Special Report: Chrysler Group's SRT Division Unleashes 2,740 Horsepower on the Racetrack

Rather than unleash such potentially overwhelming power on the open road, the Chrysler Group and SRT PR teams were savvy

To ease into the moment, I started out in the fun-loving SRT-4, a car that blats out the most intoxicating bark of any four-cylinder on the market. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

enough to let us have a go on the track first. What's more, the two new entries weren't the only SRT models available for go-fast testing, but rather the entire lineup of super-speed machinery, totaling to an incredible 2,740 horsepower!

Always wanting to ease into the moment I started out in the fun-loving SRT-4, a car that blats out the most intoxicating bark of any four-cylinder on the market. Exhaust sounds aside, it's a wonderful little beast to drive on the track, easy to toss into and get out of a corner at just about any reasonable speed, strong on braking and seriously quick off the line. Of course, sitting side by side with its V6, V8 and V10 stable mates the SRT-4's 230-horsepower four seems merely adequate, but once factoring in its low curb weight and sticky tires on stunning 17-inch alloy rims, it's a hoot to drive.

The Crossfire SRT6 is even more intriguing though, which gave me good reason to step up to this model next. The coupe offers one

The Crossfire is the most agile of all Chryslers, and the SRT6 package moves it up a couple of notches in every driving dynamic. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

of the most rigid body shells in the auto industry, allowing its suspension setup to be firm but not harsh. The Crossfire is the most agile of all Chryslers, and the SRT6 package moves it up a couple of notches in every driving dynamic. Its 330-horsepower is sensational when accelerating, steering direct and responsive and at-the-limit handling wonderfully predictable. Taking into consideration that this little model is even more rigid than the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG that donated much of its drivetrain and running gear, a much more approachable price tag of $62,475 makes it an impressive bargain.