[z51vett]

SS verse Dodge Charger
0 to 60 4.5 SS Charger 4.2
1/4 mile SS 12.9 at 111 Dodge 12.6 at 114
70 to 0 SS 153 ft Dodge 152 ft
Weight ss3931 Dodge 4371
Dist 52.6/47.4 SS Dodge 54/46
Gas milage test 17 both cars
SS wins because of steering and handling and dash.
z51vett
Dougmg:

 

[Jonate]

SS verse Dodge Charger
0 to 60 4.5 SS Charger 4.2
1/4 mile SS 12.9 at 111 Dodge 12.6 at 114
70 to 0 SS 153 ft Dodge 152 ft
Weight ss3931 Dodge 4371
Dist 52.6/47.4 SS Dodge 54/46
Gas milage test 17 both cars
SS wins because of steering and handling and dash.
z51vett
Dougmg:

Is this issue now in stores?!?!? Or was it delivered to you?

 

[HeroNtheShadows]

This HAS to be compared to an SRT8 Charger to get those kind of numbers right??? No way the SS loses in acceleration times to a regular Hemi Charger...

 

[z51vett]

Yes charger srt8 and yes bought it at Barnes and Noble yesterday. Oh what happened to the 50/50 weight dist. if you get spare does it even out.
z51vett
Doug

 

[Tarnath]

January 2014 - Automotive News and Information from Car and Driver
It isn't available on my ipad yet though.

 

[Diehard]

Yes charger srt8 and yes bought it at Barnes and Noble yesterday. Oh what happened to the 50/50 weight dist. if you get spare does it even out.
z51vett
Doug

They always said "near 50/50 weight dist." (Would have to be a 100 lb spare!):biggrin:

 

[z51vett]

They always said "near 50/50 weight dist." (Would have to be a 100 lb spare!):biggrin:

Near only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades
z51vett
Doug

 

[Diehard]

I wonder if Car and Driver actually reviewed/tested the cars or just compared specs and performance from another source?

 

[Jstue]

SS verse Dodge Charger
0 to 60 4.5 SS Charger 4.2
1/4 mile SS 12.9 at 111 Dodge 12.6 at 114
70 to 0 SS 153 ft Dodge 152 ft
Weight ss3931 Dodge 4371
Dist 52.6/47.4 SS Dodge 54/46
Gas milage test 17 both cars
SS wins because of steering and handling and dash.
z51vett
Dougmg:

Wow, this thing is a lot faster than I thought. Lmao. :bowdown:

 

[alcatraz]

Awesome to see this. Maybe they will post it on their website once the issue comes out. i'd like to read the full article. Glad to hear that the SS wins showing that Dodge Charger who's boss.

 

[Diehard]

Near only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades
z51vett
Doug

The Chevy brochure actully reads. "...has a near perfect 50/50 weight distribution for optimal handling."

 

[chevypwr]

The Chevy brochure actully reads. "...has a near perfect 50/50 weight distribution for optimal handling."

that along with many automotive news articles, i think one even had Mark Ruess speak on it or someone from GM

 

[Jonate]

Spoiler Alert:
Picked up the issue! Great Read! I like how they justified the price and tested a comparable optioned SRT-8! They also describe better lateral grip than the current S6 and M5, keep in mind this comparo was done in the rain... Also noted the interior surpasses that of the SRT-8 and they mention the SS has the better transmission of the two. 6spd auto vs the SRT's 5spd...
Oh, and I will add, seeing the cars in a picture side by side makes the SS look so much better. The SRT looks like a block on wheels whereas the SS looks like a work of art with its curvy lines and fender flares!

 

[MyBlkSS]

Wow thats impressive. add a blower to it and now you have a daily driven screamer.

 

[BahamaTodd]

Pretty nice improvement when you compare to C/D G8 GXP test results:

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.4 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 19.3 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.2 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.3 sec @ 109 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 146 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 156 ft
Roadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 0.85 g

Though I was still hoping that it might have beaten the SRT-8 with the weight advantage.

 

[PMD SS]

4.5? Knew it would be faster than what GM is advertising. Pretty much exactly the same performance numbers as the GXP.

Also, hoollly crap look at how heavy the SRT is! Thats why it needs so much HP. Just think what the SS would do if it had the exact same hp numbers as the srt.

 

[Diehard]

4.5? Knew it would be faster than what GM is advertising. Pretty much exactly the same performance numbers as the GXP.

Also, hoollly crap look at how heavy the SRT is! Thats why it needs so much HP. Just think what the SS would do if it had the exact same hp numbers as the srt.

That's exactly why I don't understand Callaways estimate of 4.5 sec with 570HP for $20,000.??

 

[PMD SS]

That's exactly why I don't understand Callaways estimate of 4.5 sec with 570HP for $20,000.??

They have no idea what they are talking about. It's not like they had installed and tested a vehicle when they even posted it. And the image they posted was obviously a photoshop.

I assume, that they are assuming, that adding a supercharger to it will cut down the claimed 0-60 time by 1/2 a second, 5.0 to 4.5 since thats what Chevrolet has advertised.

 

[Ozark]

4.5? Knew it would be faster than what GM is advertising. Pretty much exactly the same performance numbers as the GXP.

Also, hoollly crap look at how heavy the SRT is! Thats why it needs so much HP. Just think what the SS would do if it had the exact same hp numbers as the srt.

HP is cheap.

Chassis and refinement is expensive.

Mopar interiors look like a 1989 Ford Escort vomited on an early 90's Corolla, with Corinthian leather thrown in.

We know the score.

 

[Mrant212]

Car has the performance handling and braking....so the SRT is a little quicker. Exhaust, tune and a supercharger and you have an M5/AMG killer!!