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outside of the rims, whats so different? No visual difference like the CTS-V?

 

my post is better than yours, look below, i just got pics of the ford shelby gr-1 concept. joking, i don't think my title was appealing enough.

but this car looks ok. you now what is need, someone need to lower the front roof line and make the front window smaller. that'd be mean

 

Very subtle front spoiler. I like the incognito look. It needs a set of Fiske FM5 in polished alloy at 19".

 

Any idea on MSRP? Some one said 35-45k but thats a huge jump. We are looking at a motor that doesnt really cost anymore to make than the current hemi that comes in the 300C. Im guessing 5-6k more base price than the 300c. So 37 k ish soind about correct?

 

Looks familar

I still want to see the interior and the motor.

Those numbers for pricing is what I guessed bcuz the base is right in the middle of a 300C and just bellow the rumored LWB(long wheelbase)LX car is suppose to start.

Less chrome and more body color paint, just like the AMG cars from MB.


edit: Some more 300C SRT-8 pics.

 

Jumping form a base of 33 to 35k is a "big" jump?
Im sure the SRT-8 will be loaded down with Navi and all the other options, and will probably below the CTS-V in price. Figure a fully loaded 300C is about 38k, add the limited supply 6.1 hemi, the new-for-LX chassis 6spd, and other performance upgraces in wheels, brakes, and suspension, Im sure 45k would be about right. Thats a lot of car for 45k. Time for Caddy to step it up with the CTS-V. Maybe Caddy is waiting for DCX to tip their hand?

 

I just can't get excited about this car. I feel like a loner around here.

 

Can you see some teenagers in 40 years digging that car out of a junkyard and starting to do hevy body mods...

How would that car look with a chopped-top!!!
Lower it any more, and the front grill will be called the "grind-spot".

I like it pretty good overall. It does scream "look at me" with the unique styling. The windows really set it apart from the side.

One more question... with the grill design the way it is, how does this car get by the federal 5mph impact guideline? I can't see a front impact (5mph or less FTM) that won't destroy the entire grill.

 

Here are all the specs

specifications
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style Four-door sedan
Assembly Plant Brampton, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class Large car
Introduction Date January 2005, MY 2005

ENGINE: 6.1-LITER, HEMIÆ V-8
Availability Std. – 300C SRT-8
Type and Description 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement 370 cu. in. (6059 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 4.06 x 3.58 (103.0 x 90.9)
Valve System Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves,
eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps,
aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio 10.3:1
Power (estimated SAE net) 425 bhp (318 kW) @ 6200 rpm, (69.8 bhp/L)
Torque (estimated SAE Net) 420 lb.-ft. (310 N•m) @ 4800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Premium 91 octane (R+M)/2—recommended,
Oil Capacity 7 qt. (6.6L)
Coolant Capacity 14.00 qt. (13.25L)
Emission Controls Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters,
quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Max. Gross Trailer Weight not rated for trailer tow
EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy) 19 hwy/ 14city, 18.4 combined

TRANSMISSION: W5A580 FIVE-SPEED AUTOMATIC
Availability Std. – 300C SRT-8
Description Adaptive electronic control, Performance tuned AutoStickÆ driver-interactive
manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 3.59
2nd 2.19
3rd 1.41
4th 1.00
5th 0.83
Reverse 3.17
Final Drive Ratio 3.06
Overall Top Gear 2.54
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator 160-amp
Battery H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)
Wheelbase 120.0 (3048)
Track, Front 63.0 (1600)
Track, Rear 63.1 (1603)
Overall Length 196.8 (4999)
Overall Width 74.1 (1881)
Overall Height 57.9 (1471)
Ground Clearance 5.1 (130)
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m) 25.8 (2.32)
Drag Coefficient 0.355
Curb Weight, lb. (kg)—Est. 4160 (1888)
Weight Dist., F/R 55/45
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L) 19 (72)

(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R 2/3
Front
Head room 38.7 (983)
Leg room 41.8 (1061)
Shoulder room 59.4 (1510)
Hip room 55.9 (1420)
Seat travel Driver—10.6 (270), passenger—8.66 (220)
Recliner angle range, deg. Driver—70, passenger—69
SAE volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 55.6 (1.58)
Rear
Head room 38.0 (965)
Leg room 40.2 (1020)
Knee clearance 4.8 (122)
Shoulder room 57.7 (1466)
Hip room 55.9 (1421)
SAE volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 51.0 (1.44)
Total interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 106.6 (3.00)
SAE Cargo Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 15.6 (.442)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) 122.2 (3.46)
Trunk Liftover Height 30.2 (768)
BODY
Layout Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
Construction Steel unibody
SUSPENSION
* Performance tuned front & rear suspension
Front Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, lateral and diagonal lower links
with dual ball joint front knuckle, coil spring over gas-charged
shock absorbers and revised stabilizer bar lower “A” arm
Rear Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers
and isolated suspension cradle. Revised rear stabilizer bar
STEERING
Type Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio 16.1:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 38.9 ft. (11.9 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 2.75
TIRES
Standard – 300C SRT-8
Size and type P245/45R20 - Front
P255/45R20 - Rear
Mfr. and model 3 Season Goodyear F1 Supercar
Revs per mile (km) 729 (452) Front , 720 (447) Rear
Optional – 300C SRT-8
Size and type 245/45R20 - Front
245/45R20 - Rear
Mfr. and model 4 Season Goodyear RS-A
Revs per mile (km) 729 (452) Front , 729 (452) Rear

WHEELS
Standard – 300C SRT-8
Type and material Forged Polished Aluminum
Size 20 x 9 in.

BRAKES
Front
Rotor size and type 14.2 x 1.26 ( 360 x 32.0 ) vented
Caliper size and type 1.73 (44) Brembo 4-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Swept area 351 sq. in. (2261 sq. cm)
Rear
Rotor size and type 13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented
Caliper size and type 1.26 (32) Brembo 4-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Swept area 316 sq. in. (2036 sq. cm)
Four-wheel anti-lock and traction control Std
Electronic stability control and brake assist Std
Power assist type
Std. on 300C SRT-8 8x9 (203 x 229) active tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster

 

One of the things that didn't thrill me about the 300C.....was too much chrome, too much tortoise shell.....just didn't quite fit my personality.

But look at this....IT'S GONE. And it's got some new nifty wheels and Brembo brakes.....oh,.......and another EIGHTY FIVE horsepower.

If you ask me...it's cool.

 

Was looking at the specs posted...no 6spd option??

 

From the Autoweek 300C SRT-8 story:
http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=100555

 

So charger would have to come in at 34-36 base and 38-39 loaded. I just cant see dodge having a sedan that is 40K.

 

Engine shot:


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