Re: V10 for Durango?

From: Sam Parthemer (maverick_nr552@hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Dec 23 1998 - 17:30:49 EST


Wouldn't that be cute. They put a 300hp V-10 in the Durango
and it'll more than likely get better mileage than the
5.9L :O

Sam '95 SLT (15.5 mpg average)
    '99 RT (12 mpg average-- WOOHOO!)

>
>Latest rumour mill from Detroit.
>
>Chrysler is testing its Durango SUV with its mighty 300-horsepower V10=
> engine,
>the same one offered as an option in the Ram pickup. The vehicle is
being
>given
>the full run of testing checks, the usual procedure before a vehicle
is=
> moved
>to prototype stage. Final decisions are still to be made, but if a V10=
> Durango
>is approved, it will be far and away the most powerful midsize SUV on
the
>market.
>The maker is also considering putting a Chrysler nameplate and front
>end=96grille,
>fenders=96on the Durango and marketing it against Yukon Denali and
Lincoln
>Navigator.
>
>If true, maybe a V10 Dakota .....
>
>
>Bob
>Burlington, Ontario
>
>'97 CC Sport, 5.2L, 3.55 auto., flame red
> Gibson duals, KN drop-in
> Coloured-keyed grille guard, running boards
> and hard tonneau cover
> Deflectors, grille insert
> AR-211 15x7 rims (4.75" backspace)

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