Thanks to a recent Chrysler dealer event, it appears that we have some new information surrounding Dodge's throwback, big-ass coupe. And, it is pretty serious if you like old-school driving with impressive power.
As mentioned below, Dodge brand CEO, Ralph Gilles, supposedly said that the new Challenger could break the four-second barrier when it comes to 0-60. Uh, what?
Mind you that's Cadillac CTS-V level of performance? But how? With only 475 ponies?
Some are speculating that Dodge may be giving its power ratings a conservative estimate, but 00R thinks that it may just be, to quote It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, "bullbird."
Can the 2011 Dodge Challenger step up to the plate?
What say you, Spies?
Freshly leaked documents from the recent Chrysler dealer event that showed off the new 2011 products seems to put the heated 6.4L Hemi horsepower numbers to rest. Sortive.
Apparently during the presentation for the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8’s and limited 392 editions, Dodge brand CEO Ralph Gilles was quoted as saying the cars would hit 0-60 MPH in the 3-second zone, indicating an actual horsepower number much higher than 475...
[Source: OntarioStreetCar]
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