Hellcat – Automobiles Review

2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat — Most Powerful SUV Ever

The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is back for 2023 model year and ready to reclaim its rightful mantle as the most powerful SUV on the planet.

The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat loses nothing in its rebirth, once again fueled by the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 engine producing 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque. The Durango SRT Hellcat, first introduced as a one-year-only model for 2021, storms back to life thanks to enthusiast demand and remains the perfect choice for SUV muscle enthusiasts with families.

“The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has generated a crazy amount of enthusiasm and demand since it was introduced in 2020 — we even extended its initial production run — so it seemed appropriate to bring back the most powerful SUV ever as part of our historic 2023 model-year Dodge lineup,” said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer – Stellantis. “Muscle enthusiasts also have families, and the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat can get those families where they want to go and has the ability to tow 8,700 pounds.”

The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat was revealed at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, during the first day of the three-day Dodge Speed Week event, featuring announcements on current Dodge products. Dodge Speed Week will include additional announcements on Dodge Gateway Muscle and Future Muscle products on August 16 and August 17, respectively.

The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has numbers to back up its performance claims: the Hellcat can move from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, click off a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)-certified quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 mph.

Dodge Durango once again joins Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger in offering SRT Hellcat models. The Durango SRT Hellcat also expands the Durango lineup to six models, joining the Durango SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel and SRT 392.

Orders for the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat will open in September 2022, with the Hellcat scheduled to arrive in dealerships in early 2023.

Heart of a Hellcat — Revived

The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat remains Dodge to its core, starting under the hood where the heart of a Hellcat continues to beat. SRT engineers developed and tested the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 Hellcat engine to optimize it for the Durango. As with the previous Durango SRT Hellcat, key engine performance features and components include:

Dedicated cooling circuit for the charge air coolers integrated in the supercharger housing, including a pump, coolant reservoir and heat exchanger, designed to keep air flowing into the engine cooler than 140 degrees Fahrenheit
Twin-screw rotors in the supercharger set close to minimize air leakage and ensure maximum performance
Integrated electronic bypass valve regulates boost pressure to a maximum of 11.6 psi (80 kPa); the 2.38-liter supercharger uses a drive ratio of 2.36:1 and has a maximum speed of 14,600 rpm
Cast-iron engine block with water jackets between the cylinders for optimal cooling
Forged-steel crankshaft with induction-hardened bearing surfaces
Specially tuned crankshaft damper, burst tested to 13,000 rpm
High-strength, forged-alloy pistons
Powder-forged connecting rods with high-load-capacity bushings and diamond-like, carbon-coated piston pins
Piston-cooling oil jets
Heat-treated aluminum-alloy cylinder heads
Sodium-cooled exhaust valves, hollow-stem intake valves and steel-alloy heads that stand up to temperatures as high as 1,652 degrees Fahrenheit (900 degrees Celsius)
Cold-air scoop in lower front fascia helps feed the supercharger and the Hellcat engine’s 92-mm throttle body
Exhaust system tuned to deliver a throaty Dodge DNA sound
TorqueFlite 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission includes steering-wheel-mounted paddles for manual-style shifting and has seven available Drive modes – Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, Tow, Eco and Valet.

The Durango SRT Hellcat inherits distinct Dodge DNA, with bold styling including a front fascia featuring a chin splitter, engine oil cooler duct, air guide and snorkel for cold air induction. The rear spoiler provides aerodynamic balance and a significant measure of rear downforce of 140 lbs. @ 180 mph.

Durango’s forward-leaning profile includes LED low/high headlamps, LED daytime running lamp (DRL) signatures and a sculpted hood and grille. The front end creates a wide cross-car read. SRT Hellcat fender badges stamp the Durango as a Hellcat.

Inside, the driver-oriented cockpit is refined, upscale and high-tech throughout, featuring an available 10.1-inch touchscreen angled 7 degrees toward the driver. Unique to the SRT Hellcat are red-accented gauges and standard heated and ventilated Nappa leather with suede front seats with an embroidered SRT logo.

Additional Durango SRT Hellcat model highlights include:

Standard electric power steering (EPS) with selectable steering tuning for increased grip
EPS and SRT drive modes accessible via the 10.1-inch Uconnect infotainment screen, allowing drivers to choose their behind-the-wheel experience by controlling inputs such as shift speeds, steering, paddle shifters, traction, all-wheel drive (AWD) and suspension
Unique Uconnect features for Durango SRT models include:
- “Smoke Show” start-up animation
- Climate control page features Dodge stripe adjustable climate control icon and “Mode person” with race helmet
- Unique Serpentine font used throughout the Durango display system
- Vehicle icon on the home page “category bar” features Durango graphic with SRT logo
SRT Drive modes with settings for Street (Auto), Sport and Track, and a Custom setting so drivers can choose individual preferences
Launch Control feature is easily accessed from a toggle switch in the cockpit, managing tire slip while launching the vehicle to allow the driver to achieve consistent straight-line acceleration
Launch Assist uses wheel speed sensors to watch for driveline-damaging wheel hop at launch and in milliseconds adjusts engine torque to regain full grip
Excellent braking performance thanks to massive Brembo high-performance six-piston, two-piece (front) and four-piston (rear) calipers, and vented rotors at all four corners measuring 15.75 inches (front) and 13.8 inches (rear)
Durango-specific tuning, weight distribution, wheelbase and reduced understeer equals more grip and improved cornering

Customize the Cat

Enthusiasts will have more options to personalize the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat with available Plus and Premium packages that deliver even more content. The Plus package for the Durango SRT Hellcat includes high-performance Laguna leather seats, trailer tow group, a power sunroof and adaptive and advanced safety features.

The Premium package adds to the Plus features with red seatbelts, a leather-wrapped instrument panel, carbon fiber interior accents and a Harman Kardon 19-speaker sound system.

The Durango SRT Hellcat revealed at M1 Concourse showcases the available Blacktop package, which includes Gloss Black badging, Gloss Black mirror caps and 20-inch Black Noise wheels.

August 16, 2022

2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak models

Dodge brand is breaking all the rules, unlocking new, unrestricted, personalization options with new Jailbreak models for 2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebodies. The Jailbreak models unlock color-combination ordering restrictions and add new factory-custom options to deliver enthusiasts the freedom to create a Dodge performance vehicle that perfectly fits their individual style.

“Roughly half of all Dodge customers modify their vehicles,” said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge Brand Chief Executive Officer – Stellantis. “For those looking for increased performance, we will launch Direct Connection next month. But for those looking for a unique appearance, we are going to let customers run free through the styling archives. We’re taking most of the parts and pieces we’ve used over the years, adding a few new ones and letting customers build their own ‘One of One.’ So, if you’re dreaming about owning a Stinger Yellow Challenger with Brass Monkey wheels, Hammerhead Grey seats, blue Brembos and red badges, I’m not sure we should, but we’ll build it for you.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvdnYmfyco4

The new Jailbreak option package for 2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody models unlocks ordering restrictions, freeing owners to mix and match from a full menu of features. Jailbreak models also include a unique Jailbreak badge on the instrument panel, and output on the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody is bumped to 807 horsepower thanks to a revised powertrain calibration.

The Jailbreak model for the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody lets option combinations run wild in more than 20 categories, including seven options for seats, stripes and wheels; six brake caliper color options; five exterior badging finishes; four choices each of steering wheels; seat belt colors and floor mats; and much more.

In addition to unlocking previously restricted color combinations, Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak also unleashes new Jailbreak-exclusive content options, including:

Hammerhead Grey Laguna leather seats
Hammerhead Grey floor mat accents
Hammerhead Grey, sepia and Demonic Red seat belts
Leather steering wheel and Alcantara steering wheel options, with white SRT logo
Copper Weaver carbon fiber bezel finish
Decklid stripe and Widebody side stripe
Brass Monkey, Satin Chrome and red exterior badging finish
Chrome fuel door finish
Blue and yellow brake calipers
20-by-11-inch Warp Speed Satin Carbon and lightweight Low Gloss Granite wheels

For the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak model, option and feature combinations are also plentiful. Personalization paths run through seven wheel options, six exterior stripe and brake caliper color offerings, five varieties of seats and exterior badging finishes, and four options of steering wheels, seat belt colors and floor mats.

Exclusive Jailbreak content options for the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak include:

Hammerhead Grey Laguna leather seats
Hammerhead Grey floor mat accents
Hammerhead Grey, Sepia and Demonic Red seat belts
Leather steering wheel and Alcantara steering wheel options, with white SRT logo
Hood, roof and decklid vinyl stripes
Brass Monkey, Satin Chrome and red exterior badging finish
Black Nickel exhaust tip finish
Blue and yellow brake calipers
20-by-11-inch Warp Speed Satin Carbon and lightweight Low Gloss Granite wheels

Those who can’t decide from among the wide array of features can opt for order combinations created by the Dodge Product Design Office, such as Old School and Brass Funky.

The Old School Challenger Jailbreak model features an F8 Green exterior dressed up with 20-by-11-inch Warp Speed Satin Carbon wheels; Satin Chrome Hellcat grille, fender and decklid badging; Gunmetal Grey brake calipers; a Chrome fuel door; Hammerhead Grey floor mat accents and seat belts; Dark Engine Turned aluminum bezels; leather steering wheel with a white SRT logo and a twill headliner.

The Brass Funky Charger Jailbreak combines a Hellraisin exterior with sepia Laguna leather seats, sepia floor mat accents, carbon fiber bezels, suede headliner and an Alcantara steering wheel with a white SRT logo on the interior. The exterior also includes 20-by-11-inch Brass Monkey wheels; Brass Monkey Hellcat grille, fender and decklid badging; orange brake calipers; carbon dual stripes and black exhaust tips.

Additional recommended order combinations include Red Dawn, The Classic, Yin Yang and more.

The 2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak option package will be available for customer orders through dealerships in late Q4 2021 at a U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $995.

Dodge Power Brokers dealers will be able to order and display Jailbreak models in their showrooms. The new Dodge Power Brokers program, recently announced in tandem with the new Direct Connection performance parts line, will build a network of dealerships equipped with staff trained to deliver a performance-focused customer service experience.

Dodge//SRT

For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with muscle cars and SUVs that deliver unrivaled performance in each of the segments where they compete.

Dodge drives forward as a pure performance brand, offering SRT versions of every model across the lineup. For the 2022 model year, Dodge delivers the drag-strip dominating 807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, the 797-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Redeye, the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world, and the Dodge Durango SRT 392, America’s fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV. Combined, these three muscle cars make Dodge the industry’s most powerful brand, offering more horsepower than any other American brand across its entire lineup.

November 17, 2021

Geigercars.de team takes a closer look at a lucky Dodge Hellcat machine!

2019 Geigercars.de Dodge Hellcat Introduced back in 2014, SRT Hellcat hit the track with the massive 717hp via a 6.2-liter V8 engine. And as it seems, this approach towards the untamed power has gathered numerous supporters and exclusively a positive feedback and Dodge team decided to present a new version of the high-performance coupe.

This is a limited edition, nicknamed “Redeye” that would impress even sceptics – featuring a total of 808hp and 1,018Nm of torque via a massive 6.2-liter V8 pumping heart. However, the specialists from GeigerCars.de has decided to take a closer look and tweak the machine even more! Let’s see the results, shall we?

First of all, the engineers have added a boost pressure upgrade and a software modulation in order to boost the overall power output to the outstanding 890hp. At the same time there was also a gain in terms of torque – there are 150 more Nm for a total of 1,080Nm. Sweet!

2019 Geigercars.de Dodge Hellcat

Additional highlights are the aluminum forged rims and excusive 305/35er tires. The set is accompanied by a few other exterior goodies – GFK hood, broader air inlet and entirely new graphics and body color scheme.

In terms of interior, the entire cabin is untouched except some fancy small changes: there are new Demonic Red leather seat covers, black leather components and new Uconnect infotainment system with a large 8.4-inch screen and 18 speakers.

The interior was left untouched, but also has one or two factory highlights: First and foremost is the high-quality leather upholstery in Demonic Red, which covers the seats and parts of the door trims and harmonizes perfectly with the black leather used in the rest of the interior and the red dials in the dashboard. The “Cerberus” also wows with the Uconnect infotainment system with its large 8.4″ screen and 18 speakers, available with a navigation system at an additional charge, as well as other amenities such as an electric sunroof, heated and ventilated seats, a central locking system with keyless entry, cruise control, electric windows, rear parking sensors, and two-zone automatic air conditioning.

2019 Geigercars.de Dodge Hellcat

Source: Geigercars.de

May 27, 2019

Street Fight Mode: 707 HP Hellcat versus 850 HP Hennessey Hellcat [w/videos]

Hennessey shows the potential of its HPE850 Hellcat

It is clear that the stock Hellcat is a very cool muscle car. But it is also as plainly as anything that the modified Hennessey HPE850 Hellcat is better than any production version. But have you ever asked yourself, what exactly would happen between those two in a Street Fight. You don’t have to wonder anymore, because Hennessey Performance ha shot this amazing “Street Fight video”.

The Hellcat is probably one of the Seven Wonders in the automotive world. It looks great, has that muscle car stance and performance and it features attitude. Maybe, it is not everybody’s cup of tea, but hey, we live in a free world. And it is exactly what I like.

For those wanting more from their muscle car cat-beast, Hennessey Performance has produced the so called HPE850 Upgrade. As the name shows, it boosts the power of the 707hp Challenger to the potent 850 hp and this happens at 6,200 rpm.

httpv://youtu.be/Z9BlC6l4S0Q

Here’s the boring information: the upgrade comprises of new ECU and upgraded tuning software. By the way, you can see the chassis dyno testing in the second video featured in this post. Going back to the point, the HPE850 also adds high flow air filter element, lower pulley upgrade that increases boost by 1-2 psi, port matched throttle body, Hennessey embroidered head rests for the interior as well as Hennessey and HPE850 exterior emblems. As usual, the performance company has featured serial numbers on the dash plaque and plaque in the engine compartment.

At last, we all know that the Hennessey Hellcat HPE850 was going to win. Maybe the point in this video was to show how much faster Hennessey’s variant is.

httpv://youtu.be/A3QXhSWGaHo

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Hennessey Performance

August 18, 2016

The Hellcat is back with 900HP and more aggressive than ever!

Prior-Design Dodge Challenger Hellcat front and side view Prior-Design is mostly famous for its exclusive tuning and aerodynamic kits as well as beautiful sets of wheels. We can hardly expect from these experts engine uprating or even something that can bring out more from the inherent power of car’s powerplant. However, the case with their latest project is actually the opposite and we have surprisingly found that Prior-Design can actually make things pretty cool!

The chosen car is the newest Dodge Challenger Hellcat, which impresses with its stock output numbers coming from its 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V-8 unit. Precisely, it produces a maximum output of 707 horsepower (520 kW) and 880 Nm (650 lb-ft) of torque, which is enough to enjoy hell-of-a-ride.

But… 707 hp seem not enough for many and this is why the performance of the Hellcat has been boosted up with additional 200 horsepower, making it up to over 900 hp (662 kW)! Sadly, we can’t tell how these extra horses were achieved because no official details were announced so far.

Prior-Design Dodge Challenger Hellcat side view

Besides the output uprating the car, the car received widened exterior via the addition of a PD900HC package. Thanks to it, the car achieve not only wider but more aggressive stance. Precisely, the aero kit comprises of an add-on spoiler for the front and rear, side skirts as well as trunk spoiler. The front and rear widenings have to be mentioned as well.

Contributing for the aggressive appearance are the bronze PD3Forged wheels as well. However, we do think that the chosen bronze color is rather… strange. Just for a comparison, the Canadian studio SR Auto Group has recently introduced their Hellcat based project, which we dig very, very much (click the link above for more info)! And we like the wheels, too!

Source: Prior-Design via Facebook

June 8, 2016

Liberty Walk Dodge Challenger Hellcat Goes Green

Liberty Walk Dodge Challenger Hellcat might seem to you as a very common name if you follow our blog regularly. And it is common. We have seen a similar car a couple of months ago, which was the result of the joint work of Liberty Walk and SR Auto Group. Unlike the first white car, this example comes in toxic green exterior color and this and no other reason (like electric motor) makes the vehicle go green.

The pure raw American muscle car is basically another angry cat that has come out of SR Auto’s bag. The Canadian tuning specialists have given it a Liberty Walk wide body kit. And we must admit that it gives the Dodge menacing and fierce look.

Liberty Walk Dodge Challenger Hellcat Rear and Side view

Just like the white Hellcat, the widened body was supported by Airrex air suspension system, which lowers the height of the Challenger significantly. The lowered ride height and the wider body proportions just screamed that they need new wheels.

So, the expert heard that and decided to install a set of forged three-piece PUR LG05 wheels with a matte black diamond face and polished step lip. With a compressor in the trunk, the lines run through to all four corners to increase and decrease pressure. Oh, and have we mentioned that the wheels measure 20-inches?

But there is still one problem. We can not decide which car we like better: the white one or the green one? What’s your choice?

Source: SR Auto Group

September 25, 2015

Are you a fan of muscle-cars? 2015 Challenger Dream Giveaway has something for you then!

2015 HellcatX Dodge Challenger SRT

History tends to repeat itself in various forms and various manners. This happens in the car-manufacturing world quite often too. One model inherits something from its predecessor and follows the path of progression of the first-born. Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat X is an example of such case where old automobile history reincarnates some of its aspect into a new automotive body.

It won’t be an exaggeration if we say that perhaps every muscle-car lover keeps a poster of the Hellcat X on their wall, dreaming of owning one such jewelry. Well, they should be more than delighted to find out that there is light in the tunnel. And no, it is not the approaching train. It is rather the light of a unique opportunity. Now 2015 Challenger Dream Giveaway® gives a chance to people to enter a competition and win a one-off prize package which includes precisely, the Dodge Challenger in question and the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T.

Inspired by the U.S. Aviation prototype XF6F Hellcat, the supercharged Dodge Challenger Hellcat X is loaded with a 2L HEMI engine that is capable of generating 805 HP. The car is built in honor of WWII pilots of Hellcat fighter aircraft. This one-of-a-kind supercar excites with accented front grille surround, center hood scoop, Navy-inspired raw-aluminum hood extractors, hand-made rear diffusor and, lastly, adaptable high-speed chin spoiler as well as deck lid spoiler. Inside the car exclusivity keeps running as the winner will find embroidered Hellcat X callouts on the front seat backs and on the floor mats.

The other beauty, 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, on the other hand dazzles with well-known high-performance features like a 440 Magnum V-8 engine, Pistol Grip four-speed, and a Supergrip limited-slip rear. Leaving the factory assembly line 45 years ago, the R/T had already established itself as a rare one. This Dodge Challenger was one of less than 100 black Challenger vehicles which adopted the 440 U-code/four-speed package. An interesting fact about it is that exactly this car was used in a TV commercial called “Revolution Reborn” which showcased “Dodge’s DNA of American exceptionalism then and now.”

Does this sound tempting to you? Well, do not hesitate then and enter the competition in order to get one of these unmatched cars.

Source: Dream Giveaway via Youtube

July 23, 2015

Liberty Walk and SR Auto Unite for Monstrous Dodge Challenger Hellcat

Liberty Walk Dodge Challenger Hellcat. This is the answer to the question “What is common between United States, Canada and Japan?” You might also ask, what does Canada have to do with it. Well, this is actually the first Liberty Walk Hellcat unleashed in Vancouver by our fellows at SR Auto Group. In addition, they also added some extra detailing, that makes the muscle car look even more astonishing!

Just take a look at the pictures below! I am already in love with this car, looking so menacing, purposeful and at the same time carrying something from the spirit of the legendary Challenger. I also adore the Liberty Walk kit, which seems that fits perfectly to the Dodge. And have you spotted the wheels?

Balance Between Old and New

Continuing to the details here, basically the tuners at SR Auto added the front and rear fender flares from Liberty Walk’s kit. After doing this, something still didn’t feel right. And it was the height of the car. Actually, no Liberty Walk car would be complete without bringing it straight to the ground. This has happened with the help of Airrex Air System, which literally dropped the Dodge to the pavement.

At last, the experts added classy PUR LG01 wheels in gloss gold with polished step lip. They come in size of 20-inch at all four corners. And this is the element of the tuning which gives the car that good-old look we all love.

It is always nice to see such great projects, isn’t it? Only one thing makes me very sad. SR Auto didn’t say how much the car costs, so that I could start sparing some money.

Source: SR Auto Group

July 10, 2015

2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat – US Price

Fast and furious. Aggressive and distinctive body shape! The new 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat demonstrates all the qualities needed in order to electrify with the highest quality of implementation! This is the American monster of muscle cars. Back off, kids! It is definitely a car for grownups.

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat features a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 Hellcat engine that produces 707 horsepower (520 kW) and 881 Nm (650 lb.-ft.) of torque. Considered as the fastest sedan in the world and designed for acceleration trials and high-speed performances, the all new sedan has never been more technologically advanced than now. It comes with an exclusive 8.4 inch UCONNECT touchscreen and 7-inch reconfigurable cluster display.

Changes can be noticed in the interior too. It is innovative, luxurious and it ensures maximum comfort. It is more than convenient enough for it offers five-passenger seating. The design of the performance-inspired seats, including heated and ventilated Nappa leather and Alcantara suede-trimmed seats, are crafted so thoroughly that they satisfy the preferences of every client. The car simply takes you to another level of driving-experience.

What is more, the SRT Hellcat also comprises of the following features: 20 inch Slingshot forged-aluminum wheels with Matte Black or Brass Monkey/Dark Bronze finish, two key fobs in two colors – red and black – to control engine output; Dark Spun aluminum accents, SRT Performance Pages with boost gauge, one of a kind SRT flat-bottom three-spoke steering wheel finished with Gunmetal accents, Hellcat fender badges, 7-inch DID with 200 mph speedometer, and aluminum performance hood with NACA duct and dual air extractors.

The four-door muscle car has achieved an NHRA-certified 11.0-second quarter-mile time. The starting price is that of $63,995, including $1,700 gas guzzler tax.

This could be the ride of your life!

October 20, 2014

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN0001 Raises $1.65 Million for Charity

The first production Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with VIN0001 has been auctioned at Barrett-Jackson in Las Vegas for $825,000 USD. The proceeds will benefit the Opportunity Village. This is a not-for-profit organization that serves people with significant intellectual disabilities in the Las Vegas area. Rick Hendrick, who is the owner of Hendrick Motorsports and several Chrysler Group dealerships, was the winning bidder at the auction.

What is more, the Engelstad Family Foundation of Las Vegas matched the auction price, bringing the grand total raised for Opportunity Village to $1.65 million US dollars. This is a historical moment, because with this generous donation, the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat raised more money for charity than any other car in Barrett-Jackson history.

The most powerful muscle car ever built will also make a powerful impact on the people who benefit from the services of Opportunity Village. The VIN0001 muscle car is also the ultimate collectible. This one-of-one special edition is powered by the 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V-8 engine delivering 707 horsepower (520 kW) and 880 Nm (650 lb.-ft.) of torque.

The car also has a 0001 vehicle identification number (VIN) as well as an NHRA-certified quarter-mile time of 10.8 seconds at 126 mph with drag radials. In addition, this is the only Dodge Challenger to ever have a Viper-exclusive Stryker Red exterior. It has been hand-painted at the Dodge Viper paint facility and it includes special Hellcat badging on the instrument panel and supercharger, specific VIN documentation and one-of-a-kind memorabilia.

The powertrain of the Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN0001 is coupled with a class-exclusive TorqueFlite eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission with rev-matching downshifts. The car also features 15.4-inch Brembo front disc brakes with two-piece rotors and six-piston calipers, and 20-by-9.5-inch lightweight matte black forged-aluminum wheels.

The interior is with new design and trimmed in premium Black Laguna leather on performance-oriented seats. Inside, there is also a modern dash layout including the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen and an authentic forged-aluminum supercharger plenum cover under the hood.

Furthermore, the auction package also features a 6.2-liter supercharger engine cover and a HEMI Orange painted base presentation box with a VIN0001 electronic vehicle build book and a video documentary on an iPad mini that shows the step-by-step build process of the car. And if you wonder what is in the presentation box, well Dodge says that there are still shots, vehicle footage, a customized key fob holder, an authentic Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat embossed Laguna Leather iPad sleeve, a SRT Hellcat lithograph and unique “birth certificate” for VIN0001.

Source: Dodge

September 30, 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.

Source: Dodge

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!

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

Source: KNFilter via Youtube

August 21, 2014

Tag: Hellcat

Dodge//SRT

Hennessey shows the potential of its HPE850 Hellcat

Balance Between Old and New