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R/T (aka "Real Time") - 2000 Dodge Intrepid R/T - 8/00 - ?
Wow. This road version of the NASCAR muscle racer has some serious perks. Reading down the invoice, almost every item has a " - Performance" next to it. Excellent handling, incredible suspension, outrageous engine performance and sheer elegance. "Real Time" is a joy to drive, a thrill to customize, and not very hard on the eyes, either. Is this my dream car? If I wasted my dreams on cars, I suppose she would be pretty damned close.
Specs (from the invoice)
- Exterior Color: Deep Slate Pearl Coat
- Interior Color: Agate
- Interior: Seats - Cloth Low-Back Bucket
- Engine: "Magnum" 3.5L V6 SOHC 24valve
- Transmission: 4-speed Automatic w/ AutoStick
Functional/Safety Features
- Airbags: Front, Next Generation
- Shoulder Belts: Front height adjust
- Seat Achorages: Tether-Ready Child
- Brake/Park Interlock
- Brakes: Anti-Lock 4-wheel disc - Performance
- Engine Cooling: Severe Duty - Performance
- Engine Controller: High Speed
- Steering: Power assisted - Performance
- Suspension: - Performance
- Locks: Power, Speed Sensitive, Rear door child protection
- Battery: 600AMP maintenance free w/ Run Down Protection
- Defroster: Rear window
- Wipers: Intermittent Speed Sensitive
- Emissions: 0.48 Smog Index, California Certified
Interior Features
- Air Conditioning
- Windows: Power, Driver One-Touch
- Steering Wheel: Leather wrapped
- Steering Column: Tilt
- Speed Control
- Seat: R/T style, Front Headrest
- Assist Handles: 3 passenger
- Console: Full length with cupholders
- Tachometer
- Radio: AM/FM Cassette/CD/Equalizer
- Amplifier: 120 Watt
- Speakers: Eight in 6 locations
- Lamps: Front reading/map, Rear reading/courtesy
- Shift Knob: Leather wrapped
- Cargo Net
- Trunklid Release: Power
- Climate Control Outlets: Dual zone, front and rear
- Moon Roof: Power
Exterior Features
- Headlamps: Quad halogen w/ Delay
- Fog Lamps
- Glass: Front and Rear Solar Control
- Mirrors: Power
- Exhaust Tip: Bright, R/T Tuned
- Tires: P225/55R17 - Performance
- Wheels: 17" Aluminum
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