challenger r/t 0-60 and 1/4 mile times
08-19-2008, 04:31 PM
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FWIW though, the R/T's are supposed to weigh a bit less than the SRT8's. Close to 4K even, if I recall correctly. I still doubt we'll see many R/T's hitting mid 13s bone stock. High 13s will likely be the norm.
08-19-2008, 05:09 PM
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Not really because you are not comparing auto to auto etc.
the 13.1 to 13.3 times seen for the srt are all the automatic cars as they have no manual tranny in the 08 models. They also have something like 3.08 gearing and peg leg.(which I think will be fixed for 09)
The 09 srt with a manual, better gearing and a bit lighter (80lbs?) will be getting high 12's I would think (good driver of coarse). They should still have at least a half second advantage over the R/T when equally compared.
the 13.1 to 13.3 times seen for the srt are all the automatic cars as they have no manual tranny in the 08 models. They also have something like 3.08 gearing and peg leg.(which I think will be fixed for 09)
The 09 srt with a manual, better gearing and a bit lighter (80lbs?) will be getting high 12's I would think (good driver of coarse). They should still have at least a half second advantage over the R/T when equally compared.
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08-19-2008, 05:38 PM
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08-19-2008, 05:52 PM
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=130808
They got the r/t to go 5.5 to 60 and the quarter in 14.1.
SRT8 went a couple tenths quicker. Both had manuals.
They got the r/t to go 5.5 to 60 and the quarter in 14.1.
SRT8 went a couple tenths quicker. Both had manuals.
08-19-2008, 06:53 PM
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Well the auto SRT8 Challengers should be capable of high 12's also, since I've heard of SRT8 Chargers going 12.9 bone stock. I don't see where the Challenger should actually be slower. If I'm missing something, someone please help me out.
08-19-2008, 07:25 PM
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were'nt they using some kind of g-tech thing for the cars?
103 trap for the srt and a 100 trap for the R/T....what the hell seriously.
Edmunds is **** if you ask me. This article is worth nothing more than *** wiping material.
According to them the mustang GT is dead even with the 6 speed srt challenger. I think that about sums it up right there.
unless what they say is true and the auto from 08 was tuned up. Either way this article just seems like a bunch of ****
103 trap for the srt and a 100 trap for the R/T....what the hell seriously.
Edmunds is **** if you ask me. This article is worth nothing more than *** wiping material.
According to them the mustang GT is dead even with the 6 speed srt challenger. I think that about sums it up right there.
unless what they say is true and the auto from 08 was tuned up. Either way this article just seems like a bunch of ****
08-19-2008, 07:38 PM
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08-19-2008, 07:56 PM
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Saw 2 run last Friday. I only noticed one, and it was a 14.2 or 14.3 if I remember. I'm sure the Camaro will be faster considering GM is more on the ball than Chrysler. I love the Challenger and hope it will do well. When the tuners get a hold of it, I'm sure it will fly.
08-20-2008, 07:12 PM
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For a bit of clarification...
My SRT8 is built on the same platform as the 08 challenger SRT8 (Same motor, trans, chassis etc) I've run 13.0@110mph at 4400 pounds raceweight with a CAI in full street trim (2.0 sixty on street tires).
The new SRT8 Challenger should run similar times and faster with the six speed and 3.92rear end with posi.
The new SS "should" beat the challenger SRT8 and the V6 should be within a few tenths of the RT. (Depends on how much they TM the crap out of the SS)
BTW - I'm ordering a cyber gray SS 6speed when they are released (It'll be my fifth f-body) I bought the land barge (SRT8) as a family hauler
My SRT8 is built on the same platform as the 08 challenger SRT8 (Same motor, trans, chassis etc) I've run 13.0@110mph at 4400 pounds raceweight with a CAI in full street trim (2.0 sixty on street tires).
The new SRT8 Challenger should run similar times and faster with the six speed and 3.92rear end with posi.
The new SS "should" beat the challenger SRT8 and the V6 should be within a few tenths of the RT. (Depends on how much they TM the crap out of the SS)
BTW - I'm ordering a cyber gray SS 6speed when they are released (It'll be my fifth f-body) I bought the land barge (SRT8) as a family hauler
08-21-2008, 10:50 PM
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I've also seen stock R/T and SRT four-doors lay down blistering times at the tracks here. For a HEMI those are slow times and not really representative of what you might encounter on the street or the track.
08-21-2008, 10:57 PM
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These are the same guys that couldn't run an LS2 GTO to 60mph any better than 5.7 seconds or through the quarter better than 14.0.
08-21-2008, 11:04 PM
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In magazines correct, real life they were bottom 14s or at least mines was. One things these guys never publish is the 60ft times, which would give a good indicator of what the cars capable of. They never seem to run them on a prepped track, just some regular pavement and all the videos they post the cars are spinning their *** off, if that thing was running 14.0s on a 2.5 60ft then theres more to the story then a 14.0 turd.
08-22-2008, 03:12 PM
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I was expecting more too. Must be a heavy car. Heck my sissy (weakest of the GT) 96 GT manual could do 14.5 with short throw shifter, cat-back, and lowering springs. I have never taken it to the track since I've added full exhaust and intake. But I bet I can run a Challenger R/T down now. With my petty 210 rwhp.
09-12-2008, 04:13 PM
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its not just about the speed..i mean what about the interior, styling, wheels, brakes? i would take that into consideration..plus.. i believe srt has upgraded suspension as well which is important in rwd high hp cars..imo
