Dodge Charger SRT8 Sedan Photo

Package 392 Appearance Package raises the price of an ordinary sedan Dodge Charger SRT8 (that’s about $ 47,000) for an additional $ 2.5 thousand. Not much of a supplement for a series of very small quantities. Fans of the model will be interested to see what is hidden under the aggressive appearance of the four-door model.

Dodge Charger SRT8 Sedan Pic

Technically, it is identical to the normal Charger SRT8 and, incidentally, shows all the innovations, just appeared on this model. Under the hood is the unit SRT8 6.4 HEMI V8 with 470 hp output and 637 Nm. The power is directed with a five-step “machine” with gearshift paddles. This bundle allows you to shoot the sedan from zero to 60 miles per hour (97 km / h) in four seconds.

2013 Dodge Durango Restyling Photo

So, from the original machine the redesigned Dodge Durango got different bumpers and other new lenses. In the interior also appeared redesigned dashboard, entertainment system Uconnect, and the other devices. In general, all the changes are, of course, purely cosmetic and do not fundamentally changed the shape and power output of the Durango.

2013 Dodge Durango Restyling Pic

As for the motor scale, it is the same. Thus, for the Dodge Durango model offers a choice of two engines – V6 3.6 with 294 hp of power, and V8 5.7, issuing 365 forces. Both engines are aggregated with the new 8-speed “automatic”. Restyled SUV production will begin in the third quarter of this year.

2013 GTA Spano pic

Manufacturer would like to draw attention to the design of the model, the objective of which was to create a vivid and memorable image, but it does not copy any solutions used with the other cars. In general, GTA Spano resembles the great and powerful model of Dodge Viper from the yearly years. Even though some of the most picky critics can now throw tomatoes towards us, we still see the resemblance in the exterior, moreover the filling of the car is also pretty known to lovers of Dodge brand.

2013 GTA Spano Photo

All body panels of the model are made of lightweight carbon fiber. GTA Spano originally is equipped with 8.3-liter V10 engine with a capacity of 900 hp and 960 Nm of torque at peak. Traction to the rear axle via a 7-speed manual or sequential gearbox. Moreover, it is useful to say that it is the original filling of the new Dodge Viper.

Dodge Dart GTS Tribute Pic

On the outside new sedan gets 18-inch forged chrome wheels, exhaust pipes glittering, agate aluminum hood with ventilation slots, agate matt splitter front bumper and side skirts, rear bumper diffuser and spoiler trunk, made in the same color. For even more sporty look the car roof was completed from carbon, tinted in special film that mimics carbon fiber not only in appearance, but in the touch. Dodge Dart GTS Tribute will be available in several colors, the most spectacular of which will be pearly white.

Dodge Dart GTS Tribute Photo

In terms of technical stuffing Dodge Dart GTS Tribute will get the same core as R / T. This means that it will be equipped with in-line four-cylinder gasoline engine 2.4-liter Tigershark. This engine develops maximum power of 184 horsepower at 6,250 revolutions per minute and torque of 232 newton meters at 4800 turns.

Dodge Durango Facelifted Photo

Shelf of the debutants for the upcoming New York Auto Show 2013 has increased by at least one more super car. This great place will be taken by the updated Dodge Durango model, which has not been shown to the public since the first mentioning (even the teasers). So far, the American automaker chose to abstain from the spread of the new model images, but we still managed to learn some other details of the car. New Dodge Durango most probably will get a new bumper, and in the cabin will be used much more quality and luxury oriented materials for the finishing.

Dodge Durango Facelifted Pic

In addition, Durango will have at its core a new and powerful 3.0-liter engine V6 with 240 horsepower, which will be paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The novelty will be officially set into production in May, and in June will be showcased for American showrooms.

SRT Viper TA Tuning Photo

The engine in the SRT Viper TA remained the same as in the basic version (V10 8.4, 640 hp, 814 Nm, by the way, is the largest torque of any atmosphere engine for sports cars). Engineers have also focused on the other parts of the car. In particular, the car received stiffer suspension springs and anti-roll bars that were not present with the base coupe, modified shock absorbers Bilstein Damptronic from the version Viper GTS (it is the oldest of the two original equipment packs of the two-door model): here they have more levels of attenuation and less dispersion between the two modes.

SRT Viper TA Tuning Pic

Externally, the new version of “Viper” stands out above all with the bright color Crusher Orange, with contrasting matte black wheels Sidewinder II with tires Pirelli P Zero Corsa. The aerodynamic package for the model SRT Viper TA includes carbon fiber front splitter and rear spoiler. Extra stylistic touch was given to carbon pad on the back of the body.

2013 Dodge Challenger Photo

The total number of potentially dangerous vehicles include 4 459. Of these, about 2.5 thousand copies have been sold, while another 1.9 thousand of the “Challenger” remain at dealerships. The producer will notify owners by phone or e-mail, and unrealized muscle-cars will not be sold as long as specialists will not resolve the problem.

2013 Dodge Challenger Pic

Previously, “Chrysler” already recalled its models because of the risk of fire. Thus, in May 2012, the service has touched 87,000 SUVs Jeep. The fire could arise in the event of debris stuck between protecting automatic transmission plate and the catalyst, which is part of the exhaust system of the car. Then there were 14 cases of fire. Let’s hope that soon the problem will be solved and no more Challengers will challenge the owners.

2013 Spano Dodge Viper Photo

Engine develops 900 horsepower and 1000 Nm, and these values are limited by electronicsm therefore what is the true power of the engine is still unknown. And in order to ride the Spano GTA less calm, you can order an additional regulator and stop at any time the sport mode and return to lower engine power to 450 – this appears to have enough to get to the bakery with a supercar.

2013 Spano Dodge Viper Pic

Transmission in GTA is a seven-speed robotized, and the chassis are completely made of Kevlar, titanium and carbon fiber – thanks to it the car with a giant engine weighs only 1350 pounds. The acceleration of this machine to the first hundred takes just 2.9 seconds and a top speed passes for 350 kilometers per hour. Plus GTA, as promised, is quite practical – turning radius of only 10.8 meters, and the front part of the car can be raised by 8 inches – for example, to go over a pack of cigarettes.

2012 Dodge Dart Photo

Consumer Reports survey results include sedans, SUVs and compact cars 2003 – 2012 model years that are available on the U.S. market. Experts identified four key price categories in the secondary market (up to $ 10,000, from $ 10,000 to $ 15,000, from $ 15,000 to $ 20,000 and from $ 20,000 to $ 25,000) and determined in each of these three winners in the previously mentioned segments.

Dodge Dart Back Photo

The only “American”, which is highly appreciated in Consumer Reports, has become new Dodge Dart of the 2012 model year. The second and the other places were taken by the Japanese auto industry like Toyota, Honda and even Mazda. Unfortunately no other Dodge model got anywhere close to the first ten. Though new Dodge Ram was a good competitor to the Toyota RAV4 model.

Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 of Sergio Marchionne Photo

Marchionne unique Challenger painted in black, and along the body stretched with ash-gray racing stripes. The car is equipped with upgraded suspension and exhaust system of Mopar, and trimmed with black leather interior and logos SRT 392. Under the hood there is a 6.4-liter engine V8 with 470 horsepower, which is paired with a 6-speed “mechanics”. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just about 5 seconds.

Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 of Sergio Marchionne Pic

Selling of the car is held by Barrett-Jackson, and the auction itself will be held in early April in Florida. The money from the sale of Challenger will go to the account of the organization of United Way for Southeastern Michigan, which takes care of the education of Detroit residents. It is noteworthy that Akerson also sent money from the sale of his car to help residents of the capital of the American automotive industry.