For MOPAR fans, special editions (luxury, 2012, exhaust, engines)

[sailordave]

New Special Edition Mopars: 2012 Dodge Charger Redline, Chrysler 200 Super S - WOT on Motor Trend

Dodge Charger Redline and Chrysler 200 Super S.
The stage one package for both is cosmetic. The Charger can be upgraded in serious performance in the next two packages, the third being a crate engine not street legal. The 200 Super S next package keeps the same 3.6L V6 engine but with a cold air intake, lowered suspension, and cat-back exhaust system.

Why the 200 only? The Dodge Avenger seems a better fit for such a package since it has a "baby Charger" appearance. I see hardcore MOPAR fans drooling over the Charger Redline package. I seriously doubt they'd settle for a Chrysler 200 Super S. The appearance is a vast improvement over the standard Chrysler 200 but is it enough to attract buyers? With such an improved look, why don't they change all 200s to this appearance, cold air intake, and cat-back exhaust with the 3.6L V6 engine? Chrysler wants to move upmarket in near luxury so why hold back? To me, the Chrysler 200 Super S is it's last gasp before being replaced by a FIAT.

[piyf]

Wonder what makes the engine not street legal. Does it have a donkey d&*^ cam in it?

[sailordave]

Originally Posted by danieloneil01

Wonder what makes the engine not street legal. Does it have a donkey d&*^ cam in it?

Here's the paragraph related to the engine

However, we are surprised to see what Mopar has in store for a Stage Three kit. Taking a page from the 300S 426 concept shown at the 2011 Los Angeles show, the Stage 3 option replaces the 5.7-liter V-8 with Mopar’s aluminum-block 426-cubic-inch Hemi crate motor. Officials tell us the engine will be offered in two guises: a 540-hp form, or a wilder “high-output”guise that offers a whopping 590 hp. Both engines utilize forged steel crankshafts and piston rods, 11:1 compression pistons, and a revised windage tray. The downside? Both engines aren’t street legal, and are intended for off-road and race use only. Whether buyers are willing to sacrifice the practicality of a daily driver for an extra 220 hp remains to be seen.

Read more: New Special Edition Mopars: 2012 Dodge Charger Redline, Chrysler 200 Super S - WOT on Motor Trend

[mikeyyc]

Originally Posted by danieloneil01

Wonder what makes the engine not street legal. Does it have a donkey d&*^ cam in it?

Emissions and noise. Especially noise I'm sure.