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New Chrysler 300 SRT Not Coming to US

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Some sad news for SRT fans, the new Chrysler 300 is not going to be coming state-side.

A recently refreshed Chrysler 300 SRT is not coming to US dealerships according to Fiat-Chrysler.  They’ve been working hard to get the SRT brand integrated into Dodge and have it be associated with a new level of performance.  If you take a look at the recent slew of SRT and Dodge products, such as the Viper TA, and the Challenger and Charger Hellcats, this seems to be the idea that Dodge is aiming for.

Sadly, the 300 SRT doesn’t meet what FCA wants associated with the brand in the states.  The demand for the 300 SRT has remained low in comparison to the other vehicles.  That means this new 300 SRT will only see the light of day in Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, and New Zealand.

It makes me wonder if FCA is holding off on the 300 SRT until the 300’s new facelift comes along in the next few years.  For the time being, Dodge and SRT seem to be concentrating their efforts on getting the Hellcats out to the US public where it is in high demand.  The next major release appears to be the Jeep Hellcat.  Time will tell if the 300 SRT comes to the US.

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2015 Woodward Dream Cruise is a Major Success!

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The 2015 Woodward Dream Cruise started off with a blast and has been more successful than ever.  More than 10,000 auto enthusiasts showed up to make sure the 2015 show was the most memorable yet and to show that they definitely want to see a return of the event in 2016.

One of the coolest competitions was the drag race.  Not only was it a chance for drivers to show off their cars and skill in an old-fashion race, but Dodge had a prize for the ultimate winner in the form of a new 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V-8.  The winner was Brandon Philips with his 1969 Dodge Super Bee.

The other major race event was Richard Rawling’s Gas Monkey Garage vs Roadkill’s “General Mayhem.”  The two competed in a drag race to see whose supped up car was the best.  Rawlings brought a customized 1967 Dodge Dart with a Hellcat powertrain inside.  Roadkill brought a 1968 Dodge Charger, also with a Hellcat powertrain.  The ultimate winner was Gas Monkey’s Dart making me wish to see a Dodge Dart Hellcat in the near future.

People who attended the show definitely got to see all kinds of celebrations of cars.  They were given the change to take rides in the new SRT Hellcats as well as new Dodge Vipers.  It is certainly a show to remember.

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2016 Viper ACR: Fastest Street-Legal Viper Ever!

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The Dodge Viper is back and this time it is really bringing the heat.  The 2016 Dodge Viper ACR is an evolution of the supercar.  It is the ultimate street-legal car drivers have been waiting for.

“The Viper has always been more of a street-legal race car than a track-capable streetcar, and the new 2016 Dodge Viper ACR is the fastest street-legal Viper track car ever,” raved Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO of Dodge and SRT Brand.  “Our goal is to arm our enthusiast with the ultimate Viper track car to dominate road courses around the world.”

To accomplish this, the engineers assigned to the new Viper at SRT took a look at the previous Vipers that competed in the American Le Mans Series and IMSA United SportsCar Championship.  They decided to use this information to focus on three key areas to make the ACR the best Viper possible: aerodynamics, chassis, and tires.

The new ACR Extreme Aero Package has nearly 1 ton of peak downforce; the highest downforce of any production car.  The package includes an adjustable dual-element rear wing that is 62 percent larger than the one on the Viper TA 2.0.  This is specifically designed for airflow around the body of the Viper.

If you’re interested in the learning more about the SRT Viper, contact a sales rep at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge and let us know. Make sure to check out our new and used line-up on our website. Download our mobile app to your smartphone device to keep up to date on special offers at the dealership. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more auto news.