RE: [Chrysler300] 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 with 392 HEMI

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JUst hope it has a red white & blue emblem on it somewhere!!

Dave Schwandt

---- Rich Barber <c300@xxxxxxx> wrote: 
> The “old” 392 hemi’s perform even more outrageously when hot rodded with
> fuel injection, superchargers, electronic ignition.  I was glad to see the
> new Chrysler Corp. emulate that great old displacement of 392 cubes.    Now,
> if they’d at least offer the SRT-8 engine option in a Heritage edition of
> Chrysler 300.  Technology has advanced greatly in 55 years and the new
> engines obtain more HP/cube, more efficiently, with fewer emissions, and in
> a lighter engine.  
> 
>  
> 
> Certainly the original hemis led the way to today’s high-output engines.
> The cars are not much lighter, though, and in some regards, less spacious.
> But, certainly safer.  The grille on the 2012 Dodge bears some resemblance
> to the ’57-’58 grilles.  No convertibles or coupes, yet.
> 
>  
> 
> Déjà vu all over again.
> 
>  
> 
> From the link:
> 
>  
> 
> Introduction Date: Fall 2011 as 2012 model
> * Engine: 6.4-liter (392 cubic inch) HEMI V-8
> * Estimated Power: 465 bhp
> * Estimated Torque: 465 lb.-ft.
> * Estimated Handling: .88g on skidpad
> * Estimated Top Speed: 175 mph
> * Estimated 0-60 mph: High 4-second range
> * Estimated 1/4 mile: High 12-second range
> 
>  
> 
> C300-K’ly,
> 
> Rich Barber
> 
> Brentwood, CA
> 
>  
> 
>


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