Magnum SRT-8 Unveiled in LA!
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Magnum SRT-8 Unveiled in LA!
Chrysler Shows Magnum SRT-8, Viper Coupe
The Dodge Magnum may have revived the station wagon in American minds, and its chopped and channelled look sets a tone for hard-edged performance. But until now, the Magnum has had to wait while the Chrysler 300C SRT-8 sedan has stolen all the big HEMI-charged performance thunder. All that changes when Chrysler shows off the Dodge Magnum SRT-8 at the L.A. Auto Show. Last summer, Trevor Creed, Chrysler's vice president of Design, said that the Magnum begged for a lot of power and SRT handling. It gets it in the form of the 6.1-liter HEMI, a version of the 5.7-liter engine that sports 85 more horsepower than the "base" HEMI. The SRT8 should be able to do 0-60 mph runs in just 5 seconds and 60-0 mph braking in approximately 110 feet."
I should be 2 or 3 grand less than the 300C SRT-8 around $36,995. It will be a 2006 model.
The Dodge Magnum may have revived the station wagon in American minds, and its chopped and channelled look sets a tone for hard-edged performance. But until now, the Magnum has had to wait while the Chrysler 300C SRT-8 sedan has stolen all the big HEMI-charged performance thunder. All that changes when Chrysler shows off the Dodge Magnum SRT-8 at the L.A. Auto Show. Last summer, Trevor Creed, Chrysler's vice president of Design, said that the Magnum begged for a lot of power and SRT handling. It gets it in the form of the 6.1-liter HEMI, a version of the 5.7-liter engine that sports 85 more horsepower than the "base" HEMI. The SRT8 should be able to do 0-60 mph runs in just 5 seconds and 60-0 mph braking in approximately 110 feet."
I should be 2 or 3 grand less than the 300C SRT-8 around $36,995. It will be a 2006 model.
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Never thought I'd see the day that a stationwagon looked kinda cool. Now that the 80's are finally back, it's time to get the parachute pants out of the closet and re-grow the mullet. With a 0-60 time of 5 seconds, I reckon it would run a low 13 1/4 mile which would be a hoot.
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Originally Posted by Fast55
Still just a station wagon. 
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Yeah, my Tahoe is still kind of a station wagon too, but at least it's a 4X4.
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Does this topic apply to the E55? Isn't there another section for information about other cars?
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Originally Posted by Fast55
AWD, not 4X4. Big difference.
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Originally Posted by E55 KEV
You are right! That is the reason I got rid of my 4X4 for the Magnum. I don't like to wallow around in the twisties. He-He!
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Yes I have heard of this SRT8 Magnum for some time now. I have a brand new 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with Hemi power. Rumor has it that the Jeep Cherokee may also get the SRT8 engine option. IF this holds true I will trade my Jeep in for one. I must say my 05 Grand Cherokee with Hemi really does move and I use it for the winter days that I don't want my 2005 E55 to ever see if you know what I mean.
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2005 E55 ( picking it up this Saturday )
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Hemi power
2001 Ford F350 Dully Diesel Cew Cab ( FS new Dodge Ram Cummins on order)
2000 Lincoln Town car ( inherited from father who just passed away )
1969 Camaro SS big block ( cruise night beast )
2003 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic 100th Ann. Model
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