Chrysler 300C SRT8 2012 lightweight forged aluminum wheels
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First officially shown at the New York Auto Show on April 20, 2011, the 470-horsepower 2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8 matches rev with grunt, pounding out 470 lb-ft of torque; yet it gets 25% better highway mileage than its predecessor. One spotted car was red, one was titanium with a black chrome grille surround and black chrome wheels; the final car uses silver Brembo calipers, with 14.2 inch front and 13.8 inch rear vented, slotted rotors. A “ready alert braking” system sets the pads closer to the rotors to reduce lag time when the driver suddenly releases the gas pedal. Brake fade is reduced thanks to new cooling ducts.
New for 2012 is an adaptive damping suspension (ADS) system which adjusts the suspension based on speed, steering angle and speed, brake torque, throttle position, and acceleration (vertical and lateral). A Sport mode locks the system into a higher damping rate.
The fully hydraulic steering system was upgraded with a heavier-duty pump and revised gearing for a more direct feel and better on-center response; the SRT8 also has new seven-spoke, 20-inch lightweight forged aluminum wheels and three- or four-season tires.
