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Eight Great Rides : Dodge SRT-4


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Dodge SRT-4
Estimated Price : $19,995
Engine
Engine Code: A853
Type: Inline four, iron block, aluminum head, turbocharged and intercooled
Valvetrain: DOHC, four valves per cylinder
Displacement: 2429cc
Bore x Stroke: 87.5 x 101.0 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.1:1
Claimed Crank Hp: 215 hp @5400 rpm
Claimed Crank Torque: 245 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Measured Wheel Hp: 223 hp @ 5700 rpm
Measured Wheel Torque: 250 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Redline : 6000 rpm
Drivetrain
Layout : Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Transmission: Five-speed manual
Gear Ratios
1: 3.647:1
2: 2.045:1
3: 1.367:1
4: 0.947:1
5: 0.756:1
Final drive: 3.526:1
Differential: Open
Chassis
Chassis Code: PLDS41
Exterior dimensions
Curb Weight: 2,870 lbs
Weight Distribution F/R : 64/36
Overall Length: 175.7 in.
Wheelbase: 105.0 in.
Overall Width: 67.4 in.
Track F/R: 57.6 in./57.7 in.
Height: 56.5 in.
Suspension
Front: MacPherson strut, anti- roll bar
Rear: Strut with two lateral links and one trailing link, anti-roll bar
Brakes
Front: 11.0-in. vented discs, single-piston sliding calipers
Rear: 10.6-in solid discs, single-piston sliding caliper
Electronic driving aids/inhibitors: ABS, electronic throttle
Wheels and Tires
Wheels: 17 x 6-in. aluminum
Tires: 205/50ZR-17 Michelin Pilot Sport
Performance
Acceleration
0-30 mph: 2.5 sec.
0-60 mph: 5.8 sec.
30-50 mph: 2.0 sec.
50-70 mph: 3.0 sec.
Quarter Mile time: 14.2 sec.
Quarter Mile speed: 99.5 mph
Handling
Lateral Grip (200ft skidpad): .85g
Slalom Speed (700ft slalom): 69.0 mph
Braking
60-0 stopping distance: 119 ft.

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