Where the Dodge SRT vehicles are as bold on the outside as they are relentless under the skin, Chrysler's SRTs will stay true to the division's more subtle, upscale mission. Still, a much more dramatic fixed rear spoiler sits on the rear decklid while the front fascia is deeper thanks to an additional chin spoiler.
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| The SRT-6 will make use of fixed front and rear spoilers, reaching 100 km/h in 5 seconds and hitting a governed top speed of 250 km/h. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada) |
On the inside the instrument cluster has been updated to include a new 320 km/h (200 mph) speedometer, and special pearl nappa leather sports seats with suede inserts and bolsters for better posterior grip have been included. The headrests feature embroidered "SRT-6" logos, a nice touch. Still, compared to Dodge the differences from stock to SRT are minor, with the several small SRT-6 badges the most obvious giveaway to the monster that lurks beneath.
And a monster it is, needing only 5 seconds to click through the 5-speed AutoStick transmission before reaching 100 km/h. Maximum speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), which is more than ample even in Europe.
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| With the announcement of the Crossfire SRT-6, Chrysler is showing great progress towards its goal of once again being accepted as a premium nameplate. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada) |
While the current Crossfire is as nimble as any car in its class, Chrysler has upgraded the SRT-6 suspension with increased spring rates, performance-tuned damping and supremely grippy 225/40ZR-18 front and 255/35ZR-19 rear Michelin Pilot Sport tires. What's more, the car's stability and traction control system, ESP, has been tweaked for an even sportier drive than the stock setup. This means it won't cut in as quickly, allowing the Crossfire SRT-6 more playful driving characteristics.
Of course ventilated disc brakes with dual-piston calipers are at each wheel, said to bring the car from 100 km/h to standstill in a scant 35 meters (115 feet).
That's serious performance from Chrysler, a brand that is showing great progress towards its goal of once again being accepted as a premium nameplate. What's next, a 300 SRT-10? We can only hope.