That said, we did like the M as it was-enough to award it back-to-back 10Best trophies in and Its blend of a powerful V-6 with responsive handling, a roomy interior, and the chiseled sheetmetal made it a front-runner in the near-luxury segment. But that was then, and times have changed. Our admiration for the M has waned in the face of stiffer competition, making it a second-tier choice at the past two 10Best competitions. Obviously in an effort to win back our adulation, Chrysler has presented us with a hotter , one with the kinds of mods we generally wish upon all cars-more power, a stiffer suspension, and bigger rubber.
Badged the " Special M," the limited-edition sedan gets a bump of five ponies-to , owing to reduced back pressure from its dual exhaust. It's not the horsepower we asked for, but it's enough to make the Special's V-6 the most powerful iteration of Chrysler's 3. Torque is up as well, to pound-feet, an increase of three.
Coupled to an AutoStick transmission that features a shorter final-drive ratio The Special clipped the mph mark in 8. Not shabby, but not any better than the last we tested March , which reached 60 in 7. Although the Special's numbers don't set it apart from a standard , they do put it in another league when compared with front-drive competition such as the Acura 3.
Unfortunately, that would be minor league, not major league. The hp Type-S runs to 60 mph almost two seconds quicker at 6. Similarly, the hp I35 handily beats the Special in each category: 0 to 60 in 6. Turns out that in the transformation from ordinary to extraordinary the Special gained more than 70 pounds. A body kit, a dual-exhaust system, a larger wheel-and-tire package, and additional standard content are the culprits, essentially offsetting the picayune power gain and shorter final-drive ratio.
Even though those features create a portlier M, they do enhance the Special's appearance. The ground-effects front and rear fascias-featuring a new grille, xenon headlamps, and a chrome-tipped dual exhaust-sport dark-gray lower-body cladding that extends to the side sills. And stay connected with an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot that lets passengers stream, browse, share and more from up to eight devices.
We know how important safety and security is to your family, so the Chrysler offers smart and intuitive safety and security features like available Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking and Adaptive Cruise Control to help keep you safe and secure on the road.
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