dodgebrothers

Another thing, 400Magnum mentions the "sound" of a v-8 as part of his attraction. As impressive as the Pheonix v-6 is, it still remains a v-6 with the inherent combustion stroke timing that prevents the deeper sound of a v-8...the same issue is true of v-10's. I too believe a smaller displacement v-8 could be a good move for Chrysler especially as they have to (unfortunately) back away from dependence on the hemi (5.7 or 6.1).

JJMPB

putting a smaller V8 in it will not solve the problem cause the problem is the car weights too much if you put a smaller V8 in it it will get destroyed anytime your out on the street and some guy wants to race you cut the weight of the car down and you will be fine cause once you put a V8 in it you insurance cost will go up plus the cost of the car your gonna pay all that etra money just so you can hear the sound of a V8 no thanks

KMPX2

The last 4.7 I drove was a DOG no power at all

73Challenger

I have been told by a Chrysler engineer that the "new" 5.7 litre HEMI engine now appearing in 2009 with variable valve technology is going to be one of the only V8 engines that will survive in the future. It can be tweaked to achieve more HP - close to the 6.1 litre engine. (They are only about 50 HP different on paper)

The 4.7 engine is not very fuel efficient and does not have MDS technology needed to achieve high MPG.

The next big thing will be a MDS 6 cylinder engine that will achieve approx 300 HP while delivering good MPG.

Yankee

JJMPB, I'd submit to you that not EVERYONE that buys a Challenger is out looking for a drag race, and KMPX2, have you driven a newer updated 4.7 with 303 hp? Yes those older ones with a measly 235 hp were a bit embarrassing, but since 08 they've been updated (finally) I think it'd split the difference between the V6 and the 5.7 Hemi perfectly.

For now, however, Dodge seems determined to keep the 4.7 strictly in its truck line, which I think is a shame.

JJMPB

so you just wanna pay that extra money for the sound of a V8 an no performance then

Yankee

JJMPB, you're telling me that a 303 hp V8 can't outrun a 250 hp V6?

JJMPB

no i am saying cause it has a V8 in it it will be expected to preform and it will not perform better than the 5.7 and the cost will be about the same

Yankee

Well I would imagine people would expect it to perform like any 303 hp V8 would in a 4000 lb car - can it outrun the 376 hp 5.7? No... but I would give buyers the benefit of the doubt of already knowing that, especially since it has a 70+ horsepower advantage.

About it costing the same as the 5.7... how do you know this? I personally don't see how it would. Does it cost the same as the 5.7 in the Ram or Durango? (hint - no... it doesn't).

Rudy61SRT8

I was just going to say that ... you can go on youtube and look what some flowmasters or magnaflows will do to a 2.7L Charger.

So you can alaways get an SE , put some Flowmasters on it , order all the R/T or SRT decals and stuff and there you go ... everyone will think your in an R/T

Dodge will be lucky to even be in buisness next year ... I think the last thing on there mind is putting another V8 model in the Challenger - line which already has 2.


So get the six and make it sound like an 8 , that's very easy and lots of people do it. I saw a Red Charger the other day with a very loud exhaust and apparent Daytona Stripes ... when I looked closer , the words were "Charger" not daytona , and the car was still beautiful and fooled me !