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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

Dodge debuts most powerful muscle car ever

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The US car maker Dodge along with SRT has launched the company’s most powerful car ever – the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT. The new vehicle comes with a 6.2-liter Hellcat HEMI V8 engine that delivers 707 HP (520 kW) of power. In addition to this monster of an engine the new car comes with a number of improvements that include performance-enhancing technologies and a totally re-engineered muscle coupe.

“The new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is the most powerful muscle car ever,” said Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO — Dodge Brand and SRT Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “With 707 horsepower and 650 ft.-lb. of torque, we have unleashed a true GT car with an all-new driver-focused interior, the TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission and the first supercharged HEMI® engine Chrysler has ever produced. The Challenger Hellcat has been released!”

The new Dodge muscle car will also be available with an upgraded six-speed manual transmission too if you like it this way. The 6.2-liter V8 engine steals the show, however. It comes with a number of technologies that make it extremely reliable under heavy load. Thus the new supercharged engine comes with a forged-steel crankshaft with induction-hardened bearing surfaces. The result is that the crank is so well-engineered it can withstand firing pressures of 110 bar (1595 psi). In addition the crank damper has been tested at 13 000 rpm.

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT increases driving pleasure by offering all-new drive modes that tailor driving experience to each individual driver. The drive modes modify driving experience by controlling horsepower, transmission shift speeds, steering, paddle shifters (only for automatic transmission), traction and suspension. There are four drive modes – Default, Track, Sport and Custom. The Default mode is automatically activated when the vehicle is started, Sport delivers increased vehicle performance, Track delivers maximum vehicle performance for dry and smooth surfaces, while Custom allows the driver to personalize the car’s performance.

Comfort is also standard for the new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT. The vehicle comes with SRT-exclusive “Slingshot” split-seven spoke 20 x 9.5-inch, lightweight forged-aluminum wheels with a Matte Black finish or the optional Brass Monkey (dark bronze) finish. The car also uses 275/40ZR20 Pirelli P Zero tires that provide performance for all seasons. Inside the vehicle resembles the 1971 Challenger but in a more artistic and organically styled way. There’s a stamped aluminum bezel, which sets the tone for the driver’s display. An innovative 7-inch driver-selectable driver information display provides essential information. New analog speedometer and tachometer gauges provide a heritage-inspired look with concave shapes and a hub-covered needle design reminds of the “tic-toc-tach” gauges of the 1971 Challenger. The seats inside have been fully redesigned for improved cushioning and more comfortable contours. The front seats are also heated and ventilated. The passenger seat also has an easy exit/entry function for the rear seat and there are tens more options, improvements and comfort features inside.

The new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT will be built in Canada at the Brampton, Ontario plant. The production of the car is scheduled for Q3 2014.

Source: Dodge

July 23, 2014

Prefix Performance Dodge SRT Viper Convertible

Prefix Performance has unveiled their latest tuning project based on the extreme Dodge SRT Viper. The name of the project is Medusa, which is a “type of vehicle you clamor for but doesn’t exist”.

The tuning company removes the fixed roof and adds a retractable soft top and a modified rear end. Each car of the limited series will come with an individually-numbered plaque, special branded floor mats and a painted X-brace under the hood. Prefix Performance also offers custom stripes for the bespoke interior.

Prefix will build just 10 units of Medusa with pricing starting from $35,000. The 2014 Dodge SRT Viper is priced from $101,309 in the US.

As a reminder, Dodge SRT Viper is powered by a 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.

Source: Prefix

July 22, 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

TI Automotive Has New Livery For Dodge Viper SRT GTS-R

TI Automotive has prepared new livery for the Dodge Viper SRT GTS-R. The car that will carry the special exterior will have the Motorsports No. 91 in the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship’s Brickyard Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event will take place on 25th of July on Friday. In addition, the company will join SRT Motorsports as Team Associate Sponsor for Remainder of 2014.

As part of the agreement, TI Automotive, a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems, will partner with SRT Motorsports as a team associate sponsor for the remainder of the 2014 season. With this collaboration TI Automotive will be introduced to a wider audience.

Furthermore, TI is a current supplier of the high-performance fuel pump module system to the production Viper and the recently released Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. This system includes Automotive News PACE Award-winning Dual-Channel Single-Stage (DCSS) fuel pump which is regarded as one of the industry’s highest-performing fuel pumps. As a matter of fact, this fuel delivery design makes 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat the fastest and most potent muscle car ever built.

Precisely, the livery of the No. 91 vehicle will include a white body with bright green stripe outlined in dark blue from nose to tail. TI’s blue-and-green Fluid thinking icon will be positioned on the top of the roof and on other key points across the vehicle.

Source: TI Automotive

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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Video Source: YouTube

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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.

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!

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Source: Dodge

July 2, 2014

2015 Dodge Ram ProMaster City [video]

Here is a very interesting vehicle – 2015 Dodge Ram ProMaster City. Although you may recognize it as Fiat Doblo, the ProMaster City comes with slightly revised design and best-in-class, functional elements tied directly to commercial customer demand. The model also features strengthened unibody and an increased ride height.

The exterior features a new new front fascia and revised headlights, while inside the working vehicle is pretty basic – a simplified color palette, durable fabric seats and six tie-down rings. The model can be equipeed with a 5” Uconnect infotainment system with GPS navigation and internet connectivity upon request.

The engine range includes a 2.4 liter Tigershark four-cylinder petrol engine – 178HP (137 kW) and 234Nm (174 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to Chrysler’s 9-speed automatic transmission that promises to deliver best-in-class fuel economy.

2015 Ram ProMaster City also features a best-in-class payload capacity of 854 kg (1,883 lbs) and an unsurpassed towing rating of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). The model also boasts an impressive cargo capacity of 131.7 cubic feet (36.87 m³).

“As businesses strive for lower costs, the demand for a smaller, more efficient van has increased and Ram Commercial is answering the bell with the all-new ProMaster City,” commented Reid Bigland, President and CEO — Ram Truck Brand, Chrysler Group LLC.

“Years ago, the selection of delivery and cargo vehicles was limited and those offerings didn’t focus on cost of ownership. Today all of that has changed with the recent introduction of the full-size Ram ProMaster, and the now the Ram ProMaster City.”, he added.

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Source: Dodge

June 27, 2014

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