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Old 04-19-2011, 10:32 PM   #1
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Default 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 debuts with new 465-horsepower 6.4L V8
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The redesigned 2011 Chrysler 300 took a leap forward in refinement, but the large sedan's makeover didn't come with an SRT8 variant. No worries, though, because the all-new, more powerful and damn sharp-looking 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is debuting today at the 2011 New York Auto Show.

There's a lot to go over on this new 300 SRT8, but we wouldn't waste a vowel before talking power. Gone is the 425-horsepower 6.1-liter Hemi V8, replaced with the the Pentastar's new 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine that first appeared in the new Challenger SRT8 392. The new V8 produces 465 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque, up 40 ponies and 45 lb-ft versus the outgoing engine. What's more, that upgraded output is also more usable for 2012, as Chrysler tells us we can expect an additional 80 lb-ft of torque at 2,900 rpm, which translates into more thrust from a standstill. How much? Official estimates are 0-60 "in the high four-second range," and a quarter-mile time of fewer than 13 seconds. The transmission of choice will be the carryover five-speed automatic, though paddle shifters will join the automatic to give drivers a couple options for gear selection.

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Old 04-19-2011, 11:12 PM   #2
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I still haven't seen one in person, and I can't decide if I like this new design or not?
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If the pics are representative, definitely prefer the newer one. It's a lil' more classy a la British styling cues.
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I'm not saying I don't like it, but with the (previously and presently) Bentley grille, the new Audi-ish LEDs, overall european shape of the car and the blatant rip off of Rolls-Royce shaping, I'm surprised they haven't been sued, lol
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One of the teachers at my girls schools drives one and I like it more than the old model. It's a nicer looking car.
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I think it looks better in pictures. I would like to see one on the road.

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I'm surprised I still haven't seen one. I've seen 4 Volts and 3 Leafs on the road, and those are way rarer
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I have not seen one in person either. I can not say I am blown away with it. I do not like the headlights. I like the interior though.
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New design? You mean new headlights and a new grille? I'll bet that bumper fits on the first gen.
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