SRT’s Ralph Gilles Talks about Four-Banger Models
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SRT’s Ralph Gilles Talks about Four-Banger Models
Q&A: SRT’s Ralph Gilles Talks Viper Sales, Four-Banger Models, and More [2014 Detroit Auto Show]
full Car and driver interview:
http://http://blog.caranddriver.com/...oit-auto-show/
I wonder what it is about the 2.4L Multiair Tigershark that he/SRT doesn't like. Or if it means they have decided to use the V-6 and AWD system out of the new 200....
full Car and driver interview:
http://http://blog.caranddriver.com/...oit-auto-show/
C/D: Are you working on, or are you thinking about doing any more work with four-cylinder engines at SRT?
RG: Long-term, absolutely. We have a great history with that. Long-term, sure.
C/D: Is that something that you’d want to [pair] with an all-wheel-drive system?
RG: You’re basically repeating what my friends are talking about on social media right now—it’s very topical. Everybody wants to know where SRT is heading with SRT4 replacements and that kind of thing. The timing isn’t right [at this point]. We’re kind of in between great engines—there’s nothing available right now.
C/D: So the MultiAir Tigershark isn’t where you would start?
RG: No.
RG: Long-term, absolutely. We have a great history with that. Long-term, sure.
C/D: Is that something that you’d want to [pair] with an all-wheel-drive system?
RG: You’re basically repeating what my friends are talking about on social media right now—it’s very topical. Everybody wants to know where SRT is heading with SRT4 replacements and that kind of thing. The timing isn’t right [at this point]. We’re kind of in between great engines—there’s nothing available right now.
C/D: So the MultiAir Tigershark isn’t where you would start?
RG: No.