SRT Brand Adds "Core" Performance Models

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SRT Brand Adds New "Core" Performance Models to 2013 Vehicle Lineup
http://www.thehemi.com/news.php?id=20130207-1

Chrysler Group LLC's SRT (Street and Racing Technology) brand is expanding its "Core SRT" vehicle strategy from the successful Charger SRT8 Super Bee and SRT Viper by offering new 2013 "Core" models of the Dodge Challenger SRT8 and Chrysler 300 SRT8.

"With exclusive content, including the standard premium 'Ballistic' cloth interior from the new SRT Viper, SRT-tuned sport suspensions and distinctive exterior accents, the new Challenger SRT8 and 300 SRT8 "Core" models are designed and built with the back-to-basics performance driving enthusiast in mind," said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO -- SRT Brand and Motorsports, Chrysler Group LLC.

I dig the "back-to-basics" idea, but still $40k+ price tags?

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Yup! I'm still waiting for a Roadrunner type car with just the basics and no frills at a price we can all afford. But, with all the government safety, noise, fuel econ, etc. regs these days I'm sure that's just a dream.