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Model Evolution: Dodge Charger
The Charger has been a lot of things over the years, from a firebreathing V-8 muscle monster, to a torque-steer-tastic Omni spin off, and back to a V-8 muscle monster. From a fastback coronet, to an Americanized E-Class, let’s take a look back at how the Charger got where it is today.
Secondhand Gems: Grand Touring, Three Ways
We’re going out on a limb here to assume that, as a Winding Road reader, you like to drive. (Bold, we know.) Let’s try another tenuous branch and say that not all driving enthusiasts are always enthused about driving, especially those who are required by work or other circumstances to spend a significant amount of time behind the wheel.
First Look: 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8
Dodge has just given its 2011 Charger a very large shot of adrenaline in the form of the SRT8 version. The already rapid 6.1-liter Hemi V-8 from the 2010 SRT8 has been swapped for a 6.4-liter powerplant, with numbers jumping from 425 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, up to a matching 465 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque.
Detroit 2011: 2011 Chrysler 300
Chrysler is continuing its revival with the redesigned 300. The big rear-driver had its official debut at the North American International Auto Show today, and we were on hand to check it out.
First Look: 2011 Chrysler 300
Chrysler’s big sedan is getting an equally big refresh for 2011. Visually, the new front fascia features a grille reminiscent of the smaller Chrysler 200, while the headlights and taillights also get redesigned. And yes, those are Audi-esque LEDs around the front headlights.
Driven: 2010 Chrysler 300C
In theory Chrysler’s 300C is an aging design that by now is in need of replacement, well… just because. Yet every time I climb behind the wheel of one I’m reminded of what a fundamentally good car this has been and still is. There’s a lot to like, here, starting with the 300C’s stout-hearted engine—the 5.7-liter, 360-horsepower Hemi V-8, which points out an ample 389 pound-feet of torque.
Ask It: 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
Today, a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 roared into the Winding Road parking lot. We’ll have it on hand for about a week, so feel free to ask us any questions you may have about it.
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