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SRT Readies 392 Appearance Package for the Dodge Charger SRT8

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SR014_001DG__midThis past weekend, thousands of car fans gathered in Irvine, California. They attended the eighth annual Spring Festival of LXs. The event calls to enthusiasts from all across the states to come and show off their awesome collection of Chrysler’s and Dodge’s. The LX in the title stands for the next generations platforms for LX (Chrysler 300), LC (Dodge Challenger) and LD (Dodge Charger).

About 2,500 people showed up with 1,000 different Chrysler, Dodge, and SRT vehicles. They planned on basking in the joy that comes with a car event of this status. What they didn’t plan on was the SRT CEO Ralph Gilles showing up with a surprise.

Gilles was on hand to give the attendees a first look at the new limited-edition exterior package being offered for the Dodge Charger SRT8. The name is the 392 Appearance Package. The package takes cues from that muscle-car styling the Charger is so well known for. It’s an impressive list of features, here’s some of the highlights:

  • Custom-designed gloss black “392 HEMI” fender badges with a charcoal grey metallic insert
  • Center section of power bulge hood painted in Pitch Black
  • Roof painted in Pitch Black
  • New satin black SRT lower-body side stripe with heavy band and accent tracer stretching from front fascia, through doors to rear fascias
  • Side mirrors painted in Pitch Black
  • 20-inch, split five-spoke Black Vapor Chrome wheels
  • Rear spoiler painted in Pitch Black
  • Availability of five exterior colors: Bright White Clear Coat, Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Plum Crazy Pearl Coat, HEMI Orange Pearl Coat and TorRed Clear Coat
  • “392” engine beauty covers under the hood
  • Exclusive serialized dash plaque showing production build number / 392

“The Spring Festival is the perfect location to debut our new 392 Appearance Package for the Dodge Charger SRT8 to some of our most dedicated and creative performance enthusiasts on the planet,” said Gilles. “With its numerous new exterior appointments beyond our exclusive Black Vapor Chrome wheels, not only will this new 392 Appearance level of exclusivity to our lineup as only 392 cars will received this special treatment during the 2013 and 2014 model years.”

The total cost of the package is $2,495.

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge offers the Queens area top quality customer service.  View our new and pre-owned inventory online at our website.  You can even schedule a time to bring in a vehicle to our service department.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more SRT updates and for monthly special offers.

 

90% of SRT Viper Pre-Orders are for the Viper GTS

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srt-viper-gal-084There’s one thing to be said about people who purchase a Viper, they don’t skimp on the cost.  That way I see it, it makes sense.  Why would you purchase a high-class speed-demon like the SRT Viper if you weren’t going willing to invest in getting the best there was?

Most car purchasers don’t think that way though.  Most buyers, especially early adopters, tend to play it safe and go with just the base model.  SRT is reporting that Viper pre-orders show a rare occurrence.  Buyers are more interested in driving off the lot in the GTS trim than the base model.  90 percent of the orders placed to be more exact.

I can’t say I blame the buyers.  For a $23k difference in price, there’s a sweet host of features that give an extra sense of luxury.  Features such as Sabelt seats with Nappa leather that come in three different colors, advanced suspension and stability control systems, SRT designed leather-wrapped steering wheel, and the Uconnect system complete with voice command.

It’s clear that people who purchase and who drive a Viper just won’t settle for second best.

Interested in getting either the base model or the SRT Viper GTS?  Contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  You’ll work with the best quality of customer service in the Queens area.  We love to say yes!  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more SRT news and to see our monthly service and parts specials.

2014 SRT Viper TA: Built for the Track

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UntitledThat didn’t take long.  Right as the Viper is making its way out into the wild of the dealership showroom, not they’ve gone and unveiled a new model.  SRT showed off the new Viper at the New York Auto Show.  This new one specialized for being seen on the track and less so on the streets of Manhattan.

The 2014 Viper TA is a very limited edition with only 33 units planned to be on sale before the end of the year.  The changes being done are to improve the performance out on the track.  These changes include an upgrade to Brembo brakes, carbon fiber x-brace, and carbon front and rear spoilers.  The spoilers allow for an addition downforce of 300 pounds.

To get some extra oomph out of the Viper, the engine is a 8.4-liter V10 that can produce 640 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque.

The more obvious change is present right on the outside with the paint job being in a stand-out Crush Orange.  The tires are lightweight Pirelli P Zero Corsa.  The insides are decked out all in black with orange stitching matching the exterior color.

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge offers the Queens Area top quality customer service.  If you’re heading off on a road trip with the family, bring it into our service department to make sure everything is in proper working order.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more SRT updates and for monthly special offers.