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Under The Pentastar
“Under the Pentastar” is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Chrysler Group LLC. This week’s stories include the “New Rules” Dodge Dart commercial, SRT Viper GTS-R returns to the track, Jeep® hosts a special basketball clinic and Chrysler Group LLC teams up with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to celebrate its third anniversary.
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- Consumers and enthusiasts may visit http://www.moparnationmag.com to subscribe to Mopar Nation
- Mopar Nation features human-interest stories focused on the people, passion and performance that fuel the Mopar brand
- Summer 2012 issue of Mopar‘s new brand lifestyle magazine will be available in June
First 2013 Dodge Dart off the Line
2013 SRT Viper GTS World Debut
Street and Racing Technology (SRT®) brand’s flagship performance machine returns with more power and performance, superior craftsmanship, new technologies and creature comforts
- Two new models include SRT® Viper and SRT® Viper GTS
- All-aluminum, mid-engine 8.4-liter V-10 delivers an estimated 640 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any naturally aspirated sports car engine in the world
- Chassis enhancements bring 50 percent improvement in torsional stiffness
- Triple-digit weight reduction results in Viper best power-to-weight ratio
- Standard safety features include electronic multistage stability control, traction control and new 4-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- All-new, innovative interior designs set new standards with premium materials, new technologies and superior craftsmanship
- All-new carbon-fiber and aluminum skin is sculpted for high-speed stability and a slippery .364 drag coefficient (Cd)
- Timeless exterior design incorporates iconic Viper styling cues with a contemporary execution
2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series
- Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com 10 Best Family Cars of 2012 recognizes the 2012 Chrysler 300 for its safety, comfort, child-friendliness, strong consumer ratings and impressively low ownership costs
- New 2012 Chrysler 300 is the first domestic luxury sedan to feature a state-of-the-art eight-speed automatic transmission delivering 31 best-in-class highway miles per gallon (mpg) and best-in-class all-wheel-drive fuel economy
- Chrysler 300 achieves a 5-Star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a “Top Safety Pick” by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
- New Chrysler 300 and 300C Luxury Series models include ultra-premium leather, hand-sanded matte wood, world-class craftsmanship and refinement – all to deliver the most luxurious Chrysler sedans ever
March 1, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Just days after earning the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) highest 5-star safety rating, the new 2012 Chrysler 300 flagship sedan is chalking up another accolade, Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com “10 Best Family Cars of 2012” award. For the last five years, the expert editors at kbb.com have awarded the 10 Best Family Cars that cater to unique family specifications and situations.
Mopar opens facilities in Brazil and Argentina
- 3,000 sq. meter facility in Argentina
- 4,500 sq. meter facility in Brazil
- More than 30,000 parts
- Facilities to support Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck brands
- More than 50 Mopar® parts distribution centers worldwide
February 27, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – After recently opening Mopar® facilities in China and the United Arab Emirates, Chrysler Group LLC today announced the opening of Mopar parts distribution centers in Argentina and Brazil.
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket
- Brings to life in-depth engineering and product design stories on the SRT® vehicle lineup
- Provides an online magazine about all things SRT and motorsports
- Offers a new social hub for the SRT community
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 10:17 am by The Jeep Blog – Jeep® brand vehicles are legendary for off-road performance. Now the all-new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8® is taking street and track performance to the next level, and the industry is taking notice.
2012 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- 2012 Jeep® Wrangler wins “Total Cost of Ownership” award from Kelley Blue Book and “Best Resale” award from Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
- 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee captures MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice award (shared with Dodge Durango), as well recognition from Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
- Grand Cherokee sales up 40 percent in January; 51 percent in 2011
- Wrangler sales up 23 percent in January; 30 percent in 2011
- Jeep brand sales up 37 percent in January; 44 percent in 2011
Mopar Celebrates 75th Anniversary
- Mopar® ’12 300, a custom Chrysler 300 that goes from 0 to 60 mph in the low 5-second range, is third factory-built Mopar-badged vehicle from Chrysler Group LLC
- All-new 2013 Dodge Dart ‘GTS 210 Tribute’ and 2012 Fiat 500 ‘Stinger’ get two Mopar stage kits, highlighting appearance and performance
- 2012 Mopar Jeep Compass ‘True North’ gets a 2-inch lift, aggressive look and extreme personalization
- Mopar hints at future with new dealership experience, retail program, tuning station, owner centers and technology to enhance connecting with customers Read the rest of this entry »
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