SRT8 Hellcat Unveiled
05-20-2014, 11:34 AM
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SRT8 Hellcat Unveiled Looks promising. Be sure to open and read the press release. Fully forged engine from the factory with an 8 speed auto. Chrysler came to play.
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/05/20/2...lcat-official/
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/05/20/2...lcat-official/
05-20-2014, 02:32 PM
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Can be mated to a 6 speed manual as well. Here's the article from yahoo:
"It's one of the worst-kept secrets around Detroit; that Dodge was tinkering with a new version of its Challenger muscle car that would leapfrog the power not just of the competition but of any other car Chrysler builds. And today, Dodge made it official, announcing it would offer a supercharged V-8 in the Challenger SRT good for more than 600 hp. The question it didn't answer was: Just how much more?
Powered by the first supercharged version of the current generation of Hemi V-8s, the 6.2-liter engine will be the most powerful V-8 ever sold by Chrysler. The regular 392 Hemi sold as the base engine of the Challenger SRT also gets a power boost to 485 hp, up from 470.
Along with the new power comes the expected set of more complicated electronic controls — four drive modes, along with a "valet" command to keep the SRT from being Ferris Bueller-ed. The Hellcat can be paired with either a six-speed manual or a new eight-speed automatic. Most other parts of the Challenger receive some kind of upgrade as well, from the front fascia to a taller rear spoiler to the brakes and tires, which go all the way up to Pirelli P-Zero spec for the Hellcat.
The current Challenger runs behind the Chevy Camaro and Ford Mustang in sales and go-fast variants; where the previous SRT8 tops out at 470 hp, Ford and Chevy offer editions with more than 500 hp that can run $10,000 more than Dodge's offering. Dodge didn't disclose prices on the Hellcat option nor its actual top output — which may outchurn that of the V-10 Viper — but when it hits dealers in the third quarter, the Hemi faithful will likely not keep their excitement so secret."
"It's one of the worst-kept secrets around Detroit; that Dodge was tinkering with a new version of its Challenger muscle car that would leapfrog the power not just of the competition but of any other car Chrysler builds. And today, Dodge made it official, announcing it would offer a supercharged V-8 in the Challenger SRT good for more than 600 hp. The question it didn't answer was: Just how much more?
Powered by the first supercharged version of the current generation of Hemi V-8s, the 6.2-liter engine will be the most powerful V-8 ever sold by Chrysler. The regular 392 Hemi sold as the base engine of the Challenger SRT also gets a power boost to 485 hp, up from 470.
Along with the new power comes the expected set of more complicated electronic controls — four drive modes, along with a "valet" command to keep the SRT from being Ferris Bueller-ed. The Hellcat can be paired with either a six-speed manual or a new eight-speed automatic. Most other parts of the Challenger receive some kind of upgrade as well, from the front fascia to a taller rear spoiler to the brakes and tires, which go all the way up to Pirelli P-Zero spec for the Hellcat.
The current Challenger runs behind the Chevy Camaro and Ford Mustang in sales and go-fast variants; where the previous SRT8 tops out at 470 hp, Ford and Chevy offer editions with more than 500 hp that can run $10,000 more than Dodge's offering. Dodge didn't disclose prices on the Hellcat option nor its actual top output — which may outchurn that of the V-10 Viper — but when it hits dealers in the third quarter, the Hemi faithful will likely not keep their excitement so secret."
05-20-2014, 07:30 PM
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I almost told them earlier today, but decided to let it go...
Oh well... Some of us knew much sooner than others... thank you.
For the record, it's a GREAT looking car and I kinda believe it will be an excellent performer too.... but I bet it's going to be well north of 60k for the best examples.
Oh well... Some of us knew much sooner than others... thank you.
For the record, it's a GREAT looking car and I kinda believe it will be an excellent performer too.... but I bet it's going to be well north of 60k for the best examples.
05-20-2014, 07:52 PM
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I almost told them earlier today, but decided to let it go...
Oh well... Some of us knew much sooner than others... thank you.
For the record, it's a GREAT looking car and I kinda believe it will be an excellent performer too.... but I bet it's going to be well north of 60k for the best examples.
Oh well... Some of us knew much sooner than others... thank you.
For the record, it's a GREAT looking car and I kinda believe it will be an excellent performer too.... but I bet it's going to be well north of 60k for the best examples.
I saw that thread, I remember the comment about the car probably handling like a yacht
05-20-2014, 09:20 PM
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Yeah, that was funny... I'm thinking it's been handling like that all along, but this one BETTER be much tighter... I mean, if it's fast, but handles like a 300, that's gonna be a problem! The good news??? JY engines will be available in no time... 
PS I'd drive it too... it's beautiful and I actually like the interior in a big way... except that it makes me feel small.
05-20-2014, 11:40 PM
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http://www.chevrolet.com/performance...ruise-lsa.html
The LS9, of course, is forged. The engine I linked can be purchased without the transmission as well, so I don't totally confuse anyone. Anyway, that is the LSA and clearly, not thoroughly forged... but the crank is.
I'll add the LS9... http://www.chevrolet.com/performance...gines/ls9.html and say, the only problem here is obvious, it costs almost 5k more than the LSA with a transmission and harness... the LSA is around 14k alone... and that's all contingent upon whether or not I'm even reading the site correctly...
The LS9, of course, is forged. The engine I linked can be purchased without the transmission as well, so I don't totally confuse anyone. Anyway, that is the LSA and clearly, not thoroughly forged... but the crank is.
I'll add the LS9... http://www.chevrolet.com/performance...gines/ls9.html and say, the only problem here is obvious, it costs almost 5k more than the LSA with a transmission and harness... the LSA is around 14k alone... and that's all contingent upon whether or not I'm even reading the site correctly...
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