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Originally Posted by scottmandue

I was going to say before we dismiss this car as "heavy, high horsepower, pig, only good in a straight line" lets find out what the skidpad #'s and road course results... but Eric already pretty much answered that question.

And that's all I was pointing out. The numbers for handling and braking aren't horrible, and are better than many cars that enthusiasts "think" are canyon carvers.

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 First Test - Motor Trend

Originally Posted by Motor Trend

Utilizing a reworked suspension, 14.2-inch front/13.8-inch rear Brembo brakes, and sizeable Goodyear F1 Supercar tires (245/45R20 front, 255/45R20 rear), the 392 delivered excellent handling and braking numbers. Both lateral acceleration (0.89 g) and 60-to-0 braking (117 feet) trailed that of the '10 SRT8, but the 392's figure-eight time (25.6 at 0.70 g) was marginally better than before (25.7 at 0.71). Regardless, the '11 SRT8 feels much improved in light of the '10 car -- sportier, smaller, and more responsive. Some of those sensations are attributable to the compact steering wheel and slicker shifter, but the 392's tweaked chassis pieces - fresh Bilsteins, quicker steering, new anti-roll bars - have transformed this beast into a lithe animal that turns in sharply and maintains a set with minimal push. The new SRT8 392 simply belies its 4260-pound curb weight and 197.7 x 75.7 x 57.1-inch dimensions; this is a monster of a muscle machine that now feels more like an oversized sports car. What Ford managed to do with the Mustang GT - tighten this, button down that, lighten the overall feel - Dodge has done with the new Challenger SRT8.

The new car should improve in handling and braking