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Chrysler Showing Current SRT Lineup In An Exciting Tour

For the third year in a row the SRT Tour will present the latest high performance vehicles from Chrysler’s Street and Racing Technology. The brand will unleash four SRT vehicles on a cross-country journey.

The SRT Tour will be three month long and will showcase the current SRT lineup. The featured vehicles are Dodge Challenger SRT8, Dodge Charger SRT8, Chrysler 300 SRT8, and the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. In addition, there will be a special “guest” appearance by 2013 SRT Viper which will give to the public a glance of its supercar attributes.

More precisely, the Street and Racing Technology brand utilizes an excellent product development formula. The latter includes five proven hallmarks: inspiring powertrains, outstanding ride, handling and capability, unsurpassed braking system, aggressive and functional exteriors and race-inspired and high-performance interiors.

After the success of the last two SRT Tours, the people in the team look forward to this year’s experience. In fact, they say that are excited to travel the country and share their entire SRT lineup with the thousands of high-performance fans. They promise to everyone who are going to be present at the event to showcase the power, performance, luxury and security features offered in the SRT vehicles.

SRT Tour stops in May include locations such as Laguna Seca, Riverside in California, Cars and Coffee in Irvine, and Bill Luke Dodge in Phoenix, Arizona. A mix of unique, upscale locations will fill out the remainder of the 2013 SRT Tour events, with visits to elite car enthusiast events and premier racing facilities.

Source: Chrysler

May 18, 2013

D2Forged Dodge Challenger SRT8 Generates 880 Horsepower

D2Forged Dodge Challenger SRT8 is the latest and probably the coolest transformation by the tuning specialist from D2Forged Wheels. And the reason for this is maybe because it is done on exactly one of the most famous muscle cars – the Challenger SRT8.

Originally this factory Dodge model produces not more than 701 horsepower (515 kW). However, the professionals form this tuning company done their magic and thanks to it the vehicle now generates the almost incomprehensible 880 horsepower (647 kW).

The fire breathing monster got the following additional builds: RT8 426 C.I.D. Motor, Southern Hot Rod transmission, pro-torque Converter, 9″ Ford rear conversion locking diff, stainless works headers and full exhaust system, F1A procharger and at last – full Eibach Race Suspension.

The next step which rounded off the appearance of this mighty car was to equip it with the 20/22″ D2Forged FMS-01 package. Their classic mesh design, bathed in brushed aluminum and chrome finishing matched perfectly and contrasted the bright orange paint of the car.

Source: D2Forged Wheels

November 27, 2012

Dunham’s Dodge Challenger SRT8 Project UltraViolet is no Laughing Matter

2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Project UltraViolet has been revealed at SEMA as part of Mopar’s 75th anniversary celebration. The collaboration between Mopar, Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team, and comedian Jeff Dunham resulted in a custom Dodge Challenger SRT8.

Dunham speaks about it honestly: “It’s a major understatement to say that I’ve been looking forward to the SEMA show this year, as we’ve had an awesome time creating this one-of-a-kind Challenger”, who also says that the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda “as my favorite muscle car of all time”.

Project UltraViolet takes its name from the two-tone paint scheme chosen for the Dodge. It combines an ‘ultra’-violet body color with a black upper half. Furthermore, under the hood is the new Mopar 426 crate engine, which is able to generate 515 horsepower (380 kW) and 490 lb.-ft. (665 Nm) of torque. In addition, the project also benefits from the new engine tuning capabilities performed by Arrington Engines.

To go even further into detail, the Dodge is lowered with 1 inch and equipped with 22-inch HRE brand performance wheels sporting a matte and semigloss black finish. The rear end is wider, and larger more dramatic wheels flares are added to both front and rear to widen the body with 4 inches and create a muscular stance.

A lot of hand-made parts were utilized in this project: new rear diffuser, dive-planes, new front splitter, all-new rocker panels, new lower-rear spoilers, new deck-lid spoiler and custom aluminum side sills with the exhaust exiting in front of the rear wheels. Bumpers are changed as well, and the grille is now slightly larger. Headlamp lenses are added along with tinted taillights.

How about the interior? It includes premium materials and craftsmanship: handcrafted full-grain Nappa leather with color-keyed accent panels, premium-grade color-keyed accent stitching, computer-controlled custom embroidery, custom-built seats supplied by Lear, tuned exhaust with stainless steel tips by Palmer, and a Hurst brand short-throw shifter.

All of these elements combined together create an old-school muscle-car look, and contribute to the machine’s more aggressive appearance.

Source: Dodge

November 2, 2012

ADV.1 Dodge Challenger SRT8 – “Behind the Scenes”

Another exciting project has just popped out from the workshop of ADV.1 Wheels – ADV.1 Dodge Challenger SRT8. This car is unique simply by being a true Dodge.

The new SRT8 is equipped with 392-cubic-inch (6.4 L) Hemi V8 with Variable Camshaft Timing, as well as the Multiple Displacement System. This means that the power it generates is estimated exactly at 470 horsepower (350 kW) and 470 lb-ft (640 Nm) of torque.

To make it even more attractive, the tuners have supplied it with ADV5.0 TRAKfunctions wheels in a staggered 22″ fitment. As you can see, the brushed gunmetal spokes tie in exquisitely with the color of the car and the chrome lips shine so brightly in sunlight.

In addition, ADV.1 released “Behind the Scenes” video of this marvelous photoshoot you can witness below.

Source: ADV.1 Wheels

August 29, 2012

Height adjustable KW coilover spring kit for Dodge Challenger SRT8

KW-Dodge-Challenger-medium It’s common knowledge that muscle cars excel in power and grunt where they lack in suspension and control. And that, can ruin the whole car for some enthusiasts. Luckily, there these guys known as aftermarket tuners. Some of them are official, like the ones that are behind the SRT8 brand. So take this Dodge Challenger SRT8 for example. It has 431 PS and an adaptive damper system – powerful and sophisticated. But at KW Automotive think they can do better.

So now a set of KW coilover springs works on top of the adaptive suspension. As a result, one can regulate the continuous lowering of the Dodge – 5 – 25 mm at the rear axle and 0 – 25 at the front. Regardless of the mode, Auto or Sport, the steering response will always be crisp and dynamic thanks to the lowered center of gravity.

Even if your Dodge Challenger is from the olden days and does not employ an adaptive damper system, there’s a way to enjoy the products of KW. A continuous lowering kit that goes further by 65 mm. It is also rebound adjustable. KW-Dodge-Challenger-medium-1

Source: KW Automotive

August 14, 2012

Best Looking 2011 Muscle Car

Like you may already guessed, our competitors for the title ‘Best Looking 2011 Muscle Car’ are three of the most iconic names among this pure American category of performance vehicles – the 2011 Ford Mustang GT, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS and the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8. While each of these exclusive models boasts its own charm and character, all three are proud successors of the rides that created this class of vehicles. (more…)

October 19, 2011

CULT Dodge Challenger SRT8 headed to SEMA 2010

CULT Energy Drunk is about to reveal one of the most exceptionally-tweaked Challengers of all times at the next week’s SEMA show in Las Vegas. This black-matted monster vehicle is based upon the famous Dodge Challenger SRT8 and boasts an amazingly masculine widebody kit and a supercharged 6.1-liter V8 HEMI engine unit.Furthermore, the monstrous CULT Challenger spotlights highly-aggressive, contrasting red lights, CULT stickers, huge wheels and brakes, and of course the unmistakable supercharger that pops of the hood.Full details on that exclusive creation will be revealed on the SEMA show when its start on November 2nd. CULT Dodge Challenger SRT8 Front Angle CULT SRT8 Rear Angle CULT Challenger CULT Dodge Challenger SRT8 right side CULT Dodge right rear side Dodge Challenger front top CULT Dodge Challenger SRT8 Rear Source: AutoGuide and TeamSpeed

October 27, 2010

2010 SpeedFactory SF600R Challenger

2010 SF600R Challenger is the latest monster ride exclusively built by the renowned American aftermarket expert SpeedFactory. (more…)

May 12, 2010

Dodge releases 2010 Challenger Furious Fuchsia special editions

Dodge has released the 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic and Challenger SRT8 Furious Fuchsia editions, limited run muscle vehicles, specially styled to mark the 40th Anniversary of the legendary Dodge Challenger. (more…)

February 9, 2010

2010 Dodge Challenger R/T and SRT8 Plum Crazy Limited-edition

The production of Plum Crazy R/T and SRT8 versions of Dodge Challenger will start in late November 2009. Dodge Challenger R/T Classic Plum Crazy is powered by V8 5.7 litre HEMI engine delivering 376hp and 556Nm of torque. (more…)

October 23, 2009

Yamaha Riders Switch to HEMI-Powered Dodge Challenger SRT8

MotoGP Fiat Yamaha Team riders former World Champion Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo switched gears to the 425-horsepower 6.1-liter HEMI engine of the Dodge Challenger SRT8 as they prepare for the MotoGP Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix races in Laguna Seca, California. (more…)

July 3, 2009

Chrysler Celebrates Production of All-New 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Chrysler LLC today celebrated the production launch of one of the industry’s most highly anticipated vehicles—the all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8®. Dodge Challenger is back in Chrysler’s line-up as a modern muscle car with a new SRT8 model. A full line-up will follow in the 2009 model-year. Consumer interest in the Dodge Challenger has been some of the highest seen at Chrysler. (more…)

May 9, 2008

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