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Old 05-21-2014 | 07:12 AM
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More horsepower makes it sexy looking?? sweet
Old 05-21-2014 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ULTIMATEORANGESS
i posted about this a couple weeks ago but ok cool.
Didn't mean to steal your glory. Was not going to search to post the official press release and unveiling with videos.

Most have known about this car for months it's not breaking news.
Old 05-21-2014 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by big reg
Didn't mean to steal your glory. Was not going to search to post the official press release and unveiling with videos.

Most have known about this car for months it's not breaking news.
np man, i cant argue with someone who has 3000 hp worth of vehicles lol.
Old 05-22-2014 | 04:40 AM
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They should call it the Fatcat.
Old 05-22-2014 | 08:02 AM
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They should call it,

"Who gives a crap if it's big? You people complained about how you wished muscle cars were still like they were in the old days...big and badass. We make your wish come true and add comfort and more power into the mix and all you do in return is whine about 400 pounds."
Old 05-22-2014 | 09:18 AM
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I agree with Ross he is a smart dude.
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The inner headlight air intake is a nice touch. Buy why the hell not make it a dual snorkle and use both inner headlights?
Old 05-22-2014 | 11:33 AM
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That is a great looking car - we'll see if it can contend with the ZL1.
Old 05-22-2014 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 99z28383
That is a great looking car - we'll see if it can contend with the ZL1.
In a straight line, I am sure it will.

It is dead sexy.
Old 05-22-2014 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by unit213
They should call it the Fatcat.
I kinda agree with that because... who else will buy one anyway???

Originally Posted by 99z28383
That is a great looking car - we'll see if it can contend with the ZL1.
I don't think they had any intention of that, really. It's more of a really smooth ride while having decent capability to motivate when called upon. Even if it's as quick and fast as expected, the seats tell us this car isn't built for road course duty. Even if it can hold traction, the driver will be lucky to have the seat belt keep him/her in the same zip code in anything less than a sweeping turn... cause the comfy seat won't be helping!

That said, I have no question, it will compete easily in a drag race against the ZL1 and might just give the GT500 a run.
Old 05-22-2014 | 04:52 PM
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It is badass for sure.

I would choose this over the ZL1 or GT500 any day of the week for what I would be doing with it. (unless the price is retarded high which is possible)
Old 05-22-2014 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 1CAMWNDR
The inner headlight air intake is a nice touch. Buy why the hell not make it a dual snorkle and use both inner headlights?
Most likely because of the placement of the airbox.
Old 05-23-2014 | 07:42 PM
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I doubt it will weigh much more than these fat *** 5th gen Camaros. The Challenger has a way better retro look as well
Old 05-23-2014 | 08:50 PM
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I wonder if they will make improvements in the handling department to compete with Chevys major step ups in that area. I also wonder if the ZL1 will get the necessary power bump now that it is the least powerful of the three with both of the others being over the 600hp mark.
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Originally Posted by 1CAMWNDR
The inner headlight air intake is a nice touch. Buy why the hell not make it a dual snorkle and use both inner headlights?
The other side is for the adaptive cruise control sensor...
Old 05-26-2014 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by GotHemi?
The other side is for the adaptive cruise control sensor...
Had they been using it for that before? I'm just wondering because it makes sense to use the air openings for... air...

I kinda wonder why they wouldn't have made the adjustment just for their high end car and simply come up with a new place for the sensors. Eh... if it still hauls and has enough air... no big deal.
Old 05-26-2014 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by It'llrun
Had they been using it for that before? I'm just wondering because it makes sense to use the air openings for... air...

I kinda wonder why they wouldn't have made the adjustment just for their high end car and simply come up with a new place for the sensors. Eh... if it still hauls and has enough air... no big deal.
yes they have. If you look at the 2015 392 it has a different front fascia. The sensor is right at the bottom center. The hell cat uses that space for cooling of the heat exchanger/radiator i think.
Old 05-26-2014 | 05:12 PM
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Ahh... I figured so(why else would it not be dual). Well, as long as it's fast... and quick if possible.
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Rear is still too fat. Looks okay from the front, otherwise nah. Power will be nice and it comes with cool options.
Old 05-27-2014 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by madmike9396
I doubt it will weigh much more than these fat *** 5th gen Camaros. The Challenger has a way better retro look as well
FYI this car will weight at least 4450 lbs

stock SRT8 challenger without the blower and bells and whistles is 4200 lbs


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