Since its first model in 1914, till this year 2007, this manufacturer passed a long way with magnificent and unavoidable progress that is really a part of mankind’s history.

So the year 2007 – the newest model Avenger that continues in a perfect history of the American brand. Ant this saloon is an essential part of one modification in „Star Wars“ style called the „Stormtrooper.“

It’s noticeable at first sight that this saloon isn’t from Europe. Its robust chassis, massive curves, aggressive design – these are classic signs of American approach to car’s design. This car shows its power and big bunch of self-confidence.

It’s really the Dodge car. The manufacturer addresses the Avenger to people searching for medium-sized automobile that has also a great history and legacy of muscles. No doubt it will be successful.

It has a 4.0 liter V6 engine that produce 264hp (194kW) and 359 Nm connected with all four wheels and 6-speed automatic transmission.

This tuning work radically changed the Avenger.

Dodge Avenger Tuning

Dodge Avenger Tuning

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The least likely of the trio is the Dodge Magnum, the station wagon we’re not supposed to call a station wagon.

The Magnum R/T has a nice ride and surprisingly good dry-road handling, with quite a bit of power; but it’s hard to break the rear tires loose for longer than it takes to chirp them.

Though big, it’s easy to throw through tight or fast turns, and works well on wet roads, keeping its footing even when we tried to knock it off kilter with sudden straight-line acceleration.

The SRT-8 ups the ante by over 80 hp, making it more difficult to keep the rear tires planted, especially on wet or dirty roads. Acceleration is a blast, and unpowered dry-clean road cornering is even better than the Magnum’s already-quite-good performance.

Dodge Magnum SRT-8

Acceleration is extremely good, but not always predictable. The engine makes good power in low rpms, but really comes into its own when revved.

The Mercedes 5-speed automatic transmission doesn’t always shift for optimal acceleration, but stays in low gears longer so if you hit the gas, back off the throttle for a moment, and still want instant power, you can get it.

Once you get the feel of the transmission and can consistently get that power, taking the odd grain of sand on the road into account, the SRT-8 feels as though it has far more brute force than cars with similar sprint times, such as the Lexus GS450h, albeit less than all-out sports cars like the Corvette.

Dodge Magnum SRT-8

In case you were wondering, the ideal-condition 0-6o time is about 5.0 – 5.2 seconds, with 0-100 in about 12 seconds, a 13-13.6 second quarter mile, a top speed of 165-170 mph (depending on quoted source), a skid pad rating of .9 g, and a zero to 100 mph back to zero time of under 17 seconds.

The interior has the usual SRT-style seats, with oversized side bolsters to hold you in place no matter how quickly you go around turns, and with a grippy cloth in the center of the seats (the bolsters are covered in clearly stitched leather).

Powerful seat heaters have two levels, and are visible at the bottom of the center stack. A special gauge set is used, the differences being oversized numbers on the temp gauge instead of letters, and a 180 mph speedometer that puts very illegal speeds where 60 mph would normally be.

Dodge Magnum SRT-8

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Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper

The engine is a 4 liter, V6, from the Pacifica crossover, with changed electronics and with a 6 speed automatic gear box.

The base ground is lower because of the KW suspensions. The Alcoa Forget rims have 20×9 inches and 245/35/r20 tires.

The evacuation is Borla and the brakes are realised by StopTech.

On the interior, the seats are made from alcantara, by Charger SRT8.

The high-tech part is realized by to mobile PC’s from Azentek: one for the driver, that allows changes and verifying the engine parameters and one in the back, for passenger’s entertainment.

Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper

Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper

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First informations available about this concept are:
• Length: 4.39 m
• Width: 1.743 m
• High: 1.29 m
• Electric engine with lithium batteries that assure 400 km autonomy.

Until the real photos will come, you can see here two drawings.

2008 Dodge ZEO Concept

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The race car is legal now on streets and it is equipped with a V10 engine, with 600 hp.

According to the auto producer, ACR lost some weight because of the sport suspension and because of an aerodynamic package.

Clients can chose for a less weight by buying the “Hard Core” package, which eliminates few elements, like the audio system. SRT10 ACR is waited to appear at the second half of 2008.

2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR

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2008 Dodge Viper SRT10

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2007 Dodge Charger

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600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

The Dodge member describes the 2008 Viper model as “the ultimate American sports car”.

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

For 2008, Viper SRT-10 comes with the same V10 8.4 liter engine (Can you imagine how high will be the consumption?) which will have a higher power, from 510 hp to 600 hp.
All this power means that 2008 Viper accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds. At this big speed it surpasses too many European cars.

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

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