MT: first full test of the 2012 Charger SRT8

Stew · 08-04-2011, 07:47 AM

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/index.html

0-60 4.3 seconds and 12.8@111.3 in the 1/4 mile.

big hammer · 08-04-2011, 07:55 AM

looks like shes just as fast as everyone else now.

shevyman · 08-04-2011, 08:00 AM

arent those number faster then the camaro ss?

LDHitman23 · 08-04-2011, 08:04 AM

Man I have been waiting for this car. I think that it is going to do well with the car market especially with those number. I think stock to stock that would be a good race down the track with the 2010 Camaro SS. I know that the last time that I watched motor trend on the 5th gens their fastest time was about a 13.0 @ 106 mph I think. I have seen faster times than that for a stock V-8. Please do not quote for the times. They do look sick with that GTR kind of look..

LostInMoscow · 08-04-2011, 08:35 AM

Great numbers for a four door sedan in anyone's book!

lexlueger · 08-04-2011, 08:43 AM

...Two words "press car" . Let's not crown the new SRT8's just yet like some did the 5.0. When real production cars hit real owners we'll know if dodge came to play.

Stew · 08-04-2011, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shevyman

arent those number faster then the camaro ss?

Conparing to other MT times, yes they are, they have gotten 12.9-13.1 for the LS3 SS, 12.7 for the 5.0.
I think we will see even quicker times once the public gets ahold of them.

Stew · 08-04-2011, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lexlueger

...Two words "press car" . Let's not crown the new SRT8's just yet like some did the 5.0. When real production cars hit real owners we'll know if dodge came to play.

I dont get where you are getting that, haven't the 5.0s ran as quick as 12.4 stock and the best the Magazines got was 12.7?

ckaram · 08-04-2011, 08:51 AM

I love that it's faster than hell! Who cares if it ends up schooling the SS? It's a 4-door hot rod sedan! If that's what you were after then you wouldn't have bought the Camaro.

I love this new era of muscle!

Crowley · 08-04-2011, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckaram

I love that it's faster than hell! Who cares if it ends up schooling the SS? It's a 4-door hot rod sedan! If that's what you were after then you wouldn't have bought the Camaro.

I love this new era of muscle!

I like the way you think!

Crowley

Stew · 08-04-2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckaram

I love that it's faster than hell! Who cares if it ends up schooling the SS? It's a 4-door hot rod sedan! If that's what you were after then you wouldn't have bought the Camaro.

I love this new era of muscle!

Agreed!

AZCamaroFan · 08-04-2011, 09:22 AM

I'll tell you though, they really messed up the styling on the Charger.

wylde1 · 08-04-2011, 09:30 AM

I think I've found our family car for when kids start showin' up

lexlueger · 08-04-2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stew

I dont get where you are getting that, haven't the 5.0s ran as quick as 12.4 stock and the best the Magazines got was 12.7?

I don't ever recall seeing time slips for a bone stock 12.4 5.0.. All car companies give the press "hopped up" press cars,from Porsche to Chevy. Real numbers come from real owners with real PRODUCTION cars IMHO.

08-04-2011, 07:47 AM	#1
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	MT: first full test of the 2012 Charger SRT8 http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/index.html 0-60 4.3 seconds and 12.8@111.3 in the 1/4 mile.

08-04-2011, 07:55 AM	#2
big hammer Drives: 2002 ws6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: manitoba Posts: 1,202	looks like shes just as fast as everyone else now. __________________ Bolt on 2002 ls1 Trans am--- 11.5 @ 121 (1.72) 2000 da

08-04-2011, 08:04 AM	#4
LDHitman23 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 222	Man I have been waiting for this car. I think that it is going to do well with the car market especially with those number. I think stock to stock that would be a good race down the track with the 2010 Camaro SS. I know that the last time that I watched motor trend on the 5th gens their fastest time was about a 13.0 @ 106 mph I think. I have seen faster times than that for a stock V-8. Please do not quote for the times. They do look sick with that GTR kind of look.. __________________ Texas Speed LT Headers (no cats), LS3 Monster blower cam, Muffler Delete, Stage 3 Spec 3 Clutch,102mm F.A.S.T Intake Manifold, Comp Cam Push Rods, Comp Cam Dual Springs, D1-SC Procharger, ID850cc Injectors, Stealth Fuel Pump, F.A.S.T Fuel Rails, Tune by Brett Seaburg, Nitto Street Radials, Amber Halos and Fog Lights, Window Tint (5%) Nightshade Tail Lights, Interior Amber Dome Light and Trunk.

08-04-2011, 08:35 AM	#5
LostInMoscow Exiled Speed Junkie Drives: None Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 803	Great numbers for a four door sedan in anyone's book! __________________

08-04-2011, 08:43 AM	#6
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,305	...Two words "press car" . Let's not crown the new SRT8's just yet like some did the 5.0. When real production cars hit real owners we'll know if dodge came to play. __________________ MAST 416 STROKER: STAGE 3 TVS 2300 CUSTOM CAM TPIS 102 TB IW 8 RIB PULLEY W/ OD COG REARS NX EXPRESS/NANO KIT KDI HEAT EXCHANGER/ROTOFAB RESERVOIR CIRCLE D 2800 TC/FLEX PLATE/ADM TRANS COOLER DSS DRIVESHAFT/1400 HP AXLES EATON TRUETRAC -LPE 3.27 GEARS DYNATECH HEADERS/MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST SQUASH RETURN STYLE FS ID 850's E85/ FLEXFUEL BMR/EIBACH SUSPENSION KILL MODE, ON.

08-04-2011, 08:00 AM	#3
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	arent those number faster then the camaro ss?

08-04-2011, 08:51 AM	#9
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	I love that it's faster than hell! Who cares if it ends up schooling the SS? It's a 4-door hot rod sedan! If that's what you were after then you wouldn't have bought the Camaro. I love this new era of muscle! __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

08-04-2011, 09:22 AM	#12
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,469	I'll tell you though, they really messed up the styling on the Charger. __________________

08-04-2011, 09:30 AM	#13
wylde1 I am the Stig Drives: Black w/ IOM stripe 1SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK, CAN Posts: 1,312	I think I've found our family car for when kids start showin' up __________________ 2010 Camaro - 1SS, Black w/ Orange stripes

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