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PJ @ Jun 21st 2006 3:54PM
Count me in the "V6 upgrade needed" camp. The 2.7 and 3.5 aren't bad engines in isolation, but they definitely have a coarse, ragged edge to them in direct comparison with a Toyota, Honda, Nissan, or Mitsubishi V6.
The 2.7 is becoming especially outdated as midsize family cars get bigger and heavier. It works okay in the Stratus/Sebring, but still doesn't feel particularly strong. And in the 300/Magnum/Charger, it's simply an embarrassment. 0-60 times for those models are in the 11-second range, if I remember correctly. V6 Accords, Camrys, and Altimas do it in a little more than half that (although they arguably don't need to).
The 3.5, on the other hand, is pretty good. But it still needs some NVH work, and engines like Nissan's VQ feel markedly stronger despite the similar HP figures. It comes down to whether DCX wants to lead this class, or simply keep up. The current 3.5 is fine for the latter ambition, but not for the former.