The New dodge Caliber SRT

go to this web site and its got a video of the caliber when it was still being tested. www.streetfire.net. I just cant replace the neon even if it does have a hemy. Shoot if I wanted a station wagon I would have bought a magnum and not a neon.

That's some ugly ass shit, and the people in the video are annoying as fuck "Oh wow look a caliber, omg awesome wow!!!" I saw one at the Houston car show and asked the rep. lady wtf Dodge was thinking...she wasn't sure what to say...;)

:screwy: I think it is a really fu@#$d up idea from dodge to replace the neon with that soccermom's wagon.:mad:

So many neon owners will be pissed.

It doesn't have a hemi, probably the SRT4 engine.

It doesn't have a hemi, probably the SRT4 engine.There is supposed to be a Caliber SRT, which, word is, will get a 215hp, turbocharged 2.4-liter four like the PT Cruiser Turbo.

Yeah this is great my Grandmother was looking for a new car I'll have to show her this new car. she will love it.

Not saying its the best looking car out there ( its not) but the SRT4 version will have the new 2.4L I-4 Turbo 300hp, and 260 ft/lbs tourqe and a 6-sp manual. Check out dodge's site, its all confirmed. I have a feeling it'll sell, why you ask??? Well look at the WRX. It aint the good looking but its got power, and thats why people buy it. Power talks! That said, those guys are acting like little school girls!!! :loser:

however, with all that extra power, its 0-60 times are the same as the current srt4's. this means that the car will be heavy, and $10 says it wont handle all that well.

your comment about the suby was correct, but still pulls the market away from enthusiasts. most suby purchases are people who dont plan on driving fast. was it r&t or c&d that put it as one of the most popular lesbian cars on the market?

Its not that bad looking, but now whats dodge's compact sedan gonna be?

the caliber. thats what everyone is freaking out about

^ yes, i know, but arent they going to replace the neon w/ the callibur, and make a new compact car?

^ yes, i know, but arent they going to replace the neon w/ the callibur, and make a new compact car?

Nope, this is the one and only replacement for the Neon. Dodge it betting on this to become thier hot selling compact car. Well see if it works, i'm not too sure it'll sell like they want it to. :grinno:

Just think of it as one more motor to make fit into are neons.

Just think of it as one more motor to make fit into are neons.I like your thinking :grinyes:

this means that the car will be heavy, and $10 says it wont handle all that well.
Weather or not it will handle well is a bit vague. If your betting it won’t handle as good as the Neon SRT-4? I’d be willing to take that bet because even though the Caliber SRT-4 is going to be heavier then the Neon, it’s not going to be by much and I think with it’s better chassis and suspension the Caliber will out handle the Neon.

I think with it’s better chassis and suspension the Caliber will out handle the Neon.Not the first gen neon, that's for sure!

we have no idea whats going to be used for suspension. if they hold true to their lancer connections, its possiable. im just not convinced, it really seems to be controled more by costs than quality. if this is true and its a mcpherson strut setup, i am willing to be money that it will handle the same or worse (more likely worse with the added weight). if it is a multilink, its still tough. weight kills handling big time

we have no idea whats going to be used for suspension. if they hold true to their lancer connections, its possiable. im just not convinced, it really seems to be controled more by costs than quality. if this is true and its a mcpherson strut setup, i am willing to be money that it will handle the same or worse (more likely worse with the added weight). if it is a multilink, its still tough. weight kills handling big time
The Lancer and Lancer EVO use MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear and that’s Caliber is using. I don’t think the Caliber is going to have any trouble out handling the Neon because it’s got MacPherson struts. The supercharged SS Cobalt out-handles Neon and it doesn’t even have an independent rear suspension.

I think their plan with the neon's replacement has shifted more towards the avenger hasn't it? I know, it's the stratus...but it seems like a fairly easy move to engineer the avenger to fit both parts...less prodiction cost...plus, I think it looks a lot cooler :P

old thread!

o.O didn't see that...is this forum really that dead? wow...

o.O didn't see that...is this forum really that dead? wow...

Haha, I wouldn't say "dead," I would just say..."in the process of being revived from a standpoint.":rofl:

Bring one, bring all, get this section going!

Yea, anyone have any videos of this car running?

What car?

Caliber SRT silly.

Yea, anyone have any videos of this car running?I'm taking it you mean at a drag strip? If so, I haven't. Only video I have seen are the commercials.

I'm taking it you mean at a drag strip? If so, I haven't. Only video I have seen are the commercials.

Hell, just the car itself. I have yet to see the car in real life other than commercials and such.