2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 on the Track with SRT CEO Ralph Gilles
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2011
- 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 on the Track with SRT CEO Ralph Gilles. Ralph & MotoMan lap Willow Springs to discuss SRT's latest product, the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8, as well as design, engineering and a hint at future SRT products.
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im a proud owner of a '13 srt8 300, i fricken love it. velvet hammer :)
Do u still have it now
Ralph really is such a knowledgeable guy, and i'm so happy he's leading the charge for SRT. He's perfect for the job.
Ralph thank you for your support for SRT performance
He's a great representative for his company.
WOW! Now that is dedication . . . I'll mention it to Ralph . . .
@MotoManTV That makes perfect sense! Thanks a lot MotoMan, your the best!!
Congrats Ralph!!! good seeing you again, keep the great products coming!
Love Ralph! He is such an awesome guy, love SRT!
This is a great interview. I have nothing but respect for Ralph Giles.
I own the same model, same color, same year. 78k miles on her. Fun car. Old skool. Started the horsepower wars between the big 3.
I would love to own this car and meet this guy
James grant , him and his wife are great people
This is an awesome car. you can't really find another sedan with a price like charger SRT for the whole package
great interview.
Make a coupe charger to bring back the old classic chargers, and of course with manual options available.
Then get a challenger. Makes no sense in having two identical car
I love the new style and aggressive facia, Horse power is good but transmission needs great attention and possible rear end gear ratio research for sure for the perfect match....Make us feel like we made THE BEST PURCHASE EVER....and when the garage door opens..and when the rubber meets the pavement....Respect!!!
Hey MotoMantv i just wanna ask you if i get the Dodge charger srt8 will it be noisy when i go fast because ive seen a dodge challenger srt8 and it had pretty awsome sound!
Sergio and Ralph are exactly what Chrysler needs, and it is Ralph's passion for the SRT brand that might see me in a Chrysler product in the years to come.
Ralph, only you hold the key, please give us the option of having a manual trans in our new chargers. And please bring back HIDEAWEAY HEADLIGHTS for the charger!!!!!! Keep up the great work, its nice to know that we the mopar fanatics have someone that stands for us.
Could not agree more!!!!!!
I definitely concur!!!
Congrats Ralph... great car
I totally miss Mr. Giles being out front of the SRT brand. What a great personality and knowledgeable guy. I didn't want a Dodge until checking him out.
Awesome conversation! I think I'm turning SRT!
Just something to think about. I'm an old timer, car nut, MOPAR Maniac, and Magnum RT owner. I lived through the original muscle car years. Most of us wouldn't think of having a muscle car without the glorious Hurst four speed shifter! The most popular MOPAR's had the pistol grip four speed shifters. The cars that bring the best prices at Muscle Car auctions today...have four speed manual transmissions. Listen to the people...manual transmissions...six speed today! Think about it!
I have a feeling you will... that's why im waiting to see what they do for 2014 chargers... also best to have them work out the bugs...and see how that 8 speed transmission holds up.
This car looks great! Manual is a must option for those preformance cars, out of all the SRT's I would go for the charger. And Ralph, I think it is a great idea to bring a SRT4 comeback
I have the 2013 Super Bee, paddle shifters make a big difference breathing new life into that NAG1. It can now be driven like it should be.
The car looks great on the outside and inside. I am too with the majority who thinks that manual (6 speed) is the way to go. If that doesn't happen then they definitely should go with 6 or 8 speed automatic. It's great to see an American car finally having style with speed. Congrats, Ralph and continue the great work!!
@Shift4g An interesting tidbit - the camera car that was used to film Ralph's Charger at Willow Springs was a Challenger SRT8 392 Driven by that car's lead engineer. Take a wild guess what transmission it had?
I own a neon srt4. I love that car. when I am older i want to get the dart srt4,it is such an awesome vehicle
To Mr Gilles great driving I do have an idea that I believe will change Dodge.
Hey Paul - It doesn't matter - you are at the party - ENJOY IT!
Totally agree. Also, don't discount Ralph's business acumen. He has the unique ability to apply the right amount of business logic to passionate products. It is a rare gift that few in the industry have.
Ok, manual gearboxes, Challenger Convertibles, I totally agree, but what about a traditional 2 door Charger with exclusive front and rear styling mirroring off the '68-'70 Chargers.
is the SRT8 any good in the corners?
Thanks :)
I LOVE my R/T, I'll be trading it in for an srt8 in a few years :P
Yeah right
i wonder what a new neon would like though lol i know about the dart r/t. Its coming out this year i think but then the srt4 one is coming next year? correct me if im wrong
Take a look at any of our four Targa Newfoundland episodes for that answer . . .
I love what Ralph Gilles is doing over at SRT... that being said, I love beating them in my Pontiac G8! All in good fun fellas no hate. I can't wait to see the SRT Dodge dart. If done right, that car could be in my future. Keep up the good work...and a drop top Challenger would be killer!
cool I just figured a SRT dart could be FWD and a avenger for a little more money could be AWD also thanks for the reply motoman never had anyone actually reply back. If your ever in the northern VA area let me know car guys need to support other carguys !
Word is it will be back possibly for 2013... check out allpar they have lots of info on future cars.
MANUAL PLEASE AND THANK YOU
Can't wait for the Cuda!!!
Love that car !!!
mY brother has a 2005 single cab 6 speeed ram srt-10. After seeing and feeling what that truck can do, all I can say is KEEP IT. They have never made a truck like nor will they ever make another truck like this beast.
Good to know the rear wing is functional but it'd be nice to blend functionality with aesthetics at some point...
It is otherwise a great car.
In terms of gearbox, they have 7 or 8 gears automatics that work great. Food for thoughts as well.
There's no guarantee of a Dart SRT4 yet, but as we just heard they've been wanting to do another 4-cylinder platform, and the Dart, being an Alfa Romeo, it'd be a perfect platform.
Given that there are SRT platforms of the other two Challenger-themed cars (Charger and Challenger) I'd put money on a Dart SRT4.
And I bet it'll be epic awesome.
@Shift4g I understand your passion. They have to look at the business case. Time and again they hear the clamoring for manual trans in certain cars, build it and then no one buys it. Management looks at the profit margin of the whole program, and if the numbers don't work then maybe the performance editions go away completely because the manual r + d cost turned good numbers into bad. Usually hard to justify, I think.
Wish you could find a SRT 8 with the oval shaped exhaust tips. The ones on the basic Charger.
"performance needs to be protected" AMEN!!!
So does he . . . Stay tuned.
@TheRacer3000 Mopar is the parts division - the brand that provides you with parts for a Chrysler product you already bought. SRT is a division that sells you a WHOLE performance car. Think AMG, BMW M, Cadillac V, etc. . . .
I would sure hope so, given the nearly double price tag when new.
Thank goodness for Ralph! Keeping a pulse at Mopar! Yes a manual needs to be available forever. Also put the Challenger on an 800lb diet with a 108" wheelbase etc. SRT4 Dart NEEDS to happen also, and with AWD to boot.
Don't forget to remind Ralph to make sure the CMC is solid...we don't want them popping with the aftermarket clutch/pressure plate!
Dear Chrysler
Your new cars are some of the best out there. The 6.4 Liter V8 is a powerful engine, but you can make it even better if you put a 6 speed transmission. So PLEASE, PLEASE PUT A 6 OR 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION IN YOUR SRT8 CARS. IT WILL MAKE YOUR CARS A BETTER CHOICE OVER GERMAN CARS.
Please thumb this up, and copy and paste into other 2012 SRT8 related videos
That's a tough call . . . The Charger SRT8 is damn good but something tells me that you will be standing at Barrett-Jackson in 20 years kicking yourself if you sold the Ram now . . . Just one man's opinion . . .
WE WANT!!!!!! MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON CHARGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ss0rca I understand your point, but mine still stands. If you are targeting your product to a demographic that want's maximum fun, maximum involvement, and maximum sport, don't brush a fundamental ingredient like the transmission under the table. You don't ask why a race car has a manual transmission because it's understood that it is for racing. You don't market a very high performance car as such, then leave stuff like that out. An auto shouldn't be preferred in this segment. Why go 3/4?
my feedback is pease make the charger manuel. ive been waiting ever since it came out for it to be manuel. ive even checked on how much they would charge me to covert it from an auto to a manuel but they do not recommend it. please make it manuel. i said plz
I've done a lot of campaigning on this topic with Chrysler as well as other companies. The issue is not unsold cars on the lot. Rather, cost of development and testing. Sadly, if we don't collectively join together and start ticking the 'manual' box - we will see less and less vehicles on offer with a handshaker . . . SAVE THE MANUALS!
You may have seen that Mean Gene and I had a 2012 Charger SRT8 about three months ago and that car was anything but quiet . . .
Ralph Giles is an amazing designer, i just wish Chrysler and Dodge would bring back the Dodge Magnum and produce a SRT Model, but i like the crossover with the manual and automatic transmission
I love how Ralph constantly gives credit to the enthusiasts for "keeping the brand alive" and talks about how they need to "nurture the relationship" but avoids discussing the un-tuneable NGC computer going into the cars that prevents modification in any significant way. I own a 2011 SRT8 Challenger. Even after the warranty expires I cannot modify it. No superchargers. No turbos. I love my car but chrysler has made an enemy of me.
I like the more aggressive front end. Reminds me a bit of the 2013 Mustangs. I just wish the mileage was a big better. The gas guzzler tax is a bit hard to swallow and makes me look at the SHO Taurus a bit more. I know it's not as fast though.
@ss0rca but in this case there is no r + d involved. The 392 Challenger has the 6 speed tremec mated to the 6.4L Motor. Understandably making a manual for the base model for example wouldn't be cost effective, but in a performance model when people are shelling out 50K for one it would. To me they are ignoring the demand due to the restructuring of the company and they fear of taking a risk after fiat purchased such a liability. If only they listened to our feedback instead of claiming they do.
Manual is in the Challenger - so, Challenger.
I own a 2015 Charger SRT 392 and it is the best car I have ever owned. It is powerful, efficient, and strikes a menacing pose on the streets. It is as good a build as you will find anywhere. MOPAR Baby!
this car is pretty rare on the streets i've only seen one in my whole town.
Nice;)
MANUAL!!!!!!!!!!
preach
I never really liked the new Chargers, but these new ones are awesome in every way besides the transmission. If I have a fun car, then I want a manual. Paddle shifters are cool but nothing beats a good manual IMO.
2022 here we r ❤️
Never thought I would be interested in the
I went out looking for a manual charger and nothing. i would like to see myself in a stick shift charger soon ;)
Idk how it would look but I've seen an 06-10 charger model with a drop top of course only in Houston. We tend to mod the hell out our cars
Manual Transmission for the win!!!
Manual transmission please.
So Motoman, what then is the difference between the SRT division and the Mopar division at Dodge?? Aren't they the same in a sense?
I just realized. I probably won't be buying a new car until a couple years after college (~2017, 2018) and I will probably still want this model Charger (SRT-8 of course xD). I hate to say it, but this design challenges the Challenger for me as well...
Hey MotoMan tht car has the potential to be a muscle car monster. The only thing holding it back is an outdated 5 speed auto. Tell Ralph next chance you get six speed, or dual cluth, so I can drive this thing like it ought to be driven, 10/10ths
Yes Manuel charger for sure
I love Ralph Giles
is it me or does Ralph remind me of Tiger Woods?
Have the 2012 charger have an option for 440 magnum 4-speed tranny R/T. id die for that :P
If I were I were a bettin' man, I would say the Charger SRT8 will get the 8 Speed or a paddle shift derivation of it shortly . . . Take a look at the 2014 Jeep SRT8 Film Ralph and I just shot at Circuit of the Americas - he kinda spills the beans . . . Video = EantmmF2Mao
How i wish todays charger was almost similar to the 70 body charger and 2 door. They should of made it for what it was known, 2 door, style, power.
@Ripside2 Anyone that has seen the show knows that I am detail freak! Well, what I said at the opening of 'Green with Envy' is 1000% true. Chrysler (Thanks to Ralph and some hardcore engineers) have come a HUGE way in the area of interior build quality. I ask you NOT to believe me. Try this test: Go take a look at the top of the door panel on a 2012 Charger or 300 BASE model and then compare it to what you get in a Nissan or Hyundai. Let me know what you think.
you know me motoman...I have commented on many a video. I rented the old charger and was angry that people were purchasing a tank like that. I was like "this is what happens when a car has cheap lease prices". For example I couldn't find a competitor that the old charger was better than. This looks a great deal better but if the interior has anywhere near as much hard plastic I will punch someone. Jk. But this looks better and seems to perform closer to its contemporaries.
I want the SRT hat Ralph is wearing!
Did he say challenger convertible? ID BUY ONE IN A HEARTBEAT!
A manual charger would be FANTASTIC!!!!
Before saying this, I would prefer and manual, I own a 06 R/T, but you must remember that almost all muscle cars from the 60's had automatics and they are going by the numbers only. Now to me it does not make sence that they cant throw in a few manuals becuase its and otion for the Challenger and it would be something to hard to do. If there were not manuals in the Challenger then I would agree with Chrysler to not option the 6-speed.
i want one of those SRT hats yo
Ralph We want a stick in ALL SRTs!!!
Sure about that? As it sits, the Avenger lays down a 14 second quarter mile, which is right there with a lot of really serious equipment from the '60s, pretty much one step below the biggest and baddest. The thing has about as much power as an Evo. If they gave it an aggressive suspension (read: alignment and balance, not just stiff!) and some quality performance tires, the Avenger ought to be able to break some hearts. The numbers would be similar to an Audi S4, for a LOT less.
Awesome car manual would be great
charger or challenger ?