I know this is a crossfire site but I work at a Chrysler dealership and today I heard from the general manager that they are coming out with a Chrysler 300c srt8 with a whopping 420hp.

 

When? Any pictures?

(what does your windshield decal look like?)

 

the srt8 is bad ***. 20" rims...front lower spoiler...425 hp...it is cool!

here it is...

http://www.chrysler.com/300/300c.htm...dex&type=promo

 

That IS pretty awesome!

 

I looked at the Hemi C 300 at the dealership where I bought my Xfire Roadster. It is very impressive and comfortable, the only flaw that I saw was that the body panels did not fit properly. :shock: I looked at 9 300's, Hemi C included. They all had the same flaws, right front side of hood misaligned, both rear doors at the bottom misaligned, and the right side of the trunk also misaligned. They where extremely easy to see from a distance. This is the car my wife and I set out to buy, but when saw the poor workmanship, our thoughts turned to the Crossfire Roadster. 8)

 

Will the 300C ever be available in the UK?

 

The srt8 is a bored out 5.7 to a 6.1 . They probaly beefed everything to handle all the extra HP. This sound like a great engine to super charge and maybe even drop into a two door. Like the crossfire. This would definitely put chrysler in the upper levels of auto performance. I bet this engine would cost a lot less than that of a SLK32

 

Yes the SRT-8 is marvelous. I like it very much...

 

DC should put engines like that into the sports coupes. Imaging an SRT-8 XF to join the SRT-6. What a range of cars we would have.

 

Do you think the XF could handle the power though? It would need better brakes for a start I should think. I also have worries about the steering. It isn't rack and pinion and sometimes I have no feeling to what is actually going on down there and makes me uneasy pushing the speed up. Anyone else find this?

 

Saldous,

I wonder why the XF would need better brakes if it can still only reach 155mph. The braking force required depends on the momentum of the car rather than its BHP.

If you are doing 100 mph with 215 bhp or 100 mph with 400bhp the braking effort required will depend on the momentum. I would expect the 400bhp car to only require improved brakes if it is significantly heavier or has a higher top speed. Better brakes mean you can keep going faster for longer.

A more powerful car might need more rubber contact to the road, (and of course a relocated cup holder).

Let me know why you think brakes need to be improved. I think the brakes on mine are fantastic!!

I also have no problems with the steering. XF goes where I point it.

Are you able to get to Scott's meet on the 2nd October?

 

I think that srt-8 is SWEET! Thanks for the pictures Tim CH. The country in the background of the 1st one is beautiful.
I had to turn in my leased CTS yesterday and opted not to get another one and wait for the srt-8 to come here in the spring. Do they come with an automatic trans?

 

nothing is impossible :wink:


6.1-liters displacement from eight cylinders, 426 hp maximum power output, a peak torque of 458 lb-ft, 0 - 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 186 mph

The STARTECH suspension concept for the STARTECH Coupe V8 6.1 also comprises custom- tailored tire/wheel combinations with 19- and 20-inch staggered tires. Steering commands are transmitted to Pirelli tires in size 235/35 ZR 19, mounted on one-piece STARTECH Monostar IV 8.5Jx19 five-spoke wheels. 255/30 ZR 20 high-performance tires on 9Jx20 wheels guarantee maximum traction on the rear axle.

The STARTECH high-performance brake system features six-piston aluminum fixed calipers and 355-mm vented and cross-drilled discs on the front axle in combination with 300-mm discs and four-piston aluminum fixed calipers in back. This system offers maximum stopping power and maximum endurance at all times.

The high speeds attained by the STARTECH Coupe V8 6.1 necessitate optimum aerodynamic efficiency. To reduce lift on the front axle and to give the coupe even more passing prestige STARTECH designers and aerodynamics engineers developed a front spoiler attached to the stock bumper.

Lift on the rear axle is minimized by the STARTECH diffuser inserts for the stock rear bumper, a STARTECH roof spoiler and the three-piece STARTECH rear spoiler, whose center piece is extended together with the stock rear spoiler.

 

Can any of you photoshop gurus out there make this SRT-8 Midnight Blue? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks

-Roy

 

yea, we are getting one as soon as it comes out.

i personally cant wait.

in a few months we will get the SRT-8 and the crossfire SRT-6 roadster.

 

i have to say...i would give up my crossfire for the srt 8....it is so nice and good looking.

my clubs would fit better

 

Not me bud; if I wanted a large four-door sedan, regardless of horsepower, I would have bought one. Would not trade my Xfire for this or any 4 door sedan, large vehicle.

 

I think I'd get the Grand Cherokee Hemi.

 

Wait till the SRT8 300 Roadster comes out.

 

that would be the STUPIDEST thing i have ever heard of.