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HEMI with 8-speed coming soon!

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AN: HEMI with 8-speed available soon
http://www.allpar.com/forums/topic/1475 ... able-soon/
Dealers might be able to start ordering Chrysler 300s and Dodge Chargers with the HEMI engine and the new eight-speed automatic trasmission in mid-February. One Allpar source suggested that the gas mileage would be 18 city, 29 highway — though this has been unconfirmed. The Pentastar V6, with the same transmission, is rated at 19 city, 31 highway; the Hemi, while larger and more powerful, does have the advantage of being able to shut off four cylinders when not under a substantial load. (This story remains unconfirmed.) Thanks to Hemi Connoisseur for the tip!
I still prefer a stout 4-speed manual behind a torquey V8. ;)
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