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mark07
02-08-2006, 09:03 PM
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/08/aye-carumba-dodge-unloads-the-300-hp-caliber-srt-4/


• Tire-smoking 300 horsepower -- 85 more than the original Dodge SRT4 -- and 260 lb.-ft. of torque
• 0-60 mph in less than 6 seconds
• All-around performance of a true “tuner car” right from the manufacturer
• Benchmark performance at the best price

Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) group will take the SRT4 reputation to new heights with the introduction of the all-new, 300-horsepower 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4.

“The all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4 achieves the SRT mission of offering benchmark performance for the best price,” said George Murphy, Senior Vice President – Global Marketing, Chrysler Group. “With 300 horsepower under the hood, the Dodge Caliber SRT4 will dominate the sport-compact market.”

With true tuner performance right out of the box and a great price, enthusiasts immediately took to the original SRT4, which was introduced in 2003 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. In the 2003-2005 model years, more than 25,000 Dodge SRT4s were sold.

“We couldn’t wait to infuse Dodge Caliber with the SRT formula,” said Murphy. “The all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4 delivers a strong dose of all-around performance while delivering at least 28 miles per gallon on the highway. Our new SRT pocket rocket will be a hoot to drive.”


Can you say "torque-steer"?

Not to mention the fact that this FWD econobox is sinfully ugly.

I can't even express in words how bad the rear end looks:

http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/02/05-1414_3089.jpg

Jeff_DML
02-08-2006, 09:07 PM
hoping it would be AWD since they offer it on normal calibers. Has a LSD though

http://www.dodge.com/caliber/caliber_srt4.html

BahnBaum
02-08-2006, 09:30 PM
http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/02/05-1414_3089.jpg

Looks like the offspring of an Aztec/Beetle union.

Alex

Plaz
02-08-2006, 09:46 PM
I can't even express in words how bad the rear end looks:

http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/02/05-1414_3089.jpg

I'll try...

Holy mother of fuck, that's ugly.

clyde
02-08-2006, 09:47 PM
it's no Z4, that's for sure

IndyMike
02-08-2006, 10:14 PM
It does look like an Aztek, but with flared wheel arches similar to an Rx-8.

it's no Z4, that's for sure
:lol:

JST
02-08-2006, 11:02 PM
it's no Z4, that's for sure


Someone tell bren that it's only got one exhaust pipe.

BahnBaum
02-08-2006, 11:06 PM
Someone tell bren that it's only got one exhaust pipe.

Maybe it's 2 into 1.

Alex

bren
02-08-2006, 11:13 PM
Someone tell bren that it's only got one exhaust pipe.
It needs something more along the lines of this:

http://teamwtf.org/gallery/albums/album181/dsd_0235.sized.jpg

ff
02-08-2006, 11:34 PM
http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/02/05-1414_3089.jpg


I see they hit the existing parts bins to build this one. It has the Caravan's wheels, the Durango's front fenders, and, and, and... I can't believe they aren't showcasing this car in the usual Dodge purple.

lupinsea
02-09-2006, 01:44 AM
It needs something more along the lines of this:

http://teamwtf.org/gallery/albums/album181/dsd_0235.sized.jpg

It needs ho tires? :scratch:

John V
02-09-2006, 08:20 AM
it's no Z4, that's for sure

:lol:

iateyourcheese
04-03-2006, 08:14 PM
Saw a Caliber today on the road. I liked the car in pictures, but in person it was awful. Odd because it's usually the other way around.

I thought Dodge was doing something different in the economy segment and applauded them for it. But the car has the lines of a much larger vehicle, and is just too small to carry them. Seems totally out of proportion to me.

blee
04-03-2006, 10:31 PM
I read the SRT-4 article in this month's Car & Driver recently. I like the way it looks, and I (of course) like the powertrain. But I noticed something else -- this small, Focus-sized car weighs 3200 pounds?! Um, no thanks.

iateyourcheese
04-03-2006, 10:53 PM
I read the SRT-4 article in this month's Car & Driver recently. I like the way it looks, and I (of course) like the powertrain. But I noticed something else -- this small, Focus-sized car weighs 3200 pounds?! Um, no thanks.

Have you seen one in person? I thought it looked really good (for an econobox) on paper. But passing it on the highway today was :ack: .

hockeynut
04-04-2006, 04:12 PM
Even I think that back end looks horrible.

Signed,
Chris Bangle

Optimus Prime
04-04-2006, 04:21 PM
Even I think that back end looks horrible.

Signed,
Chris Bangle
:lol: