SRT 8 or 300C

[james jefferson]

Originally Posted by Angi300C

Straight from the Chrysler Site:
Impressive 425-horsepower 6.1-liter HEMI® V8 engine
Unique calibration for five-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick®
Performance suspension, brakes, and Chrysler's Electronic Stability Program (ESP) for superior handling
20-inch wheels with 245/45ZR20 front and 255/45ZR20 rear tires
Superior SRT styling, including a lower and even bolder stance, rear spoiler, sport front seats, leather-trimmed accents, power everything, and much more!

is this a clue what kind/size tires we can go to without violating our suspension factory specs?

[AndyK]

james jefferson:

"It’s not just about power. The 300C SRT-8 is 0.5 inch lower than the 300C thanks to new front and rear suspension knuckles. The chassis is stiffened with tuned shocks, spring rates and bushings, and larger antiroll bars front and rear."

So, no.

[Angi300C]

Originally Posted by james jefferson

is this a clue what kind/size tires we can go to without violating our suspension factory specs?

I don't know but I will say I have the 255/45/20 on mine front and rear and they are Greeeaaaaaaaaat!! No Problems whatsoever.

[james jefferson]

Originally Posted by AndyK

james jefferson:

"It’s not just about power. The 300C SRT-8 is 0.5 inch lower than the 300C thanks to new front and rear suspension knuckles. The chassis is stiffened with tuned shocks, spring rates and bushings, and larger antiroll bars front and rear."

So, no.

well.....crap

[ekool]

I'll be placing an order for my SRT-8 soon... I have heard some rumors, that there will be an AWD version of the SRT-8 -- has anyone confirmed these??? I'd rather have an AWD version if possible.

[jjs]

Originally Posted by ekool

I'll be placing an order for my SRT-8 soon... I have heard some rumors, that there will be an AWD version of the SRT-8 -- has anyone confirmed these??? I'd rather have an AWD version if possible.

If this is true, it certainly looks like it...

Bad News for Paint Colors!

last item of the list...

[ekool]

Yah.... Thats what I'm getting hopefully

[CottyGee]

The AWD SRT-8 should be an absolute MONSTER! Not only would you have all the power of the "C" and then some, but you'd have a way to solidly deliver all of it on launch.

Wonder if the AWD SRT-8 will get into the 4-second range on 0-60 times?? I'm bettin' yes.

[jjs]

Originally Posted by CottyGee

The AWD SRT-8 should be an absolute MONSTER! Not only would you have all the power of the "C" and then some, but you'd have a way to solidly deliver all of it on launch.

Wonder if the AWD SRT-8 will get into the 4-second range on 0-60 times?? I'm bettin' yes.

I wouldn't count on it...it may help plant power better, but will also add weight and parasitic loss to the drivetrain.

[GEN XER]

Originally Posted by Angi300C

I don't know but I will say I have the 255/45/20 on mine front and rear and they are Greeeaaaaaaaaat!! No Problems whatsoever.

Angi,

How wide are you tires?