Hoovey689

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SRT adds new cost-saving Core models to Challenger SRT8, 300 SRT8

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http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-...photo-5624900/

As the high-performance division of Chrysler, the SRT brand used the Chicago Auto Show to reveal new "Core" models for the Dodge Challenger SRT8 and Chrysler 300 SRT8. Similar to a move made by Chrysler in Australia, both of these new Core models will get a significant drop in price compared to the current SRTs, and each will get some new, exclusive styling elements as well. Both new models will arrive in showrooms this summer.

The Challenger SRT8 Core will start at $38,995 (not including $995 for destination), which is $5,780 less than the SRT8 currently on sale. Along with the lower price, this new configuration gets classic colors like Orange Pearl Coat and Plum Crazy Pearl Coat (shown at right), and all models get black accents on the grille, a spoiler, 20-inch wheels and Brembo brake calipers. The interior also gets some unique elements such as cloth inserts on the seats (also used on the SRT Viper) and a "mini-carbon bezel" on the instrument panel.

As for the 300 SRT8, the Core version has a new price of $43,995 marking a drop of $5,000 over the current 300 SRT8 base model. This car also gets similar upgrades – inside and out – as the Challenger SRT8, but it will also have plenty of matte carbon and piano black interior accents and the option of red-painted calipers. The finishing touch on this model is the addition of the "6.4L" fender badges, which is a first for the 300 SRT8.

It isn't clear what, if any, equipment has been de-contented to create this new lower price, but we're sure buyers looking to get behind the wheel of either one of these products will be happy.

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/08/s...-chicago-2013/

Hoovey689

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Even more attainable performance. Smart move Chrysler

Outrage

This was previewed by the Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee. Personally, I'd like to see AWD SRT(8) sedan models. I'd probably be driving a Chrysler 300 SRT8 rather than my Lexus GS 350 if I could have had it in AWD.

LexFather

So how did they drop the price, what did the vehicles lose? I always thought SRT-8 pricing was way out of line with the market's desires.

Good move to me.

Outrage

The Charger Super Bee dropped leather seating, removed the navigation system, removed the auto-dimming side view mirrors, HID headlights, heated steering wheel, paddle shifters, back up camera, power/ventilated front seats, etc. In 2012 it dropped the price from the SRT8's $47,425 to $42,625, (~$5,000) which is conspicuously close to the $43,995 quoted in the article (factor in that it's a Chrysler rather than a Dodge).

Blackraven

Compared to this



The wheels of this new edition look better imho.

<VENOM>

These new additions will be the base models

Aron9000

I wonder if they'll keep those aggresively bolstered SRT seats in the "Core" model cars or if they'll stick in the seats found in the base models. Personally I love those SRT seats, they're comfy for even a fat **** like myself, hold you in place, and look cool to boot.

mmarshall

About time. That color was one of Dodge's all-time classics. It was used in 1970/71 for the Dodge Scat-Pack group of high-performance cars, and also as an option on some lower-powered ones as well.

Now, guys......how about the Tor-Lime (Green), another one of Dodge's classics?