Caliber srt-4 goes 0-60 in 5.5 seconds

[Rotary_Powered]

That's badass quick, doesn't matter what any of say. A year ago we were all hailing the MS3s times and now everyone here is going to be like "5.5 that's not a big deal, blah blah, not important, blah blah... lol

 

[We Are Ninja]

Everyone is so wrapped up in that little cute-ute's drag racing capabilities... I thought Mazdas drivers favored balance and handling prowess, not just knuckle-dragging ability.

It's an SRT-4; you know it'll be fast in a straight line, but the article only really briefly touched on it's handling characteristics...

Still, that was quite the glowing write-up.

 

[desperado-c]

Thanks to srt4evah over at caliberforums .com he found

http://car-reviews.automobile.com/Dodge/review/2008-dodge-caliber-srt4-road-and-track-test/3162/

....

That's not a review, it's a paid ad. Take it with a grain of salt and wait for the legitimate auto press to review the car. Personally, I have nothing against the car and won't be surprised if it performs and handles as well as a tall Neon.

 

[MS3ICA]

ive seen 5.4 to 6.1 for our cars, and our cars have more torque

 

[boostdog]

ive seen 5.4 to 6.1 for our cars, and our cars have more torque

hey i saw in your sig you have the exhaust mod done...what is that exactly?

 

[zoom-zoomhatch]

I haven't seen a dealer with the new srt on the lot yet, but I wouldn't mind driving one just for kicks.

 

[We Are Ninja]

That's not a review, it's a paid ad...

That's the first thing I thought, as well...

 

[boostdog]

I haven't seen a dealer with the new srt on the lot yet, but I wouldn't mind driving one just for kicks.

They should be out in 6-10 weeks for purchase

 

[boostdog]

That's the first thing I thought, as well...

What makes you think it's a paid ad?

 

[SuperStretch18]

What makes you think it's a paid ad?

Not a single negative about the car in that column.

 

[SuperStretch18]

Don't get me wrong; it will probably be fast as f***, but there has to be something less than stellar at this price point. Stereo? Seats? Handling? Blind spots?

 

[BlackCherry06]

The interior as a whole is the weak spot here. I'm actually a little spoiled by my past and current Mazdas, as when I look inside most domestics (Chevy, Pontiac and Dodge, specifically) I see acres of cheap, light looking plastics. Considering Mazda isn't even the top of the heap where interiors are concerned, this points out just how bad some American brands are.

 

[camrycev6]

We'll have the myriad of tests that range from 5.5 to 6.5 second 0-60 and a bevy of different whp numbers that will range from 230-280whp. Everyone will cite the 5.5 0-60 and the 280whp numbers forgetting the rest or making an excuse that "so and so" didn't know how to drive/run the dyno.
Then we'll have a bunch of videos of people racing evos, mustangs, MS3s, and cobalts talking about kills.
Everyone will talk about the bad limiters on the MS3's 1st and 2nd gear and everyone here will say their car is a dog s*** sandwich to look at.

Does that about cover it?

I saw it on the SRT-4 Neon forums when they first debuted (I was going to buy one) and saw it here too.

Most of the caliber SRT guys will do the same thing. It's the same story, just change the name of the car.

Preach Swampass...preach! You nailed it!

 

[MS3ICA]

hey i saw in your sig you have the exhaust mod done...what is that exactly?

i just remved the resinators, have straight 21/2 inch pipe from the cats, its sounds 1000% better. its kinda like and old truck grumble at low rpm and then quickly turns into a loud angry roar!!!! its awsome, on the cheap too 100bucks

 

[LENNY127]

guys look at it this way, more poeple now to go against at stoplights and this match up will be good since we will be fwd both. i come up on an evo on the fwy and no problem now, but at a stoplight I ll pretend he aint there.

 

[Betelgeuse]

Given the weight and hp/tq, 5.5 isn't surprising although I'd like to see some more mag times before taking their word for it. C&D got 5.4 for the ms3. I'm curious to see what they get with the caliber. I think the numbers will be close to the ms3 and probably a little better in some cases but I'm skeptical it'll be a mid 13s car stock.

 

[clos561]

it comes with a 3 inch exhaust already ladies.....only upgrade would probably be downpipe if thats not already 3 inch....thats how they have more hp.....a ms3 with 3 inch tbe will do 0-60 5.5 ez....and be dam near 300 hp and well over 300 tq

 

[mkit8971]

it comes with a 3 inch exhaust already ladies.....only upgrade would probably be downpipe if thats not already 3 inch....thats how they have more hp.....a ms3 with 3 inch tbe will do 0-60 5.5 ez....and be dam near 300 hp and well over 300 tq

Keep in mind the ms3 has higher compression pistons and more boost stock. I do believe the SRT has two cats as well.

 

[CHICO2003]

Not a single negative about the car in that column.

you obviously didn't read the article. If you did, you would have noticed plenty of negatives.

Even still, that website is pretty lame. how many freakin search engines does it need? Jury's out until a more reputable publication/website reviews this thing.

 

[bushrat]

And what exactly does this "freer flowing intake" equate to? The MS3 stock airbox is like an Escher painting, I bet they'll see fewer gains from a CAI or SRI if the stock intake is anything special.