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big_bank5000 · 03-07-2008, 10:06 AM

If anyone has read the new motortrend magazine march edition. You would then know that, the G8 beat the charger r/t in a comparison test. The G8 pulled off a 5.3 in the 0-60. Then I read more of the magazine and I saw that the challenger has a est 0-60 5.2 and I was shocked to see that and you mean to tell me when the stick edition comes out for the G8 a person could actually beat the challenger. Wow dodge looks like the MOPAR theme is going down the drain and Chevy is reclaiming their crown. O yeah here's the article

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...omparison.html

GameOv3r · 03-07-2008, 10:17 AM

Yes the G8 can beat the Charger R/T....but what about the SRT-8 Charger? I would be even more impressed if they said the G8 beat the SRT-8 Charger. I did read that magazine the other day. The G8 can take the R/T Challenger I'm sure....but I'm not so sure about the SRT-8.

*radz28* · 03-07-2008, 10:22 AM

I just obtained that issue and it seems like the speculated high-power G8 will at least be competitive with the SRT8. With as cheap as a regular G8 is, that will be hard to pass up as a nice family four-door. That G8 is pretty friggin' sweet and makes me feel pretty good about the fifth gen. since they share chassis'.

Very promising indeed.

big_bank5000 · 03-07-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GameOv3r

Yes the G8 can beat the Charger R/T....but what about the SRT-8 Charger? I would be even more impressed if they said the G8 beat the SRT-8 Charger. I did read that magazine the other day. The G8 can take the R/T Challenger I'm sure....but I'm not so sure about the SRT-8.

The charger srt-8 only pulls a 0-60 in 5.1 sec and 4.9 at best. this is only the mid grade G8. with the ls3 G8 (GXP) probably to arrive sooner or later with a stick shift it cant even be a comparison anymore. and the challenger has the exact same numbers as the charger so to have a affordable car take on these living legends that's crazy

GameOv3r · 03-07-2008, 10:36 AM

Oh yeah? Then the Challenger is as good as dead then! lol I forgot about the G8 GXP w/LS3. I know the Camaro will beat the stangs, Chargers and Challengers....but I hope it can beat the Shelby GT500. Shelby GT500 is ALMOST equal to the LS2 Corvette. I'll drool all over the place if I come up to a light next to a GT500 and kick his ass off the line.

Italianwhiplash · 03-07-2008, 11:31 AM

i got my 0 to 60 in the fours..and it's still stock. (doing stuff in the summer) i'll go do a run today and show u guys.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-07-2008, 12:39 PM

They tested an SRT8 Charger vs the G8 GT (edmunds, maybe?)...and I'll tell you - the G8 held its own, only behind by some tenths of a second. The Pontiac just spanks the R/T mercilessly. <And that's trim for trim!

I can't wait for Camaro vs Challenger

Italianwhiplash · 03-07-2008, 01:01 PM

there u go, on my way to wnedy's

big_bank5000 · 03-07-2008, 01:21 PM

Yeah thats nice but nobody has there hands on a G8 we'll see how good it really is... Which im sure its gonna be a monster

GameOv3r · 03-07-2008, 01:22 PM

You did that with a Charger R/T stock??

big_bank5000 · 03-07-2008, 01:28 PM

still if you can do that in a charger t/t just imagine what a person can do in a lighter and more stronger G8. not to knock your accomplishment i appluaed you but i still think this isnt gonna be much of a fight anymore with Dodge and chevy.

Italianwhiplash · 03-07-2008, 01:47 PM

Thanks :-) and yeah I know and yes it was stock cant wait to add upgrades to her

Bruno · 03-08-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

They tested an SRT8 Charger vs the G8 GT (edmunds, maybe?)...and I'll tell you - the G8 held its own, only behind by some tenths of a second. The Pontiac just spanks the R/T mercilessly. <And that's trim for trim!

I can't wait for Camaro vs Challenger

Can't wait can't wait! I don't think there's much doubt the V8 Camaro performance wise is going to spank the Challenger.

Grape Ape · 03-09-2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by big_bank5000

Yeah thats nice but nobody has there hands on a G8 we'll see how good it really is... Which im sure its gonna be a monster

There are at least 3 guys on G8board.com who say they have taken possession.

03-07-2008, 10:06 AM	#1
big_bank5000 Bring it back!!!!! Drives: 2008 G8 GT (its my baby) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 51	8...9....10 Down Goes The Charger and possibly The Challenger If anyone has read the new motortrend magazine march edition. You would then know that, the G8 beat the charger r/t in a comparison test. The G8 pulled off a 5.3 in the 0-60. Then I read more of the magazine and I saw that the challenger has a est 0-60 5.2 and I was shocked to see that and you mean to tell me when the stick edition comes out for the G8 a person could actually beat the challenger. Wow dodge looks like the MOPAR theme is going down the drain and Chevy is reclaiming their crown. O yeah here's the article http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...omparison.html __________________ Chevy till the day I'm six feet under!!! *2009 grab your horses I got mines you better get yours*. (R.I.P Steve Godbless)

03-07-2008, 10:22 AM	#3
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	I just obtained that issue and it seems like the speculated high-power G8 will at least be competitive with the SRT8. With as cheap as a regular G8 is, that will be hard to pass up as a nice family four-door. That G8 is pretty friggin' sweet and makes me feel pretty good about the fifth gen. since they share chassis'. Very promising indeed. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

03-07-2008, 12:39 PM	#7
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	They tested an SRT8 Charger vs the G8 GT (edmunds, maybe?)...and I'll tell you - the G8 held its own, only behind by some tenths of a second. The Pontiac just spanks the R/T mercilessly. <And that's trim for trim! I can't wait for Camaro vs Challenger __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

03-07-2008, 01:21 PM	#9
big_bank5000 Bring it back!!!!! Drives: 2008 G8 GT (its my baby) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 51	Yeah thats nice but nobody has there hands on a G8 we'll see how good it really is... Which im sure its gonna be a monster __________________ Chevy till the day I'm six feet under!!! *2009 grab your horses I got mines you better get yours*. (R.I.P Steve Godbless)

03-07-2008, 01:28 PM	#11
big_bank5000 Bring it back!!!!! Drives: 2008 G8 GT (its my baby) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 51	still if you can do that in a charger t/t just imagine what a person can do in a lighter and more stronger G8. not to knock your accomplishment i appluaed you but i still think this isnt gonna be much of a fight anymore with Dodge and chevy. __________________ Chevy till the day I'm six feet under!!! *2009 grab your horses I got mines you better get yours*. (R.I.P Steve Godbless)

03-07-2008, 10:17 AM	#2
GameOv3r Drives: 2008 Chevy Aveo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 85	Yes the G8 can beat the Charger R/T....but what about the SRT-8 Charger? I would be even more impressed if they said the G8 beat the SRT-8 Charger. I did read that magazine the other day. The G8 can take the R/T Challenger I'm sure....but I'm not so sure about the SRT-8.

03-07-2008, 10:36 AM	#5
GameOv3r Drives: 2008 Chevy Aveo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 85	Oh yeah? Then the Challenger is as good as dead then! lol I forgot about the G8 GXP w/LS3. I know the Camaro will beat the stangs, Chargers and Challengers....but I hope it can beat the Shelby GT500. Shelby GT500 is ALMOST equal to the LS2 Corvette. I'll drool all over the place if I come up to a light next to a GT500 and kick his ass off the line.

03-07-2008, 11:31 AM	#6
Italianwhiplash Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger r/t Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 176 View My Garage	i got my 0 to 60 in the fours..and it's still stock. (doing stuff in the summer) i'll go do a run today and show u guys.

03-07-2008, 01:01 PM	#8
Italianwhiplash Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger r/t Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 176 View My Garage	there u go, on my way to wnedy's

03-07-2008, 01:22 PM	#10
GameOv3r Drives: 2008 Chevy Aveo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 85	You did that with a Charger R/T stock??

03-07-2008, 01:47 PM	#12
Italianwhiplash Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger r/t Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 176 View My Garage	Thanks :-) and yeah I know and yes it was stock cant wait to add upgrades to her

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