Possible Competition For Lightning From Dodge Plus Neon!!!???

OnMy3rdStang · 02-05-2002, 12:26 PM

Got these pics and info from the 2002 North American Autoshow

Heres the stats: 2003 Dodge SRT-10
One of three new "extreme performance" models from Dodge's new Performance Vehicle Operations group (PVO), the Ram SRT-10 is not a concept but an actual production vehicle destined to arrive in dealerships at a later date. Powered by the same 500-horse/8.3-liter V-10 under the hood of the 2003 Viper SRT-10, the Ram SRT-10 can accelerate 0-60 mph in about five seconds, and it claims a top speed of 150 mph. The muscle truck rides on 24-inch wheels wrapped in 305/35R25 high-performance rubber, and it benefits from a modified Ram rack and pinion steering with independent front suspension, recalibrated quick-ratio power steering, red Viper brake calipers, and bed-mounted tonneau cover. It's available only in red or black-tough choice.

I watched this on MotorTrend and the new neon is very very nice!

Heres the stats on it: 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4
First seen - briefly -- at the Los Angeles auto show, Dodge's Neon SRT-4 is a production-ready racecar that threatens to stake a serious claim in the sport compact market. Priced just under $20,000, the SRT-4 boasts a 2.4-liter/205-horsepower turbocharged engine. Dodge claims a musclecar-worthy 5.9-second 0-60 mph time! Power is not all at the high-end, either, with 220 lb-ft of torque available at 2000 rpm. A complete package, the SRT-4 features aggressive fascias, dramatic spoiler, sport suspension, 17-inch wheels, large brakes, six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, leather Viper-style bucket seats, three-spoke steering wheel, power amenities, and air conditioning

Coupe Devil · 02-05-2002, 01:02 PM

I watched part of that show on t.v. When that new Dodge truck came out I was like "Whowa" in my best Al Pachino voice. I like it. Not so much the 24's but everything else.

Brad

PGkelly · 02-05-2002, 09:11 PM

im starting to like dodge a bit more now...

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 02-07-2002, 01:29 AM

Looks like Ford is going to need a little(500hp sounds nice) power to the lightning....

OnMy3rdStang · 02-07-2002, 11:37 AM

I am hoping Ford will step up and not allow dodge to have the fastest street truck. Same goes for the Focus, they cant let a neon beat a focus because that new SRT-4 Neon could be knocking on GT's doors!!!! Maybe all Ford has to do is increase the HP a little and put in a 5 or 6 speed I am sure they can come up with something

95mustanggt · 02-07-2002, 03:55 PM

All it is, is the Perforance "line in the sand" being moved upward. Ford is faster today, Dodge tomorrow, then Ford, then Chev, then Dodge, Then Ford, etc. That performance line creeps ever so slowly upwards until you have something major happen that throughs it down again. Look at the early 70's. Same thing happened. The only difference now is the cars are more advanced.

02-05-2002, 12:26 PM	#1
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	Possible Competition For Lightning From Dodge Plus Neon!!!??? Got these pics and info from the 2002 North American Autoshow Heres the stats: 2003 Dodge SRT-10 One of three new "extreme performance" models from Dodge's new Performance Vehicle Operations group (PVO), the Ram SRT-10 is not a concept but an actual production vehicle destined to arrive in dealerships at a later date. Powered by the same 500-horse/8.3-liter V-10 under the hood of the 2003 Viper SRT-10, the Ram SRT-10 can accelerate 0-60 mph in about five seconds, and it claims a top speed of 150 mph. The muscle truck rides on 24-inch wheels wrapped in 305/35R25 high-performance rubber, and it benefits from a modified Ram rack and pinion steering with independent front suspension, recalibrated quick-ratio power steering, red Viper brake calipers, and bed-mounted tonneau cover. It's available only in red or black-tough choice. I watched this on MotorTrend and the new neon is very very nice! Heres the stats on it: 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 First seen - briefly -- at the Los Angeles auto show, Dodge's Neon SRT-4 is a production-ready racecar that threatens to stake a serious claim in the sport compact market. Priced just under $20,000, the SRT-4 boasts a 2.4-liter/205-horsepower turbocharged engine. Dodge claims a musclecar-worthy 5.9-second 0-60 mph time! Power is not all at the high-end, either, with 220 lb-ft of torque available at 2000 rpm. A complete package, the SRT-4 features aggressive fascias, dramatic spoiler, sport suspension, 17-inch wheels, large brakes, six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, leather Viper-style bucket seats, three-spoke steering wheel, power amenities, and air conditioning __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl Last edited by OnMy3rdStang; 02-05-2002 at 12:32 PM..

02-05-2002, 01:02 PM	#2
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	I watched part of that show on t.v. When that new Dodge truck came out I was like "Whowa" in my best Al Pachino voice. I like it. Not so much the 24's but everything else. Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

02-05-2002, 09:11 PM	#3
PGkelly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 274	im starting to like dodge a bit more now... __________________ If it ain't broke, make it go faster AOL: MCVillain45

02-07-2002, 01:29 AM	#4
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	Looks like Ford is going to need a little(500hp sounds nice) power to the lightning.... __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

02-07-2002, 11:37 AM	#5
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	I am hoping Ford will step up and not allow dodge to have the fastest street truck. Same goes for the Focus, they cant let a neon beat a focus because that new SRT-4 Neon could be knocking on GT's doors!!!! Maybe all Ford has to do is increase the HP a little and put in a 5 or 6 speed I am sure they can come up with something __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

02-07-2002, 03:55 PM	#6
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	All it is, is the Perforance "line in the sand" being moved upward. Ford is faster today, Dodge tomorrow, then Ford, then Chev, then Dodge, Then Ford, etc. That performance line creeps ever so slowly upwards until you have something major happen that throughs it down again. Look at the early 70's. Same thing happened. The only difference now is the cars are more advanced. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

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