Re: Sneek Peek 2003 Dakota (words)

From: Terry Herrin (therrin@isaac.net)
Date: Wed Oct 25 2000 - 22:26:35 EDT


Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil> wrote:
>The production boost, along with an anticipated increase in the curb weight
>of the average model in the pickup line, is expected to boost the amount of

Increased curb weight is not something the Dakota needs, IMO. A CC
Dak already weighs almost as much as RC Ram. More weight means more
power needed for the same performance. Not to mention, more mass to
sling around curves. This may be fine for Dak's that tow, offroad,
etc., but for us racing types it's not good news.

>and the availability in some models of anew iron-block; aluminum-head V-8
>engine displacing 5.7 liters with hemispherical combustion chambers.

This could compensate for the extra weight, if the hp is high enough.
Doesn't address the reduction in handling though.

Terry Herrin
99 FR CC RT
14.769 @ 91.43
Wilmington, NC
Dakota R/T Club, Executive Board, SE Region
http://users.isaac.net/therrin/dakota.html



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