AvatarOfWar

iTrader: (2)

I hear what you are saying, but don't be too quick to judge. An Evo is still a Lancer - at least to the common "non-car" type people. Car people know a good fast platform when they see it... and the SRT-4 is.

Don't get me wrong, I'd still rather have the overall package the Evo is.

moviemadness

it's still an FF. That says it all to me.

Boosted

and the fact that ralli art designs the evo then the lancer is based of that frame+body

Jev3gs

Sorry, I just don't buy that any FWD car can be as fast as an RWD or AWD drive car on a track when all cars are stock. Maybe race cars, maybe, but not stock for sure.

SterlingEvo

iTrader: (5)

1) This is not surprising, considering the EVO was AM's car of the year last year.

2) Be careful: I raced a very modded 04 SRT4 on a long straight and that son-of-a-***** was right on me the whole time. They can get pretty quick with good mods... Still sucks on turns, though. And I hate the look. It looks like those cabs that are all jacked up in the back to accomodate heavy luggage..

WestSideBilly

iTrader: (1)

I'm not a fan of FF for racing, either, because the demands on the front tires are so high. Still, it's hard to argue with the performance value the SRT4 offers.

I just wish Dodge had made the Razor (FR concept car from 2002, using the SRT4's motor)...

Shahul X

iTrader: (3)

the car is bad-***, if you are into cars , especially the LANCER evolution, I cant see hoiw you cant be impressed with the SRT-4.....

cant be faster than an S2000? hello...., who dyno's higher, who has better tires, tokico shocks etc....... I admit the S2000 should be a bit better of a track car, which the test shows, but the SRT 4 is no slouch either

-shahul

Mister2zx3

I'm surprised how few folks actually have track experience on this *Evo* forum.. and are completely off base on what cars are very capable track cars..

M3lachsilber

Well, it's safe to assume that a good track car should have some quality handling traits to start..

Which according to every article I have read, it DOESN'T.

Have I tracked NEON??Sure..
Not the SRT4 mind you..

Tracked my EVO? Not yet but will..

This doesn't mean I or WE can't read the reviews and listen and learn from those that HAVE.


In other words, track time in both of these cars won't make anyone GOD. Just a tad more educated having had hands on experience in both cars..thats all.

Forgive me here for saying, but I respect the SRT-4 as a lot of bang for the buck..

But thats all.

Kayaalp

iTrader: (1)

Agreed! I can't believe Dodge dropped the ball so badly on the Razor.

Let's hope they'll reconsider once GM gets the Pontiac Solstice on the market and the Elises start selling here. Hopefully Dodge will see that there are real enthusiasts out there in the market for small, light, RWD cars with powerful engines.

Emre

Mister2zx3

Which articles are these?

bobaab

iTrader: (5)

i got this in the mail the beginning of the week, this is a very good article!!

there's also the article about the lead marketing director who came from Hyundai to Mitsubishi..that's an interesting article also!

bobaab

iTrader: (5)

wasnt the razor supposed to have some 140hp engine??

Kayaalp

iTrader: (1)

No. It was supposed to have the same intercooled turbo 4-banger as the SRT-4.

Here's one link I randomly pulled off a Google search: random Razor link

Emre

2112

That SRT 4 is a damn nice car, I didnt know they underrate the hp on it. Its listed at 230 but I have heard it is much closer to 260, I wonder why they underrate it?