2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

Dodge Unleashes 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat [VIDEO]

the-2015-Dodge-Challenger-SRT-HEMI-Hellcat-TTHUMB Do you remember that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is the most powerful and fastest muscle car ever built? It produces the voluptuous amount of 707 horsepower from its supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 engine. The unit is mated to a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, which also contributes for a certified ¼-mile elapsed time of 11.2 seconds at 125 miles per hour on stock Pirelli P275/40ZR20 P Zero tyres. The big news is that Dodge has just unleashed this “little” beast at very enticing price.

Dodge and SRT have already received more than 4,500 orders for the new Challenger. These units are now leaving the Brampton Assembly plant where they were built and going directly to their customers across the United States.

Besides the unprecedented 707 horsepower (520 kW), the car is also capable of and 881 Nm (650 lb.-ft.) of torque. In addition to the awe-inspiring horsepower, the new 2015 model has been entirely redesigned and re-engineered. The aim: to be the most true-to-form muscle coupe on the market.

Equipped with Chrysler’s TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, the Hellcat Challenger also shows some impressive EPA estimated highway fuel-economy rating of 22 miles per gallon. In addition, if the car is equipped with the new for 2015 six-speed manual transmission, it achieves an EPA highway rating of 21 mpg.

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has an initial price tag of $59,995 USD.

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November 14, 2014

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Achieves 22 mpg on the Highway

It is no secret that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is the most powerful muscle car ever built. This is due to its 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine which produces 707 horsepower. In addition, the unit is mated to the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, which contributes towards the result of 22 miles per gallon for the highway fuel-economy rating, estimated from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Considering the price, output and highway fuel-economy ratings of cars like the Aventador Roadster (700 hp), Aston Marton Vanquish (576 hp) and Mercedes SLS AMG GT (583 hp), Challenger SRT Hellcat carves a special place for itself in the lofty world of high-performance driving.

The unique Hellcat engine benefits from content that is 91 percent new. It is engineered in-house and is designed for optimum durability. It features forged-steel crankshaft which have induction-hardened bearing surfaces, thus offering a capacity to withstand firing pressures of 1,595 psi (110 bar).

The premium-grade, heat-treated aluminum-alloy cylinder heads were improved for thermal conductivity. These are topped by a twin-screw 2,380-cc/rev supercharger which includes integral charge coolers and an integrated electronic bypass to regulate boost pressure to a maximum of 80 kPa (11.6 psi).

Furthermore, there is a separate low-temperature cooling circuit with two air/coolant heat exchangers that is integrated into the supercharger housing and that keeps air temperatures below 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius). At the same time it enables air flow of up to 30,000 liters per minute.

Next, Dodge‘s TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission has 30 percent greater maximum engine-torque capacity than any Chrysler eight-speed transmission. In addition, the transmission features one additional pinion gear in each of the 1st and 3rd gear sets, and five more clutch-pack disks – two in clutch E and one each in clutches A, C and D. More importantly, what makes the gearbox so special is the 7.03 ratio spread. It enables the powerful HEMI Hellcat to operate in its most efficient mode.

When the Challenger SRT Hellcat is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission it achieves highway fuel-economy rating of 21 mpg. The sporty gearbox has an internal cooling pump and vehicle-mounted (external) oil cooler and its 258-mm heavy-duty clutch affords easy access to HEMI Hellcat’s exhilarating power.

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September 18, 2014

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat – 635WHP [video]

K&N Air Filters has published a video on Youtube showing the real power of the epic Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. The fastest and most powerful muscle car in the world has even more horsepower than officially stated. It has been put to dynotest by Motor Trend team and showed amazing 635WHP (467 kW) and 798Nm (591 lb-ft) at the rear wheels, which is 722HP (531 kW) and 914Nm (672 lb-ft) at the crankshaft.

This is “just” 15HP and 34Nm more than the officially stated figures of – 707HP (527 kW) and 880Nm (650 lb-ft) of torque produced by the mighty 6.2 liter supercharged V8 engine under the hood. What is more, the American car manufacturer has recently unveiled the Charger SRT Hellcat, which is the fastest saloon on the planet (non-tuned).

Other nice highlight is that the speedometer stopped at 202 mph (325 km/h), but the revcounter continued to build speed. If we pause the video, when the speedometer is at 202 mph, we can see that the engine is at 5,300RPM. The rev limiter is at 6,000RPM, so at 8 gear the car will be going theoretically with 229 mph (368 km/h).

Enjoy the video!

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August 21, 2014

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN0001 To Be Auctioned At Barrett-Jackson

Dodge will auction the first production 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with VIN number 0001. By far this model is the modes powerful and fastest muscle car ever built. Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN0001 will be brought under the hammer during the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction this year. It will be held between 25th and 27th of September at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in the famous city. The proceeds gathered from the auction held on 27th of September will go to the Opportunity Village organization of Las Vegas.

This one-of-one special-edition Challenger SRT Hellcat hides under its hood the 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V-8 engine. In addition, it carries the 0001 vehicle identification number (VIN) and has an NHRA-certified quarter-mile time of 10.8 seconds at 126 mph. Its V8 engine is rated at 707 horsepower (520 kW) and 880 Nm (650 lb.-ft.) of torque, making this model the most potent and fastest muscle car.

VIN0001 Challenger Hellcat will come straight from the assembly line. In addition, this will be the only Dodge Challenger to ever have a Viper-exclusive Stryker Red exterior. This means that it will be hand-painted at the Dodge Viper paint facility, will include special Hellcat badging, and of course carry the specific VIN documentation and one-of-a-kind memorabilia.

Car’s engine is coupled with a TorqueFlite 8-speed paddle shift automatic transmission with RPM matching downshifts. It also features 15.4-inch Brembo front disc brakes with two-piece rotors and six-piston calipers. As a matter of fact, these are the largest brakes ever offered by the company.

The vehicle will run on 20 x 9.5-inch wheels that were made of lightweight matte black forged aluminum. Furthermore, the first production Hellcat will include interior trimmed in premium Black Laguna leather, contemporary dash layout as well as forged-aluminum supercharger plenum cover under the hood.

Furthermore, the package that will go under the hammer will also feature HEMI painted presentation box with a VIN0001 electronic vehicle build book, video documentary, still shots, vehicle footage, Hellcat embossed Laguna Leather iPad sleeve, signed SRT Hellcat lithograph and unique “birth certificate” for VIN0001.

Source: Dodge

July 28, 2014

Dodge Announces Pricing For 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat And Challenger Lineup

Dodge has announced pricing for its most powerful and fastest car in the model range, namely – the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. The car will officially go on sale in the third-quarter of the year. The iconic American automaker has also announced pricing or other vehicles in the Challenger line-up. For the 2015 model year Dodge offers four different and efficient engines for its Challenger range.

Precisely, the powerful 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 is to be found in the SXT and SXT Plus. It generates 305 horsepower (224 kW) and has an EPA estimated 30 mpg on the highway. The legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 produces 375 horsepower (275 kW) and 555 Nm (410 lb.-ft.) of torque and powers the R/T models.

The 485 horsepower (357 kW) and 644 Nm (475-lb.-ft.) of torque are produced by the 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 Scat Pack which also delivers up to 25 mpg on the highway. At last, for the who want the most of everything, there is the 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat engine, which produces 707 horsepower (520 kW) and 880 Nm (650 lb.-ft.) of torque

Challenger SRT Hellcat with the new supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat engine is regarded as the most powerful and the fastest muscle car ever. It has achieved an NHRA certified 10.8 second quarter mile time at 126 mph on drag radials. The vehicle comes standard with two key fobs to control engine output: red and black.

Furthermore, there are also drive modes that manage the experience by controlling horsepower, transmission shift speeds, traction and suspension. They are four: Sport, Track, Default and Custom. The aluminum hood has unique center air intake, dual air extractors and can be finished in body color or Satin Black.

Also defining the new design of the Challenger SRT Hellcat are the “air catcher” inlet port, “Slingshot” forged-aluminum wheels with Matte Black or Brass Monkey/dark bronze finish, a larger front splitter, “SUPERCHARGED” fender badges, black side sills and a unique, taller rear spoiler with raised SRT logo. 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has a starting price of $59,995 USD.

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat – starting U.S. MSRP of $59,995

Most powerful and fastest muscle car ever
Most powerful Challenger ever
Dodge’s most powerful V-8 ever: 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque
TorqueFlite “8HP90” ultra-high performance eight-speed transmission
Standard 7-inch multi-view cluster with “tic-toc-tach” gauges
Available 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen

Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker models – starting U.S. MSRP of $38,495

485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque
TorqueFlite “8HP70” high performance eight-speed transmission
Improves fuel economy up to 8 percent, no gas-guzzler tax penalty
Up to 25 mpg highway
Standard 7-inch multi-view cluster with “tic-toc-tach” gauges
Availaable 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen

Dodge Challenger R/T models – starting U.S. MSRP of $31,495

V-8-powered muscle car, delivering up to 410 lb.-ft. of torque
TorqueFlite “8HP70” high performance eight-speed transmission
“Shaker” hood with functional engine-mounted scoop
Standard 7-inch multi-view cluster with “tic-toc-tach” gauges
Available 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen

Dodge Challenger SXT models – starting U.S. MSRP of $26,995

Standard TorqueFlite “845RE” eight-speed transmission
305 horsepower and up to 30 mpg highway
Standard 7-inch multi-view cluster with “tic-toc-tach” gauges
Available 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen

Source: Dodge

July 17, 2014

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Is The Fastest Muscle Car [VIDEO]

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is the most powerful muscle car ever created with its 707 horsepower under the hood. The HEMI Hellcat engine however, not only makes this Dodge model the most potent muscle vehicle of all time, but also makes it the fastest one. You need just to watch the video below to get sure of this. What makes it the fastest is the National Hot Rod Association-certified ¼-mile elapsed time of 11.2 seconds at 125 miles per hour. Note that the car ran on stock Pirelli P275/40ZR20 P Zero tires. With drag radials, the run was even faster: just 10.8 seconds at 126 mph.

Challenger SRT’s HEMI Hellcat engine delivers an unprecedented 707 horsepower (520 kW) and 880 Nm (650 lb.-ft.) of torque. This engine is the first factory supercharged HEMI. In fact, not only the unit is new in the 2015 Challenger. It has been entirely redesigned and reengineered in order to be an embodiment of the most true-to-form muscle coupe on the market.

It features performance-enhancing technologies throughout the interior as well as exterior. Such are for instance the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and the new interior design that was inspired by the classic 1971 Challenger.

The exterior of the muscle car is distinguished by the dual air extractors, the hood in standard body color or in Satin Black, Air Catcher inlet port, quad projector headlamps, the integrated projector fog lamps and larger front splitter. At the sides there have been added “SUPERCHARGED” fender badges, while at the rear the tail lamps include new signature LED graphic. The rear spoiler is taller an features a raised SRT logo.

The interior comprises of stamped aluminum bezel and 7-inch driver-selectable driver information display. Dashboard’s center stack houses 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen. There are also SRT-branded heated steering wheel with paddle shifters, refreshed seats with improved cushioning, heated and ventilated front seats covered in Nappa or Alcantara leather and featuring SRT logos as a standard.

This new Dodge raises the bar to a level we have thought we’d never see. The Challenger SRT Hellcat reaches deep into company’s history and brings back the notion from the muscle car era of the street and strip dual-purpose car. The Challenger is now capable of running 10s on the drag strip, and this makes it the ultimate GT muscle car. 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT will have a production start in the third quarter of 2014.

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July 14, 2014

Dodge Celebrates Centennial Year

Do you know that this year one of the most iconic American muscle car automakers marks its 100th anniversary? The brand is Dodge and it is tearing into its centennial year as America’s mainstream performance brand. The exact day of celebration was yesterday, on 1st of July. In fact, after the brand has consolidated with SRT, Dodge is getting back to its performance roots with every single model it offers.

Both Dodge and SRT are aiming to offer a complete lineup of performance vehicles, which are to stand out in their own segments. Dodge is considered as the “mainstream performance” brand, while the SRT – as the “ultimate performance” halo of the Dodge brand. The combination results in complete and balanced performance.

At the heart if every Dodge vehicle is the passion of innovation and engineering. They are faster, better or smarter and offer an attitude that was built into the brand by the Dodge brothers themselves a century ago.

Dodge is taking the best of its innumerable successes over these 100 years: the technological advancements of the ’30s and ’40s, 50’s design evolution and the racing heritage of the ’60s, the horsepower of the ’70s, the efficiency of the ’80s and the iconic styling of the ’90s.

The brand has produced many types of vehicles: from muscle cars to compact cars, minivans, crossovers and full-size SUVs. For the new model year, Dodge’s models deliver exceptional horsepower, exclusive technology, unmatched capability and cool features, such as LED headlamps, Dodge signature racetrack tail lamps, dual exhaust, 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment centers and 7-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) customizable gauge clusters.

2015 will see the market birth of Dodge Charger and Challenger, as well as the Dodge Challenger SRT equipped with the HEMI Hellcat. The latter delivers up to 707 horsepower which makes the Challenger the most powerful muscle car ever built. The Dodge brand 2015 lineup also includes the Dart, Durango, Grand Caravan and Journey, the new Crossroad model and of course – the performance beast Dodge Viper SRT.

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July 2, 2014

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat [video]

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is the most powerful muscle car leaving the factory. It will hit the market later this year and will demolish the rivalry. In fact, the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat is a bit more powerful than Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. Still, it is a “normal” everyday car, but with a huge racing potential.

2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat is powered by a 6.2 liter supercharged V8 – 707HP (527 kW) and 880Nm (650 lb-ft) of torque. The company previously stated that the coupe will have over 600HP (447 kW), so we expected a bit over, not another 107HP. It is interesting that for the first time in Chrysler Group history, the all-new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT with a Hellcat engine comes standard with two key fobs – red and black. The red key fob is the only key that can unlock the full power and torque of the car, while the black key fob limits the driver to a reduced engine output of just 500HP (368 kW).

The new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has been redesigned and totally re-engineered to be the most true-to-form muscle coupe on the market. It comes with some performance-enhancing technologies for the exterior and interior. There is also a new TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission and an all-new interior inspired by the classic 1971 Challenger.

The 2015 Dodge Challenger and Challenger SRTs are built at the Brampton, Ontario, Assembly Plant and will start arriving in Dodge dealerships in the third quarter of 2014.

Stay tuned for full specs and pricing!

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July 2, 2014

8HP90 TorqueFlite Transmission Added To 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissions are now a substantial part of more than one million vehicles worldwide. Reportedly, vehicles equipped with it, save more than 700 million gallons of gasoline, which is equal approximately to $2.5 billion USD. TorqueFlite transmissions in model-year 2014 Chrysler Group’s vehicles contribute to 19 fuel-economy/driving-range benchmarks across four vehicle segments. In addition, the special transmission also reduces the overall CO2 emissions by more than six million metric tonnes. Now, the company is expanding the availability of the transmission to the 2015 HEMI-equipped Dodge Charger and Challenger lineups.

In 2012 TorqueFlite 8HP45/845RE made its debut as the first eight-speed available outside the luxury market. Back then it was coupled with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 which drove the Charger and Chrysler 300 lineups. Since then, both transmissions have migrated to Pentastar- and HEMI-powered versions of the Dodge Durango, Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee lineups.

In 2015 TorqueFlite 8HP70 transmission will be paired with HEMI-equipped Dodge Chargers, Challengers and Challenger SRTs. Now, the introduction of the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, marks also the introduction of the next member of TorqueFlite transmission family – the 8HP90 high-performance automatic.

The transmissions are fully electronic and their software adapts to the shift patterns of driver’s behavior and driving conditions. Internally, the TorqueFlite includes four gear sets and five shift elements, which include multi-disc clutches and brakes. In fact, only two shift elements are open at one time. The result is reduction of drag losses originating from the rotation of multiple parts.

Another benefit of the new transmissions is that they never requiring oil changes, when subjected to normal driving conditions. In addition, 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 equipped with this transmission, benefits from a thermal management system. It quickly raises engine and transmission fluid temperature, which contributes towards improvement of fuel efficiency by 1.7 percent.

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June 17, 2014

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Supercharged With HEMI Hellcat Engine

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT debuted a month ago showing-off its new style, performance enhancements and muscular presence. Now Dodge is announcing that the new Challenger will get supercharged with the 600-plus horsepower 6.2-liter V-8 HEMI Hellcat engine. Thanks to it, the car will deliver unrivaled performance. In addition 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat will feature race-inspired interior and new technologies that will satisfy all driving enthusiast.

2015 Challenger SRT and Challenger SRT with the Hellcat engine are re-designed and totally re-engineered. The new V-8 engine can be mated with an upgraded six-speed manual transmission or the innovative TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic. The latter is the first such gearbox ever offered in the Dodge Challenger SRT.

In addition to the 600 hp-capable HEMI V-8, Challenger SRT models also get a power boost with upgrades to the 392 HEMI V-8. In this case the horsepower is rated at 485 (357 kW), while the peak torque at 644 Nm (475 lb.-ft). This powerplant can be also coupled with the aforementioned TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission or can get the six-speed manual one.

The Challenger equipped with the Hellcat engine comes standard with two key fobs – red and black. The red key fob is the only key that can unlock the full horsepower and torque potential of the muscle car. On the other hand the black key fob limits the driver to a reduced engine output.

Another exclusive feature in the cars are the SRT’s “77” eight-spoke 20 x 9-inch forged-aluminum “Hyper Black” wheels. They come standard coupled with the Goodyear RSA2 All-Season 245/45ZR20 tyres at the front and rear or with the available Goodyear F1 Supercar Three-Season tires. Available on the Challenger SRT Hellcat are 20 x 9.5-inch, lightweight forged-aluminum wheels with a Brass Monkey/dark bronze finish.

In terms of exterior the new Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat also includes dual air extractors, hood in standard body color or in available Satin Black finish, Air Catcher inlet port, quad projector headlamps, more aggressive brow “chops” the upper portion of the lamp design, integrated projector fog lamps pushed to the lower corners, new duck-bill fascia splitter, and larger front splitter.

At the sides one can see signature muscular proportions and large thruster rear-quarter panels. What differentiate the Challenger SRT Hellcat from the rest of the Challenger lineup are its “SUPERCHARGED” fender badges.

At the rear, the tail lamps include new signature LED graphic. A redesigned rear valance makes the SRT models look more planted on the ground. At last, unique taller rear spoiler on the SRT Hellcat features a raised SRT logo.

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT 392 will be available in 11 exterior colors: B5 Blue Pearl Coat, Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Granite Crystal Metallic Pearl Coat, Ivory White Tri-Coat Pearl, Jazz Blue Pearl Coat, Phantom Black Tri-Coat Pearl, Pitch Black Clear Coat, Redline Tri-Coat Pearl, Sublime Metallic Pearl Coat and TorRed Clear Coat. The twin, full-body stripes are available in Black Satin Gloss and Silver High Gloss.

The interior of the cars is performance orientated and is inspired by the interior of the 1971 Challenger.The instrument panel features a stamped aluminum bezel and 7-inch driver-selectable driver information display (DID) screen centered in the gauge cluster. The dashboard’s center stack houses the new standard 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen.

Inside, one can also see a redesigned SRT-branded heated steering wheel with available paddle shifters. The refreshed seats include improved cushioning and more comfortable contours. At the front the seats are heated and ventilated as a standard.

At last, the seats can be covered in Nappa leather or Alcantara and will include SRT logos as a standard. The available Laguna premium leather is colored either sepia or black and features embossed SRT logos. 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT will have a production start in the third quarter of 2014.

Source: Dodge

May 21, 2014

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