You're funny.

 

I was reading up on this charger, can anyone explain to me what a multiple displacement system does and how it saves gas? Thanx.

 

it works by shutting off 4 cylinders. so it saves gas by running off of 4 cylinders. it only comes in effect at cruising speeds on the highway, but it will instantly change back to 8 cylinders when the power is demanded.

 

Gotcha. Thats a cool idea. How much gas are we talking about here? Is it like only using 50% of the gas since only running on 50% of cylinders?

 

you are supposed to get 20% better gas mileage

 

You are taking that statement out of context. The new Charger RT and SRT are also faster than the old chargers. Hyundai and Kias may well be better than the old Chargers except for size and power.

That still makes the new Charger a better car than the old ones. Two doors and style are only personal preferences, not measures of quality.

 

And I doubt many folks will be as scared with a Kia or Hyundai cop car driving up behind them rather than a Charger cop car.

You guys have seen the pics in the other thread right? What you think of the Charger possibily being used for police work? (actually is it a done deal that it will be a cop car or are they trying to sell it as an option right now?)

 

The power to make your stomach tighten is not the cop car, it is the cop in the car. Cars don't make the arrest and you still can't outrun a radio.

 

How can you say the new chargers are faster, only the srt can run with a hemi, and its almost the same.
"As an all-around performer, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 is capable of awe-inspiring numbers unheard-of in a muscle sedan: 0-60 mph in around 5 seconds, quarter-mile time in the 13-second range "


"Performance: 426 Hemi V8 425: 0-60 in 5.5 sec, 1/4 mile in 13.9 sec @ 105mph."

Now consider this, 30 plus years have passed, and the best that they got is the same numbers from 30 years ago. Also remember the 70 chargers weigh a considerable amount more. So with all the technology, electronics, and weight reductions they still can't beat the original. Yes I'm the sure the new one will handle better, and ride better. But in 30 years a 69 charger will still be a much more desired car than the current version.

Joe

 

come on joe..dont be silly...

the old charger didnt come with an option of 18 inch wheels...or a 650 watt system...or heated pedals or mirrors or a seat that massages your *** when you drive or whatever other worthless option that has been packed into this newest family sedan offered by DCX...

because we all know, beaing able to hear your system 2 blocks away, and having gawdy shiney rims and warm feet and a comfy massaged *** are far more important than the potential to go fast...