Chrysler release SRT range pricing for the U.S. market

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Chrysler announced technical details along pricing for the SRT range which currently includes four models. SRT stands for Street and Racing Technology and is the performance division of the American company, responsible of transforming the standard models into high-performance vehicles. For now, the range includes two models from Dodge, Charger and Challenger to be more precise, one model from Chrysler, the new 300 but also the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Chrysler SRT range

2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 comes with a new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 unit able to develop 470 horsepower and 637 Nm of torque. The model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds and provides a top speed of 281 km/h. The braking distance for the new 300 SRT8 is estimated at 36,5 meters (120 feet) while the quarter mile is achieved in around 12 seconds.

Chrysler SRT range

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 comes with the same 6.4-liter V8 unit able to deliver 470 horsepower but slightly less torque, 630 Nm to be more precise. The American SUV does the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,8 seconds and provides a top speed of 257 km/h. The braking power from 100 km/h to 0 is 35,3 meters (116 feet) while the quarter mile is covered in 13,5 seconds.

Chrysler SRT range

Finally, the last two models benefiting from the SRT8 variant are bearing Dodge’s badge. We talk about the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 which is offered with the same unit and same performance figures as the Chrysler 300 SRT8. It manages to do the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in around 4 seconds and reach a top speed of 281 km/h. The quarter mile distance is covered in 12 seconds while the stopping power from 100 km/h to 0 is 36,5 meters (120 feet).

Chrysler SRT range

Lastly, there is a SRT version for the 2012 Dodge Challenger as well, a model coming with the same unit and similar figures comparing to the 300 SRT8 or Dodge Charger SRT8. Therefore, you get an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds, a top speed of 293 km/h and a quarter mile time of around 12,5 seconds.

Chrysler SRT range

In terms of pricing, the Dodge Challenger SRT8 is the cheapest with a starting price of $44,077 followed by Dodge Charger SRT8 priced at $46,660, Chrysler 300 SRT8 with $47,995 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee which is priced at $55,295.

Chrysler SRT range

Rikk 16 Jul, 2011

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Renault Wind Roadster Gordini enters the UK market with MSRP of £15,195

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The French company decided to reveal details and photos of the new Wind Roadster Gordini but also operate some pricing modifications for the base model. To begin with, Renault revealed the third Gordini model for the UK market, this time based on the current Wind Roadster, a model which will join the already existent Clio RS and Twingo RS models that benefit from the Gordini badge.

Renault Wind Gordini

In terms of styling tweaks, the French manufacturer prepared three exterior choices, Malta Blue, Pearl Black and Glacier White, twin Gordini stripes, grille trim, 17-inch alloy wheels with gloss black accents and white side mirrors. Entering the cabin you will enjoy a new pair of leather seats in blue and grey finish, a revised gearknob, a numbered plaque and also Gordini logos.

Renault Wind Gordini

Systems such climate control, Thatcham alarm, Bluetooth connectivity and TunePoint are available in standard but you can opt for additional 17-inch Gordini alloy wheels, a wind deflector and the Renaultsport exhaust system at extra cost. The high-performance exhaust system comes at a price of £450 (available only for the 1.6-liter unit), while the wind deflector adds extra £200 at the final price.

Renault Wind Gordini

Finally, we can talk about the engine range available for the new Renault Wind Gordini. It includes a 1.2-liter TCE unit able to develop 100 horsepower while a more potent 1.6-liter VVT unit producing 133 horses completes the list. In the beginning of the post we announced that Renault released some pricing modifications as well. Well, Renault decided to cut the pricing for the Dynamique and GT Line trim packages. The Dynamique trim level starts now at £12,995 which is £2,215 cheaper while the GT Line is priced from £15,205.

Renault Wind Gordini

According to the plaque at the interior which is numbered from 1 to 200, the new Wind Gordini should be offered in a limited edition of 200 units. Therefore, if you are a British customer and looking forward to get one, now is the perfect moment to do this step forward.

Rikk 16 Jul, 2011

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Jeep launches JK8 Independence package

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Those of you who were hoping for Jeep to “make a pickup already” will be quite pleased by the following few paragraphs.

Jeep didn’t exactly make a new pickup entirely but they do offer a special kit that can make your current Wrangler look and feel like one.

Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence

It’s based on the already known Jeep JK8 Independence Concept and it comes at quite a decent cost and it’s even the sort of conversion that capable people can do themselves.

If you chose to go for a pickup version of your Jeep Wrangler, it will set you back $5.499 to just get the parts together from the dealer.

In return, you will get an incredibly large wooden box from Chrysler which includes a steel bed, inner bed cover, an outer bed sides, sport bar extensions, a fiberglass half-top, a bulkhead and a whole lot of small little pieces that make the big ones stick together.

Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence

What I find particularly interesting about this kit is that it uses a four door Jeep Wrangler as a base in order to give you a two door Jeep pickup. The ways of the JK8 Independence pack are a bit weird to say the least.

All things considered the base Wrangler Unlimited will set you back $25.545, there’s now way you can get a Jeep Pickup, be it through the JK8 Independence pack conversion, for less than $31.044.

This is considering how you stuff yourself to live with the basic standard car and you also need to do all conversion work yourself, in order to keep dealer time costs to a minimum.

Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence

Speaking of minimums, if you’re quite the capable chap Chrysler claims that you can put together the JK8 Independence pack in just under a full weekend’s work.

We’re not sure about the painting process of the new panels but apparently Jeep JK8 Independence pack comes with everything ready-prepped for such a procedure.

Once it is complete, you get a pickup of mid-size proportions but one that isn’t exactly a pickup. Even at a time where technology moved on so far few such machines can tackle the same sort of terrain the Jeep JK8 Independence can and there’s one more thing about its appeal.

Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence

A Jeep pickup truck is naturally cool, but seeing how Chrysler actually made the kit available just so that enthusiasts making requests for such a car would get their own way. That makes the JK8 Independence package so much more than cool.

Lupica G. 15 Jul, 2011

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Source: http://www.automotorblog.com/jeep-launches-jk8-independence-package/
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POTD: Camaro Berlinetta T-Top (III)

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A N D O N I S 15 Jul, 2011

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Ferrari against production of the new Lancia Stratos

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For several years we’ve heard rumors, we’ve seen the real thing and eventually we saw a price tag and a hope of a limited series production of 40 units.

New Lancia Stratos

Things were going pretty well for Pininfarina, Mr. Michael Stoscheck and the new Lancia Stratos. Just as they were inching towards the end where profit was to be found, Ferrari got in the way.

According to some very recent reports, something ticked off the infamous Italian stallion and Ferrari does not wish to see production of this great heritage car take place.

You might think so what’s the problem? It’s not like everybody agrees with new supercars being built. The genuine problem here is that a denial of the New Lancia Stratos from Ferrari is awfully important.

New Lancia Stratos

One of the problems would be how they denied the production of Lancia Stratos with Ferrari suppliers. Since underneath the new Stratos most of the components come from the Ferrari 430 that is a serious mater.

The weird thing about the Ferrari components and suppliers being put off by the very popular brand is how even if they are convinced to still aid production those would find themselves seeing another problem.

That would be how Pininfarina, the design house that took care of coming up with the new design for the Stratos, tested it and eventually built the car cares greatly for their collaboration with Ferrari.

New Lancia Stratos

This means that Pininfarina will not be making the car if Ferrari disapproves just as they’ve been telling the company that does the building and the first owner Michael Stoscheck.

Ferrari hasn’t given us a reason for why they stand against the building of the new Lancia Stratos but this is a bit of a surprise for pretty much everybody.

We thought that with Ferrari’s CEO getting a ride in the new Stratos and loving it this would never happen.

Whatever the reasons, people would say that as a result of this decision it would mean a lot of work for people to find alternative suppliers and carbon fiber molders to take care of the production.

New Lancia Stratos

I however doubt that those 40 buyers that are already interested would be happy to lose the Ferrari related heritage of the original Stratos so easily.

Speculation of Lamborghini stepping in seems equally doubtful but I do hope a new Lancia Stratos will end up living once more and as the real deal.

Lupica G. 15 Jul, 2011

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Good morning with Shelby Super Cars Aero II

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A N D O N I S 15 Jul, 2011

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Happy 39 Civic

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In recognition of Honda's 9th Generation Civic, Tier10 Marketing has developed a "heritage" video, aimed to create a visual experience that best represents the theme: "One Car. A Million Stories."

The Honda Civic has gained notoriety because of its widespread demographic appeal and longevity. Tier10 celebrates this 9th Generation Civic by creating an integrated viral video campaign that explores the evolution of the Civic.

Tier10 Marketing's Creative Director Scott Rodgers explains, "Personifying the Civic by instilling emotion was objective one. Bringing in a human element accomplishes two things: it promotes a generational feel and connects the Civic with it's far-reaching fan-base. Capturing the Civic's evolution in correlation with the various people featured in the video was key in attaining the correct tone."

The video incorporates vintage commercial footage of the 1978 Honda Civic to present-day models. An edit composed of new and old Civics, with a progressive pace, allows for 30+ years of the Honda Civic to be showcased in 90 seconds.

Shot on a Canon 7D, the video taps into a technology being utilized by the likes of The Jay Leno Show, House, and Saturday Night Live. The choice to use DSLR technology was deliberate, speaking to the Civic's universal, grass-roots appeal. DSLR cameras like Canon's 7D and Nikon's D3s has brought high quality video to the masses at an affordable price.

A collaboration with Grammy award-winning Dirty Vegas brought an important emotional element. The video features the song, "Today," a progressive pop composition. There's a delicate bass beat that builds throughout, ultimately helping the story come through. The song lends a sense of nostalgia, a key element needed for the tone of this short video.

The video's Producer and Editor Joseph Olesh adds, "The video should leave the viewer wanting to see more. My experience producing this video has made me a big fan of the Civic. My hope for the video is one that inspires viewers to investigate the Civic's proud history and even take a test drive of their own."

Honda Civic customers span the spectrum of automotive drivers. They are high school graduates and college students, families with young children, schoolteachers, and environmentalists. The video pays homage to these Civic owners, young and old. See http://www.facebook.com/newcivic for more information.

A N D O N I S 15 Jul, 2011

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