i prefer the hand built ones, like the old 427bbc and the 502. Not saying their is anything wrong with a 427sbc i would put that in a 69 maro, but the earlier ls and lt models I have no appeal for. Gas mileage my %$$.
Besides everyone blames opec, u realize we only get 18% of our gas from them. I dont know my gas just dropped 15cents, i am happy
What happened in the 70's was a big surprise. Nobody expected a hurdle like that, but technology took a leap because of it, and now we have engines that are massively powerful, while meeting ever more stringent emissions standards and performing more efficiently than many of the "economy" engines of yore. But as for old vs. new V8's, a traditionally constructed motor has it's place. If maximum endurance is on your mind, you don't want a composite engine.
As far as gas consumption goes, it's all context. Old engines suck gas like there's no tomorrow, but then so does a 2006 Corvette if you compare it to a Toyota Prius. Even today, it seems okay for a vehicle to be a guzzler as long as it's fast or hauls a big load. And on the other end of the spectrum, we have hybrids. Talk about hypocrisy.
About the 300C SRT8 - a land yacht? Come on. If this is a land yacht, then the M5 is one too. It's a certifiable "supersedan". Any 4,200 lb. car that can run 60 in under 5 seconds, hit .89g on the skidpad, break from 70 in 162 ft. over an over with no fade, and tops out at over 170 deserves some respect - especially if it costs under 50k and came from the likes of Chrysler.
The transmission by the way is a 5-speed auto with "manumatic" function. Think of it as a budget E55 with a Detroit twist, because that's exactly what it is.
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I drove the 300c Srt-8,The Charger Srt-8,The Grand Cherokee Srt-8, and the new Vipers..
They are all great to drive..The Jeep was surprisingly fun so I bought one to drive when the Ferrari is parked..
...Hurry up and buy your American cars now if you are in Europe...
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