I wasn't aware of that the Jeep had the Hemi. I will look at it.

Thanks

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"James C. Reeves" > wrote in message
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> "CopperTop" > wrote in message
> k.net...
>> The Pacifica is actually built on the Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Town &
>> Country (minivan) chassis/framework/whatever with front wheel drive and
>> an all wheel drive option.
>>
>> The 300/Magnum/Charger is a different "chassis" which is rear wheel drive
>> with an all wheel drive option. The are two completely different all
>> wheel drive set ups. The 300C is a hemi. The other 300's without the C
>> designation are V6 engines. All new 300's are rear wheel drive as are
>> the new Magnums and the upcoming Charger.
>>
>> To beef up the transaxle of the front drive vehicles to handle the power
>> and torque of the hemi would be terribl expensive and something Chrysler
>> probably won't do. Plus the added weight and size of the hemi would be
>> just too much for a front driver.
>>
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> GM had a pair of V8 FWD vehicles back in the 1970's (Cadillac Elderado
> and Oldsmobile Toranado). So it can be done. Perhaps not with the
> current iteration of the Pacifica. But future redesigned models perhaps.
>
> If looking for a Chrysler V8 HEMI SUV, why not look at the Grand Cherokee
> or Durango?
>