Magnum SRT-8 AWD?

[Badwolf]

The Magnum SRT-8 looks incredible, and so do the specs.

Will there be an AWD version available?

[TBC2305]

i think so, ive heard that the 300c str-8 is going to come out with AWD but it will take some time for the mag to come out with it

[E55 KEV]

I seriously doubt it! There are no AWD AMG cars and the 300/Magnum AWD system is based on the Mercedes 4-Matic system.

The 4-matic is not a performance system but a safety system for bad weather. Plus an AWD SRT-8 would get 9 miles per gallon.

[basplyr]

The sales man who sold me my RT AWD said that they will NOT have an AWD version of the STR-8 Magnum, and at the moment I have no reason to doubt him.

[fastlayne]

Now that the SRT-8s are on the streets, is there any new information regarding an AWD version for either the 300 or the Magnum?

[qzking]

Now that the SRT-8s are on the streets, is there any new information regarding an AWD version for either the 300 or the Magnum?

See above.
KK

[Brian_R170]

I seriously doubt it! There are no AWD AMG cars and the 300/Magnum AWD system is based on the Mercedes 4-Matic system.

Not true. Mercedes did make an E55 AMG 4-matic sedan and wagon in 2001 and 2002, they just didn't import it into the USA.

The 4-matic is not a performance system but a safety system for bad weather. Plus an AWD SRT-8 would get 9 miles per gallon.

There, I agree with you. The added weight of the AWD system and the additional drivetrain friction would definitely spoil it for me.