Speed and Kurt Busch Test Drive the 2012 Charger SRT8. Part 1

SPEED Test Drive host Tommy Kendall enlists famed NASCAR driver Kurt Busch for a heads-up match in a pair of 2012 Charger SRT8s.

[@azindependentsrt5721]

It is amazing how a car as heavy as Charger/Challenger is can maneuver like they do, thanks to SRT they can both turn and move down the road pretty dang well for their weight. I know because I have a '10 SRT Challenger, and it rocks for its size.

[@thudtheace]

Um.. yes they are hemis. I have both a new 5.7 and an old 392 from the 60's they changed the valve angles so it is not quite so steep as the old ones (not so much stress on the rocker gear), however it still maintains what makes a hemi, a hemispherical head and center mounted spark plug(s), so when ignition takes place you get the same nice centered evenly distributed fuel burn.

[@srt8hmi]

Keep up the amazing work!

[@Roushfan5]

Oh yeah, you can tell by the way Kurt's talking about Pensky. "Great relationship" I guess thats why Kurts racing Chevys this year, and Pesnky goes to Ford next year.

[@Paparoachfanalways]

Who said four door sedans are a slouch when you got a Hemi. The nose look very weird all a different color from the base looking like the front has nothing but a hole. After looking at it for a while it does give it a distinct look but very much resembles the Mitsubusi Lancer EVO. So not a bad touch

[@chalkyblack7582]

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[@WifesCharger]

They are carrying on a conversation while on the track if it was me I would have to change my shorts. Maybe thats why my profession isn't a race car driver one word, impressive!

[@Roushfan5]

You don't even need a Hemi. Especially considering those aren't even really Hemis. But anyway, I have a 2002 Nissan Altima with the 3.5L V6 in it. And that thing will move when you bash the peddle.

[@funnyajab]

Anyone notice they called Kurt Busch's Challenger a 1972? Looked an awful lot like a 1971 to me...

[@Roushfan5]

Well then thats a change because last I heard they where normal cylinders.

[@c.c.244]

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