The Americans form Chrysler started the madness at the New York Auto Show with their newest sporty model in range, 300 SRT8, a model based on the standard Chrysler 300. Packing a 6.4-liter HEMI engine under the bonnet, the American model promises to literally eat the tarmac, the V8 unit offering a total output of 465 horsepower and 630 Nm of torque.
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The American model also gets a Sport mode that will push the car to its limits, gear shift paddles for the five-speed automatic gearbox being there too. According to the official press release, Chrysler 300 SRT8 will be able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than five seconds while 280 km/h is the maximum top speed available.
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Compared to the standard 300, the new SRT8 benefits from some improvements such as a high performance Brembo braking system, new ADS (Adaptive Damping Suspension) and imposant 20-inch alloy wheels with special tires.
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We got no official figures on the fuel consumption for the new 300 SRT8 and you probably expect quite large numbers considering that under the bonnet is a 6.4-liter V8. Well, Chrysler says that despite the impressive performance, the model manages to obtain an improved fuel consumption by even 25%. The 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is expected to meet the US customers by the end of this year.
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