ok i recently started a thread on thoughts on the srt-4...i personally like it....but many of us have been wondering the price, and i have the evidnece to back my **** up...i think we have a challenger..

- All-new 285-horsepower 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4(R) is priced at $22,995
- Chrysler's Street and Racing Technology (SRT)(R) organization continues
the popular SRT legacy
- Dodge Caliber SRT4 delivers SRT mission of benchmark performance for the
best price to the sport-compact market

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Dodge announced pricing
today for the latest addition to Chrysler's popular Street and Racing
Technology (SRT)(R) vehicle lineup - the all-new 2008 Dodge Caliber
SRT4(R).

Boasting 285 horsepower, 265 lb.-ft. of torque and a 0-60 mph time in
the low 6-second range, the all-new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 is available
for $22,995, which includes $560 for destination. The 2008 Dodge Caliber
SRT4 once again delivers the SRT mission of benchmark performance at the
lowest price.

"Like all of Chrysler's SRT vehicles, the all-new 2008 Dodge Caliber
SRT4 delivers customers an unmatched performance/value equation," said Mike
Accavitti, Director - Dodge Brand and SRT Marketing Communications,
Chrysler. "With 285 horsepower, 265 lb.-ft. of tire-smoking torque, and
numerous functional, race-inspired exterior and interior appointments,
Dodge and SRT have once again boldly joined the sport-compact performance
market in dominating fashion."

The all-new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 showcases the renowned, five key
aspects of any SRT vehicle: exterior styling that resonates with the brand
image; race-inspired interiors; world-class ride and handling
characteristics across a broad range; benchmark braking; and standout
powertrain. The all-new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 unquestionably delivers in
all five areas.

Exterior styling includes an aggressive SRT stance, a front fascia with
functional brake cooling ducts and a larger grille opening. The unique hood
features a functional air scoop enhancing underhood cooling. A large
integrated spoiler above the rear glass is tuned for smoother air flow and
lift reduction. Available exterior colors are Brilliant Black, Sunburst
Orange, Bright Silver and Inferno Red.

Inside, the all-new Caliber SRT4 boasts sport seating with deep,
performance bolsters, an SRT race-inspired instrument design, and an
optional Reconfigurable Display (RCD), with exclusive "performance pages"
that provide lateral and longitudinal G-force, 1/8-mile and 1/4-mile
acceleration time and speed, 0-60 mph time and braking distance.

The Dodge Caliber SRT4's suspension is lowered 28mm in the front and
22mm in the rear, contributing to the unique SRT performance ride and
handling characteristics. Chassis highlights include unique performance
tuning, 19-inch cast-aluminum wheels and Goodyear three- or four-season
performance tires.

Benchmark braking is delivered via four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
with 340 x 28mm vented front rotors and 302 x 10mm rear rotors, with
twin-piston aluminum front calipers.

And finally, a whopping 285 horsepower and tire-smoking 265 lb.-ft. of
torque is delivered courtesy of Chrysler's 2.4-liter DOHC I-4 Turbo World
Engine. An electronically tuned Brake Lock Differential and Getrag DMT-6
six- speed transmission help put the power to the ground.

2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 Pricing:
The 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 is well-equipped and has a U.S. MSRP of
$22,995 (including $560 destination).

Among the standard features included are: turbocharged 2.4-liter I-4
World engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing; Getrag DMT6 six-speed manual
transmission; unique hood with functional air scoop; performance four-wheel
anti-lock disc brakes with vented front brake rotors; Electronic Stability
Program; advanced multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags;
supplemental side window curtain air bag; driver inflatable knee blocker;
air conditioning with particulate and odor air filter and Chill Zone(TM)
beverage storage cooler; illuminated cup holders; 12-volt power outlet;
115-volt auxiliary power outlet; sliding armrest with cell phone holder;
performance- oriented instrumentation including a center-mounted
tachometer; sport seating with aggressive bolstering and performance fabric
inserts and SRT-unique 19- inch cast aluminum painted wheels.

Popular Options

-- Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud audio system (late availability) $1,190
-- Power-express open/close sun roof $ 795
-- 19 x 7.5-inch polished aluminum SRT wheels $ 400
The all-new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 is built at the Chrysler Belvidere
Assembly Plant on the same assembly line with the Dodge Caliber SE, SXT and
R/T models, the Jeep(R) Compass and Jeep Patriot.

Dodge barrage continues

With more than 1.3 million vehicles sold globally in 2006, Dodge -
Chrysler's best-selling brand - continues its product offensive for the
2008 model year with the all-new Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Avenger and
Dodge Caliber SRT4, and the new Dodge Viper SRT10, Dodge Dakota, Dodge
Magnum and Dodge Magnum SRT8.

Dodge is the fifth largest nameplate in the U.S. automotive market.
Overall, Dodge has a 7-percent market share in the U.S.

Dodge continues to lead the minivan market with a 20-percent market
share in the U.S. In the highly competitive truck market, Dodge has a
16-percent market share. Dodge is also entering key European volume
segments with Nitro and Caliber.

Source: prnewswire.com

i think i may look at getting one....**** if no one else likes them, then there wont be many on the road

 

Sounds like a pretty mean package. I'll definately take one for a test drive if nothing else.

 

okay so you're excited about the new caliber huh? I'm guessing that you want it for performance because IMO it looks like a piece of ****. But anyways good post I always like to know more info about the persons car I beat than they do.

 

you sound like a hater.....oops my bad i just noticed you're one of those ss fanboys. hey with all your mods and money invested you're still falling short of the Caliber SRT4, doesn't taht tell your ego something?

damn with every passing month this sounds more and more like some sissy ass fanboy site. what happened to all the real car enthusiaists that own ss'?

 

^^^^ uh oh......

 

well with only 148 posts under your belt it wont hurt much to GTFO then will it.
what a shock a cobaltss fansite has people who are biased to their own car.


oh and just for the record....the caliber is ******* ugly. and that has nothing to do with being an ss fanboi.

ugly is ugly.

 

have to agree with him.. i am biased about my own car.. sorry dude

 

who could like the caliber, jeep plus dodge car dropped as baby on head equals caliber

 

i think you will find alot of members here love the SRT badge,its just that the calibur, just does not look good is all,the new world engine is getting rave reviews etc though

 

^^ exactly

in fact its the ONLY SRT car that im not impressed with.
every single one they have made has been a brute....and pretty nice to look at

except this one.

 

argh i didnt mean this to turn into a hate forum! but i like the looks of it actually, it fits my lifestyle well with plenty of cargo room.

and its going to be funny when i blow by a cobalt even with a stage two kit...i bought srt4 for 23k, stock, and a cobalt with over grand in upgrades gets beat by a "so called van"

i love ya'll, but come on, god for bid dodge gives power to their vehicles...well if you all hate the looks, then one less person with an srt4

 

148 post???? well i suppose that would hurt if your post count actually meant something in the real world.

anyway, given the direction in brutishly aggresive styling that dodge is assuming with all its new vehicles this one fits right in. looks like it screams get the **** outta my way.

 

Get the **** out of here Dodge Bitch

 

i hear where you are comming from I had a vibe GT/matrix xrs, and I really really miss how funtional it was,plus i had a badass hass turbo on it.

 

Honestly I can see you coming in here and comparing the Neon SRT4 to our cars as they're both sport compacts, but the Caliber is a different class of vehicle entirely.
I'm sure it's going to be pretty badass, but you really should go bug the HHR websites about how much better this will be than the HHR SS.

 

come on playa you got harsher words then that. after all this is the net and it's not hard to hide behind words.

i stand on what i say can you all speak the same truth. or is the bandwagon a much safer place?

 

yea.. i deff dont like the looks of it.. lets just hope there really making that kinda power. I mean they did it right with the srt and like the the SRT4, chevy should have hooked us up with some DR's Not much but i would have liked to have some come stock ya know. Them damn Perellies..(spellcheck) suck ass at the track.

 

Personally I think the Caliber looks like ****.. even with the SS trim on it. It reminds me of a soccer mom's car.. however the interior is pretty sick, I'd trade interiors anyday
The extra HP and TQ doesn't matter to me. If you're than concerned then do some mods to your cobalt and kick it's ass.. our cars look much nicer on the outside, and I still love to hear my car whine like a bitch!

 

it does if u look at G5Mikes' signature, itll explain wat post count means, and btw the caliber is nothing but a christmas present on wheels

 

it says its got 285 hp and 265 tq and does 0-60 in the low 6 second range. the cobalt does that with 205 hp and 200 tq. where is the falling short part?

 

As I've said before, I wouldn't care if it had the performance of an Enzo Ferarri... Those goddamn things are butt-ugly!

 

its more of a competitor for the HHR SS

but the supercharged can probably beat it considering it has a 0-60 time in the low 6s

the stock sssc has that, and stage 2 surpasses that

nice find though, finally realized what SRT stands for, do the numbers stand for the cyclinders?

e.g.: srt4 and srt8 but they dont have an srt6?

 

Yeah u gotta be careful what u say about a cobalt on a forum. especially on a cobalt forum.. thats like going to Harlem NY and saying I think N***ers are Ugly... Ur gonna get jumped like you just did. Everyone is entitled to their opinion on whatever they want.. in your case OP... u think the Caliber is hott. Well my opinion is Its ugly.. And your already saying its going to be faster than a stg2 cobalt!!!! LOL!!!! To me you sound alot like the Mazda speed 3 forums... Just because its rated at 268hp doesnt mean its to the wheels... same as goes for the caliber... its heavy.. and 300hp... thats like a fat kid running in Nike shoes...

 

Ok When I run 12's with my setup and put it on video for you then will you shut your mouth? By the way the 273 hp is whp so at crank with 15% loss its 313.95 hp..... and you were saying? U should also get that caliber then come down here to Florida so I could rape you and put it on youtube.

 

I didn't know the Cobalt's "competition" extended to small crossover SUVs, regardless of H.P.

I don't care which car is faster; I've said it about 20 times already - if I was still concerned about beating Timmy down at the high school I would have gotten a Viper. The Caliber never has interested me; I don't like the plasticy Dodge interiors, or their dealer service personnel, or the fact that they are a product of the Daimler-Chrysler abortion of a merger. I wasn't in the market for a station wagon or whatever its called. Does that make me a Cobalt fanboy?