View Poll Results: Do you like the New 2013 Mustang GT ?
Yes, I like it, but can't afford it
4
36.36%
No, I don't like it. I'd take a Camaro S.S. instead
3
27.27%
For $42K I will post what I'd buy 4-Sure
3
27.27%
I just dream about cars that expensive
1
9.09%
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#1
03-24-2012, 05:14 AM
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Hi Member's,
Posting the below so you know what's out there ?
Do you like the new 2013 GT ?
^ Post your thoughts & Please vote in above poll ^
First Drive
Posting the below so you know what's out there ?
Do you like the new 2013 GT ?
^ Post your thoughts & Please vote in above poll ^
First Drive
<BIG>Poor-Man's BMW M3 Is Sharper Than Ever </BIG>
Vital Stats
<DL><DT class=engine>Engine:
<DD>5.0L V8
<DT class=power>Power:
<DD>420 HP / 390 LB-FT
<DT class=trans>Transmission:
<DD>6-Speed Manual
<DT class=drive>Drivetrain:
<DD>Rear-Wheel Drive
<DT class=weight>Curb Weight:
<DD>3,618 LBS
<DT class=seat>
<DD>17 City / 26 HWY
<DT class=msrp>MSRP:
<DD>$42,075 as tested <~ 2 Expensive 4 me 4-$ure
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</DD></DL>Ford has been quietly blurring the line between muscle car and sports car since the 2010 Mustang debuted at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. Lighter, smaller and nimbler than rivals like the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger, the Mustang established itself early on as being just as happy on a road course as it was tackling the quarter mile.
With the introduction of the 5.0-liter, dual-overhead cam V8 for the 2011 year model, the Mustang found itself armed with the muscle necessary to blacken the eyes of its crosstown rivals after a painful period of trudging along with an antiquated 4.6-liter lump under the hood. Despite the additional brawn on hand, the pony has nonetheless been routinely bested in sales by the larger Camaro.
In an attempt to pull past its big-boned rivals, Ford has opted to continue its strategy of aggressive model improvements, and buyers who put their cash down on a 2013 Mustang can look forward to a new suite of technology, visual improvements, more power and available options aimed at making it an even more capable track machine. The tricks have turned one of the best performance buys on the market into an even more tempting option for buyers who want more than just a boulevard cruiser.
Designers have lent the 2013 Mustang GT a new nose, complete with a redesigned front fascia. A larger, more aggressive grille gives the face plenty of menace, framed with standard HID headlamps in both GT and V6 trims. Two LED accent strips give the Mustang a bit of a scowl with the lights on, and GT models now boast standard LED fog lights mounted in the grille. While base models also feature a new splitter set down low, our tester came lathered up with all of the niceties associated with the California Special package, including a larger jutting lip.
Designers have lent the 2013 Mustang GT a new nose, complete with a redesigned front fascia. A larger, more aggressive grille gives the face plenty of menace, framed with standard HID headlamps in both GT and V6 trims. Two LED accent strips give the Mustang a bit of a scowl with the lights on, and GT models now boast standard LED fog lights mounted in the grille. While base models also feature a new splitter set down low, our tester came lathered up with all of the niceties associated with the California Special package, including a larger jutting lip.
Buyers now have 12 wheel designs to choose from, the largest number in the history of the model.
Ford says buyers now have 12 designs to choose from. That's the largest number in the history of the model, spanning from standard 17-inch rollers to the flashier 19-inch wheels found on our tester.At night, unlocking the doors with the key fob results in an LED projection of a running horse on the ground below the mirrors. While that kind of trick may turn campy in a few more years, right now it's cool as hell.
Around back, the 2012 Mustang wears a new black panel that ties together both taillamp arrays. As before, the lights use the same sequential turning-indicator design, but the new fixtures cleverly hide the reverse light with in the center brake cell. Kick it into Reverse, and the center section immediately switches from red to white with the help of some LED trickery. As a result, the taillamps look less cluttered and more cohesive than before. The new rear valance has also been body-color matched for a more cohesive appearance.
Around back, the 2012 Mustang wears a new black panel that ties together both taillamp arrays. As before, the lights use the same sequential turning-indicator design, but the new fixtures cleverly hide the reverse light with in the center brake cell. Kick it into Reverse, and the center section immediately switches from red to white with the help of some LED trickery. As a result, the taillamps look less cluttered and more cohesive than before. The new rear valance has also been body-color matched for a more cohesive appearance.
Owners may now option their Mustang with the same Recaro seats found in the Boss 302.
Jump indoors and expect to be met with a familiar-looking cabin. The handsome leather-wrapped, contrasting-stitched steering wheel is now standard on all models, which helps to class up the interior significantly. The sharp dash applique and expansive high-resolution LCD display are all present and accounted for as well, though owners may now option their Mustang with the same Recaro seats found in the Boss 302. At $1,595, the thrones are plenty pricey, but they add the kind of support necessary for real track-day abuse with the added benefit of factory side airbag protection.The biggest change to the cabin is nestled between the speedometer and the tachometer in the gauge cluster. Ford now offers buyers the ability to opt for a new 4.2-inch LCD screen controlled by a five-way switch on the steering wheel. The screen handles all of the usual information we expect to see in an information display, including trip mileage, fuel economy and various systems settings, but also throws in a few toys for drivers who are serious about their on-track performance, including the new Track Apps system. Drivers can make use of an on-board accelerometer to keep track of G forces pulled in every direction, track acceleration times from 0-30, 0-60 and 0-100 mph as well as eighth-mile and quarter-mile times using a virtual interpretation of the same Christmas tree found at your favorite drag strip. Check out the Short Cut below to see a few other Track App options.
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In addition to the Track Apps, the 2013 Ford Mustang GT offers drivers a more comprehensive view of what's going on under the hood. The LCD can be configured to keep an eye on necessities like air-fuel ratio, cylinder head temperature and oil temperature – all handy for banging around your favorite road course. What's more, users can customize the amount of steering assist served up by selecting from three modes with the vehicle settings menu.
In addition to the Track Apps, the 2013 Ford Mustang GT offers drivers a more comprehensive view of what's going on under the hood. The LCD can be configured to keep an eye on necessities like air-fuel ratio, cylinder head temperature and oil temperature – all handy for banging around your favorite road course. What's more, users can customize the amount of steering assist served up by selecting from three modes with the vehicle settings menu.
Users can customize the amount of steering assist served up by selecting from three modes in the vehicle settings menu.
Then there's the new sound system. Buyers may skip the base stereo by stepping up to GT Premium trim. Doing so swaps the components for those of either the Shaker sound system with eight speakers and six channels of audio, or the mighty Shaker Pro system found in our tester. With nine speakers crammed into the confines of the cabin, including two tweeters aimed directly at passengers to replicate the concert experience, the system is so loud that Ford had to redesign the interior body panels to withstand the abuse of the stereo's highs and lows. In fact, Ford says the Shaker systems can produce deep bass just beyond the frame of human hearing. It's the kind of low you can feel sliding down your rib bones. Crank Queens of the Stone Age to inhumane levels and you'll find yourself with Josh Homme's tongue writhing its way down your ear canal. The tiny bones of your inner ear know they've never felt this way before, but they like it. It's equal parts sexy and amazing.The 2013 Ford Mustang GT continues to be available with Microsoft SYNC, though the sports car has managed to evade a disastrous application of MyFord Touch. In the Mustang, SYNC is a breeze to use, making choosing your favorite album, artist or song as simple as pressing a button and saying a title. If only this level of simplicity could be translated to the company's more complex user interfaces.
Ford hasn't simply left well enough alone under the hood, either. With 420 horsepower on tap, the 5.0-liter V8 dishes out just eight additional horsepower over the 2012 model. While that certainly isn't a huge number, every little horse helps in the muscle car wars. Buyers may choose from either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic. The slusher is now available with SelectShift, which gives the driver the ability to choose and hold a gear as long as they see fit. Unlike other similar systems, Ford will let you bang on the rev limiter all day long if you so desire.
Ford will let you bang on the rev limiter all day long if you so desire.
The Mustang is now within whiffing distance of the 426 horsepower available in the 6.2-liter Chevrolet Camaro SS while toting around significantly less weight. The Mustang tips the scales at a relatively light 3,618 pounds compared to the 3,849 pounds weighing down the Camaro.That weight comes to bear on every measurable aspect of performance, from acceleration and braking to lateral grip. Despite its slimmer waistline, the Mustang still maintains some of its big muscle-car swagger on the road. Really dig for the throttle and you're rewarded with a nose that kicks skyward in a powerful display of weight transfer. Likewise, the car has a tendency to float its way over uncertain pavement without leaving a trail of shaken kidneys discarded on the road behind it. Given those traits, we half expected the Mustang to turn sloppy once we got frisky with the steering wheel. But in the rain-soaked mountains and hills outside of Portland, Oregon, that simply wasn't the case.
The 2013 GT simply comes into its own the harder you drive.
There was a time when the Mustang dreaded changes in road direction like honest Americans loathe tax time, but the 2013 GT simply comes into its own the harder you drive. The suspension firms up nicely, resulting in a confident, planted feel that encourages further plunges of the throttle. From the first apex, it's clear there's serious speed to be wrung from this chassis. Of course, the vehicle never lets you forget there's a 420-horsepower heathen engine kicking just in front of your heels. The V8 has a rumbling idle and barking exhaust note that harkens back to the old-school eights of yore. Listening to the grumble and howl of the 5.0-liter is perhaps the only suitable argument for turning down the Shaker system. Get overzealous with your right foot at any time, and the power simply piles on, sending the rear wheels kicking and the tail end out.
Be smart about when you pour on the power, don't overcook your line and the 2013 Mustang GT will be a willing dance partner any day of the week. There is no dramatic oversteer or clumsy understeer plowing. Just more poise than should be possible from a live-axle, well-tuned or otherwise. Those who pine for an independent rear suspension may politely shut their pie holes.
The only genuine complaint we could drum up was in the car's brakes.
Ford has also nailed the traction control system on the 2013 Mustang GT. The nannies will let the driver have just enough fun to widen eyes and pucker seats, but do a tidy job of reining in the chaos once things go squirrely. We love it, and honestly, it's the only way drivers unfamiliar with mountains of torque will be able to keep themselves from turning the car into modern art as sculpted by inertia, mass and an unfortunately placed telephone pole.After a solid three hours of caning the Mustang GT over hill and dale in the Pacific Northwest, the only genuine complaint we could drum up was in the car's brakes. The system simply doesn't have the crisp bite we expect from a legitimate sports car, and while we could easily push through the soft pedal to some real stopping prowess, we would certainly want a more confidence-inspiring system in a sports coupe we meant to take to the track.
Fortunately, Ford has a solution for us in the newly available Track Package. Built on the 2012 Brembo brake package, the kit combines 14-inch ventilated front discs mashed by four-piston calipers and performance pads with a more aggressive cooling system and rear axle ratio. Buyers who opt for the track package will enjoy a larger radiator than before, complete with extra capacity in the oil cooler and the same 3.73 rear axle found in the Boss 302. The kit will set you back $2,495, which seems like a small price to pay given the hardware on hand. Try compiling those goodies on the aftermarket, and you can look forward to forking over considerably more coin. We do wish the more supportive Recaro seats were part of the Track Package, however.
The truth is that today, the Mustang and the Camaro have diverged from each other in a big way.
Buyers who skip the track goodies, SYNC tech integration and ear-vaporizing Shaker sound systems for the base model can look for an MSRP of $31,095. That slips just under the entry price for the Chevrolet Camaro 1SS at $32,280, excluding destination charges for both. But comparing those two ponies is a purely academic exercise. While the two coupes share a long and storied competitive past, the truth is that today, the Mustang and the Camaro have diverged from each other in a big way.Ford seems to realize that many buyers tire quickly of big flash and straight-line punch, and has created a range that can just as easily be compared to a genuine sports car like the $60,100 BMW M3 Coupe with its 414-horsepower 4.0-liter V8. We can hear your scoffs echoing across the great expanses of the internet already, but the truth is the 2013 Mustang needs only a slightly sharper suspension and a more well-sorted brake system to be transformed from an already impressive machine into a purebred sports car. Then again, that's what the Boss 302 is for.
Last edited by Space; 03-24-2012 at 06:30 AM.
#2
03-24-2012, 05:36 AM
Hi Member's,
If you had the $'s ?
Would you buy a Camaro S.S.
or
a Mustang GT ?
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I'd like to drive both B-4 I decide, but I am really happy
that they are still making/producing
"HIGH PERFORMANCE RIDES"
4-$ure
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For now, I will just have to keep dreaming & work'in
I also dream about rides like the below
then it rains ~> 
If you had the $'s ?
Would you buy a Camaro S.S.
or
a Mustang GT ?
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I'd like to drive both B-4 I decide, but I am really happy
that they are still making/producing
"HIGH PERFORMANCE RIDES"
4-$ure
=========================
For now, I will just have to keep dreaming & work'in
I also dream about rides like the below
then it rains ~> Last edited by Space; 03-24-2012 at 05:41 AM.
#3
03-24-2012, 05:51 AM
Monte Of The Month -- November 2012
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#4
03-24-2012, 06:00 AM
^^^^^^^^^^^
Thanks `Devin, thanks for posting & joining my dream car thread.
I hope your dreams come `true, but you already had a super dream come true with your awesome Monte S.S. ~> 4-Sure
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For 2012, the Dodge Challenger SRT8® 392 adds even more high-tech performance features to solidify its place as the brand’s ultimate modern American rear-wheel-drive muscle coupe.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photoFind more new 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 pictures in our 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photo gallery
This 470 horsepower machine promises a balanced performance approach with outstanding straight-line acceleration, world-class ride and handling, high-performance braking and the most up-to-date technologies that deliver more driver excitement and control. And it still gets up to 23 miles per gallon on the highway.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photo
The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 accelerates from 0-60 mph in the high 4-second range; runs the quarter mile in mid-12-second range with the automatic transmission (high 12-second range with the manual); goes from 0-100-0 mph in the low 15s, reaches a top speed of 182 mph with the manual transmission (175 mph with the automatic) and stops from 60-0 mph in just 117 feet.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photo
Awe-inspiring powertrain
The 392-cubic inch (6.4-liter) HEMI® V-8 delivers 470 horsepower (351 kW) and 470 (637 N•m) lb.-ft. of torque. The torque band is extremely flat allowing for strong standing starts and improved straight-line performance throughout the rpm range. An advanced active intake manifold along with high-lift cam with phasing provides maximum low-end torque and high-end power while still delivering up to 23 miles per gallon on the highway with the standard manual transmission. Performance-tuned engine mounts improve idle stability and ride control at all speeds.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photo
Standard Fuel Saver Technology (four cylinder mode) in automatic transmission equipped models allows the engine to operate economically on four cylinders or use the power of all eight cylinders when needed. The EPA fuel economy miles per gallon (mpg) (City/Hwy) ratings for the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 are 14/22 for automatic transmission models and 14/23 for manual-transmission models.
A look under the hood reveals unique valve covers with painted silver ribs and the “392 HEMI” logo, which gives the engine a unique, clean and aggressive look.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photo
The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 features a standard Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission and a dual-disc high performance clutch – a proven performer that was first offered on the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10®.
The optional five-speed automatic transmission features new, standard steering wheel mounted paddle shifters that join the center console mounted Auto Stick, allowing for a choice of spirited shifting on both the road and the race track. Both methods give the driver the ability to manually select specific gears on the transmission.
In “Drive,” the transmission controller will automatically shift the vehicle. The aggressiveness of the shifting is defined by the mode chosen - either “Normal” or “Sport.” Fully adaptive electronic control of all shifting makes the powertrain more responsive while minimizing harshness.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photo
In “Manual,” the shift method is defined by the driver choosing to use either paddle shift or Auto Stick. The “Sport” mode adds a hold function to the calibration in all gears, allowing the driver full control of the shifting schedule.
Outstanding ride, handling and capability
The adaptive damping suspension (ADS) system is new for 2012 and tuned specifically for the Dodge Challenger SRT8 392.
In “Auto” mode, a wide range of on-road and driver inputs – such as vehicle speed, steering angle, steering speed, brake torque, throttle position and lateral/vertical accelerations – automatically tune the suspension for specific conditions. In “Sport” mode, the damping system rebound and compression is locked to the higher damping rate. Drivers can easily choose between settings to quickly change the shock damping and harshness characteristics from “Auto” for everyday commuting to “Sport” for more spirited driving situations.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photo
The ADS system on the Challenger SRT8 392 features the fastest turn-in and most nimble handling characteristics of any SRT product. In the “Sport” setting, the system provides the highest damping rates allowing the driver to push the handling envelope like never before.
The performance SRT-tuned, fully-hydraulic steering system features a heavy-duty pump combined with a damped steering gear to give drivers more direct response and on-center feel.
Sitting a half-inch lower than non-SRT models, the 2012 Challenger SRT8 392 rides on either the standard five-spoke, 20 x 9-inch fully forged aluminum wheels or available seven-spoke, 20 x 9-inch lightweight forged aluminum wheels with satin black painted pockets. Standard Goodyear RSA All-Season tires or available Goodyear F1 Supercar Three-Season complement the performance design cues and deliver serious gripping performance and handling.
The handling result is .90g capability on the skid pad – the most of any production Challenger and on par with some of the world’s best-handling performance coupes.
Benchmark braking
The standard SRT performance brake package produces world-class stopping power of 60 to 0 mph in just 117 feet from 14.2 inch (front) and 13.8 inch (rear) vented/slotted rotors with four-piston Brembo fixed calipers painted red. The three-mode electronic stability control system with knockback mitigation also includes four-wheel ABS, all-speed traction control, electronic brake-force distribution, Brake Assist and Hill-start Assist (HSA).
The Ready Alert Braking system anticipates when the driver quickly releases the accelerator pedal and may initiate an emergency brake stop, after which the electronic stability control pump engages to set brake pads against rotors in order to decrease the time required for full brake application.
Improved brake cooling and fade performance comes courtesy of wind-tunnel designed brake cooling ducts that direct airflow to the vented rotors for consistent stopping power.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photo
Aggressive and functional exterior
Exterior styling of the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 remains unmistakably Dodge, with proportions that continue to evoke a bold, instantly recognizable performance coupe that has a wide, stable stance on the road.
The large front splitter and integrated front fender spats and body color rear decklid spoiler provide stable high-speed aerodynamics and overall balance while the front fascia chin spoiler also improves aerodynamics and is accented in black for a more aggressive look. The front grille features a bright grille surround.
For 2012, available exterior colors include: Bright Silver, Bright White, Header Orange, Pitch Black, Redline Red and Tungsten Metallic. Dual, full-body stripes are available in black, grey metallic, red and silver metallic.
Unique “392 HEMI” badges flank both fenders touting the historically significant V-8 engine that remains true to its high-performance roots and powers the highest rated Challenger in terms of horsepower and torque ratings. From the rear, the 4-inch rectangular exhaust tips deliver the 392’s performance exhaust note while adding the styling cue of a serious muscle car.
Race-inspired and high-performance interior
The race-inspired interior begins with a new, leather wrapped, heated, SRT-exclusive steering wheel that features a unique satin chrome rim section with a flattened bottom surface that showcases the SRT logo. The optional automatic transmission includes paddle shift controls on both sides of the new contoured palm rests. All audio and Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) controls are accessible from the horizontal spokes on the steering wheel.
The trapezoidal instrument panel features a four-bomb gauge cluster with chromed accent rings and unique SRT graphics. Inside the cluster, the SRT-exclusive Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with performance pages provides the driver with trip information, multimedia information from the Media Center radio, along with instant feedback on 0-60 mph time, 60-0 mph braking, G-forces, one-eighth mile and quarter-mile times.
Power lumbar-equipped front seats are standard. The driver’s seat features seatback tilt with memory and an easy to reach release handle, while the front-passenger seat adds tilt and slide with memory, which makes it even easier for passengers to get in and out of the back seat.
Interior color combinations include Dark Slate Gray, and new for 2012 Radar Red/Dark Slate Gray, which adds color to the seats, door bolsters and rear seat armrest.
Safety and security
The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 features more than 35 advanced safety and security features, including standard Keyless Enter-N-Go and three-mode electronic stability control (ESC) with segment-exclusive Ready Alert Braking and Rain Brake Support safety features to improve overall vehicle handling and performance.
In addition, standard front-row reactive head restraints, standard full-length side-curtain air bags, driver’s knee bag and standard front seat-mounted side-thorax air bags offer enhanced occupant protection to passengers in the event of a collision.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photo
Connectivity and Infotainment
For maximum convenience and to keep passengers connected, a wide array of connectivity, infotainment and mobile multimedia options are available on the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8.
The innovative Uconnect® Media Center 430, 430N and 730N radios integrate a 6.5-inch touchscreen display, with a hard drive where more than 150 hours of music and photos can be stored. Uconnect Media Center radios also offer two navigation options, including: segment-leading Garmin® Navigation guidance and mapping (Uconnect Media Center 430N), or premium GPS Navigation with SIRIUS Traffic (Uconnect Media Center 730N). Both navigation solutions feature SIRIUS Travel Link, providing real-time weather, fuel prices and more while on the go.
New for 2012, the Dodge Challenger SRT8 features an available 900-watt, 18-speaker premium SRT performance audio surround-sound system from Harman Kardon. The system offers world premier innovation, featuring a 32-volt TPS (Tracking Power Supply) 12-channel Class D amplifier that delivers outstanding acoustics and brings multi-dimensional, quality sound for all interior occupants.
The new system uses GreenEdge® speaker and amplifier technology to offer superior sound quality and high Sound Pressure Level outputs with minimum energy consumption. GreenEdge amplifiers alone outperform traditional amplifier efficiency by up to 55 percent, representing a net efficiency of more than 90 percent in some cases. The speakers are tuned for maximum efficiency and perfectly matched to the amplifier output.
The system’s 18 GreenEdge high-efficiency speakers include:
Seven 3.5-inch Unity coaxial mid-range speakers with seven integrated tweeters located in the front dash, rear doors and rear deck
Two 6 x 9-inch subwoofers located in the front doors
Two 10-inch subwoofers in a trunk mounted enclosure
The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 will be built at the Brampton Assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
SRT Track Experience
Owners of any Chrysler Group SRT vehicle receive one day of professional driving instruction from the Richard Petty Driving Experience as part of the SRT Track Experience, designed to maximize their driving knowledge and skills on the street or track. Sessions are held throughout the year at selected tracks.
392’s Storied History
The original 392 HEMI engine was introduced in the new 1957 model year Chrysler and Imperial products. It replaced the 354 cubic-inch version of the original HEMI launched in 1951.Compared with the 354 engine, the 392 was completely revised and improved, with larger valves and ports, a beefier block and crankshaft and improved bearings. In short, the 392 HEMI, often affectionately referred to simply as the “92,” was perfect for drag racing.
More than a few racers at that time immediately enhanced the performance of the newest HEMI by bolting on six or eight carburetors, installing new camshafts, etc., and went racing.
Racing legend Don ‘Big Daddy” Garlits ran a 392 in his infamous Swamp Rat I dragster at record speeds of faster than 180 mph on nitro with no supercharger. Garlits also used a 392 HEMI to officially break the 200-mph barrier when his Swamp Rat went 201.34 mph at Atco, N.J., in 1964.
But the 392’s success went beyond the drag strip. It also set records at the Bonneville Salt Flats and in boat racing. Drag racing boats were no different than their land-based counterparts in the use of the 392. Famous HEMI engine builder Keith Black was better known on the water than on the land, until he teamed up with Tommy Greer and hired Don “The Snake” Prudhomme to dominate Top Fuel in California in the early 1960s using a 392 HEMI.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photo
Thanks `Devin, thanks for posting & joining my dream car thread.
I hope your dreams come `true, but you already had a super dream come true with your awesome Monte S.S. ~> 4-Sure
===========================================
For 2012, the Dodge Challenger SRT8® 392 adds even more high-tech performance features to solidify its place as the brand’s ultimate modern American rear-wheel-drive muscle coupe.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photoFind more new 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 pictures in our 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photo galleryThis 470 horsepower machine promises a balanced performance approach with outstanding straight-line acceleration, world-class ride and handling, high-performance braking and the most up-to-date technologies that deliver more driver excitement and control. And it still gets up to 23 miles per gallon on the highway.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photoThe 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 accelerates from 0-60 mph in the high 4-second range; runs the quarter mile in mid-12-second range with the automatic transmission (high 12-second range with the manual); goes from 0-100-0 mph in the low 15s, reaches a top speed of 182 mph with the manual transmission (175 mph with the automatic) and stops from 60-0 mph in just 117 feet.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photoAwe-inspiring powertrain
The 392-cubic inch (6.4-liter) HEMI® V-8 delivers 470 horsepower (351 kW) and 470 (637 N•m) lb.-ft. of torque. The torque band is extremely flat allowing for strong standing starts and improved straight-line performance throughout the rpm range. An advanced active intake manifold along with high-lift cam with phasing provides maximum low-end torque and high-end power while still delivering up to 23 miles per gallon on the highway with the standard manual transmission. Performance-tuned engine mounts improve idle stability and ride control at all speeds.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photoStandard Fuel Saver Technology (four cylinder mode) in automatic transmission equipped models allows the engine to operate economically on four cylinders or use the power of all eight cylinders when needed. The EPA fuel economy miles per gallon (mpg) (City/Hwy) ratings for the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 are 14/22 for automatic transmission models and 14/23 for manual-transmission models.
A look under the hood reveals unique valve covers with painted silver ribs and the “392 HEMI” logo, which gives the engine a unique, clean and aggressive look.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photoThe 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 features a standard Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission and a dual-disc high performance clutch – a proven performer that was first offered on the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10®.
The optional five-speed automatic transmission features new, standard steering wheel mounted paddle shifters that join the center console mounted Auto Stick, allowing for a choice of spirited shifting on both the road and the race track. Both methods give the driver the ability to manually select specific gears on the transmission.
In “Drive,” the transmission controller will automatically shift the vehicle. The aggressiveness of the shifting is defined by the mode chosen - either “Normal” or “Sport.” Fully adaptive electronic control of all shifting makes the powertrain more responsive while minimizing harshness.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photoIn “Manual,” the shift method is defined by the driver choosing to use either paddle shift or Auto Stick. The “Sport” mode adds a hold function to the calibration in all gears, allowing the driver full control of the shifting schedule.
Outstanding ride, handling and capability
The adaptive damping suspension (ADS) system is new for 2012 and tuned specifically for the Dodge Challenger SRT8 392.
In “Auto” mode, a wide range of on-road and driver inputs – such as vehicle speed, steering angle, steering speed, brake torque, throttle position and lateral/vertical accelerations – automatically tune the suspension for specific conditions. In “Sport” mode, the damping system rebound and compression is locked to the higher damping rate. Drivers can easily choose between settings to quickly change the shock damping and harshness characteristics from “Auto” for everyday commuting to “Sport” for more spirited driving situations.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photoThe ADS system on the Challenger SRT8 392 features the fastest turn-in and most nimble handling characteristics of any SRT product. In the “Sport” setting, the system provides the highest damping rates allowing the driver to push the handling envelope like never before.
The performance SRT-tuned, fully-hydraulic steering system features a heavy-duty pump combined with a damped steering gear to give drivers more direct response and on-center feel.
Sitting a half-inch lower than non-SRT models, the 2012 Challenger SRT8 392 rides on either the standard five-spoke, 20 x 9-inch fully forged aluminum wheels or available seven-spoke, 20 x 9-inch lightweight forged aluminum wheels with satin black painted pockets. Standard Goodyear RSA All-Season tires or available Goodyear F1 Supercar Three-Season complement the performance design cues and deliver serious gripping performance and handling.
The handling result is .90g capability on the skid pad – the most of any production Challenger and on par with some of the world’s best-handling performance coupes.
Benchmark braking
The standard SRT performance brake package produces world-class stopping power of 60 to 0 mph in just 117 feet from 14.2 inch (front) and 13.8 inch (rear) vented/slotted rotors with four-piston Brembo fixed calipers painted red. The three-mode electronic stability control system with knockback mitigation also includes four-wheel ABS, all-speed traction control, electronic brake-force distribution, Brake Assist and Hill-start Assist (HSA).
The Ready Alert Braking system anticipates when the driver quickly releases the accelerator pedal and may initiate an emergency brake stop, after which the electronic stability control pump engages to set brake pads against rotors in order to decrease the time required for full brake application.
Improved brake cooling and fade performance comes courtesy of wind-tunnel designed brake cooling ducts that direct airflow to the vented rotors for consistent stopping power.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photoAggressive and functional exterior
Exterior styling of the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 remains unmistakably Dodge, with proportions that continue to evoke a bold, instantly recognizable performance coupe that has a wide, stable stance on the road.
The large front splitter and integrated front fender spats and body color rear decklid spoiler provide stable high-speed aerodynamics and overall balance while the front fascia chin spoiler also improves aerodynamics and is accented in black for a more aggressive look. The front grille features a bright grille surround.
For 2012, available exterior colors include: Bright Silver, Bright White, Header Orange, Pitch Black, Redline Red and Tungsten Metallic. Dual, full-body stripes are available in black, grey metallic, red and silver metallic.
Unique “392 HEMI” badges flank both fenders touting the historically significant V-8 engine that remains true to its high-performance roots and powers the highest rated Challenger in terms of horsepower and torque ratings. From the rear, the 4-inch rectangular exhaust tips deliver the 392’s performance exhaust note while adding the styling cue of a serious muscle car.
Race-inspired and high-performance interior
The race-inspired interior begins with a new, leather wrapped, heated, SRT-exclusive steering wheel that features a unique satin chrome rim section with a flattened bottom surface that showcases the SRT logo. The optional automatic transmission includes paddle shift controls on both sides of the new contoured palm rests. All audio and Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) controls are accessible from the horizontal spokes on the steering wheel.
The trapezoidal instrument panel features a four-bomb gauge cluster with chromed accent rings and unique SRT graphics. Inside the cluster, the SRT-exclusive Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with performance pages provides the driver with trip information, multimedia information from the Media Center radio, along with instant feedback on 0-60 mph time, 60-0 mph braking, G-forces, one-eighth mile and quarter-mile times.
Power lumbar-equipped front seats are standard. The driver’s seat features seatback tilt with memory and an easy to reach release handle, while the front-passenger seat adds tilt and slide with memory, which makes it even easier for passengers to get in and out of the back seat.
Interior color combinations include Dark Slate Gray, and new for 2012 Radar Red/Dark Slate Gray, which adds color to the seats, door bolsters and rear seat armrest.
Safety and security
The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 features more than 35 advanced safety and security features, including standard Keyless Enter-N-Go and three-mode electronic stability control (ESC) with segment-exclusive Ready Alert Braking and Rain Brake Support safety features to improve overall vehicle handling and performance.
In addition, standard front-row reactive head restraints, standard full-length side-curtain air bags, driver’s knee bag and standard front seat-mounted side-thorax air bags offer enhanced occupant protection to passengers in the event of a collision.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photoConnectivity and Infotainment
For maximum convenience and to keep passengers connected, a wide array of connectivity, infotainment and mobile multimedia options are available on the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8.
The innovative Uconnect® Media Center 430, 430N and 730N radios integrate a 6.5-inch touchscreen display, with a hard drive where more than 150 hours of music and photos can be stored. Uconnect Media Center radios also offer two navigation options, including: segment-leading Garmin® Navigation guidance and mapping (Uconnect Media Center 430N), or premium GPS Navigation with SIRIUS Traffic (Uconnect Media Center 730N). Both navigation solutions feature SIRIUS Travel Link, providing real-time weather, fuel prices and more while on the go.
New for 2012, the Dodge Challenger SRT8 features an available 900-watt, 18-speaker premium SRT performance audio surround-sound system from Harman Kardon. The system offers world premier innovation, featuring a 32-volt TPS (Tracking Power Supply) 12-channel Class D amplifier that delivers outstanding acoustics and brings multi-dimensional, quality sound for all interior occupants.
The new system uses GreenEdge® speaker and amplifier technology to offer superior sound quality and high Sound Pressure Level outputs with minimum energy consumption. GreenEdge amplifiers alone outperform traditional amplifier efficiency by up to 55 percent, representing a net efficiency of more than 90 percent in some cases. The speakers are tuned for maximum efficiency and perfectly matched to the amplifier output.
The system’s 18 GreenEdge high-efficiency speakers include:
Seven 3.5-inch Unity coaxial mid-range speakers with seven integrated tweeters located in the front dash, rear doors and rear deck
Two 6 x 9-inch subwoofers located in the front doors
Two 10-inch subwoofers in a trunk mounted enclosure
The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 will be built at the Brampton Assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
SRT Track Experience
Owners of any Chrysler Group SRT vehicle receive one day of professional driving instruction from the Richard Petty Driving Experience as part of the SRT Track Experience, designed to maximize their driving knowledge and skills on the street or track. Sessions are held throughout the year at selected tracks.
392’s Storied History
The original 392 HEMI engine was introduced in the new 1957 model year Chrysler and Imperial products. It replaced the 354 cubic-inch version of the original HEMI launched in 1951.Compared with the 354 engine, the 392 was completely revised and improved, with larger valves and ports, a beefier block and crankshaft and improved bearings. In short, the 392 HEMI, often affectionately referred to simply as the “92,” was perfect for drag racing.
More than a few racers at that time immediately enhanced the performance of the newest HEMI by bolting on six or eight carburetors, installing new camshafts, etc., and went racing.
Racing legend Don ‘Big Daddy” Garlits ran a 392 in his infamous Swamp Rat I dragster at record speeds of faster than 180 mph on nitro with no supercharger. Garlits also used a 392 HEMI to officially break the 200-mph barrier when his Swamp Rat went 201.34 mph at Atco, N.J., in 1964.
But the 392’s success went beyond the drag strip. It also set records at the Bonneville Salt Flats and in boat racing. Drag racing boats were no different than their land-based counterparts in the use of the 392. Famous HEMI engine builder Keith Black was better known on the water than on the land, until he teamed up with Tommy Greer and hired Don “The Snake” Prudhomme to dominate Top Fuel in California in the early 1960s using a 392 HEMI.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 photo
#5
03-24-2012, 06:28 AM
Monte Of The Month -- November 2012
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Thanks space!! I definitely am living my dreams everytime I step into my monte SS!
thanks for posting all that info on the challenger! I love em! Kept the nice classic look, mega HP! Awesome articles! Thanks a bunch space!
what would you pick for 42 g's?
thanks for posting all that info on the challenger! I love em! Kept the nice classic look, mega HP! Awesome articles! Thanks a bunch space!
what would you pick for 42 g's?
#6
03-24-2012, 06:34 AM
I have no plans to purchase any of the newer retro vehicles, but from the reviews/reports I've read I have come to this conclusion. The Challenger has the closest resemblance to yesteryear, but it (and the Charger) are big, bulky and lack the power and handling to compete with either the Mustang or Camaro. The Mustang is still a Mustang. It may have a little power under the hood, but it still lacks handling capability. If all you want to do is impress your friends with smoky burnouts (but not much else) this is the car for you. If I were to purchase a new retro vehicle it would be the Camaro. Instead of making improvements like a fancy stripe package or a cute running horse on the ground when you unlock the doors GM continues to make improvements to the Camaro that enhance performance and handling. The only negative people seem to mention about the Camaro (besides its popularity) is difficulty seeing your blind spots. I really don't see that as a problem though. With its launch capability and nimble handling I don't think you'll need to worry about a Challenger, Charger or Mustang being in your blind spot. 
#7
03-24-2012, 06:43 AM
Thanks `Mike for your post/commentsBelow is for member's that may want a Wagon `if they win the lotto or have Big $'s...
The Vid is about 9 minutes, but it's a well done vid 4-Sure
`Brent, which one do you want ?
I pick the CTS-V ==============================
Video
Motor Trend pits Cadillac CTS-V vs Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG in wagon-off
By Jeremy KorzeniewskiRSS feed
Posted Mar 21st 2012 7:59PM
Station wagons, as pointed out by ex-Autoblogger Jonny Lieberman, are boring. "It's the penalty you pay for falling in love and having children," he says.
Sure, just so long as your children like to go fast, at least when the chosen conveyance to move those booster seats from Point A to Point B is either the wagon version of the Cadillac CTS-V or Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, as tested by Motor Trend in the video you'll see after the break.
Without spoiling any of the salient details, we'll say that one car was a wee bit quicker, crossing the finish line a scant 79 feet ahead of its rival after a half-mile of acceleration to speeds surpassing 150 miles per hour, while the other was deemed the overall better car for enthusiast drivers.
Which was which? See the video below for all the answers you crave, along with some brilliant exhaust notes from these two rare wagon-shaped beasts.
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News Source: YouTube
Last edited by Space; 03-24-2012 at 06:55 AM.
#8
03-24-2012, 08:15 AM
If I had $42K to spend on a ride...I've found a 88 Monte Carlo SS that has a 350 ci with a four speed standard shift conversion & it's beautiful....He wanted $22K for it, but now said he would sell it to me for $17K
He is moving overseas in January 2013 & he's always away now..His Monte is in dry storage.
^^ Like above Monte ^^not it, but it's like it...It's a great `dream!
$42K dream dollars...That would be used for mod's/gas(which is Gold 2day) +Insurance & speeding tickets
Seriously, I'm not going to get another nice ride until I have a garage & my g/f finishing med school...I love the 4th Gen Monte's, but I'd also have a junker to drive in bad topical weather or go to any store...etc...
I'm working towards my dreams 4-Sure...I've learned early in life that I will have to give `up to get the things in life that I want/desire...I'm work'in on it....4-Really~> Sure
Now, `if I hit the Lotto ~> It's party time
WoW Thanks `Devin for your post & sharing your dream(s)
Last edited by Space; 03-24-2012 at 08:22 AM.
