Dodge Charger SRT8

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[coloradosilver]

This was a tough one for me.

ON one hand I like the huge engine and power. But the car was built on a budget and the interrior is quite lacking 9on quality and refinement. From what I've read, this isn't the best car to have on a twisty road either. Especially at 4000 pounds.

I think what we have here is a case the car looking great on paper, but it just doen't cut it in the real world. Straigtht line speed alone isn't going to cut it anymore.

It might be cool to look at, but I wouldn't want to be seen in one.

Uncool.

[spanky]

Uncool.

I'd rather been seen in a 300C than that! :)

[Pimp Racer]

I say uncool. The car would have been way better 2 doors as Dani said. Anyways the only time I drooled over this car was when I say it black on black on black ( Thats Black interior, exterior and rims.) It was an undercover cop car with the lightes above the dashboard and it looked lowered....or it might have just been the weight of the equipement? But anyways that looked so damn nice I couldnt believe my eyes! :shock:
Best part is I see it every now and then. 8)

[frozzu]

Uncool for me - a failed attempt to look like an oldie, like a muscle car... :? Dani said it best, nothing to add, uncool.

[dutchmasterflex]

It's not as bad as many other american cars, but they just ruined the Charger name with this 4 door..

[Mattk]

Look, the styling isn't perfect, but I would still consider it a cool car.

BTW, they have a game somewhere on the internet, which is pretty much an advertisement for the Dodge Charger.

[rave426]

F*** the styling, I drove it and I dont like it. Maybe if it had a proper manual insted of the damn Merc auto trany in it and it weighed less I would like it.

But it doesnt so bleh...... plus the 425hp engine doesnt feel like 425 hp. I had more fun in a 6.0 L GTO than that thang.

[Mattk]

I had more fun in a 6.0 L GTO than that thang.

Of course, it's an Australian design. :P

The Charger doesn't drive very well in the game either.

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[MH2Lmaker]

ok come on, it's a beast. The front especially looks great and it sounds amazing too. I wonder if people realize that this poll is about the SRT/8 version not the standard or R/T version? The SRT/8 definitely belongs under cool

I agree, the SRT/8 is a different animal. There is one at work that's black, black with dark tints. Really special.

[Remco558]

a discrace for the old charger. thisone doesn't remotely look like it or feel like it.
i've no idea why they even called it a charger.

[taygunho]

If it had 2 doors it would be cool but it is uncool for me.

[stmoritzer]

:?:

[_HighVoltage_]

Seriously Uncool! I hate the retro thing they are trying to achieve in America nowadays. The Mustang worked fine but now everyone is copying the idea which is pathetic! Especially the new Challenger and Camaro - I would like new aerodynamic modern shapes. What's the point of going back to the 60's?
Back on the Charger. It is quintessentially American....Stupid. They wanted to revive the old car, but in the same time wanted to sell millions and decided to make it a 4 door saloon so that every family can drive one. This is clearly not the idea of the original Charger. I love the old one and I adore the 1980's Shelby Charger. This new one is boring and designed for guys in their mid-50's.
Another thing I hate about this car - the engine. "Oh, it's got a HEMI, oh it's a HEMI!" BIG DEAL! The HEMI of the 60's was the most poerful engine at the time, fair enough. But this new one - 6.1 liters, 425bhp. Every car company can achieve those figures and even bigger ones without using the "so great" hemi technology. The fact is, the name HEMI is just a marketing trick and should appeal to 16-year olds. Seriously Uncool!

[racer_f50]

Uncool because Michigan police drive them :P

[pzgren]

it's a cool for me. i like the look and driving it makes really fun. had the chance to drive one a few weeks ago, with little modifications - pure fun!

[saadie]

Uncool.

I'd rather been seen in a 300C than that! :)

exactly ... i really like that engine .. but the bodyshell is just crap

[pitfield]

Yet another pile of gash.

[nthfinity]

Uncool because Michigan police drive them :P

LMAO

actually, I agree with coloradosilver's post... coudn't say it better :)

[pzgren]

Uncool because Michigan police drive them :P

Italian police also drives Lamborghini Gallardo - also uncool? :D

[nthfinity]

Uncool because Michigan police drive them :P

Italian police also drives Lamborghini Gallardo - also uncool? :D

Italian police are very different then Michigan's police.

Also, how many Italian police drive the Gallardo? how many Michigan troopers drive the charger?

its like comparing white bread to a fanciful Fillet...

[Mattk]

But why is it uncool just because cops drive them?

[Big Owl]

super sporty dodge saloon with a V8. Isn't that sub zero , well if it isn't ;what is!?! :olympic:

[tonedeaf310]

I'm with owl! And High Voltage what are you so angry about? Every car company sells based on gimmicks. I think it's been proven that there are much better "Driving machines" out there than BMW's, but that doesn't stop them from marketing it. The Charger is an iconic nameplate and Chrysler was in a bad way when they created this car. They needed a good, solid boost and you know what, it worked!

[enzoferrari]

subzero,awesome looking car and the daytona edition looks even better.

[HeilSvenska]

subzero,awesome looking car and the daytona edition looks even better.
I like the Super Bee better, in blue. That's pretty cool.

The Charger's a pretty crude car, but it's still cool. I can't imagine why anyone would get a Camry instead. (by principle)

Oh, and Charger police cars are menacing in black and white. :twisted:

[6speedmike]

Especially at 4000 pounds.

I think what we have here is a case the car looking great on paper, but it just doen't cut it in the real world. Straigtht line speed alone isn't going to cut it anymore.

It might be cool to look at, but I wouldn't want to be seen in one.

Uncool.

Agreed. But I'm pretty sure it's more than 4000 lbs. The door tag on the one I drove had it at over 5100!

Maybe if it had a proper manual ... and it weighed less I would like it. But it doesnt so bleh...... plus the 425hp engine doesnt feel like 425 hp. I had more fun in a 6.0 L GTO than that thang.

425 hp isn't going to feel fast with over 2.5 tons on top of it.

GTO was more fun.

[79TA]

Agreed. But I'm pretty sure it's more than 4000 lbs. The door tag on the one I drove had it at over 5100!



425 hp isn't going to feel fast with over 2.5 tons on top of it.

GTO was more fun.

Are you serious? What you saw was likely the gross vehicle weight. The 5100 pounds is how much the car would weigh with its maximum specified payload of oh lets say 4 200 pound people and their luggage.

The car's curb (unladen, but full of fluids etc) weight is 4100 pounds.
Modern crossovers don't even weigh as much as you thought the Charger did.