2008 Caliber SRT4 base pricing, + exact order/production dates!

[ResumeSpeed]

The 2008 Caliber SRT4 base MSRP will be $22,435 + $560 destination =$22,995

*** Ordering banks are open as of October 2nd, 2007 ***

First date of production November 1st (delayed from 9/17)


Confirmed Key features at launch:

POWERTRAIN
· SRT-engineered 2.4L intercooled turbocharged engine producing 285 hp & 265 ft lbs torque
· 6300 RPM Redline with 6500 RPM fuel cutoff
· 6 speed manual Getrag transmission
· Center stack mounted short-throw shifter
· Leather shift boot and leather shift knob with chrome finish

INTERIOR
· SRT unique leather-wrapped steering wheel with remote audio controls
· Turbo Boost Gauge - located in IP
· Red accent stitching on seats, steering wheel and shift boot
· Alloy silver IP & shift bezel finish
· Race-inspired deeply bolstered front cloth seats

EXTERIOR
· SRT unique hood with functional hood scoop
· SRT unique front and rear fascia
· Functional brake ducts
· SRT unique lower sill moldings
· SRT unique rear spoiler
· 4 exterior colors: Brilliant Black, Bright Silver, Inferno Red, Sunburst Orange

CHASSIS
· Low restriction exhaust system - 3" tubing with unique tip
· New 19" Cast Aluminum painted wheels (optional polished wheel)
· Performance 4 wheel antilock disc brakes w/vented front rotors & red painted calipers
· 1" lower ride height
· ESP and Traction Control with Brake Locking Differential
· 225/45R19 W rated 4 season tires standard
· 225/45R19 Z rated 3 season tires optional

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[leftturney]

Good news! Can I ask where/how you found this out?

[GLHS837]

You can, but he wont/cant tell you. But, that doesnt matter. Becuase ResumeSpeed is like Dr Who, the real deal. His info is correct. He's been making these sort of announcements in the SRT-8 world for quite a while now, and he's always right.

[OrangeRT]

Excellent. Thanks again for the info. That confirms up the Sept 16th date that I found a few weeks ago (just one day off).

Now, when it comes out I will be there to try one and might get one of the first. But, as always with HP cars the dealers seem to add their padding into them and I really don't want to do that on this car.

Friend of mine did it on the 50th aniversary Corvette and he paid over 8,000 more just to get one first! Won't see that back ever.

[2mopar]

Cool. Any option prices? Do you know how many they plan on producing this year? Is there a set number for now and see how it goes or just a certain number they will produce this year? Thanks.

[srt4evah]

Here's the official press release: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/21/d...rts-at-22-995/

One neat bit:

"Inside, the all-new Caliber SRT4 boasts sport seating with deep, performance bolsters, an SRT race-inspired instrument design, and an optional Reconfigurable Display (RCD), with exclusive "performance pages" that provide lateral and longitudinal G-force, 1/8-mile and 1/4-mile acceleration time and speed, 0-60 mph time and braking distance.Inside, the all-new Caliber SRT4 boasts sport seating with deep, performance bolsters, an SRT race-inspired instrument design, and an optional Reconfigurable Display (RCD), with exclusive "performance pages" that provide lateral and longitudinal G-force, 1/8-mile and 1/4-mile acceleration time and speed, 0-60 mph time and braking distance."

Lateral G's? SWEET!

Now I wonder if that rumored "stripper" model for $19k is still going to happen...

[GLHS837]

I'll be not. Of course, you can buy the loaded one, and strip it and sell the parts See, the problem there is that the relatively small weight savings you get from stripping usually dont give enough of a benefit to make the effort worthwhile. Not enough buyers willing to sacrifice comfort for what ends up being .1-.2 gain.

[srt4evah]

Originally Posted by GLHS837

I'll be not. Of course, you can buy the loaded one, and strip it and sell the parts See, the problem there is that the relatively small weight savings you get from stripping usually dont give enough of a benefit to make the effort worthwhile. Not enough buyers willing to sacrifice comfort for what ends up being .1-.2 gain.

I'd rather just put the $3000 into a big turbo kit or a limited slip and some coilovers, rather than have the leather interior, 19" rims, etc.

It's still a good value at $23k, the only reason I ask about the stripper is because it was mentioned along with an accurate prediction of the final pricing a few months back. Plus, Dodge could once again claim the "fastest car under $20k", EVAR!

[UN4GTBL]

Awesome news ResumeSpeed!! Thanks again!

[Unoriginalusername]

not as cheap as i would have thought as an MS3 sport (which has a mechanical lsd) is 21k