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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!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKgXNAHVWRE

Source: KNFilter via Youtube

August 21, 2014

Trans Am Series Debut for 2014 Dodge Challenger SRT

2014 Dodge Challenger SRT made a Trans Am Series premiere this weekend. Miller Racing team drove two Dodge Challenger SRTs at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The four-time series champion Tommy Kendall drove the No. 11 Dodge Challenger SRT, while his teammate and TA2 points leader Cameron Lawrence drove the No. 1 Challenger. Miller Racing gave the team a more-robust support base. In fact, Kendall won four championships in the 1990s and he last competed in the Trans Am Series in 2004.

The driver is best known for winning championships in Trans Am and IMSA. He is also popular with his victory in the 1995 Rolex 24 At Daytona as well as a television analyst for Fox Sports 1 and NBC Sports. Another interesting fact here is that Kendall has the third most Trans Am victories with 28. On the other hand, his teammate – Lawrence, has captured 14 wins in 21 series starts since 2012.

Miller Racing has switched the manufacturers to Dodge but this won’t keep of Lawrence from retaining his TA2 class points. The 21-year-old driver currently holds a 35-point margin over second place. The driver expressed his wish to continue the success he had and to stay on top and keep the season rolling.

The Miller Racing team was “born” in 2012. During the 2013 Trans Am Lawrence won eight of 10 events in the TA2 class, including the last seven-consecutive races. The team has captured 18 Trans Am victories in 26 races over three seasons.

Next to the newly formed partnership with Miller Racing, SRT Motorsports also fields two Dodge Viper SRT GTS-Rs in the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship, and supports a customer racing program with the Dodge Viper SRT GT3-R in the IMSA TUDOR series, Pirelli World Challenge and Supercar Challenge.

Source: Dodge

August 18, 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 Receives Three J.D.Power APEAL Awards

Dodge has earned highest ranks in three segments in J.D. Power’s U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study of this year. The awarded vehicles are Dodge Charger, Challenger and Dart which are leaders in Large Car, Midsize Sporty Car and Compact Car segments, respectively. APEAL awards are based on customer feedback. They come in the perfect time, when Dodge is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The APEAL Study finds out the level of gratification of the driver, based on customer evaluations of 77 vehicle attributes. The owners are surveyed after 90 days of ownership.

Other five Chrysler’s vehicles were raked in the top three in their segments. Precisely, Jeep Cherokee is at the third position in the Compact SUV segment, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango are ranked second and third in the Midsize SUV category, Fiat 500L is ranked third in the Compact MPV segment and at last, the Ram 2500/3500 tied for second in the Large Heavy Duty Pickup segment.

2014 Dodge Charger is the only four-dour muscle car in the world. Equipped with the V6 engine, it produces 300 horsepower (220 kW). OThe other engine in the range is the HEMI V8 that generates 370 hp (272 kW). It features four-cylinder mode Fuel Saver Technology and one of the best handlings and refinements.

2014 Dodge Challenger is the most popular car in Dodge’s range. It has led the Midsize Sporty Car segment in J.D. Power’s APEAL not only this year but also in 2011 and 2012. It is powered by 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine producing 305 horsepower (224 kW).

When equipped with the Scat Pack performance stage kits, plus Shaker performance hood with its HEMI V8 engine-mounted, fully floating scoop and exposed high-flow element for cold-air induction, the 2014 Challenger R/T Shaker delivers up to 375 horsepower (275 kW). This fall, Dodge is unleashing the most powerful and fastest muscle car ever. 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat produces the staggering 707 horsepower (520 kW).

At last, the 2014 Dodge Dart hides under its hood the 2.4 liter engine with 184 horsepower (135 kW). It is also equipped with a sport-tuned suspension, hyper black 18-inch aluminum wheels, and features such as 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen media center and LED racetrack taillamps.

Source: Dodge

July 24, 2014

Mopar Offers Shaker Hood Kit For 2015 Dodge Challenger

2015 Dodge Challenger is the start of the month being the most powerful production muscle car ever created. Now Mopar has prepared for it Shaker Hood Kit which will stirs up the status quo, and will achieve even more performance gains. The entirely functional Mopar Challenger Shaker Hood Kit encompasses two part numbers: Shaker Induction Kit and Shaker Hood Kit. The hood is delivered ready for paint.

The performance of the vehicle in motion is enhanced by forcing cold, high-pressure air through the Shaker Hood scoop. The new tweak offered by Mopar is an all-aluminumand has been built according to Chrysler’s production guidelines. The hood have undergone computational fluid dynamics analysis in order to determine the size, shape and location parameters of the Mopar Dodge Challenger Shaker Hood Kit, as well as aerodynamic testing conducted at Chrysler’s wind tunnel.

Additional extreme testing proved that the kit functions properly when the car is under severe challenging environmental conditions. These include water fording, rain downpours and snow pack conditions. The baseplate, Shaker duct, as well as the air box of the hood were constructed in such way that they can prevent water from entering the clean air duct and eventually the engine.

The components of the kit are additionally strengthened with corrosion protection. As a matter of fact, the Mopar Challenger Shaker Hood Kit endured 150,000 miles of testing, which proved its durability. Mopar says that no special tools are required for assembly. Mopar Challenger Shaker Hood Kit is available for purchase at Chrysler’s dealerships.

Source: Mopar

July 24, 2014

O.CT Tuning Gives More Horsepower To Dodge Challenger SRT8-700

O.CT Tuning Dodge Challenger SRT8-700 not only looks amazing but also has much power to be proud of. The tuners that are responsible for this conversion are settled in Austria and Switzerland, rather in the U.S. Namely, the company O.CT Oberscheider Tuning GmbH can show-off with enhancements of the many exclusive models of the brands Audi, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep.

To go further into details, O.CT Tuning has modified the output of the 6.4 liters engine of this Dodge Challenger SRT8. The tuning of the model includes an installation of compressor kit and a charge air cooler system. However, what has been done at first here is the individual software optimization. The result is a staggering increase of 88 horsepower.

Precisely, the software update has boosted the serial 476 horsepower (350 kW) of the Challenger SRT to the staggering 564 horsepower (415 kW). The original maximum torque of 637 Nm (470 lb-ft) has been uprated to the impressing 735 Nm (543 lb-ft).

OCT also offers over 600 horsepower boost of the engine for racing purposes. It is not an accident that this project carries the name “OCTSRT8-700”. Engine’s size on special customer’s Challengers has been enlarged up to 7.0 liters and, consequently has been equipped with a compressor. The end result is maximum output of 720 horsepower (530 kW) and 875 Nm (644 lb-ft) of optimum torque.

Source: O.CT Tuning

July 21, 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.

httpv://youtu.be/iYol7m3WjGQ.

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Dodge

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.

Source: Dodge

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!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fhnO95drbA

Source: Dodge

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.

Source: Chrysler

June 17, 2014

O.CT Tuning – Power Boost for 6.4 liter SRT8

O.CT Tuning is now offering a significant power increase for all SRT8 models from Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep. The performance package includes a complete compressor kit and increasing the displacement of the engine.

Firstly, the Dodge Challenger SRT8 has received a compressor kit and a charge air cooler system. The engine displacement is increased to 6.4 liters. The result after an ECU re-map is 564HP (415 kW) and 735Nm (544 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 88HP and 98Nm. Additionally, the car can be boosted to over 600HP (441 kW) for racing purposes. O.CT also offers the same tuning package for Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 as well as Dodge Charger SRT8 and Chrysler 300C SRT8.

The tuning specialists offer a compressor refitting for the new Dodge RAM 5.7 HEMI. It comes with MOT certificate and is absolutely legal. The optional exhaust system can be registered together with the compressor conversion. It provides additional performance and impressive sound.

Last, but not least O.CT offers “OCTSRT8-700” package boosting the enlarged 7.0 liter V8 engine to 720HP (529 kW) and 875Nm (648 lb-ft) of torque. Of course, all cars or SUVs fitted with O.CT performance packages are street legal and usable for everyday drive.

Source: O.CT-TUNING

June 17, 2014

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