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2014 Dodge SRT Viper – 11.1 seconds at 1/4 mile [video]

The new 2014 Dodge SRT Viper is simply astonishing vehicle. The modern muscle car was created not only for straight line driving, but going through corners very fast. Still, we will see the impressive result of SRT Viper at the Palm Beach International Raceway.

During the testing by Drag Times, the sports car managed to stop the clock at 11.1 seconds @ ¼ mile with a terminal speed of 205 km/h (127.4 mph). This result was achieved by using launch control system. 0-100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds and 0-160 km/h in 7.1 seconds, obviously the SRT Viper need just 4 seconds to accelerate from 160 to 200 km/h.

The 2013 Viper SRT is powered by an 8.4 liter naturally aspirated V10 engine producing 640HP (477 kW) and 814Nm (600 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The curb weight of the vehicle is just 1,521 kg (3,354 lbs), so 0-100 km/h takes 3 seconds and a top speed of 331 km/h (206 mph). The ¼ mile is covered in 11.5 seconds. If that’s not impressive enough, the model can go from 0-160-0 km/h in less than 12 seconds.

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Source: Dragtimes

April 25, 2013

2014 Dodge Durango

Dodge has revealed the new 2014 Durango facelift at the 2013 New York Auto Show. The dynamic crossover comes with a lot of updates including exterior re-styling and interior extras.

Outside, the 2014 Durango boasts a new front and rear bumpers, LED headlights trim and LED rear lights. Besides these, the facelift Durango comes with new front and rear fascias.

The interior features are a new digital instrument cluster, a round transmission knob, three-spoke steering wheel and restyled upper and lower center consoles. The infotainment system now has bigger display.

Nothing is mentioned about the engine range, but probably, there will be a 3.6 liter V6 and a 5.7 HEMI V8. Both can be mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox giving not only better acceleration, but superb fuel consumption.

Stay tuned!

Source: Dodge

March 28, 2013

Dodge Charger SRT 392 Limited Edition

Dodge has announced the Charger SRT 392 Limited Edition. The car made its official debut at the Spring Festival of LXs in Irvine, California.

It boasts TorRed paint finish with black accents on the hood and roof and sporting the iconic ‘392’ badge on the front fender. The 392 fender badge is gloss black with a gray insert within the 392. The interior of the Challenger 392 introduced at Spring Fest features a serialized dash plaque on the instrument panel.

“It’s a cool package. When you think of old school muscle cars, you think of black accents and this car kind of handles that in a new way. Not the whole hood is black, just a portion of it and we’ve done it in gloss black versus a matte black. It definitely has a presence to it.”, commented Mark Trostle, Head of SRT Design.

Charger SRT 392 Limited Edition will hit the market later this year with production limited to just 392 units.

Source: Dodge

March 26, 2013

2014 Dodge Durango Teased Ahead Of New York Auto Show

The absolutely new 2014 Dodge Durango is going to make its first world appearance at this year’s New York International Auto Show. Just ahead of it, Dodge has released a teaser image of how its headlight will look.

All that we can get from the released image is that the refreshed model is going to have Dodge’s “racetrack” taillights. A full-width LED array with brand’s lettering displayed is positioned between vehicle’s taillamps, which makes the design of the Durango eye-catching. In this sense, we are wondering about the other design innovations that the 2014 model will feature.

2014 Durango will be the ultimate three-row SUV with more equipment and special characteristics than ever. It will deliver iconic style, performance and innovation including state-of-the-art technology in both form and function.

The model will add several new class-exclusive features for 2014 which will offer customers advances in technology, additional fuel efficiency and style without compromise.

Source: Dodge

March 25, 2013

2014 Dodge SRT Viper TA – Price $120,500

The 2014 Dodge SRT Viper TA is set to make its public debut on March 27, 2013 on the same show floor at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. The sports car will be limited to only 33 units and all of them will come in a “Crusher Orange” exterior paint.

It is based on the SRT Viper model – the lightest vehicle in the lineup, the 2014 SRT Viper TA package builds upon the legendary on-track capability of the American hand-built supercar using a majority of pre-developed components straight from the SRT stable, that are combined into a carefully balanced package that extract the most out of the Viper ultralow center of gravity, 50/50 weight distribution and largest contact patch in the production car world.

The engine is the well-known 8.4 liter naturally aspirated V10 with 640HP (477 kW) and 814Nm (600 lb-ft) of torque.

Some of the higlights include a new customized suspension with two-mode Bilstein Damptronic system developed for on-track usage, a carbon fiber brace, a big Brembo brake kit and new multi-spoke lightweight Sidewinder II alloys shod in Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.

The interior boasts bespoke Crusher Orange stitching on almost every element.

The curb weight of Viper TA is just 1,521 kg (3,354 lbs).

The price for this toy is a lot – $120,500.

Source: Dodge

March 19, 2013

Sergio Marchionne’s Dodge Challenger SRT8 for auction

Sergio Marchionne’s Dodge Challenger SRT8 will be auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach, Florida.

The specially customized muscle car boasts a Pitch Black paint with Dark Charcoal racing stripes and a sports exhaust system. Other highlights include an adjustable coil-over suspension, tinted taillights and matte black 20” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

The interior comes with slight changes. There are bespoke leather sport seats and a vehicle information center that provides: 0-60 mph time, 60-0 mph braking time and length, 1/8 mile run and ¼ mile run times along with various G-force measurements.

The engine is a 6.4 liter HEMI V8 with 470HP (350 kW) and 636Nm (470 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox sending all that power to the rear wheels. There is also an LSD (limited slip differential) for maximum traction and… fun. 0-100 km/h in around 4 seconds.

“It gives me great pleasure to thank Sergio Marchionne and Chrysler Group for their commitment to Detroit and its surrounding communities,” said Michael J. Brennan, President and CEO of United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

“Through the generous support of those who open their hearts and wallets during the Barrett-Jackson auction, United Way can capitalize on the ability to accelerate the impact of its work in three interconnected areas: education, income and basic needs.”, he added.

Source: Chrysler

March 12, 2013

2013 Dodge Viper SRT Track Pack – 28 kg lighter

Dodge has announced a special SRT Track Pack, which is now available for the normal 2013 Viper and Vipers GTS. At the heart of this sophisticated suite of subtle upgrades is a state-of-the-art braking package that improves upon the Viper’s already impressive brake cooling properties.

The Track Pack includes an updated brake cooling ductwork and Brembo braking kit with new rotors, which are 3.6 kg (per piece) lighter. This is a total of 14.5 kg less weight only from this system. Additionally new wheels and Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires save 13.6 kg. So, the Viper/Viper GTS Track Pack version weighs 28.1 kg less than normal variants.

The traction control has also been improved. It has four modes delivering perfect traction at all conditions.

“A customer’s perception of the brake system depends very much on the way the driver uses the car. The faster you go, the greater the advantage.”, commented Graham Henckel, Chief Engineer of the SRT Viper.

No words about pricing.

Source: Dodge

February 27, 2013

Clean Diesel Power For 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

2014 Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel will offer for the first time a small diesel displacement for the trucks vehicles range. The new 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine will be mated with an eight-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. The powertrain is expected to deliver an excellent combination of best-in-class fuel efficiency, best-in-class torque and impressive capability.

The 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 model has been proclaimed as a Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year, The North American Truck of the Year and Truck of Texas. Building on this award-winning truck, the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel will further expand its best-in-class fuel economy and in addition will bring innovation to the automotive industry.

The 3.0-liter V-6 turbo EcoDiesel and TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission are the perfect combination which will provide best-in-class torque, fuel economy and range. In fact, Ram Truck brand is the only truck manufacturer to offer this technology and it will undoubtedly bring about a competitive advantage.

Diesel power has a strong and loyal following among truck owners due to its numerous priorities over gasoline and other fuel sources. Therefore it is expected Ram 1500 EcoDiesel to expand the growth into the light duty sector.

Source: Ram

February 15, 2013

Dodge SRT Viper GTS-R to Compete in 24 Hours of Le Mans [VIDEO]

Not one but two factory-supported Dodge SRT Viper GTS-R cars will compete in famous Le Mans Race in France in June, was just announced by Dodge.

The Viper finished one-two at the 24 Heures du Mans in GTS class competition three consecutive years from 1998 to 2000. And this means that racing is inherent in Viper’s genes. Historically the Viper GTS-R has enjoyed great success at Le Mans and now is expected to continue this tradition.

Dodge SRT Viper GTS-R represents a rebirth for the brand in road racing. The race car engages in an elevated level of technical sophistication to the track. For this reason SRT Motorsports teamed with Riley Technologies on the design-and-build process.

Furthermore, the drivers returning to the SRT Motorsports lineup for this year will be Tommy Kendall, Kuno Wittmer, Dominik Farnbacher and Jonathan Bomarito. Additional team announcements will be revealed at a later date.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Dodge

February 5, 2013

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Redline Delivers Enhanced Performance And Styling

The iconic 2013 Dodge Challenger RT Redline will be equipped with HEMI®-power, red-hot exterior accents and performance suspension, has been announced by Chrysler. In addition, the model will run on signature 20-inch Black Chrome wheels featuring a Redline Red accented lip and backbone.

To be more precise, the unit under the hood is the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 which is able to generate up to 375 horsepower (276 kW) and 410 lb-ft (303 Nm) torque and will be matched with a six-speed manual transmission, or paddle-shifting and driver adaptable automatic transmission.

Furthermore, the new two-color Redline Red and Graphite stripe runs from behind the front wheel arches to the tail. The visual stance of the muscle car becomes even more distinctive thanks to the rear-quarter section of the stripe which includes the “Redline” name in Red over Graphite color scheme. Additionally, there is also a body-color grille surround.

On the other hand the aforementioned 20-inch Black Chrome wheels with a Redline Red lip and inner backbone are there to deliver more performance and driving precision because they are matched with Super Track Pak adds Goodyear Eagle F1 P245/45R20 three-season performance tires. Adding to the enhanced performance are the high-performance brake linings and a lowered ride height.

What also concerns the exterior styling of this Dodge model is that it is going to be offered in four different colors: Billet Silver, Granite Crystal, Bright White and Pitch Black. In terms of interior, it includes a Dark Slate Gray interior with Dark Slate Gray (R/T) performance seats, or premium Nappa leather performance seats in Radar Red or Dark Slate Gray (R/T Plus). For those who have made the choice of automatic transmission models, their cars will feature bright pedals, a Mopar® T-Handle shifter and remote start.

More importantly, this special edition Challanger RT will draw its power from a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine. Thanks to the latter, the car is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in under five seconds. For even more control, steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters with “sport mode” transmission calibration are included.

The level ot standard equipment is huge: performance-tuned suspension, performance-disc brakes, performance-tuned steering calibration, Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth, console-mounted USB port with iPod control and auxiliary audio input jack, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 12-months subscription, automatic headlamps, LED-illuminated instrument cluster with 160-mph primary speedometer, instrument panel with mini-carbon bezel, fog lamps, “R/T” grille badge, “HEMI” hood badges and rear body-color deck-lid spoiler, remote start, bright pedals and Mopar T-handle shifter.

The additional equipment includes the following: premium Nappa leather seating in Dark Slate Gray or Radar Red, heated front seats, six Boston Acoustics premium speakers with 276-watt amplifier, ParkSense rear park assist, power heated mirrors, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with temperature gauge, location specific tire-pressure monitoring and compass, vehicle security alarm, and HomeLink universal transceiver.

The Redline extension will be available on R/T and R/T Plus models. It will be priced at $31 990 MSRP and can be found at dealerships in the beginning of April.

Source: Dodge

February 4, 2013

2013 Dodge Dart Mopar at the Chicago Auto Show

Chrysler has introduced the new 2013 Dodge Dart Mopar. The car will be shown at next week’s Chicago Auto Show. It will be produced in limited series of just 500 units.

“Our new Mopar ’13 Dart will turn heads and stand out from the crowd. For this special, limited- edition vehicle, we specifically kept the driver in mind as we added select Mopar parts and accessories.”, said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group’s service, parts and customer-care brand.

2013 Dart Mopar is powered by a 1.4 liter Multi-air turbocharged petrol connected to a manual gearbox. A performance-tuned exhaust is also installed.

The exterior boasts gloss-black finish with a pair of car-length Mopar Blue stripes, which mirror each of the three previous Mopar- themed models. There is also a performance steering-gear calibration, a 7 mm lowered suspension with 18” wheels fitted with 225/40 R18 tires. Behind them, a premium brake kit with slotted rotors is installed. Other highlights include Mopar’s ground-effects kit – a front-chin spoiler, one-piece deck-lid spoiler, as well as a unique and aggressively styled rear diffuser.

The interior boasts a serialized plate, a custom Mopar Blue leather seat with black accents, Mopar Blue accent thread, as well as light- black chrome and gloss-black elements.The special-edition Mopar ’13 includes industry-first wireless charging for smartphones, a blue-stitched leather-wrapped steering wheel with an identically garnished shifter knob, a bright sport-pedal kit, premium Mopar carpet floor mats, door-sill guards and an 8.4” navigation screen.

Mopar has introduced numerous industry-first features including:

• Vehicle-information apps: first to introduce smartphone vehicle-information applications, a new channel of communication with consumers
• Electronic owner manuals: first to introduce traditional owner manuals in a DVD and brief user- guide format and first to offer complete vehicle-information kits in Spanish
• Wi-Fi: first to offer customers the ability to make their vehicle a wireless hot spot
• Wireless charging: first to introduce in-vehicle wireless charging for portable devices
• Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS): first to market with a new interactive vehicle tracking device that sends owner a text when vehicle is driven too fast or too far based on pre-set
• 2011 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak: first to introduce a 500-plus cubic-inch V-10 drag-race
• Brand-specific customer care telephone lines: first to offer Sunday service hours for customers
• WiTECH: first to support vehicle diagnosis and software updates leveraging off-the-shelf

Source: Dodge

January 31, 2013

2011 Dodge Challenger – Second Consecutive “Shopper’s Choice Award”

The 2011 Dodge Challenger is the ultimate muscle car for the enthusiasts. It has a powerful and efficient engine line-up, a performance suspension and aggressive styling. Of course, everything is combined just perfectly.

That’s why, it has become customers’ favorite car. It managed to beat out nine other domestic and import finalists, ranging from small cars to large SUVs. The 2011 The Dodge Challenger was awarded at Cars.com’s annual “Best of 2013” event during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

The top 10 finalists for the Shopper’s Choice Award were selected based on shoppers’ actions on the site that indicated interest in new vehicles, including searching for vehicles, sending inquiries to dealers on availability and most importantly, filling out a positive review of their vehicle.

The Dodge Challenger took home the title after grabbing the most votes from Cars.com Facebook fans in the final round of the competition.

The Dodge Challenger SXT models are powered by an aluminum 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 with 305HP (224 kW) and 362Nm (268 lb-ft) of torque. It is capable of returning up to 27 mpg on the highway. The R/T models have the legendary 5.7 liter HEMI V8 with 375HP (276 kW) and 554Nm (410 lb-ft) of torque. It returns 25 mpg highway.

New for 2013 is the Challenger Blacktop, available on the R/T model – America’s most affordable V-8 muscle car at just $29,995 US MSRP – and R/T Plus, adding sinister style to the Dodge brand’s iconic muscle car. Available in Pitch Black, Granite Crystal or Billet Silver Metallic, the Dodge Challenger R/T Blacktop model includes Gloss Black 20” Aluminum Wheels with Gloss Black center caps, Gloss Black grille surround, Gloss Black fuel door and a new matte graphite body stripe with red edge accents running from the front to rear fascia, creating a truly one-of-a-kind appearance.

For added performance, the Dodge Challenger R/T Blacktop is equipped with the Super Track Pak, which includes a high-performance-steering gear, brake linings, and monotube-shock absorbers, P245/45 R20 Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Car three-season tires and three-mode ESC with “full off” mode. All-Season tires are available at no extra charge. The Dodge Challenger Blacktop package is available for a U.S. MSRP of only $1,995.

The list of customization options includes hood-to-fender stripes, dual stripes, bodyside stripes, nostalgic paint colors and a choice of six different wheel designs.

The safety features include standard ESC, Ready Alert Braking and Rain Brake Support, which are a small part of more than 45 systems.

Source: Dodge

January 18, 2013

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