Press Kit: 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4, What's New for '07

2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4: What's New for 2007

Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2006 -

“WHAT’S NEW FOR 2007”
NEW MODELS

  • High-performance version of the all-new five-door hatchback Dodge Caliber with an all-new 2.4-liter turbocharged World Engine

EXTERIOR

  • Aggressive SRT-signature look
  • An all-new front fascia with functional brake and radiator air cooling ducts
  • Fog lamps
  • Functional air scoop and exhaust extractors in the hood to cool engine compartment
  • Lower vertical strakes in rear fascia direct underbody air flow
  • Large integrated spoiler above rear glass tuned for smoother air flow and downforce
  • Available four exterior colors: Brilliant Black, Sunburst Orange, Bright Silver and Inferno Red

INTERIOR

  • SRT race-inspired graphic design, including instruments, separate turbocharger boost gauge and silver finish on center stack and interior trim
  • Performance-oriented instrumentation in three gauge “tunnels” include tachometer, 200-mph speedometer, water temperature and fuel gauges
  • Sport seating with aggressive bolstering and performance fabric inserts
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with "carbon fiber" pattern on upper portion
  • "Alloy Silver" finish on instrument panel and shift bezel
  • Center-stack-mounted shifter with leather-finished shift knob
  • Standard AM-FM radio with a multi-disc CD changer control
  • Available SRT/Kicker high-performance audio system with 13 speakers, 322-watt amplifier and 100-watt subwoofer
  • Available UConnect® Hands-free Communication System
  • Available SIRIUS Satellite Radio
  • Interior colors: Dark/Light Slate Gray

POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS

  • Turbocharged 2.4-liter I4 World Engine
  • Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
  • Aluminum engine block and cylinder head
  • High compression ratio (8.6:1)
  • Unique cast pistons cooled by oil squirters
  • Tuned exhaust with two catalytic converters
  • Siemens Global Powertrain Engine Controller
  • GF DMT-6 six-speed manual transmission
  • Limited slip differential
  • SRT-unique 19-inch cast aluminum wheels with 225/45R19 W-rated Goodyear tires
  • Wheel hubs and bearings adapted from Chrysler Group mid-size cars for strength
  • Upgraded MacPherson strut front suspension includes new suspension knuckles and tuned dampers with revised spring rates
  • Unique front and rear sway bars
  • Uniquely calibrated Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • Rack-and-pinion power steering tuned for easy low-speed maneuvering, uncompromising performance at speed
  • 18.0:1 overall steering ratio
  • Heavy-duty four-wheel disc brakes with vented brake rotors: 340 x 28 mm in front, 302 x 10 mm rear

SAFETY & SECURITY

  • Advanced multi-stage air bags
  • Anti-lock braking system
  • Auto-reverse sun roof with advanced sensing system automatically reverses the sun roof to the open position
  • BeltAlert, sounds a periodic chime to alert the driver and all occupants to fasten their seat belts
  • Brake Assist senses panic brake condition and applies maximum braking power
  • Brake/park Interlock prevents shifting out of Park unless the brake pedal is applied
  • Constant Force Retractors (CFR) limits the force of the belt system and gradually releases seat-belt webbing in a controlled manner during a severe impact
  • Crumple zones designed to compress during an accident to absorb energy from an impact
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP) aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability by controlling oversteer and understeer
  • Energy-absorbing steering column
  • Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) automatically turns on interior lighting, unlocks doors and shuts off fuel flow after air bag deployment
  • Height-adjustable seat belts
  • HomeLink universal home security system transceiver
  • Inflatable knee blocker, an air bag that helps position the driver relative to the primary air bag
  • Interior head impact
  • Knee bolsters
  • Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
  • Occupant Classification System (OCS) determines deployment of the front passenger air bag based on occupant weight
  • Octagonal frame-rail tips designed to collapse rearward in a controlled manner during a frontal or offset front impact
  • ParkSense® Rear Back-up System assists in detecting stationary objects when driving at low speeds in Reverse
  • Power-adjustable brake, accelerator and clutch pedals to move toward or away from the driver
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Seat-belt pretensioners
  • Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer assures only authorized keys will operate the engine
  • SmartBeam® Headlamps adjust to ambient light and oncoming traffic to deliver maximum lighting
  • Supplemental side-curtain air bags
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM), advanced system alerts driver to improper tire pressure conditions



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