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Pissible Evo Comp ... and no its not the Mazda 6

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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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Possible Evo Comp ... and no its not the Mazda 6

Check it out ... new SRT-4 Caliber:

Links:

http://www.dodge.com/caliber/caliber_srt4.html

http://www.drivesrt.com/en/dodge/caliber/

Specs:

300HP
260TQ
Getrag 6-Speed
LSD
19" Wheels
2.4L Turbocharged Engine w VVT
Rumored To be AWD


BTW sorry if this is a repost

Also im sure it wont be that much of a comp as its a new platform, but still something to watch out for.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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Isnt it an SUV????
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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ew. horrid.

what does it weigh?
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Kee1pride
ew. horrid.

what does it weigh?

I think its heavy ....

But if you remember when the SRT-4 Neons came out they actually dynoed more then the rated HP ... so it thats true with this then
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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sweet now let me go trade the evo in for that...NOT that thing is fugly!
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:10 AM
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It’s a PT-Curser chassis for sure.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by nick735
Isnt it an SUV????
yeah it is...i dont see any SUV's beating evos anywhere in the near future. the only thing they have on us is ground clearance...
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:12 AM
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looks like a minivan........evo comp? i think NOT
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:14 AM
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Well at least when they say "its not a neon" they'll actually be correct.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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From what I've read, it WON'T have AWD. 300hp all to the front wheels.......

But, it probably WILL be quick, even for a box.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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didnt mitsu help out with that engine setup? or whatever?
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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That this is crazy gay looking. Awesome specs.. 300HP, Getrag 6MT, 19s... butttt look at it!
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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The platform used on this Caliber is actually Mitsubishi's GS platform that will be used on the... EVO X!
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:18 AM
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a redneck evo...terrific.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Happy Madison
a redneck evo...terrific.
LMFAO
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