Prince Valiant
03-11-2004, 11:57 AM
SCC appearently did a brief shakedown of one...these numbers are from another message board on the internet where they must think that Dyno numbers are more important than 1/4 numbers as no 1/4 mile info was given...but (drumroll please)
Our dynojet revealed the truth, which is an impressive 197hp at the wheels @ 6450rpm and 169lb-ft @ 5250rpm Alas, I haven't looked through the article myself and can't attest if they even DID acceleration test...
But not too shabby for something rated at what 200-205hp?
Only two criticisms. One, I don't like the euro center pod gauge cluster...that is something that you find on toyota echo's/prius's...bleh. Understand that to me, that criticism ranks right up there with the SRT-4 not having electric windows for the rear seat, IE, it wouldn't at all affect a decision to purchase the car in the least...and I wouldn't think much of an individual's performance car credentials who DID cite that as a reason not to purchase one.
Two, the torque numbers and the rpm ranges at which they achieve peak HP seems to suggest a moderate reving NA powerplant. Certianly not one with a roots style blower on it...
Otherwise...I like the car. I think I would prefer a cobalt SS to the redline though. Much better looking and very understated
Our dynojet revealed the truth, which is an impressive 197hp at the wheels @ 6450rpm and 169lb-ft @ 5250rpm Alas, I haven't looked through the article myself and can't attest if they even DID acceleration test...
But not too shabby for something rated at what 200-205hp?
Only two criticisms. One, I don't like the euro center pod gauge cluster...that is something that you find on toyota echo's/prius's...bleh. Understand that to me, that criticism ranks right up there with the SRT-4 not having electric windows for the rear seat, IE, it wouldn't at all affect a decision to purchase the car in the least...and I wouldn't think much of an individual's performance car credentials who DID cite that as a reason not to purchase one.
Two, the torque numbers and the rpm ranges at which they achieve peak HP seems to suggest a moderate reving NA powerplant. Certianly not one with a roots style blower on it...
Otherwise...I like the car. I think I would prefer a cobalt SS to the redline though. Much better looking and very understated