2007 Caliber SRT4

[sheetmagnet]

Well, the new 2007 Caliber SRT4 has the following as standard equipment:

- All-aluminum 2.4L @ 300 hp with Mitsubishi-choked turbo
- 3 hood scoops (1 for intake, 2 for heat evacuation)
- Brake cooling tunnels ducted through front facia
- 200 MPH speedo, boost gauge, etc
- 5-spoke 17" alloys
- PVO body kit

Most of these are all direct carry-overs or modified ideas from the Neon-based SRT4 line. The only big exceptions are the 300 hp baseline, and extra cooling ducts. I don't count the 200 mph speedo, because in my opinion the Neon/SRT4 was probably more aerodynamic than the Caliber, and even with the 300 hp the caliber delivers, it probably won't do much more than squeek past the Neon-based cars in the top-speed category. In other words, the 200 mph speedo would be useless for two reasons: The car probably couldn't make it out of the high 150's... and besides what kind of jack*** would even have the nuts to stare at their speedo while going 200? He he ok well at least they put some extra umph into the Caliber line, despite the extra door and ugly-Vibe looks.

Oh yeah, the test-drive video from the 2006 Chicago Auto Show for the '07 Caliber SRT4 is posted on edmunds.com... it doesn't really tell you anything more than this post though... same ugly car under the body kit too.

[das2123]

For more info, visit allpar.com...
http://www.allpar.com/cars/dodge/caliber-srt4.html

Curb Weight, lb. (estimated) 3189 . what a cow!

[BrodyP]

No AWD such a disapointment.

[ponchonutty]

AWD will be out later I think in the 3rd quarter.

[TEXSRT4]

the AWD wont be available on the srt because of the fragile nature of dodge's awd.

think about this one...the new evo will be built on the same chassis...the new world engines are shared between the two platforms (dodge uses the 2.4 the mitsu 2.0). hmmmm....i wonder how much effort a swap will be

[das2123]

Originally Posted by BrodyP

No AWD such a disapointment.

What'd you expect from DCX? They haven't cared about the consumer in quite some time now.

[sheetmagnet]

Originally Posted by TEXSRT4

the AWD wont be available on the srt because of the fragile nature of dodge's awd.

think about this one...the new evo will be built on the same chassis...the new world engines are shared between the two platforms (dodge uses the 2.4 the mitsu 2.0). hmmmm....i wonder how much effort a swap will be

Keep this in mind too: DCX had postponed starting full production in their new Global World Engine Plant #1 in Dundee, MI., for almost a full year, and didn't start until late last year... because Mitsubishi's stock had fallen more than expected, and DCX backed out of investing any more money into Mitsu. The indecision of what would happen led to the postponement of engine production, as DCX waited for Mitsubishi to restructure their entire business plan and future forecasts. That being said, I wouldn't count on the Evo and the Caliber sharing any more parts than necessary unless it benefits DCX in a big way.

[ponchonutty]

Originally Posted by TEXSRT4

the AWD wont be available on the srt because of the fragile nature of dodge's awd.

think about this one...the new evo will be built on the same chassis...the new world engines are shared between the two platforms (dodge uses the 2.4 the mitsu 2.0). hmmmm....i wonder how much effort a swap will be

Where did you get that information? On Dodge's site you can already spec out one with AWD.

[das2123]

Originally Posted by ponchonutty

Where did you get that information? On Dodge's site you can already spec out one with AWD.

Where? I don't see it.

[BrodyP]

This thing aint hitting 13's 1/4 is it??
Heard somthing today about that, god I dont wanna have to watch my back for one of these creeping up haha.

[ponchonutty]

Oh my bad. I had to reread the posts. You can get the AWD in the R/T version but not the srt4. The talk from some of the DCX people on srtforums.com sounds like the did that because of cost concerns.

[das2123]

Originally Posted by ponchonutty

You can get the AWD in the R/T version but not the srt4.

I don't think the AWD is optional on the R/T, I think it's standard.

[joe92k1500]

I just got my issue of motortrend in the mail. They did a test on the caliber RT AWD, and there were a few things that alarmed me. First the weight of almost 3400lbs, and it has 0.40 drag coefficient (from allpar.com). Holy crap!!! The new tahoe/escalade is rated at 0.36, and the old SRT-4 was 0.32. This thing is about as aerodynamic as a house!! 0-60 was over 10 seconds. I think my auto neon does that now.

[BrodyP]

Originally Posted by joe92k1500

I just got my issue of motortrend in the mail. They did a test on the caliber RT AWD, and there were a few things that alarmed me. First the weight of almost 3400lbs, and it has 0.40 drag coefficient (from allpar.com). Holy crap!!! The new tahoe/escalade is rated at 0.36, and the old SRT-4 was 0.32. This thing is about as aerodynamic as a house!! 0-60 was over 10 seconds. I think my auto neon does that now.

Mid 5's 0-60 SRT version, 10's come on if that were the case I'd rather throw on my Nikes and "run" at the track.

[Tony Stewart Fan]

I'm excited to go see the Caliber at the dealership this weekend. I'd like to give it a test drive if I have time. I like it's looks, but I want to see all the cool features up close.