Stellantis Media Site High-Caliber Performance: With 300 Horsepower, All-new 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4 to Dominate Sport-compact Market                                                Contact:                                                             Amy                         Knight                                                                                                Todd                         Goyer                                                                                                                                                                                   High-Caliber Performance: With 300 Horsepower, All-new 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4 to Dominate Sport-compact Market                                                                                                                                                           August 31, 2006,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) group takes the SRT4 reputation to new heights with the introduction of the all-new, 300-horsepower 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4.The all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4’s formula begins with the powertrain, essentially explained by four numbers: 85, 125, 300 and 260. The 85 is how much more horsepower is available compared with the original Dodge SRT4, which results in 125 horsepower per liter for a total of 300 horsepower (224 kW). The final number is 260, as in 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) of tire-smoking, push-back-in-your-seat torque. Those numbers add up to a 0-60-mph time of under 6 seconds.“With signature SRT all-around performance, the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4 is a true tuner car right from the manufacturer,” said Kipp Owen, Director – Street and Racing Technology, Chrysler Group. “It will offer another signature trait of SRT: best performance for the best price.”“WHAT’S NEW FOR 2007”New Models    High-performance version of the all-new five-door hatchback Dodge Caliber with an all-new 2.4-liter turbocharged World EngineExterior    Aggressive SRT-signature look    An all-new front fascia with functional brake and radiator air cooling ducts    Fog lamps    Functional air scoop and exhaust extractors in the hood to cool engine compartment    Lower vertical strakes in rear fascia direct underbody air flow    Large integrated spoiler above rear glass tuned for smoother air flow and downforce    Available four exterior colors: Brilliant Black, Sunburst Orange, Bright Silver and Inferno RedInterior    SRT race-inspired graphic design, including instruments, separate turbocharger boost gauge and silver finish on center stack and interior trim    Performance-oriented instrumentation in three gauge “tunnels” include tachometer, 200-mph speedometer, water temperature and fuel gauges    Sport seating with aggressive bolstering and performance fabric inserts    Leather-wrapped steering wheel with "carbon fiber" pattern on upper portion    "Alloy Silver" finish on instrument panel and shift bezel    Center-stack-mounted shifter with leather-finished shift knob    Standard AM-FM radio with a multi-disc CD changer control    Available SRT/Kicker high-performance audio system with 13 speakers, 322-watt amplifier and 100-watt subwoofer    Available UConnect® Hands-free Communication System    Available SIRIUS Satellite Radio    Interior colors: Dark/Light Slate GrayPowertrain / Chassis    Turbocharged 2.4-liter I4 World Engine    Variable Valve Timing (VVT)    Aluminum engine block and cylinder head    High compression ratio (8.6:1)    Unique cast pistons cooled by oil squirters    Tuned exhaust with two catalytic converters    Siemens Global Powertrain Engine Controller    GF DMT-6 six-speed manual transmission    Limited slip differential    SRT-unique 19-inch cast aluminum wheels with 225/45R19 W-rated Goodyear tires    Wheel hubs and bearings adapted from Chrysler Group mid-size cars for strength    Upgraded MacPherson strut front suspension includes new suspension knuckles and tuned dampers with revised spring rates    Unique front and rear sway bars    Uniquely calibrated Electronic Stability Program (ESP)    Rack-and-pinion power steering tuned for easy low-speed maneuvering, uncompromising performance at speed    18.0:1 overall steering ratio    Heavy-duty four-wheel disc brakes with vented brake rotors: 340 x 28 mm in front, 302 x 10 mm rearSafety & Security    Advanced multi-stage air bags    Anti-lock braking system    Auto-reverse sun roof with advanced sensing system automatically reverses the sun roof to the open position    BeltAlert, sounds a periodic chime to alert the driver and all occupants to fasten their seat belts    Brake Assist senses panic brake condition and applies maximum braking power    Brake/park Interlock prevents shifting out of Park unless the brake pedal is applied    Constant Force Retractors (CFR) limits the force of the belt system and gradually releases seat-belt webbing in a controlled manner during a severe impact    Crumple zones designed to compress during an accident to absorb energy from an impact    Electronic Stability Program (ESP) aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability by controlling oversteer and understeer    Energy-absorbing steering column    Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) automatically turns on interior lighting, unlocks doors and shuts off fuel flow after air bag deployment    Height-adjustable seat belts    HomeLink universal home security system transceiver    Inflatable knee blocker, an air bag that helps position the driver relative to the primary air bag    Interior head impact    Knee bolsters    Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)    Occupant Classification System (OCS) determines deployment of the front passenger air bag based on occupant weight    Octagonal frame-rail tips designed to collapse rearward in a controlled manner during a frontal or offset front impact    ParkSense® Rear Back-up System assists in detecting stationary objects when driving at low speeds in Reverse    Power-adjustable brake, accelerator and clutch pedals to move toward or away from the driver    Remote keyless entry    Seat-belt pretensioners    Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer assures only authorized keys will operate the engine    SmartBeam® Headlamps adjust to ambient light and oncoming traffic to deliver maximum lighting    Supplemental side-curtain air bags    Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM), advanced system alerts driver to improper tire pressure conditionsDESIGNTrevor Creed, Senior Vice President – Design, Chrysler Group: “From the very first sketches of the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4, we wanted an aggressive, SRT-signature look featuring its bold grille, hood scoops and intercooler and brake-cooling ducts. The result is a much more aggressive look than the standard Dodge Caliber.”An all-new front fascia below the signature Dodge crosshair grille incorporates functional performance features including an air dam, ducts that direct air to cool the brakes and a wide center inlet that provides air flow to the radiator. The 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4’s hood incorporates a functional scoop that brings cooling air into the engine compartment, and a pair of extractors that exhaust hot air.The rear fascia features lower vertical strakes that direct underbody air flow out the back of the vehicle, contributing to more stability at speed. Aerodynamic efficiency is also aided by an integrated spoiler above the rear glass. The spoiler is nearly 60 percent larger than that on the standard Dodge Caliber, and is tuned for smoother air flow and downforce while maximizing the rear view.Inside, unique SRT touches include sport seating with aggressive bolstering and performance-fabric inserts to hold occupants during spirited driving, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with a carbon fiber pattern on the upper portion. The seats, steering wheel and leather shift boot feature contrasting stitching. The center-stack-mounted shifter includes a lift ring to engage reverse, unique to the Dodge Caliber SRT4, as well as a leather-finished shift knob.The instrument panel features three gauge “tunnels” outfitted with performance-oriented instrumentation, including a tachometer, 200-mph speedometer, and water-temperature and fuel gauges. A turbocharger boost gauge is located on the left side of the instrument panel.ENGINEERINGKipp Owen, Director – Street and Racing Technology, Chrysler Group: “From its 300-horsepower, turbocharged World Engine to its race-bred suspension and incredible braking, the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4 combines SRT performance with the Dodge Caliber’s innovative packaging and appointments.”The 2007 Dodge Caliber’s all-new World Engine is produced at the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance facility in Dundee, Mich. The engine’s aluminum 2.4-liter block is specially machined for increased water and oil flow, and its aluminum cylinder head is equipped with unique high-temperature exhaust valves and variable valve timing for efficient combustion and flow.Power goes to a six-speed manual transmission equipped with a limited-slip differential for uniform side-to-side power transfer, which is capable of handling up to 300 lb.-ft. (407 N•m) of torque.The all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4 rides on SRT-unique, 19-inch cast-aluminum wheels with 225/45R19 W-rated Goodyear tires. Upgrades to the standard 2007 Dodge Caliber’s MacPherson strut front suspension include new suspension knuckles and tuned dampers with revised spring rates. Unique front and rear sway bars keep body roll to a minimum during hard cornering.The Electronic Stability Program is uniquely calibrated for the 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4 to provide excellent directional stability in all driving modes. In addition, stability is enhanced with a ride height one-half inch lower than the standard 2007 Dodge Caliber.The 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4 benefits from braking-system components sourced from mid-size and larger cars. Vented brake rotors for the 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4 are 340 mm x 28 mm in front and 302 mm x 10 mm in the rear.The anti-lock brake system was uniquely calibrated for the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4’s performance to maintain directional stability without wheel lockup.PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTSHigh-caliber performance (300 horsepower – 85 more than original Dodge SRT4): benchmark performance at the best priceDodge Caliber SRT4 dominates the sport-compact performance market       Powered by an SRT-engineered, 2.4-liter, intercooled, turbocharged engine that produces 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) of torque, the Dodge Caliber SRT4 has 85 more horsepower than the original SRT4          SRT performance enhancements include a six-speed transmission, limited-slip differential, upgraded brakes, unique front and rear sway bars and 19-inch SRT wheels          The Dodge Caliber SRT4 offers class-leading performance and utility at an incredible value   The Dodge Caliber SRT4 is for the enthusiast who wants the all-around performance of a true tuner car right from the manufacturer       SRT performance: 0-60-mph in under 6 seconds          Standout powertrain capable of tire-shredding horsepower and torque; functional, performance-oriented exterior design with all-new front and rear fascias with cooling ducts, functional hood scoop with air extractors, and rear deck lid spoiler; race-inspired interior appointments that include deeply bolstered seating and comprehensive instrumentation; benchmark braking; and world-class ride and handling characteristics make the Dodge Caliber SRT4 at home on the track or street   Dodge Caliber SRT4 is developed under the credo “Race inspired, street legal”       Building on the success of the original Dodge SRT4, the 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4 sets a new benchmark in the sport-compact performance market   SAFETY AND SECURITYPlease refer to the Safety Glossary for descriptions of the following available features:       Advanced Multi-stage Air Bags          Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)          Auto-reverse Sun Roof          BeltAlert          Brake Assist          Constant Force Retractors          Crumple Zones          Electronic Stability Program          Energy-absorbing Steering Column          Enhanced Accident Response System          Height-adjustable Seat Belts          HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver          Inflatable Knee Blocker          Interior Head-impact Protection          Knee Bolsters          Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)          Occupant Classification System          Octagonal Frame-rail Tips          ParkSense Rear Back-up System          Power-adjustable Pedals          Remote Keyless Entry          Seat-belt Pretensioners          Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer          Supplemental Side-curtain Air Bags          Tire Pressure Monitoring System   COLOR AVAILABILITY    Brilliant Black    Sunburst Orange    Bright Silver    Inferno RedMANUFACTURING INFORMATION    2007 model year production start: spring 2007    Production location: Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Ill.    2.4-liter I-4 engine: Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance engine plant in Dundee, Mich.    Six-speed manual transmission: Getrag transmission plant in Cologne, GermanyMARKET POSITIONDodge Caliber SRT4 sets a new benchmark in the sport-compact performance market, with its SRT attributes of functional, performance-oriented styling, world-class ride and handling, race-inspired interior appointments, benchmark braking and an SRT-engineered, 2.4-liter turbocharged engine that creates 300 horsepower (224 kW) resulting in a 0-60-mph time in under 6 seconds.Demographics    Gender: Primarily male    Median Age: 35    Annual Household Income: $45,000 to $60,000    Education: 35 percent college graduatesMARKET ADVANTAGES    High-caliber performance: 300 horsepower (224 kW) — 85 hp more than original Dodge SRT4, resulting in a 0-60-mph time in under 6 seconds    Benchmark performance at the best price    Dominates the sport-compact performance market    The Dodge Caliber SRT4 is for the enthusiast who wants the all-around performance of a true “tuner car” right from the manufacturer