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Old 01-13-2008, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mzk784,Jan 13 2008, 06:47 PM
What are these guys thinking ?
"One of the reasons the rear-drive Demon concept would switch to a front-drive platform was emissions regulations, said LaSorda. He said that a direct-injection gasoline engine was in development for the car."
WTF? how hard could be to make a small 4 banger RWD rodster that passes emissions regulations???????
I think what he's actually meaning to say is: "Look, we need a small image booster for the brand right now, flawed or not. So, as long as we can get a couple years out of the marketing campaign for it, and then re-release it later with all the original problems fixed, then we'll look like saviors with a mildly successful small fun car for the younger set."

That's how I read it anyways. As to the emissions excuse LaSorda gave, that sounds like utter BS to me. But then again, which 4-banger is Dodge's most efficient? Do they have anything that will get over 32 mpg?
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Old 01-13-2008, 06:16 PM
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Another fine example of why Chrysler is in such trouble. This is what happens when non-car people run car companies.
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great. now it will drive like a VW Eos.
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"Hey everybody! Come check out our new FWD Roadster!"

Uh....what?
No, I dont think so.
FWD and Roadster do not belong in the same sentance.

I like how they mention
However, price will be a selling factor, suggesting that the Demon would undercut its main competition, the Mazda MX-5 Miata and Pontiac Solstice/Opel Speedster.
yet at least those are the proper driveline.
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Old 01-13-2008, 09:29 PM
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However, price will be a selling factor, suggesting that the Demon would undercut its main competition, the Mazda MX-5 Miata and Pontiac Solstice/Opel Speedster.
Can they really say that the MX-5 is its competition? I'd guess its competition would be more like the new Geo Metro Convertible and the Suzuki Swift Spyder...
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Ford tried that from 91-94 with the Capri and it failed
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All I can say is ELL OH ELL.
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Originally Posted by wills2k106,Jan 13 2008, 07:04 PM
They shouldn't even bother making it if it is going to be FWD. 75% of the market won't care what wheels drive the car, the other 25% will only buy it if it is RWD. A company in as bad a shape as Chrysler should be taking anything they can get now, and not alienating a quarter of a niche market.
yes, 25% of the market will only buy it if it's rwd, but keep in mind that this car will most likely be less expensive if it was fwd instead of rwd, and the lower price tag will draw in a new niche of buyers that wouldn't had considered buying one and/or be able to afford one if it was more expensive. as long as this new market of buyers will be greater than that lost due to the fact it's not rwd, then they are doing the right thing. sure you and i would be disappointed with it cuz it's fwd, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will be a flop for the company. imo, producing a car that will be a direct competitor with the miata is a bad idea. by producing a lesser expensive roadster, chrysler can capitalize on the market of buyers who wants an "attractive" roadster but don't want to and/or can't pay the higher prices of a miata or solstice.
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WOW, good.
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