Dodge Hemi Charger Daytona R/T to enter production this summer
04-18-05, 07:48 PM
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Dodge Hemi Charger Daytona R/T to enter production this summer
Dodge will produce a limited number of normally-aspirated Hemi-powered Charger Daytona R/T's, starting this summer, in the authentic 1970 yellow and orange colors. I remember the original ones well...the nickname for the high-performance Dodges back then was " Scat Pack ".
In 1970 there were three other extra-cost colors besides the yellow and orange...the "Tor-Lime" green, the Rally Red, and, my favorite, the violet-purple "Plum Crazy " . Dodge has not announced any plans for these three.
Eventually we will see the SRT-8 models with the 425 HP supercharged Hemi...but not this year.
http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=102186
In 1970 there were three other extra-cost colors besides the yellow and orange...the "Tor-Lime" green, the Rally Red, and, my favorite, the violet-purple "Plum Crazy " . Dodge has not announced any plans for these three.
Eventually we will see the SRT-8 models with the 425 HP supercharged Hemi...but not this year.
http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=102186
04-19-05, 03:30 AM
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The supercharged 5.7L is news to me. I think the title "Super Charger" as in the name of the car is confusing and doesn't actually refer to forced induction. As fas as what I've read the 425hp version will have the 6.1L hemi like the SRT-8 300.
I loved the old colors like you did but I don't think many people will either like them or buy them because I bet many of the purchasers won't even be aware that there was a Charger back in the muscle car's good 'ol days. Plum Crazy is a great color though!
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I loved the old colors like you did but I don't think many people will either like them or buy them because I bet many of the purchasers won't even be aware that there was a Charger back in the muscle car's good 'ol days. Plum Crazy is a great color though!
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04-19-05, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by jet864
The supercharged 5.7L is news to me. I think the title "Super Charger" as in the name of the car is confusing and doesn't actually refer to forced induction. As fas as what I've read the 425hp version will have the 6.1L hemi like the SRT-8 300.
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I think you're right, Jim....sorry, my error. The upcoming 425 HP Hemi will get its power from displacement, not forced induction.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
I think you're right, Jim....sorry, my error. The upcoming 425 HP Hemi will get its power from displacement, not forced induction.
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04-19-05, 08:01 AM
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You know what, when I first saw pics of this model, I was kinda upset. It didnt look all that great to me. After seeing it the NYIAS, I think this car looks outstanding. I absolutely love the bright colors with the black spoiler and hood. Looks very racy. I dont think Dodge is expecting to sell a lot of them, I believe it a limited edition car. Most will probably buy it as a collectors car or just to be noticed and different. I also saw the Charger SRT-8 at the autoshow. Damn, that model looks sooo good. Very agressive design. The best part about the Charger line is the low price. These models come in at around 30K. Thats damn good for 340-350hp HEMI V8.
There were a few pics of these Daytonas being tested around a race course or drift course not to long ago at some Dodge event. I will try to find them. They looked awsome.
There were a few pics of these Daytonas being tested around a race course or drift course not to long ago at some Dodge event. I will try to find them. They looked awsome.
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