Stock 300C SRT-8 does 1/4 mile in 12.56sec @ 111.50mph

[Super Blue 72]

I was cruising around and saw a link to this site off Autoweek.com.

http://www.300cforums.com/forums/srt-8-general-discussion/12593-12-56-111-50-mph-bone-stock.html

That's a pretty good time for a stock, big heavy car.

The cool thing is that the engine, or some variation of it, may end up in a possible 2009 Challenger, assumeably a lighter car. 

One can only dream at this point... we'll see.

[dodgetkboy78]

12.56!

HOT DANG!

That is faster than 99 percent of the cars on the road, maybe even 99.9 percent!

[Carlwalski]

That is pretty good, I know the Vette pulls a low 11 second 1/4 though, can't remember which model but it does. Stock. :-(

[Super Blue 72]

That is pretty good, I know the Vette pulls a low 11 second 1/4 though, can't remember which model but it does. Stock. :-(

I think it's a Z06.  It's mentioned in the forum at that link.

[Ghost]

The SRT8 Charger will be a little lighter, so theoretically, should go faster.  The Challenger will be lighter still, so, an SRT-8 Challenger may go in the low 12s.  Viper/Vette killer.   Let's hope the price doesn't isn't as close to the Vette/Vipers as the perfomance is.

[Carlwalski]

Why do they have to call it or everything (seems like) "SRT-8" This and "SRT-8" that!?!?!?
Why can't they just call it a Dodge Challenger?

[dodgetkboy78]

Cause...................................

[Face]

Well, that explains everything.

[torredcuda]

My boss bought a Magnum SRT-8,metallic black,brembo brakes,20`s etc.Not sure what he paid for it but being a limited edition I`m sure it wasn`t cheap.I`ll have to make sure I bump the hp on my 340 over the winter to give him a race at the drags next spring!

[Super Blue 72]

Why do they have to call it or everything (seems like) "SRT-8" This and "SRT-8" that!?!?!?
Why can't they just call it a Dodge Challenger?

SRT is the "Street Race Technology" group (I think) that is a go fast division of DC.  The "-8" is the designation for the # of cylinders.

IE:  Neon=SRT-4, Ram=SRT-10, 300C and Charger=SRT-8.

Sort of like SVO and SVT for Ford.

Call it a modern day "Scat Pak".

[JS27N0B]

Motor trends track test was a 13.02.

Trust me these cars are fast!. I had a guy on a bike line up against me the other day on a road test, showe him tailights big time!
He was riding a virago or something similar, probably in the 750 cc range.

[Killer_Mopar]

IE:  Neon=SRT-4, Ram=SRT-10, 300C and Charger=SRT-8.

Theres also a Magnum SRT-8, Crossfire SRT-6, and coming soon a Grand Cherokee SRT-8. All of the SRT cars run at least 13s (even the srt-4), most of them are in the low 13s/high 12s. The vette that runs 11s in the NEW Z06 which cost 80 grand(which is still a bargain). As far as 1/4 times on the Charger SRT-8, there arent many who have taken them down the 1/4 mile, but I did read one guy who ran a 12.8 stock. Ohh and there are a couple of supercharged SRT-8s and those are putting out 500 RWhp. The 6.1 Hemi is highly under rated....dynos are showing that they have around 450 hp from the factory.

[dodgetkboy78]

Dang!

[Silver R/T]

well its gotta have style too not just be fast, you wouldnt go trade 318 challenger for pinto that runs 10's

[Ghost]

well its gotta have style too not just be fast, you wouldnt go trade 318 challenger for pinto that runs 10's

Well, that depends on the person.  I know several people that would rather have a 10 second car, than a 17 second car.  Myself, I'd rather have the Chally, because I'd rather build the car up myself.  Plus, I prefer Dodge to Ford.