This represents the best April sales since 2007 and the 37th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Ram Truck brand sales were up a whopping 49 percent. This is great news after the somewhat disappointing Q1 income report. Full press release at Chrysler
The eight speed transmission did wonders for some of the big RWD Mopars in terms of gas mileage and performance. And a new nine speed is slated for cars like the Dart and the new Cherokee pictured below. Chrysler just announced that they are investing $20 million to increase capacity at the Toledo Machining Plant for the torque converter they are machining for the nine-speed transmission. Read the press release at Chrysler.com
I saw a Cool Vanilla Magnum in traffic the other day and was struck by how unique that color looks. It’s a very creamy white that looks great in my opinion. I couldn’t find any photos online that really do it justice–the photo below from 300Cforums came closest. This color saw a fairly limited production between 2005 and 2006 with a brief return in 2008 on some Chargers. More infe at Chargerforums and LXforums.
Only it’s called the Fiat Viaggo over there. No plans to sell a Dart hatch in the US, though. Too bad… Via Automotive.com
Like Instagram? So do we. So how about this late model Charger with Gorilla Pokes? Says Chargerfam who posted this pic: “Lets Not hate…It’s a Texas thing…”
In fact, four of the top ten are Vipers:
1 2014 SRT Viper T/A 8.4L 640/600 11.3@129.3 MPH MT 3/13
2 2013 Corvette ZR1 SC6.2L 638/604 11.4@128.8 MPH MT 12/12
3 2013 SRT Viper GTS 8.4L 640/600 11.4@128.7 MPH MT 12/12
4 2013 Shelby GT500 SC5.8L 662/631 11.6@125.7 MPH MT 5/12
5 2005 Ford GT SC5.4L 550/500 11.7@125.8 MPH R&T 11/05
6 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Roadster 8.3L 500/525 11.7@123.63 MPH MT 1/04
7 2012 Corvette Z06 7.0L 505/470 11.7@122.3 MPH Edmunds 1/12
8 2000 Dodge Viper ACR 8.0L 460/490 12.1@121 MPH MW 1/00
9 2012 Camaro ZL1 SC6.2L 580/556 12.1@117.4 MPH MT 3/12
10 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe SC6.2L 556/551 12.3@117.7 MPH MT 7/10
See the full list at ontariostreetcar.com
Talk about a creampuff! This thing has just 1,200 miles and looks great in Bright Silver Metallic! Chrysler built just 3,124 of these in 2001 and 11,702 in total. Yes, these only have V6 power, but I still think they are cool and will always be unique. More pics after the jump and be sure to check out the auction at eBay.
Update: looks like the Prowler only got bid up to $20,101. Not even close to the $35,877 Buy It Now.
For a while there it looked like the Avenger was safe. Guess not! Watch as it falls into the sink hole after the jump!
