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Originally Posted by Cobra_Commander
Why thank you. I appreciate the comment! But.... Without trying to be too critical, you said Chevy and Dodge came to a 3 knife fight with only 2 knives. The truth is Dodge came with 3 knives: the V6, the R/T, and the SRT-8. Granted they are 3 dull knives to Chevy's 2 piercing knives, but they are still 3 knives. Sadly Dodge will have to have 4 knives to compete in this 3 knife fight. Even then if they bring out this 6.4L with 500 HP it still won't be enough to compete it seems by the time it's out. So lets just say or hope for argument sake that the 6.4L Hemi is good for 500+ HP in the Chally.
Than I wonder if the plan for Dodge is to ditch the 6.1L Hemi and replace it with the 6.4L Hemi? Or is the R/T going to lose the 5.7L Hemi and get the 6.1L Hemi and the SRT-8 will get the 6.4LHemi? That would make the most sense actually! Because than Dodge could beef up their crappy V6 and make it more competeitve to the Ford and Chevy. Have the R/T get the 425 HP 6.1L Hemi, which right now is in the GT and SS' class of 400+ HP. And finally give the SRT-8 the 500+ HP 6.4L Hemi and let it compete with the big boys, because we know the GT500 is 550 HP and the Z28 is 550+ HP!
Oh The Possibilities...  |
You are spot on about the Challenger. Chrysler/Dodge/Fiat seem really behind the 8 ball compared to Ford and GM. We will see what they offer in the new motors coming but I am skeptical. The Challenger is already more expensive than the Camaro and Mustang.
My personal opinion is they will continue to be priced above GM and Ford offerings and offer less performance while they work to cater to a niche buyer. Not really the best business move. The Challenger is one nice looking car but could be so much better in performance and price.
I hope Chrysler/Dodge/Fiat can see the big picture and get their act together.