Chrysler 300C SRT-8 News **"Test by C&D (page 4)**
02-03-2005, 03:55 PM
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The article says most of the money was put into the motor. I don't see any major suspension mods and such. This car is only good in a striaght line. And i've never seen a GoodYear tire that is actually good.
Originally Posted by charliemike
Goodyear Eagle RS-A??? That's what my Ford ZX2 had! Those tires are shit. 
02-05-2005, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Goodyear Eagle RS-A??? That's what my Ford ZX2 had! Those tires are shit.
02-05-2005, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MADCAT
The article says most of the money was put into the motor. I don't see any major suspension mods and such. This car is only good in a striaght line. And i've never seen a GoodYear tire that is actually good.
Glinting from within the 9.0-by-20-inch forged aluminum wheels are four-piston Brembo calipers clamping 14.2-inch front and 13.8-inch rear discs riding on special forged knuckles. Bilstein shocks go in front, Sachs Nivomat shocks in back. Firmer springs and anti-roll bars fill out the handling package but, thankfully, don't chatter teeth on the highway. Tire choices are two: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar summer or all-season Goodyear Eagle RS-As.
Rolling on summer rubber, the SRT-8 drifted with surprising nimbleness from corner to kink to straightaway at the Mojave's Willow Springs International Raceway. The stability-control thresholds have been nicely elevated, the computer programmed to spend more time turned off. Roll is tightly restrained. Understeer? Only if you fear the gas pedal.
Rolling on summer rubber, the SRT-8 drifted with surprising nimbleness from corner to kink to straightaway at the Mojave's Willow Springs International Raceway. The stability-control thresholds have been nicely elevated, the computer programmed to spend more time turned off. Roll is tightly restrained. Understeer? Only if you fear the gas pedal.
02-07-2005, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
much better deal than a sts-v. better looking interior too.
02-07-2005, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by CLUofI
I still see sports sedan buyers coughing up the extra 8k just for the manual in the STS.
No manual in the STS. The CTS has one.
02-07-2005, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Lung Fu Mo Shi
Ugh:
Comparative References:
Acura TL - 13lb/hp
05 G35S 6MT - 12lb/hp
Altima SE-R - 12.6lb/hp
E46 M3 - 10.25lb/hp
CTS-V - 9.6lb/hp
I dont like the 300C's style and ergonomics but Chrysler has hit a homerun with this one.
02-07-2005, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by SpeedyV6
Aside from larger tires, stiffer springs and roll bars what more would you expect?
It's almost as if people are trying to find reasons to not like the 300....
02-07-2005, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Goodyear Eagle RS-A??? That's what my Ford ZX2 had! Those tires are shit.
02-07-2005, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SiGGy
It's almost as if people are trying to find reasons to not like the 300....
02-07-2005, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by goldmemberer
Agreed to an extent, but the STS-V is more of an all-rounder vs. this thing that's great at the drag strip and that's about it.
an STS-V is like, what, $70k?
an SRT-8, get new tires, stiffer springs, sway bars, and it will still be less than $50k
02-07-2005, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Despite that 4200lb curb weight, 425hp/420lb-ft goes a long way towards nullifying that heft.
02-08-2005, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Lung Fu Mo Shi
Well, for that front to back thing, but not the side to side steering. It's a heavy V-8 sedan.
.....I dont think the 300C/SRT8 was engineered with Autox or D1 in mind. ...could be wrong though...
02-08-2005, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
.....I dont think the 300C/SRT8 was engineered with Autox or D1 in mind. ...could be wrong though...
02-08-2005, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Lung Fu Mo Shi
Well, I don't care about AutoX. I car about driving along the Oregon coast through the twisties over the cliffs, etc and having fun, rather than having to fight the car just to make it around.
Driving from NJ to Florida 2X/yr, I'd rather have something that can launch quickly and move fast in a straight line......not too many twisties along I-95.
03-03-2005, 12:33 PM
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...still not big on the exterior but the interior works for me.
03-04-2005, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Lung Fu Mo Shi
Well, I don't care about AutoX. I car about driving along the Oregon coast through the twisties over the cliffs, etc and having fun, rather than having to fight the car just to make it around.
03-04-2005, 08:52 AM
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I have to admit that I was impressed with how well it felt when I was in the back seat at the auto show.
Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
I'm thoroughly impressed with this car. Perhaps I'll stop by my local Chrysler dealer and check one out with the Hemi motor. I can't wait to see the SRT-8 hit the showrooms.
03-04-2005, 10:11 AM
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The Caddy was test driven and developed on Nurbringing. Its a better overall car.
Originally Posted by SpeedyV6
I see the car as competition to the CTS-V. The caddy may be more of a performance car but I think this thing has a better interior and its about $10K cheaper.
03-04-2005, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by SpeedyV6
I see the car as competition to the CTS-V. The caddy may be more of a performance car but I think this thing has a better interior and its about $10K cheaper.
** Just make mine ALL BLACK!!!!
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05-11-2005, 07:15 PM
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C&D just tested a production model in the June issue... quite fast. And... look at the handling figure, not to mention the top speed!!! No wussy 155-mph speed-limiters here!!.
2006 300C SRT8
Base Price: $42,000
Engine: 6.1L V8
HP: 425
0-60 mph: 4.7s
1/4 mi: 13.2 @ 109 mph
Skidpad: .89g
Top Speed: 173 mph
2006 300C SRT8
Base Price: $42,000
Engine: 6.1L V8
HP: 425
0-60 mph: 4.7s
1/4 mi: 13.2 @ 109 mph
Skidpad: .89g
Top Speed: 173 mph
05-11-2005, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
C&D just tested a production model in the June issue... quite fast. And... look at the handling figure, not to mention the top speed!!! No wussy 155-mph speed-limiters here!!.
2006 300C SRT8
Base Price: $42,000
Engine: 6.1L V8
HP: 425
0-60 mph: 4.7s
1/4 mi: 13.2 @ 109 mph
Skidpad: .89g
Top Speed: 173 mph
2006 300C SRT8
Base Price: $42,000
Engine: 6.1L V8
HP: 425
0-60 mph: 4.7s
1/4 mi: 13.2 @ 109 mph
Skidpad: .89g
Top Speed: 173 mph
05-11-2005, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeedyV6
Do you think it might be underrated at 425 hp? A 4200 lb car with 425 hp should be fast but not that fast.
05-11-2005, 11:32 PM
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Yes it's really putting out somewhere between 450 and 460hp: http://www.300cforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5381
