SRT8 For Sale In South Africa
What is SRT8?
SRT is an American high-performance automobile group within Dodge and the wider Stellantis North America family. As well as Dodge, they have previously tuned and produced cars for Chrysler and Jeep. Origins of the brand came back to 1989 when a team known as “Team Viper” was put together to develop the Dodge Viper.
SRT8 For Sale In South Africa
See 40 results for Jeep srt8 for sale in South Africa at the best prices, with the cheapest car starting from R 70 000.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a SRT8 cost?
Starting at $72,865. Highs Powerful Hemi V-8, aggressive exterior styling, more practical than a sports sedan or muscle car. Lows Not a fuel-efficient option, high cost of entry, gets its thunder stolen by available Trackhawk model.
How much is a Trackhawk SRT in South Africa?
Prices start from R1. 7 million and go up to R1,980,000 for a “2021” version with 3,500km on the clock.
What is the difference between an SRT and SRT8?
The number that follows the “SRT” prefix denotes the number of engine cylinders. For example: the Chrysler 300C SRT8 has a 6.1 liter Hemi V-8; Therefore, the SRT version is known as the Chrysler 300C SRT-8. Similarly, the Dodge Viper SRT-10 along with the Dodge Ram SRT-10 had an 8.3 L V-10.
What does SRT8 stand?
The term SRT stands for Street and Racing Technology. In the beginning, SRT began as Team Viper to develop the Dodge Viper. Over the years the term SRT expanded across the full Dodge line-up. Whenever you see a new Dodge Challenger SRT8 this means that this vehicle features a V8 engine.
Which is faster RT or SRT8?
Performance. As we mentioned above, the standard engine on the RT can produce 455 horsepower at 6500 rpm, while peak torque is reached at 5300 pm. The SRT model, in turn, has 640 horsepower that can be found at 6200 rpm, while its vast 881 Nm of torque is available from 4000 pm.
What does 8 mean in SRT8?
So if you see the SRT badge on any of these, that means the team has had their hand in the car’s development. As far as the “8” is concerned, that’s much more straightforward—it’s just the number of engine cylinders the car has. Almost all SRT-tuned cars are V8s these days, so you’ll see more SRT badges than SRT8s.
Why did they stop making SRT8?
Chrysler discontinued the 300 SRT8 largely because it was becoming an unpopular redundancy in the lineup. Despite the refresh in 2011, sales for the 300 line were slowing across the board, particularly for the high-performance version.
What’s better SRT8 or RT?
SRT8’s engine produces more horsepower, 425 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 420 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm. The R/T produces 372 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 400 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm. However, the R/T Challenger engine is much more efficient compared to the SRT8.
When did SRT8 end?
While it’s likely to come back in some way, shape, or form, the 300 SRT8 (or just SRT) was discontinued after the 2014 model year. SRT as a brand is now completely dedicated to building Dodge up as the performance arm of the Fiat-Chrysler empire, leaving the 300 SRT and the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT out in the cold.
When did the SRT8 stop?
The 300 SRT (or SRT8) was discontinued for the 2015 model year in the United States, but is still sold in Australia and the Middle East.