:lmfao:

 

they seem to be dropping that engine in everything now

 

Basically, with this new Multi Displacement System V8, the hydraulic valve lifters are deactivated on half the cylinders, in a specific computer-controlled pattern that suits the driver's demand for power. In addition to deactivating the valvetrain for half the cylinders, the injectors and coils are deactivated (obviously) while in a low-demand state. When you floor it, the computer pumps all the HLA's back up full-time, reintroduces fuel and spark, and presto! 8-cylinder power on demand.

Granted the engine still has to shove 8-cylinders back and forth, so the output in 4-cylinder mode is not going to be very impressive, but the point's moot - 4-cylinder mode is only activated at a sustained cruising speed, and according to R&T test drives, the switch between modes is virtually invisible to the driver.

Impressive technology, no doubt. But in the end, it's still a OHV pushrod V8 with 2-valve cylinder heads. Not exactly efficient. And as always with me...no stick, no sale.

 

i'd rock it.

 

I actually think it's pretty cool....but no manual, no care.

:lmao: at all the comments of Nsync looking at the plastic engine cover though.

 

i dig it

 

i like it. i like it alot. glad the Dodge is going back to what they know how to do stop trying to build an "import" car, and do what they know. i'm tired of DC trying to be something their not and make a dodge version of a "honda". screw that.

for all those who think its like an SUV or its not styled right, you've been hanging around hondas too long. before SUVs, there was wagons, a PRACTICAL way to haul people and stuff around and not having to worry about tires blowing up or vehicles rolling over, or giving a false sense of security. I can only HOPE soccer moms like this idea, and it can get them into something slightly smaller, and EASIER for control. Wagons have been out a lot longer, and i am OFFENDED that it was even COMPARED to an SUV.

as far as styling, its looks dope IMO. it looks like a chopped-top wagon, which just adds to the "power" and aggressive look i think Dodge was going for. Going back to a great classic AMERICAN style that is fitting for the brand and the car.

I'm sure this post is gonna cause a stir amongst some of you, and i'm sorry to a point. I'm just getting tired of Hondas, and the import scene, and how half the time people dont like a concept like this. If Honda offered something like this, it would prolly go over better on here. i dunno, something in here just sparked something in my brain that got me going on this.

These are just MY THOUGHTS. so flame away if you feel the need.

 

:werd: next thing you know, the Neon is gonna come with a huge long shnoz sportin a Hemmy under the hood.


actually...that would be pretty f'n cool :eek3:

 

I would rock that car hard.

I love the lines, the design, the wheels, and of course the engine. Interior looks roomy and comfortable as well.

 

And this is pretty much how I would rock that sumbeast