SRT-4: Update (2.4T 215-hp, 245lb/ft)
08-27-2002, 01:55 PM
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SRT-4: Update (2.4T 215-hp, 245lb/ft)
Dodge claims this car will be the fastest new car under $20K (likely with the ACR-like tight handling). 0-60 in 5.9 seconds. With specs like these it's easy to see why. Powered by a 2.4L four cylinder turbo putting out 215-hp and 245-lb/ft of torque largely shared with the PT Cruiser Turbo. Equal length driveshafts to deter torque steer, and LSD likely on the way.
While power is close to on par with the WRX (sadly, no AWD for the Dodge), this is one of the loudest bangs for the buck to hit our streets in sometime. The car comes from DC's new in-house performance tuner, PVO, who also developed the new Viper SRT-10 and forthcoming Ram SRT-10.
Ordering starts in November, Production of the first 5000 begins December 9 and will be in showrooms a few weeks after. DC confirmed the MSRP to be set for $19,995, as hyped/promised.
Side note:
At the same time of the release Mopar will release three staged upgrades, 25, 50, and 75hp. Many dealers will finance the upgrades with the car, and rumors abound that Mopar will eventually release 4 and 5 stage upgrades.
The production front end:
While power is close to on par with the WRX (sadly, no AWD for the Dodge), this is one of the loudest bangs for the buck to hit our streets in sometime. The car comes from DC's new in-house performance tuner, PVO, who also developed the new Viper SRT-10 and forthcoming Ram SRT-10.
Ordering starts in November, Production of the first 5000 begins December 9 and will be in showrooms a few weeks after. DC confirmed the MSRP to be set for $19,995, as hyped/promised.
Side note:
At the same time of the release Mopar will release three staged upgrades, 25, 50, and 75hp. Many dealers will finance the upgrades with the car, and rumors abound that Mopar will eventually release 4 and 5 stage upgrades.
The production front end:
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the stage 3 neon should easily be in the mid-low 13's....thats just fucking disgusting....the neon stage 4-5 will be beating Z06 vettes and twin turbo porche!!
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stage 3 = 75hp
stage 4 = approx 100 hp
stage 5 = approx 125 hp
stage 5 neon = lightweight, well balanced, approx 340 hp, approx 300 ft lbs of torque....
thats gonna kill so much its insane, and too many kids are gonna have it and fucking kill eachother on the streets....insurance companies will be in the dark because they will be only insuring a 215 hp car (which is friggin plenty for a neon) and wont know about these upgrades....16 year olds with 300 hp cars is a fucking deadly game....
stage 4 = approx 100 hp
stage 5 = approx 125 hp
stage 5 neon = lightweight, well balanced, approx 340 hp, approx 300 ft lbs of torque....
thats gonna kill so much its insane, and too many kids are gonna have it and fucking kill eachother on the streets....insurance companies will be in the dark because they will be only insuring a 215 hp car (which is friggin plenty for a neon) and wont know about these upgrades....16 year olds with 300 hp cars is a fucking deadly game....
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by the time the "16 yr olds" get enough money for a stage 4 or 5 upgrades, they'll prolly be 17 or 18, and hopefully have matured enough to know how to play it safe, and not embarass old guys in porsches....
08-27-2002, 02:55 PM
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Originally posted by moomaster_99
HAHAHAHHA.....okay....dodge turbos....they'll be real reliable now....
HAHAHAHHA.....okay....dodge turbos....they'll be real reliable now....
, plus new cars have warranties (thats how people are able to get there wonderful Acura tranny's replaced on a frequent basis).
08-27-2002, 02:56 PM
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stock cl owners beware. we need forced induction, now.
08-27-2002, 03:40 PM
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Originally posted by moomaster_99
HAHAHAHHA.....okay....dodge turbos....they'll be real reliable now....
HAHAHAHHA.....okay....dodge turbos....they'll be real reliable now....
08-27-2002, 03:42 PM
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hmmmmmm, wow, that's a ton of power which i don't think 14 inch wheels will be able to handle. Even with LSD.......
Welp, looks like it's time to start saving for the supercharger
Welp, looks like it's time to start saving for the supercharger
08-27-2002, 04:10 PM
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Originally posted by Zapata
hmmmmmm, wow, that's a ton of power which i don't think 14 inch wheels will be able to handle. Even with LSD.......
hmmmmmm, wow, that's a ton of power which i don't think 14 inch wheels will be able to handle. Even with LSD.......
08-27-2002, 04:17 PM
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SRT-4 has 17in wheels.....not sure of the size, but wouldn't be surprised if they were wider than the CLs.
SRT-4 has 17in wheels.....not sure of the size, but wouldn't be surprised if they were wider than the CLs.
Yipes!!!!!! Ouch well watch out for neons!
08-27-2002, 05:17 PM
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Originally posted by purplehaze
Even if these cars get 400 HP i wouldnt get em...LOOK AT EM...THEY R NEONS FOR GODSAKE!!!
Even if these cars get 400 HP i wouldnt get em...LOOK AT EM...THEY R NEONS FOR GODSAKE!!!
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Originally posted by IntegraVT
What's old is new again. Back in the late 80's/early 90's they were turbocharging everything from Shadows and Spirit K-cars to the Caravan.
What's old is new again. Back in the late 80's/early 90's they were turbocharging everything from Shadows and Spirit K-cars to the Caravan.
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Pretty amazing, can you say the successor to the GLHS(Goes Like Hell Somemore). I think that was a Road & Track description of the Omnis.
I'd like to know about the brakes. I had a 95 Neon, and the brakes sucked. I drove Angeles Crest Hwy(mountains) everyday, and the brakes didn't hold up for squat.
Later,
I'd like to know about the brakes. I had a 95 Neon, and the brakes sucked. I drove Angeles Crest Hwy(mountains) everyday, and the brakes didn't hold up for squat.
Later,
08-27-2002, 05:59 PM
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Originally posted by GS Dave
I'd like to know about the brakes.
I'd like to know about the brakes.
"The vehicle's standard 11-inch disc brakes with upgraded pads assure that SRT-4 can drop from 60-0 mph in less than 120 feet."
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