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Old 03-03-2008, 06:36 AM
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Default Edmunds test of G8 GT vs. Charger R/T

The G8GT destroys this car. They should have brought a SRT version to the table.

Their test was a 13.6 at 105

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I saw that. The G8 makes the Charger look like a turd.
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Hopefully they don't wait too long to give it a manual transmission. That car is sweet!
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Those times are about the same as A4 F-body magazine times, that is not bad for a sedan. I cant wait to see what the GXP version does.

Also this looks good for the Camaro also, which should be lighter.
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nice video!
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I like their latest test with the G8 GT against the Charger SRT-8 SuperBee. Still beat it, barely, but it still beat it. The GXP is going to be a monster in disguise.
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Originally Posted by -Ross-
I saw that. The G8 makes the Charger look like a turd.

yep, it walked the dog out of that charger. With a CAI and tune, it should be able to take out a SRT8 charger as well
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The GENERAL does it again !


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Originally Posted by tCTech
I like their latest test with the G8 GT against the Charger SRT-8 SuperBee. Still beat it, barely, but it still beat it. The GXP is going to be a monster in disguise.
No, best published trap speed to date is 104mph vs. 109mph in 3 different magazines for the SRT-8. GXP s/b another story and very nice.
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thats great to see
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Once again not bashing the G8... but 14.5? I went 13.8 bone stock with a 2.5 60ft! Some have gone 13.50s stock on a tire!

Still one badass 4 door, but those Charger RT times were way off!
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I want the fiance to get one of these =D....even though she wont get to drive it much
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You guys will love the g8!! A nice little cam , Mafless tune and a over the radiator air intake



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