Caliber srt-4 goes 0-60 in 5.5 seconds

[xelderx]

And the stock tires are not as sticky as the ones for the MS3. We'll have to wait and see if the slightly extra width makes a difference. I highly doubt it given the extra weight.

 

[niky]

Funny... when I had seat time in a Mazda3 last year, I felt that they weren't quite as sharp as the Protege... heavier, sloppier, slower.

But after driving a basic Mazda3 for a week two months ago (small engine, automatic tranny, craptastic Goodyear Eagle NCT5s), I've changed my tune. I'd count it as 50:50, either way.

Mazda did an exceptional job on the chassis. There's less steering feel than in the Protege, and it still feels heavier on turn-in, but there's less mid-corner understeer, and the whole car feels more substantial and composed than the Proty ever did. I still don't like the fact that it doesn't feel as light on its feet or as nimble, but the suspension feels so keyed in, it's almost forgiveable.

The only thing wrong with new Mazdas is the weight. Sure, the electric power steering may leave something to be desired compared to the old racks, but even BMW have fallen prey to this problem.

Besides... having owned a 626 and having driven a Mazda6, I can tell you right off I'd rather drive the latter than the former... the 626 was a fine car, but the Mazda6 makes it feel like total crap... :lol:

 

[mkit8971]

And the stock tires are not as sticky as the ones for the MS3. We'll have to wait and see if the slightly extra width makes a difference. I highly doubt it given the extra weight.

Ok so lets say it does weigh 3,189 lbs like originally stated, how could an extra 75 lbs over the MS3 make that much of a difference? I dont see the weight playing a factor here when comparing it to a MS3.

 

[xelderx]

Ok so lets say it does weigh 3,189 lbs like originally stated, how could an extra 75 lbs over the MS3 make that much of a difference? I dont see the weight playing a factor here when comparing it to a MS3.

When you consider that it's 3" taller overall than the MS3 and has more ground clearance. That makes the center of gravity higher. It also has slightly less track front and rear. I believe all of these things combined will keep the MS3 on top of the handling category.

 

[mkit8971]

When you consider that it's 3" taller overall than the MS3 and has more ground clearance. That makes the center of gravity higher. It also has slightly less track front and rear. I believe all of these things combined will keep the MS3 on top of the handling category.

Not exactly sure where you're getting its 3 inches taller. The base Caliber SXT comes in at 59.8" to the MS3s 57.7". The SRT will be about 1.5-2 inches shorter then the SXT model.

 

[xelderx]

Not exactly sure where you're getting its 3 inches taller. The base Caliber SXT comes in at 59.8" to the MS3s 57.7". The SRT will be about 1.5-2 inches shorter then the SXT model.

Well...almost 3" taller...sorry I was a little lazy.


http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/caliber_srt4.asp
http://www.autobytel.com/content/sh.../article_id_int/1195/article_page_order_int/8
http://www.supercars.net/cars/3386.html


Car and Driver did say they were .5" shorter at 59.9"

I'm wondering if the added height is due to the rear spoiler and the 1.5-2" shorter that you reference is just how much shorter the suspension is...not an estimate of the overall height.

 

[mkit8971]

Well...almost 3" taller...sorry I was a little lazy.


http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/caliber_srt4.asp
http://www.autobytel.com/content/sh.../article_id_int/1195/article_page_order_int/8
http://www.supercars.net/cars/3386.html


Car and Driver did say they were .5" shorter at 59.9"

I'm wondering if the added height is due to the rear spoiler and the 1.5-2" shorter that you reference is just how much shorter the suspension is...not an estimate of the overall height.

Hmm ya im not sure how they got the height. But i do see where you are pulling the figures from.

This sheet says our height is 60.4" and we weigh 2,966:
http://www.srtforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384802

This sheet says our height is 59.7" and we weigh 3,189:
http://picasaweb.google.com/5thfreedom/SRT4SpecSheet/photo#5108721803662943922

Damn dodge doesnt get their sh*t straight

 

[laloosh]

iver read its taller than a regular caliber. Stupid pointless 19s are the cause of that.

 

[xelderx]

iver read its taller than a regular caliber. Stupid pointless 19s are the cause of that.

I double checked on that too and if Tirerack is correct the SRT tires are 27" dia. and the SXT tires are 27.2 diameter. The SRT's 19" tire is actually a little shorter than the SXT's 16" tire.

 

[boostdog]

Well looks like production has been pushed back AGAIN!!!! and it won't hit dealers until almost the end of the year now..man this is irritating!

 

[xelderx]

The Edmunds test doesn't look promising.

http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=122859/pageNumber=1

 

[numbnuts22715]

neither did the car and driver... I think it was car and driver anyway.

 

[SwampAss]

anyone else notice there's no spare. Looks like a compressor and maybe a tire patch kit or goo. (like the R32)

 

[Kosh]

Maybe it is under the car and you have a screw in the hatch you turn to lower it? That was the way it was in my parents caravan from 1992(?) maybe this is built on the same platform lol

 

[JDM74]

It may be fast, but that doesn't matter because you can't out run ugly.

 

[D.WES415]

That Car Is Ugly As Hell. Ill Take A Neon Srt-4 Over That.

 

[clos561]

The Edmunds test doesn't look promising.

http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=122859/pageNumber=1

lol **** yea, speed3 for the win(boobs)

 

[Kosh]

It may be fast, but that doesn't matter because you can't out run ugly.

lol best