On the road
There's a dual-duty being served here- and for all the track ready violence, the SRT8 is a very easy car to drive gently. The automatic transmission will keep the monstrous engine at low revs where you'd be hard-pressed to hear it. Inside are features like a premium stereo system, heated seats, a sunroof, and automatic climate control.
If you don't want to drive around blasting sixties music from the tailpipes, the SRT8 is happy to just simmer down and play nice. The ride is a touch stiff, but comfortable overall, and the interior isn't short on room or comfort- even for a family weekend getaway.
Fully loaded, the SRT8 Magnum carries an MSRP of around $55,000. That's not bad for a Viper wagon.
Face-peeling power, tremendous grip, crushing brakes
Family friendly and spacious
Comfortable highway ride
Killer looks and sounds
Obscene fuel consumption when pushed
Fussy navigation system
Autostick mode could be quicker
Doesn't come with a built-in traffic lawyer
photo:Justin Pritchard
There's a dual-duty being served here- and for all the track ready violence, the SRT8 is a very easy car to drive gently. The automatic transmission will keep the monstrous engine at low revs where you'd be hard-pressed to hear it. Inside are features like a premium stereo system, heated seats, a sunroof, and automatic climate control.
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| Despite the stiff ride, overall comfort is decent. |
If you don't want to drive around blasting sixties music from the tailpipes, the SRT8 is happy to just simmer down and play nice. The ride is a touch stiff, but comfortable overall, and the interior isn't short on room or comfort- even for a family weekend getaway.
Fully loaded, the SRT8 Magnum carries an MSRP of around $55,000. That's not bad for a Viper wagon.
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Family friendly and spacious
Comfortable highway ride
Killer looks and sounds
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Fussy navigation system
Autostick mode could be quicker
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Doesn't come with a built-in traffic lawyer
photo:Justin Pritchard
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