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Originally Posted by MrIcky
I don't think 'no go' is fair. They've got reasonable performance and at least with the 6 speed they can rip up their tires behaving in an irresponsible V8ish fashion. I think Dodge just did their own thing. It's definitely the most comfortable of the 3 cars with the plushest ride. I think even the SRT feels plusher than the SS.
I think it has reasonable performance for everyday play for the average person. It definitely 'feels' muscley.  |
They have reasonable performance on the 1/4 mile, and that's only with average drivers. The the Challenger SRT8s haven't even broke 12's yet after 2 years... and the fact it was beaten by a Mazda3 around a track definitely shows some lack of "go."
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Originally Posted by DGthe3
Not really. Muscle cars were stylish and had great straight line performance. The SRT-8 Challenger fits the bill. The fact that it doesn't handle well actually strengthens is position as a muscle car, since that was the domain of pony cars and sports cars. Although, the Challenger was initially considered to be a pony car as well.
They don't have 5 years. The next 2 will decide their fate.
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No matter its technical category, it will be compared with the Mustang/Camaro. It may fit the bill in its own little category, but Chrysler needs to be focusing on profitable, competitive vehicles.