Re: CHRYSLER CONCEPTS: Bolder, brawnier models set a new tone for Dod ge

From: andy levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Jan 06 2003 - 19:00:23 EST


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Richard A Pyburn wrote:
> How'd you do that? Everytime I cut and past an article I get a letter
> from Jon telling me that my post was rejected (and why; thanks, Jon 8^) )
> Consequently, I've been only posting hyperlinks.
>
> On Mon, 6 Jan 2003 14:56:15 -0800 Stlaurent Mr Steven
> <STLAURENTS@MCTSSA.USMC.MIL> writes:
>
>>
>> January 6, 2003 [PARA]BY MARK PHELAN[NL]DETROIT FREE PRESS
>>BUSINESS
>>WRITER [PARA]The new shape of Dodge is beginning to emerge, as the
>>brand
>>unveils a performance-oriented model line this week at the 2003
>>North
>>American International Auto Show. [PARA]The brawny and roomy Durango
>>RT
>>midsize sport-utility concept debuted Sunday as "the ultimate
>>expression of
>>today's Dodge brand," said Jim Schroer, Chrysler Group executive
>>vice
>>president of global marketing and sales. [PARA]An all-new Durango
>>that is
>>virtually indistinguishable from the concept is to go on sale this
>>fall.
>>[PARA]Dodge's plans will become clearer today with the debut of its
>>430-horsepower Magnum SRT 8 concept, which is very similar to the
>>full-size
>>Magnum sporty station wagon Dodge is expected to begin selling in
>>early
>>2004. [PARA]The Chrysler Group will also unveil the production
>>versions of
>>the six-seat, all-wheel-drive Chrysler Pacifica and the Chrysler
>>Crossfire
>>luxury coupe this week, Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche said
>>Sunday.
>>The Pacifica should be on dealers' lots in March, with the Crossfire
>>going
>>on sale about a month later. The Pacifica is assembled in Windsor,
>>the
>>Crossfire, in Germany. [PARA]Chrysler expects both models to move
>>its brand
>>image upscale while Dodge grabs for a more performance-oriented
>>image.
>>[PARA]Model specs[PARA]The flared fenders and bulging hoods on the
>>Durango
>>and Magnum concepts set the tone for an in-your-face appearance that
>>will
>>help distinguish future Dodges from the competition, Schroer said.
>>[PARA]Two
>>other high-powered concept vehicles debuting today will lay the
>>groundwork
>>of Dodge's "American Muscle" brand theme for smaller cars and
>>minivans.
>>[PARA]All the new Dodge cars and trucks will draw from the bold
>>styling of
>>the Viper sports car and Ram full-size pickup. [PARA]The new Durango
>>is 7
>>inches longer, 3 inches taller and about 2 inches wider than the
>>current
>>model. It also has 15 percent more interior space and a flat-folding
>>third
>>row of seats. [PARA]The midsize SUV uses Dodge's 345-horsepower,
>>5.7-liter
>>Hemi V8 engine. Durango prices will probably start around $28,000.
>>[PARA]The
>>Magnum SRT8 concept that debuts today also uses the Hemi engine but
>>adds a
>>turbocharger to boost output to 430 horsepower. [PARA]The Chrysler
>>group
>>will build the rear-wheel-drive Magnum in Brampton, Ontario.
>>[PARA]Contact
>>MARK PHELAN at 313-222-6731 or phelan@freepress.com.

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