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[mr monday niight]

TL s had faster 0-60 and faster quarter mile than the R/T. We went through this already......

 

[ninjahood]

http://www.caranddriver.com/feature...0_000-feature/2008_dodge_charger_srt8_page_11


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• 2008 Volkswagen Passat 3.6
• 2008 Cadillac CTS DI V-6
• 2008 Buick LaCrosse Super
• 2008 Acura TL Type-S
• 2008 Chrysler 300C
• 2008 Infiniti G35
• 2008 Lexus IS350
• 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
• 2008 BMW 335i
• 2008 Dodge Charger SRT8

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Base price: $37,010
0-to-60-mph time: 4.8 sec
Quarter-mile time: 13.2 sec @ 109 mph

How does Dodge manage to put more than two tons ahead of such pedigreed track stars as the Evolution and 335i? Simple. Throw lots of cubic inches at it, 370to be exact. With 6.1 liters of V-8 madness beneath that snorty hood, the Charger SRT8 sends 425 horses rearward for transformation into thrust or smoke-youdecide. Driven for optimal speed, the Charger SRT8 hustles to 60 in 4.8 seconds and looks and sounds quick while doing it. Perhaps mindful of the car'sbruiser status, Dodge placed the traction control switch within finger-flicking range of the shift lever, should you want to scratch the burnout itch. Althoughthis isn't a "10 Fastest Sedans" contest, this car would make the list with an almost three-miles-per-minute, rpm-limited 173-mph top speed(ignore Chrysler's claim of 165 mph).

It's faster than its chrome-mawed sibling, the 300C, for almost a grand more. The SRT8 Chrysler leapfrogs the similar Charger by $5250. Aside fromprice, choosing between them boils down to your preferred projection of self. Charger headrests are just slightly more likely to support mullets thanhigh-'n'-tights. And for all the Motown history, the 300C is more likely to have a disc in the changer from DeathRowRecords.com, and the Charger'ssix speakers will probably be broadcasting Alan Jackson. The Charger is the urban 300C's country cousin-same nature, different nurture.

In either sedan, the benefits are manifold when jumping from the not-a-slouch, Hemi-equipped R/T model to the SRT8. Chrysler's Street and RacingTechnology group packs just about everything, mechanical and otherwise, with muscle. Another 85 horsepower arrives for a total of 425, thanks to that growth indisplacement from 5.7 to 6.1 liters and fitment of higher-compression (10.3:1) pistons. The five-speed automatic transmission channels 420 pound-feet of torqueto 255/45 tires on forged and polished 20-inch alloy wheels, only prevented from looking silly by huge 14.1-inch front Brembo rotors and four-piston calipers.For such a big sedan, the Charger SRT8 hustles through curves and jerks to a halt just as well as it screams in a straight line.

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

BASE PRICE: $37,010

ENGINE TYPE: pushrod 16-valve V-8, iron block and aluminum heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 370 cu in, 6059cc
Power (SAE net): 425 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 420 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 120.0 in
Length: 200.1 in
Width: 74.5 in
Height: 57.7 in
Curb weight: 4274 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.2 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 19.9 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.2 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.2 sec @ 109 mph
Top speed (redline limited): 173 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 168 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.90 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 14/20 mpg

car and driver has da SRT8 charger WAAAAAY ahead of da Type S acura TL...so imagine a SRT8 Magnum....you probably got these "track times" in daCanadian Wall Street Journal

 

[ninjahood]

if da SRT8 >>> Type S TL (as posted on Car and Driver)

then da R/T >>> Regular TL

Easy.

 

[vancity74]

Who the f--- tracks an SRT-8 OR a TL? They both handle like garbage.

You guys are morons, plain and simple. It's like watching 5 year olds try and discuss equity markets.

 

[stunner157]

ROFLMAO!!!

 

[mr monday niight]

Lot of people track both actually...

 

[ninjahood]

Originally Posted by Vancity74

Who the f--- tracks an SRT-8 OR a TL?

professionals like da editors of car and driver do so

 

[vancity74]

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

Lot of people track both actually...

Right, I forgot what a great vehicle for the track the TL is.

 

[daydayz e36]

Originally Posted by ninjahood

Originally Posted by Vancity74

Who the f--- tracks an SRT-8 OR a TL?

professionals like da editors of car and driver do so

test cars on the track is their job.... next excuse.

 

[mr monday niight]

Vancity..How many people take stock cars to the track? Dumb logic...

anyway













This bodystyle never gets old

 

[xcellziscrack]

what kind of lexus is that white one

that car is sweet

 

[i3allistic]

Originally Posted by XCellzisCrack

what kind of lexus is that white one

that car is sweet

sc 300-400 ...aka. soarer in japan

 

[i3allistic]

people will track anything as long as it has an engine + wheels

 

[imasoleman18]

man that was a heated debate...if i were to get the rt or the srt 8 i wouldnt put any wheels on it if i said i would earlier my mind is now changed been talkinwith people about it all day

 

[chris boshs neck]

TL>>>>>>>>>>>>>>CHARGER

Piece of crap car, new hood classic. TL is light years nicer, even though its pretty ugly on da outside though, last gen was butter. Realtalk i would take an2001 type s tl over a new charger

 

[hassan16]

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

Originally Posted by Air23Jordan707

Originally Posted by JoseBronx

Originally Posted by hassan16

Originally Posted by JoseBronx

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

Only reason i never got a 2g TL

but mannn..if i had disposable income i'd cop one..

soon..baby..soon

the US has a type s of these also right?

and chill with the usdm vs jdm vs euro, we all know who the best!

what does Acura call this? What year is it from and is it available in the US?

Acura _______ from 199_ or 200_? Details?

Thanks.

acura tl, 99-03

I was going to get one, but i heard so much about the ****** that i just walked away.

Pretty much the only reason i don't have one..4400 to drop on a replacement is

But what particular year is the one in the pic above from? Does it have any aftermarket body work done to it? Anybody know?

The reason I'm asking is because the model in the pic is really clean and I've been looking for one like that forever with no luck.

And I've also heard that the second generation TL's have transmission problems including slippage and altogether transmission failures.
The main problems occur in the 99' models to '03 models which would be a bummer if the car in the above pic was from one of those 4 years consideringhow appealing it is to me. Look at it, all black and sleek; so low to the ground.

 

[mr monday niight]

2002 tl type s with the oem body kit. the 02 and 03 models aren't really prone to transmission failure..if you plan on getting one, make sure the ******has been replaced or the mileage is low. Acura will sometimes goodwill a transmission replacement if your verbal game is on point.

 

[mr monday niight]

Moar pics

 

[hassan16]

Thanks Monday Night, is it yours?

 

[mr monday niight]

Nah

 

[onetwothreewick]

if it weren't for the transmission problems i'd be driving an 02 TL...beautiful car

 

[josebronx]

man chill....

back to 2fowrees, this mans car is incredible. Precise detail everywhere, I want to do my interior similar to this. Replaced OEM fabric with bride

edit, one shot with lights on

 

[mr monday niight]

That 240 is SICK

 

[mr monday niight]

little bit of errthing

 

[daydayz e36]

that e90 is

soon to be a classic m sedan.

e90 m3 >>> e36 m3 saloon.