2009 LX and LY models: Features and Changes

[GEN XER]

Originally Posted by srt8man

As always, I greatly appreciate all of the information you provide us at this forum.

Does anyone know how much more (if any) the 6.4L engine weighs compared to the 6.1L? I'm assuming that it will get a more durable, and probably heavier transmission as well.

ResumeSpeed, do you know if this significant increase in power will come at a significant increase in price? The great thing about the current SRT8 is that I can actually afford one. Will the price still be under $50K?

I doubt it but 55K is likely. This car should do better sales wise if they keep the numbers in check.

[GEN XER]

Looks like another trade up, not in.

[tbyrne]

Just when you think a vehicle can't get any better... it does! These changes will be interesting to see. Especially the horsepower increase!

[69dodgeramman]

6.4L ? 500 horse? Rearview camera? Ventilated seats? Everytime I get ready to buy I hear of more cool things to come in the following year! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! That would be cool though. Yeah Chrysler! Bring it on!

[EXTREME-SRT8]

Originally Posted by 69dodgeramman

6.4L ? 500 horse? Rearview camera? Ventilated seats? Everytime I get ready to buy I hear of more cool things to come in the following year! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! That would be cool though. Yeah Chrysler! Bring it on!

DAMN!!

I just have to keep telling myself i got the best car i could at the best deal at the time and be happy with that!

...ooooorrr i could trade up for more poooowwwwaaa!!

[Hemidakota]

There is a HO special run models that may appear after the initial SRT8 production for 2009

[thematrixhasu]

Well now that we know alll about the 2008 300's, lets focus on the 09. Word on the street is a new engine 5.7 with vvt and mds and 370 to 390 horsepower along with a styling change. (but hopefully not to much of a styling change) I guess we will see it at the new york auto show in 08 or what ever the last auto show in 08 is, thats when we will see it. Resumespeed or anyone else can we get this thread brewing I know you know some info rs you always do....

[smoove7410]

^^Are you sure they will show the complete redesign in 08, 1/2 a year after the update? I hope they do, but it doesn't make sense to do it this fast.

[E55 KEV]

If the redesigned 300C LY chassis is going to be a 2010 model we would see it in 2009 at either:

Detroit Auto Show - Jan 2009
Chicago Auto Show - Feb 2009
New York Auto Show - Mar 2009

[thematrixhasu]

well ok but usually chrys shows the next model at least a year and a half in advance similar to the 300C. We seen it in 2003 and in 2002 it was a light refresh and special edition of the 300m. I know because i brought a special edition 02 300m and in late 2003 the first pics of the 300C. So go figure but E55 you and RS are usually up to par on info so Ill take your work for it.