It’s always a good time when I get behind the wheel of a new Dodge Challenger Hellcat considering it’s one of the most powerful mainstream vehicles on the market. In the past couple of years, Dodge has expanded upon their line of hellacious vehicles to birth a new 840-horsepower Demon and a new 797-horsepower-Redeye Hellcats that push the horsepower envelope even farther. Making wise use of the widebody proportions of the new Demon, Dodge offered such to the “normal” Hellcat, which in turn naturally improved upon its handling dynamics and traction due to a wider track and wider wheels and tires. Are the “wider” improvements enough to really make a difference? I’ll try to answer that question. >> Get The Best Price On The Dodge Challenger Hellcat from a network of local dealers now. << Getting a new Hellcat for the week always ensues a huge smile on my face followed by endless giggles and chuckles on how … [Read more...] about 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody Review & Test Drive
Charger hellcat 0 60
2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat SRT Widebody Review & Test Drive
It’s always a good time when I get behind the wheel of a new Dodge Challenger Hellcat considering it’s one of the most powerful mainstream vehicles on the market. In the past couple of years, Dodge has expanded upon their line of hellacious vehicles to birth a new 840-horsepower Demon and a new 797-horsepower-Redeye Hellcats that push the horsepower envelope even farther. Making wise use of the widebody proportions of the new Demon, Dodge offered such to the “normal” Hellcat, which in turn naturally improved upon its handling dynamics and traction due to a wider track and wider wheels and tires. Are the “wider” improvements enough to really make a difference? I’ll try to answer that question. >> Get The Best Price On The Dodge Challenger Hellcat from a network of local dealers now. << Getting a new Hellcat for the week always ensues a huge smile on my face followed by endless giggles and chuckles on how … [Read more...] about 2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat SRT Widebody Review & Test Drive
Dodge unveils 797-horsepower, 200 mph Hellcat Redeye
Eric D. Lawrence Detroit Free Press Published 4:38 p.m. UTC Jun 28, 2018 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is rolling out some new muscle for 2019, with a nod to the mighty Dodge Demon. The highlight is the 797-horsepower 2019 Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye, which the company unveiled Thursday at its Chelsea Proving Grounds. "I like to say it's a Hellcat that's been possessed by a Demon," said Steve Beahm, head of passenger car brands for FCA North America. Fiat Chrysler says it leveraged the power output of the supercharged Hemi Demon V8, which powered the limited-edition Challenger SRT Demon that recently ended its production run, to boost the Hellcat Redeye. FCA says the new Hellcat Redeye manages 707-pound-feet of torque with its 6.2-liter V8, mated to an eight-speed transmission. It can hit 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 203 mph. “Like its Demon brethren, it has 25 major component upgrades, including a larger supercharger, strengthened connecting rods and … [Read more...] about Dodge unveils 797-horsepower, 200 mph Hellcat Redeye
2019 Dodge Challenger boasts 797-horsepower SRT Hellcat Redeye
The Dodge Challenger is entering the 2019 model year, and while the SRT Demon is no longer at the party the drag strip hero's influence will be felt in a few of the lineup's models, none more so than the new-for-2019 SRT Hellcat Redeye. Featuring red eyes in its Hellcat badges to signify that it's been possessed by the Demon, the SRT Hellcat Redeye comes with a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 pumping out an ungodly 797 horsepower and 707 pound-feet of torque. The result is 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.4 seconds, a quarter-mile ET of 10.8 seconds at 131 mph, and a top speed of 203 mph. In other words, supercars better watch out. There's more power for the regular SRT Hellcat too. For 2019, output from its 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 has been dialed up to 717 hp and 656 lb-ft, up from 707 hp and 650 lb-ft previously. This one will run the quarter-mile in 10.9 seconds. Note, both quarter-mile figures are with the cars' available Widebody option. Go with the narrow body and you'll need to shave … [Read more...] about 2019 Dodge Challenger boasts 797-horsepower SRT Hellcat Redeye
One Week With: 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody
LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, CALIFORNIA — When evaluating increasingly rare automotive flaws, it’s deceptively easy to be lured into conditionals. Usually, it follows the template of “if Automaker implemented B instead of A, the car in question would instantly be better off.” This was the rallying cry around the Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat when we got our first taste a few years ago. With 707 hp and 650 lb-ft on tap, the stock 275-width rears weren’t up to the task of putting the power down or keeping things composed when you swung that 4,500-pound bulk around. To quell the unintended burnouts—and help keep hedges free of Challenger bumpers—the Challenger SRT Hellcat received a widebody variant for 2018 that added a much-needed tire upgrade. Bursting from the new hyper-aggressive fender flares are a set of four 305/35ZR20 Pirelli P-Zeros. These fancy new Italian shoes are wrapped around a set of new five-spoke “coffin” … [Read more...] about One Week With: 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody