 10.32 @ 133 mph and was daily street driven. All 426 ci big- block max wedge motor, no nitrous, no supercharger/turbocharger. It was no Mercedes Deisel, but was reliable for what it was.

If it's as versital, competitively priced, and fast as the L, I'll buy it. Maybe, if I can get used to the front end. The manual trans is a big ++++++ IMO. It will be much more of a "drivers vehicle" with the manual trans.

 

Check this out guys. I think its fugly but its sure gonna be fast. Watch the streaming video.

http://autoshow2002.carpoint.msn.com...Chrysler3.aspx

Andy G

 

Reneck Ferrari... your name still makes me Where I was going with that is: both are trucks, in the sporttruck class.. both with big motors... if the dodge is infact heavier, then it may be a better stock versus stock race. I was saying that meaning, that for the extra 50 horses, an equilizer in power and weight, and the L would still win! another words, all things being equal.. the L still wins the game...

 

By the way, it said that these Dodges are NOT limited production.

 

All I have to say is The old Saleen Windsor 351 with the blower. 500+hp. Plus there is all kinds of parts for that motor.

 

I think this thread sets the all time record for replies per minute. Let's just wait and see how much guts this Dodge(really DaimlerBenz) machinery puts out before we get our panties in a wad. But for you guys that will be looking to trade-up to the next Gen L, don't worry, Mr. Coletti, being the fine Italian man he is has got somethin' for 'em. Lets just hope Ford lets it go out the factory door.

 

5000lbs and .92G, it has some handling capabilities

Dodge Ram SRT-10 Specifications
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 120.5
Box Length: 6.30 ft.
Front Track: 68.0
Rear Track: 67.4
Overall Length: 207.7
Overall Width: 79.9
Overall Height: 73.4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 26 gal.
Curb Weight (estimated): 5,000 lbs.


Engine
Type: V-10, OHC
Displacement: 8.3-liter
Horsepower: 500 bhp
Torque: 500 lb.-ft.
Peformance
0-60 mph 5.0 sec.
0-80 mph 9.0 sec.
Standing 1/4 mile 12.9 sec. @106 mph
0-100-0 mph 18 sec.
Lateral acceleration 0.92 g
Slalom 69 mph

praise what you like about this vehicle, and you might get some of those things in the next Lightning

 

Yeah Chrysler turned to the Germans but, Ford is with the Brits.

The next generation Lightning will have the old Jaguar V12 and a blower as big as a Maytag.

 

Viper engine in it, it will cost 40k+ more than likely

 

Raoul, where you been man? What took you so long? I'm disappointed in you now! :P lmao

 

WOA .92g WOW

but 69 mph in the slalom? That doesn't seem right, exotics such as Porsche GT2 and the Ferrari Modena barely pull that.

 

I hope so, cause the SRT-10, OR ALL the Dodges front ends don't appeal to me.

 

I beg to differ Frank. I was on top of this back on page 3 at 2:11pm

I know page 3 sucks but, I got arthritis in both hands and it seems all these youngsters know how to type.

 

I agree with Sandman. With that kind of power, you'd be lucky to hook up half way through 3rd gear! Unless they design some to revolutionary rear truck suspension, that can still handle a payload. The L's struggle enough for traction as it is. An AWD system would be the only real way to cure this problem. Oh, and a V-10 in the L would be a big mistake. The 5.4 is more then capable of producing big numbers. Evident in the new GT-40 concept.