3 Chrysler Trailers in Racine

[Plum Crazy]

I dont know why there were here, but i saw them when i was out driving.


http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z28/alexkosterman/virgina138.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z28/alexkosterman/virgina139.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z28/alexkosterman/virgina140.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z28/alexkosterman/virgina141.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z28/alexkosterman/virgina142.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z28/alexkosterman/virgina144.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z28/alexkosterman/virgina146.jpg

[GTSLOW]

ACR viper looks like she could really rip in the twisties. Could use a different color scheme tho.

[BoosTT]

Its for dealer demos. I went one year (when the crossfire first came out). They set up a "track" on a large parking lot or runway.

You get a card that allows you to drive one sports car (likely the viper) and one car to compare (likely a corvette, new camaro, ect). They also usually let you drive all the suv's and other non-cool cars.

After you are done driving, they have wine tasteing.

I'm not really sure how you get invited. My dad got me in from one of his car dealer buddies (I think it was hub south on hwy 100 that since closed).

[0TransAm0]

viper looks nice. wouldn't mind that getting droped off in my driveway

[wrath]

Why would they bother with the Viper? Wasn't production done this summer?

[BoosTT]

Why would they bother with the Viper? Wasn't production done this summer?

Actually, I bet the test drive car is their new challenger vs. the mustang and camaro.

[FoxStang]

Actually, I bet the test drive car is their new challenger vs. the mustang and camaro.
Isn't the challenger the slowest, worst handling and most expensive of the bunch? They must have damn good salesmen there...

[Slow Joe]

Isn't the challenger the slowest, worst handling and most expensive of the bunch? They must have damn good salesmen there...

That it is. It's also the only one that don't come with a manual transmission option...

[Prince Valiant]

That it is. It's also the only one that don't come with a manual transmission option...
:confused

Doth my eyes deceive'th me?

http://image.automotive.com/f/multimedia/photo_gallery/8424408/0803_02b%2B2009_dodge_challenger%2Binterior_view.j pg

Both 5.7 and 6.1 are available w/ six speed manuals.

[PureSound15]

^^^ Wow. That interior couldn't be any worse. Cheep & Boring.

[Prince Valiant]

Why would they bother with the Viper? Wasn't production done this summer?Not quite...they are building the commerative edition viper, the Viper ACRX. 50 or 100? Can't quite recall...

Typical viper ACR with further enhancements for downforce and a tad bit of weight reduction, plus the addition of 40hp for 640 total. Beat the laguna seca record holding regular viper ACR by almost 4 seconds/lap.

[Prince Valiant]

^^^ Wow. That interior couldn't be any worse. Cheep & Boring.Oh sure it could:

http://www.chevy-camaro-2011.com/images/2011-chevy-camaro+interior.jpg

That's what they call "irrefutable proof" :rolf

But in terms of the challenger, the 11 models will be improved...

the only thing I don't like about the 08+ is the steering wheel.

[SLOWC5]

Manual option was I believe a 2010 or 2011 option. Previous years were all auto's

[Prince Valiant]

Manual option was I believe a 2010 or 2011 option. Previous years were all auto'sBZZZT. WRONG!

2008 was the first year of the challenger and all of the 2500 they made were both SRT's and auto's...with the release of the 2009 R/T manuals were offered from the get go as well as being offered for that model year SRT.

edit:

2009 R/T manual for sale:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=284591152&dealer_id=580865&car_year=2009&rdm=1284733776989&lastStartYear=1981&model=CHALLENGER&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=50&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&make=DODGE&keywords_display=&color=&scarid=275661653&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=newsortbyprice_DESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=53224&advanced=y&end_year=2011&doors=&transmission=Manual&max_price=&cardist=7&standard=false

[SLOWC5]

Either way the car blows ass :)

[Prince Valiant]

Either way the car blows ass :) That's a matter of personal preference. That's fine. :confused

[PureSound15]

Either way the car blows ass :)

:rolf:rolf:rolf I concur.

[Undertaker]

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/15/exclusive-marchionne-shows-of-2012-dodge-viper-at-dealer-meetin/

[DurtyKurty]

Oh sure it could:

http://www.chevy-camaro-2011.com/images/2011-chevy-camaro+interior.jpg


Now that's funny! :rolf

[Josepy]

:rolf:rolf:rolf I concur.

yes times eleventy billion. new camaro interior looks shit to me also. along with corvettes.

[jbiscuit]

I could spot a Chrysler interior from a mile away. They ALL look the same including the mega dorky steering wheel!

[Plum Crazy]

I found out today that they are having an SRT track day at Road America next week.


Also, yeah, you can get the Challenger in a Manual.


I love all the shit talkin about the Challenger, bet most of you have never driven or even riden in a Challenger.

[SLOWC5]

You mean sat in a 300? Sure all the time

[lilws6]

I love all the shit talkin about the Challenger, bet most of you have never driven or even riden in a Challenger.

i raced one thats all that it takes :goof

[shoooo32]

You mean sat in a 300? Sure all the time


:rolfQFT! Minus the manual trans and nav, that interior pic looks exactly like the v6 300c I rented. Sweet pony car Chrysler, I'll totally run out and spend $40k on one of these. Ha!

[nismodave]

3 Garbage Trucks.

And one bad ass track car.

[MoCkiN U]

I found out today that they are having an SRT track day at Road America next week.


Also, yeah, you can get the Challenger in a Manual.


I love all the shit talkin about the Challenger, bet most of you have never driven or even riden in a Challenger.

jumps up and down....

I wanna ride in one hint hint :headbang

[Deggy]

That Viper is pretty sweet, not feeling the colors or the wheels though.

[Josepy]

I found out today that they are having an SRT track day at Road America next week.


Also, yeah, you can get the Challenger in a Manual.


I love all the shit talkin about the Challenger, bet most of you have never driven or even riden in a Challenger.

I have ridden in and driven one. Really not shit talking by anyone. Just not a fan. That is all.

[Prince Valiant]

You mean sat in a 300? Sure all the time


:rolfQFT! Minus the manual trans and nav, that interior pic looks exactly like the v6 300c I rented. Sweet pony car Chrysler, I'll totally run out and spend $40k on one of these. Ha!

So then equipped similarly, they should look the exact same?

http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/dodge-challenger-interior-1.jpg

http://www.kenyacarbazaar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/chrysler.jpg

Those "Can you spot the differences" games must have flumoxed you guys as kids...hell, as adults even :rolf

They do look similar...the obvious locations of the air ducts and use of the same (hideous) steering wheel does create very strong similarity, especially since this isn't the type of steering wheel I'd want in my pony car.

While I think it's fair to call the two similar; but "exactly like?" Eh....:durr

In defense of the challenger's interior though, it's obvious they've used improved material that gives off less sheen, looks like better grain/tack...and from the ones I've been in, this has been true. I think a fair criticism would be the monotonous color...it might improve the look to break up the drab black/grey with perhaps a little more color.

Personally I like understated style in the interior simply because they age the best...look at some outlandish styled interiors from the late 50's/early 60's...perhaps they struck people as stylish then, but they look gaudy now.

Aside from the steering wheel though, what's offensive about the challenger interior? I mean, I understand I'm asking for the opinions of guys who probably thought the swoopy gothic pontiac interiors looked good, or that the interior of the corvette was fitting of a "world class" automobile :D

[CannotPost]

Not quite...they are building the commerative edition viper, the Viper ACRX. 50 or 100? Can't quite recall...

Typical viper ACR with further enhancements for downforce and a tad bit of weight reduction, plus the addition of 40hp for 640 total. Beat the laguna seca record holding regular viper ACR by almost 4 seconds/lap.

Theres an ACR-X floatin around Milwuakee:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4919978117_3ded862324_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4919978459_7ccd30dcbd_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4919977929_909c77a6ae.jpg

it's got no Vin number so never gonna be a street car, and it's # 14 of 150 iirc