Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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Dodge Caliber SRT-4
http://www.allpar.com/cars/dodge/caliber.html
Allpar wrote:
* The Dodge Caliber engines, like those of the Dodge Rebel sedan/coupe, will be the 1.8 in Europe, the 2.4 in the US, and the 2.0 in both regions. A 235 horsepower turbocharged 2.4 is likely in an SRT version.
* The 2.4 liter naturally aspirated version will be quite potent with 170 horsepower - that's an estimate from Chrysler. All four cylinder engines will be the new world engine.
* A Volkswagen diesel will be offered starting around calendar-year 2006, at least in Europe. Why Volkswagen, when DaimlerChrysler has so many diesels in its fleet? Perhaps because clean diesel fuel is to be phased in starting in 2006, and DCX wisely figures that the current government will be lax on enforcement.
* The new cars will, according to an exclusive Allpar source, come with a CVT (continuously variable transmission), supplied by Honda!, but with a computer programmed to mimic tradictional automatic transmissions, so customers are comfortable with the feel.
* One German source also suggested that the engines would start at 1.4 liters in Europe, presumably for tax reasons.
* The Dodge Caliber and next-generation Mitsubishi Lancer are being designed jointly by Chrysler and Mitsubishi engineers. For details, see the Dodge Rebel.
DODGE REBEL
http://www.allpar.com/cars/dodge/rebel.html
Allpar wrote:
* The Dodge Rebel's (we're going to use the name until Chrysler announces something) engines will run from the 1.8 (probably only used outside North America) to a 235 horsepower turbo-2.4 in the SRT-4 version. The 2.4 liter naturally aspirated version will be quite potent with 170 horsepower - that's an estimate from Chrysler. All four cylinder engines will be the new world engine jointly designed by Mitsubishi, Chrysler, and Hyundai, and built in Michigan (and Korea and Japan). There may be a hot optional engine, designed and built by Chrysler, not needing a turbocharger. A diesel will be available in Europe and, quite probably, in the US as well.
* The Dodge Rebel will be built in Belvedere.
* The Dodge Rebel is being designed by Chrysler and Mitsubishi engineers. While both are working together on a common platform, the final cars will be different in character. In North America and Europe, the Chrysler version will reportedly be used, even when sold under the Mitsubishi name. In Asia, the Middle East, and South America, the Mitsubishi version will reportedly be used, even when sold under the Dodge name. The Dodge and Mitsuibshi versions will have unique interiors and exteriors and different suspension tuning when sold in the same market.
* The EVO will have a Dodge version, with extensive Chrysler involvement in engineering in the two door version. The four door will be primarily worked on by Mitsubishi engineers, though members of the Neon ACR team are helping them, thanks to their strong rally and SCCA success. (The Neon traces its pedigree back to the Shelby Dodges, partly through John Fernandez). Mitsubishi has been a strong rally car and their engineers are no slouches. We're not exactly sure, though, why Dodge and MMC have switched places on the Rebel - the Stratus/Sebring/Avenger coupes were pretty pure Mitsubishi.
Allpar wrote:
* The Dodge Caliber engines, like those of the Dodge Rebel sedan/coupe, will be the 1.8 in Europe, the 2.4 in the US, and the 2.0 in both regions. A 235 horsepower turbocharged 2.4 is likely in an SRT version.
* The 2.4 liter naturally aspirated version will be quite potent with 170 horsepower - that's an estimate from Chrysler. All four cylinder engines will be the new world engine.
* A Volkswagen diesel will be offered starting around calendar-year 2006, at least in Europe. Why Volkswagen, when DaimlerChrysler has so many diesels in its fleet? Perhaps because clean diesel fuel is to be phased in starting in 2006, and DCX wisely figures that the current government will be lax on enforcement.
* The new cars will, according to an exclusive Allpar source, come with a CVT (continuously variable transmission), supplied by Honda!, but with a computer programmed to mimic tradictional automatic transmissions, so customers are comfortable with the feel.
* One German source also suggested that the engines would start at 1.4 liters in Europe, presumably for tax reasons.
* The Dodge Caliber and next-generation Mitsubishi Lancer are being designed jointly by Chrysler and Mitsubishi engineers. For details, see the Dodge Rebel.
DODGE REBEL
http://www.allpar.com/cars/dodge/rebel.html
Allpar wrote:
* The Dodge Rebel's (we're going to use the name until Chrysler announces something) engines will run from the 1.8 (probably only used outside North America) to a 235 horsepower turbo-2.4 in the SRT-4 version. The 2.4 liter naturally aspirated version will be quite potent with 170 horsepower - that's an estimate from Chrysler. All four cylinder engines will be the new world engine jointly designed by Mitsubishi, Chrysler, and Hyundai, and built in Michigan (and Korea and Japan). There may be a hot optional engine, designed and built by Chrysler, not needing a turbocharger. A diesel will be available in Europe and, quite probably, in the US as well.
* The Dodge Rebel will be built in Belvedere.
* The Dodge Rebel is being designed by Chrysler and Mitsubishi engineers. While both are working together on a common platform, the final cars will be different in character. In North America and Europe, the Chrysler version will reportedly be used, even when sold under the Mitsubishi name. In Asia, the Middle East, and South America, the Mitsubishi version will reportedly be used, even when sold under the Dodge name. The Dodge and Mitsuibshi versions will have unique interiors and exteriors and different suspension tuning when sold in the same market.
* The EVO will have a Dodge version, with extensive Chrysler involvement in engineering in the two door version. The four door will be primarily worked on by Mitsubishi engineers, though members of the Neon ACR team are helping them, thanks to their strong rally and SCCA success. (The Neon traces its pedigree back to the Shelby Dodges, partly through John Fernandez). Mitsubishi has been a strong rally car and their engineers are no slouches. We're not exactly sure, though, why Dodge and MMC have switched places on the Rebel - the Stratus/Sebring/Avenger coupes were pretty pure Mitsubishi.
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RE: Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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good find chad...
just like the Evo has a watered down dodge model now..called the SRt4.
good find chad...
just like the Evo has a watered down dodge model now..called the SRt4.
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Lord, what is this world coming too? I can say that it does not come out bad everytime Dodge teams up with another maunfacturer, just like in the case of my 02 Stratus R/T. If you look under the sheetmetal, almost damn near everything is stamped Mitsubishi! I just can't resist though, I love my car. It is always good to get back in my 03 Durango R/T and know that I am truly in the U S of A!
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Last of the RTs, i think that the only thing dodge makes on our cars are the wheels, and the steering wheel center, and the fascias...everything else is mitsu...basically, the RT coupe is a DSM, although they dont use that name anymore
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Didn't Chrysler get the DSM plant back as part of money that Mitsu owed Chrysler last year?
