2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8
July 22, 2011 by Dodge Blogger · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Sedan , Performance , Chrysler , First Drives , Luxury Reborn Luxury Bruiser Aspires To Great Heights We couldn’t help but ask Chrysler officials point-blank about what cars their 2012 300 SRT8, the brand’s self-proclaimed “Ultimate combination of world-class luxury and performance,” will compete against. Their answer, delivered with zero hesitation and a perfect poker face? The Cadillac CTS-V . That utterance shut us up so quickly that we had to sit back in our chair to ponder the bold response. The new 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 , the highest-performing model ever in Chrysler’s lineup, boasts a powerful 6.4-liter Hemi V8 punch, massive Brembo brakes, lightweight forged wheels, countless hours of suspension tuning and a slew of cosmetic goodies. It is, without question, a very impressive sport sedan. But choosing a target like the CTS-V, Cadillac’s highly regarded flagship performance vehicle, may reveal a bit too much confidence. After all, the CTS-V isn’t just more powerful – its chassis is a bit lighter, it’s shorter in stature and it wears stickier shoes. Of course, it’s also much more expensive. We didn’t question Chrysler’s comment, or even raise an eyebrow to their claim. We were, after all, sitting at a racetrack with a 300 SRT8 idling in the hot pits just a dozen yards away. Instead, we walked out of the building, donned a helmet and climbed into the driver’s seat to find out for ourselves. Continue reading 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
New York 2011: Chrysler’s 200 S Convertible is the emo cousin to standard droptop
April 21, 2011 by paramopgi · Leave a Comment
Filed under: New York Auto Show , Convertible , Chrysler 2011 Chrysler 200 S Convertible – Click above for high-res image gallery Chrysler has injected a dash of menace into the 200 convertible , and the result is the 2011 200 S droptop. It’s not outright evil, since it still packs the same 283-horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine and the same suspension. However, the S version trends a bit toward the dark side thanks to a host of exterior changes designed to bring a dose of cool to Chrysler’s rental lot standby. Naturally, if you prefer your cars with fixed roofs, Auburn Hills will be happy to sell you a 200 S sedan , as well. The shined-up silver paintwork looks resplendent under the New York Auto Show lights. A Chrysler wing badge sits prominently in the mesh of the black grille, while the headlights also get the black background treatment. The dark theme continues on the S-badged 18-inch aluminum wheels and then winds its way into the cabin. The front leather seats are heated and the driver can also warm up his or her hands on the heated steering wheel. The S logo is stitched into the headrests, along with a line of contrasting silver accent along the seams. The 200 S convertible should hit your local dealer later this spring, and will arrive carrying an as-delivered price tag of $32,490, while the sedan rings up at 26,790. You can eyeball the 2011 Chrysler 200 S Convertible in the galleries below, and be sure to click past the jump to read the full press release. Gallery: 2011 Chrysler 200 S Convertible: New York 2011 Gallery: 2011 Chrysler 200 S sedan and 200 S convertible Live photos copyright (C)2011 Drew Phillips / AOL Continue reading New York 2011: Chrysler’s 200 S Convertible is the emo cousin to standard droptop New York 2011: Chrysler’s 200 S Convertible is the emo cousin to standard droptop originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
