2007 Dodge Caliber SRT-4

[MrRich]

Expect the 2007 Caliber SRT to appear some six months after the standard version of the car, most likely toward the end of 2006. As Dodge plans on starting the Caliber in the $15,000 range, expect the SRT version of the hatchback to run along the same lines as the Neon SRT-4 in the low $20,000s.This hot hatchback will be powered by a SRT-tuned version of the 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine developed with Hyundai and Mitsubishi. The tweaked version of this new global engine will probably place the Caliber SRT's output in the neighborhood of 235 horsepower.

[millster]

I wouldn't honestly expect low $20,000's for this at least not really low. Probably around $25 to start. The R/T starts around $19,000. Still, I like it. Can't wait to see one in person.

[BlueCrush]

If the Caliber SRT-4 came with an AWD version, that would be my next vehicle. highly doubt that will happen though.Mr. Rich, where did you get that picture from?

[millster]

I don't know about that Bluecrush. The R/T version is available in AWD. Wouldn't be much of a stretch to take that to the SRT.

[MrRich]

Got some new information. Yes it will be AWD. But the biggest news is... EVERYBODY READY???300HP 0-60 under 6 seconds!!!!

[MrRich]

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush ».Mr. Rich, where did you get that picture from?]

[millster]

OK. First of all, I want your sources. Second, *DROOL*!

[damronjr]

Quote, originally posted by MrRich »Got some new information. Yes it will be AWD. But the biggest news is... EVERYBODY READY???300HP 0-60 under 6 seconds!!!!Bye bye Vibe!

[MrRich]

Here is the spyshot. As you can see the front bumper is the same on the two pictures

[MrRich]

Quote, originally posted by millster »OK. First of all, I want your sources. Second, *DROOL*!Here is my source. I hope you can read hungarian http://totalcar.hu/magazin/hir...53327

[millster]

Quote, originally posted by MrRich »Here is my source. I hope you can read hungarian Hmm... not so much.Thanks for sharing though! This Chrysler SRT line is becoming very interesting indeed.

[JustinVGT]

Yeah, I think I read about this in one of my recent Motor Trend issues. Pretty impressive!

[BlueCrush]

Caliber AWD SRT-4 with Auto tranny???

[damronjr]

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »Caliber AWD SRT-4 with Auto tranny??? Like I said, bye-bye Vibe!

[jwalcik]

Quote, originally posted by MrRich »Here is my source. I hope you can read hungarian http://totalcar.hu/magazin/hir...53327here's one in english: http://www.leftlanenews.com/20...-1634

[Puckman27]

u guys want a good source for auto news....... http://www.gminsidenews.commaybe this ****ty dodge will push pontiac to put a bigger engine in the next vibe

[redlava]

I really like the looks of the Caliber. I just wish the interior didn't look so shotty. That has to be one of the worst looking interiors I have ever seen in a car.

[NascarXprt]

i agree, if they made something like the Vibe they have them selves a high selling car/hatchback. but id get one after the Vibe.

[ToolGuy]

Yep...300 HP and 260 lb torque.

[BlueCrush]

Officially released by Dodge:http://www.autoblog.com/2006/0...srt-4/

[Mavrik]

I hate to admit it but... thats looking pretty good.

[ColonelPanic]

I'm trying to figure out what's the big deal here... It's only the equivalent of 2.31 of these super powerful 1zz's under the hood when taking horsepower into consideration. Way to go, Dodge. Giving the Caliber some nads seems to have changed people's tune about the thing.

[BlueCrush]

I think I'll wait until the 2008 model after they have worked out all the kinks.

[MrRich]

Front wheel drive????No thanks!!!

[BlueCrush]

I'm hoping they'll have the AWD SRT-4 by then also.

[Psychobroker]

Quote, originally posted by damronjr »Bye bye Vibe!I second that! The only reason why I didn't strongly consider a Neon was the lack of carrying capacity. The Caliber looke like it will carry just plenty (groceries, camping, etc), AND I like the styling

[ColonelPanic]

Cool, talking about a different car but apparently the same engine... I've been wondering about Hyundai's 2.4 Theta that showed up in the '06 Sonata... I didn't know for sure if it was related to the 2.4 World engine, but from what I've read thus far, they seem to be the same engine!This engine seems to have plenty of potential there... In the Sonata it is 162 HP, 164 lb/ft of torque, and look what they can turn it in to... That thing has some potential...