Auto Express drives the Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper

**nadepalma** · 09-15-2008, 12:35 PM

Thought this was an interesting read:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carrevi...rmtrooper.html

Didn't realize Chrysler was letting journalists drive the Stormtrooper concept car...

For what its worth, if I were Dodge, I'd take the SRT4's I4 Turbo and throw it into the Avenger as a hotted up version with a stick shift -- but that's just me

eurohazard · 09-15-2008, 01:13 PM

OMG. I have so many thoughts going through my mind. At first glance, I actually like the look. But I can't help but think of how "behind" the styling is (even though the writer seems to think it futuristic). I am talking about the white wheels, and the bleached tail lamps in particular, but also the body colored interior panels. These are things we did to our Hondas 13 years ago!

I do however like nadepalma's idea of using a turbo I4 and a 6MT for the powerplant!

**paul8488** · 09-15-2008, 01:41 PM

Great idea... Star Wars fans live in their parents basements and don't have drivers licences. Way to target the perfect demographic!

prowlerjc · 09-15-2008, 02:53 PM

I thought that ugly monochromatic look died in the 80s...

Slideways · 09-15-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eurohazard

I am talking about the white wheels, and the bleached tail lamps in particular, but also the body colored interior panels. These are things we did to our Hondas 13 years ago!

Body-colored interior trim still looks good, as long as that color doesn't happen to be white!

eurohazard · 09-15-2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slideways

Body-colored interior trim still looks good, as long as that color doesn't happen to be white!

I don't think it looks "bad", but it's certainly not futuristic or fresh like the article makes it seem. I agree the white is a little much....it could be good if pieces are small, but when one third of the interior is white.......that's way too much.

GMfan1111 · 09-15-2008, 04:05 PM

The exterior styling is tacky but the powertrain and tranny enhancements would be great in a SRT model of the avenger if dodge ever decides to do one

MrCritical · 09-15-2008, 08:11 PM

Weren't the Stormtroopers Nazi's?

Really bad choice of name.

F14CRAZY · 09-15-2008, 09:08 PM

Cool if you ask me, but as mentioned, the white interior pieces and body color wheels are out of style (both factory and aftermarket)

EDIT: I finished the article...I think the exterior is okay...give it an MCE, new interior w/ steering wheel (i really don't like that version of the corporate chrysler wheel), and 400 HP in an SRT6 edition and youd' have a pretty good line up. That SRT would probably kick the azz of any upcoming SHO

**BigAls87Z28** · 09-15-2008, 11:00 PM

400hp V6? Uh...how?

johnstarnes · 09-15-2008, 11:15 PM

I for one find the car to be inherently ugly and ungainly, so color treatments and trim work don't do a thing to make it look more appealing to me.

Ach · 09-16-2008, 11:01 AM

That thing is putting out 400 hp naturally aspirated?

Does any other production six cylinder engine in the world make 100 bhp/liter without forced induction?

And why wouldn't they make this AWD, especially when the regular Avenger already has an optional AWD system?

HoosierRon · 09-16-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCritical

Weren't the Stormtroopers Nazi's?

Really bad choice of name.

While there was a Nazi Stormtrooper organization, the Stormtrooper reference here come from Star Wars:

prowlerjc · 09-16-2008, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

400hp V6? Uh...how?

HHO ;-)

eurohazard · 09-16-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prowlerjc

HHO ;-)

Dude, I just spit out Diet Pepsi everywhere! That's funny!!!

09-15-2008, 12:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
nadepalma GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 5,616	Auto Express drives the Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper Thought this was an interesting read: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carrevi...rmtrooper.html Didn't realize Chrysler was letting journalists drive the Stormtrooper concept car... For what its worth, if I were Dodge, I'd take the SRT4's I4 Turbo and throw it into the Avenger as a hotted up version with a stick shift -- but that's just me __________________ Email: nadepalma@gminsidenews.com "La vita è come un albero di Natale..c'è sempre qualcuno che ti rompe le palle!" "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves" -Abraham Lincoln "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried" -Winston Churchill "In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress" -John Adams

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eurohazard 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Travis AFB, CA Posts: 1,736	Re: Auto Express drives the Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper OMG. I have so many thoughts going through my mind. At first glance, I actually like the look. But I can't help but think of how "behind" the styling is (even though the writer seems to think it futuristic). I am talking about the white wheels, and the bleached tail lamps in particular, but also the body colored interior panels. These are things we did to our Hondas 13 years ago! I do however like nadepalma's idea of using a turbo I4 and a 6MT for the powerplant! __________________ - 1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, 110k miles - 2006 Nissan Armada 4x4, 27k miles - 1993 Toyota Camry I4 AT, 179k miles - 2007 Coachmen 19flb travel trailer - 2007 Regal 1900 boat: 225 hp FI V6 (GM 4.3)

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paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,324	Re: Auto Express drives the Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper Great idea... Star Wars fans live in their parents basements and don't have drivers licences. Way to target the perfect demographic! __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

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prowlerjc 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,282	Re: Auto Express drives the Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper I thought that ugly monochromatic look died in the 80s...

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GMfan1111 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in a undisclosed location somewhere in the metro detroit area Drives: 2001 Chevy Malibu LS Posts: 1,605	Re: Auto Express drives the Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper The exterior styling is tacky but the powertrain and tranny enhancements would be great in a SRT model of the avenger if dodge ever decides to do one __________________ The 100 Mpg Prius is Vaporware “The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair” "A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools". - Douglas Adams - Current ride: 2001 Chevy Malibu LS (happy 95,000 miles )

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09-15-2008, 08:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
MrCritical 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Of The North Drives: '08 GMC Canyon Posts: 419	Re: Auto Express drives the Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper Weren't the Stormtroopers Nazi's? Really bad choice of name.

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BigAls87Z28 GMI Mod/Camaro Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,539	Re: Auto Express drives the Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper 400hp V6? Uh...how? __________________ Any Inside Info? Questions or Coments? Ideas? Email me at BigAl@GMInsidenews.com 1993 Caprice 9C1 1987 Camaro Z28 1972 Camaro RS

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johnstarnes 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,015	Re: Auto Express drives the Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper I for one find the car to be inherently ugly and ungainly, so color treatments and trim work don't do a thing to make it look more appealing to me. __________________ "In the time of your life, live --- so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it all." William Saroyan 1908-1981

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Ach 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2006 Drives: Ford SVT Contour BMW 635CSi Posts: 1,321	Re: Auto Express drives the Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper That thing is putting out 400 hp naturally aspirated? Does any other production six cylinder engine in the world make 100 bhp/liter without forced induction? And why wouldn't they make this AWD, especially when the regular Avenger already has an optional AWD system? __________________ The Fleet: 2007 Lincoln MKZ 2000 Ford SVT Contour 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1985 BMW 635CSi The Past: 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 1995 BMW 530i 1998 Olds Aurora 1994 Infiniti Q45t 1988 Cadillac Sedan DeVille 1989 Acura Legend Coupe L 1989 Olds Eighty Eight Royale Last edited by Ach : 09-16-2008 at 11:05 AM.

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