[Germaneon]

While sitting in a waiting room I read a German car magazine (AutoBild) which reported about the German DTM race series. Actually, for 2006 only two brands (Audi and Mercedes) remain after the GM-daughter Opel stopped it´s involvement and U.K.´s Rover suffered from bankruptcy. For 2007 the DTM is looking for new brands. And the car magazine suspects Dodge and VW to take part. For Dodge it could be a modded Caliber, equipped with the 4.0 V8 engines from the DTM-Mercedes, delivering roughly 470 hp. But that´s only a rumor and DCX gave no comment about that as yet.

 

[JeepFreak]

4.0 liter v8?

 

[caliber4whoosh]

Haha...small ass cylinders, about 8k redline...not bad..

 

[OUWxGuesser]

Is it physically possible to stick a V8 in there? It's a pretty small engine compartment!

 

[dommo_g]

Keyword was MODDED. I have a 1.0l I4 that I can probably pick up with one hand. It's amazing what craploads of money can do for racing teams and their cars.

 

[caliber4whoosh]

Yeah, enough money and you can do anything dude..

 

[Xtreme Thunder]

That means it will need be a rear wheel drive car, and will truly be a mini-magnum!

but I think I will stick to my econo 4 cylinders this day in age.

 

[holeydonut]

Maybe that new partnership with V-Dub will yield a W12 for the Caliber ...... but probably not

 

[Amandyke]

Maybe that new partnership with V-Dub will yield a W12 for the Caliber ...... but probably not

rofl. I want a w16, quad turbo. Just gimme the engine from the Veyron.