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We love a good deal on high performance. It's what traditionally makes muscle cars so appealing – you get lots of speed, for not a lot of money. For 2015, Dodge has taken this to its logical extreme, offering its new 707-horsepower, supercharged, V8-powered Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat for just $59,900. For those wondering, that works out to just about $85 per horsepower, which when compared with a typical budget performance car, like the $24,995, 210-hp Volkswagen GTI ($119 per hp), demonstrates the Hellcat's astonishing value.

The headlining Hellcat is anticipated to get from 0-60 in the "mid threes," says Tim Kiniskis, President and CEO of the Dodge brand, while storming all the way to a top speed of 199 miles per hour. The 707-hp, 650 pound-feet of torque monster is 91-percent new versus the standard 392 engine, so this isn't merely a case of adding more boost – the crank, pistons, connecting rods, and bottom-end are all new. It takes 80 horsepower just to drive the supercharger. In fact, the Hellcat is so powerful that Chrysler needed new dynos to test the engine – the ones used in Viper development weren't up to the challenge.

As Kiniskis says, this "science-project car" is "not for everybody." Despite having a powertrain that can burn a whopping 1.5 gallons of fuel per minute, when not driven like an utter maniac, it can still return an impressive 20 miles per gallon on the freeway. As previously confirmed, this is a drag-racing powerhouse right from the factory, with a quarter-mile time of 11.2 seconds on street tires or 10.8 on drag radials.

To keep all that power on a leash and hitting the ground, the Hellcat will benefit from substantial 15.4-inch front brakes and a three-mode adaptive suspension.

To keep all that power on a leash and hitting the ground, the Hellcat will benefit from substantial 15.4-inch front brakes and a three-mode adaptive suspension (normal, street, race), and buyers will have a choice of a rev-matching eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual. The 8AT gets a 30-percent increase in its torque capability thanks to upgraded internals, and the manual transmission is derived from the Viper.

As superhero legends caution us, with great power comes great responsibility, and in this case, the Hellcat will get a valet mode that mandates second-gear starts, a 4,000-rpm rev limit and lowered power overall.

On the other end of the Challenger spectrum, the V6 SXT model checks in with 305 horsepower and is expected to get to 60 mph in six seconds flat for a base price of $26,995 while achieving up to 30 miles per gallon on the freeway. The 5.7-liter V8-powered R/T model returns with 375 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque for $31,495. Under the new Hellcat sits the previous king of the hill 392 model, which for $45,395 also receives the Hellcat's big brakes, along with creature comforts like a Harman/Kardon audio system. With 485 hp and 475 lb-ft, the 6.4-liter 392 will peg 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and still achieve 25 mpg on the freeway.

The 2015 Challenger range hits showrooms next month, and Dodge is expecting to receive a lot of return customers – they say the Challenger enjoys a 78-percent loyalty rate, and their buyers are the youngest in the segment, with an average age of 46. We have a feeling they'll be entertained.

-Ross-

iTrader: (2)

Only 199 mph? What a piece of crap.

Johnnystock

iTrader: (6)

^^lolllll

Z Fury

iTrader: (1)

That honestly sounds like a fair price for a fully-warrantied 700+ hp car. I'm impressed.

TriShield

Press release.

Eight-speeds and up to 707 Horsepower



America's most powerful muscle car ever: all-new Challenger SRT Hellcat with the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat engine, produces 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque and recently achieved an NHRA-certified 10.8 second quarter mile time on drag radials, is available with a starting U.S. MSRP of $59,995

New 1971-inspired exterior and interior design features an unmatched array of personalization options, including a wide range of colors, stripes and wheels to create the perfect combination of fun, nostalgia and power

This segment-first and segment-exclusive TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission delivers world-class precision and up to an 11 percent improvement in fuel economy, along with sport mode and paddle-shifting capabilities for more performance

Significant new technology upgrades feature all-new Uconnect Access system with standard touchscreen, standard new 7-inch multi-view TFT gauge cluster, new performance electronic shifter, Keyless Enter 'n Go with push-button start. Challenger sales have doubled since 2009; setting an all-time record in 2013.

"The Dodge Challenger has been on a tear – setting an all-time sales record in 2013 – its fifth year on sale," said Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO – Dodge Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "For 2015, the new Challenger is the most powerful muscle car ever, the fastest muscle car ever, and now our icon is also the most capable and technologically advanced ever."

Looking to the future, the standard specialty segment in which the Challenger competes is projected to grow substantially in the United States. With nearly 430,000 units sold last year, the segment is up 10 percent since 2009 and is projected to grow 42 percent in the next five years, giving Dodge, and its new 2015 Challenger, a huge opportunity to grow with it.

Dodge isn't just bringing a new Challenger into the muscle-car segment for 2015, it's calling the shots in a segment that commands bragging rights.

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat – starting U.S. MSRP of $59,995
- Most powerful muscle car ever
- Most powerful Challenger ever
- Most affordable +700 horsepower car in America
- Most horsepower-per-dollar in America
- Dodge's most powerful V-8 ever
- Unprecedented and best-in-class 707 horsepower
- Unprecedented and best-in-class 650 lb.-ft. of torque
- World's first application of TorqueFlite "8HP90" ultra-high performance eight-speed transmission
- New class-exclusive standard 7-inch multi-view cluster with "tic-toc-tach" gauges
- New class-exclusive available 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen
sive standard 7-inch multi-view cluster with "tic-toc-tach" gauges
- New class-exclusive available 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen

Challenger SRT Hellcat

The Challenger SRT Hellcat with the all-new supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat engine, produces an unprecedented 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful muscle car ever and the fastest muscle car ever with an NHRA certified 10.8 second quarter mile time at 126 mph on drag radials. For first time in Chrysler Group history, the all-new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat comes standard with two key fobs to control engine output -- red fob and black fob. Drive Modes tailor driving experience by controlling horsepower, transmission shift speeds, paddle shifters (automatic transmission only), traction and suspension and are pre-configured for Sport, Track and Default settings, while Custom option lets the driver customize their favorite settings. The unique power-bulge aluminum hood has dedicated center air intake, dual air extractors and can be finished in body color or Satin Black. Also differentiating the Challenger SRT Hellcat are the "air catcher" inlet port, which feeds ram-air directly into engine air box through driver-side parking lamp, "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.

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat – the most powerful and fastest muscle car ever – with power and performance figures once reserved for exotics, has a starting U.S. MSRP of $59,995 (excluding $995 destination, includes $2,100 gas-guzzler tax; $1,700 gas-guzzler tax on models with the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic).

ULTIMATEORANGESS

iTrader: (4)

thats a very good price for this car though posted 1/4s for its competition isnt accurate.

both zl1s and gt500s have both run better than those posted times.

TriShield

NHRA certified vs not.

Johnnystock

iTrader: (6)

What? Are you high? This car will destroy a ZL1 like it is going backward!!

ULTIMATEORANGESS

iTrader: (4)

i understand but both cars as you know have run better than that.

wtf are you talking about? where did i say it wouldnt?

Johnnystock

iTrader: (6)

My bad, I did read your post too fast.

madmike9396

iTrader: (29)

Hellcat ftw !!!!!!!!!

Dan

iTrader: (1)

You better know someone to get it at 60K.

HioSSilver

iTrader: (8)

Dodge knocked this one outta da park.

Spoolin

iTrader: (8)

One amazing surprise after another, first the power, than the times and now the price. Nicely done Dodge!

Wnts2Go10O

iTrader: (12)

i dunno why being 'nhra certified' is even a thing

LEO

iTrader: (3)

Respect to Dodge for hitting it out of the park. They have stepped the muscle car wars a couple of levels with the Hellcat.

TriShield

It's more official than some guy with an Affliction shirt running one of these and posting his time slip online as a benchmark.

SCott5

iTrader: (40)

No point in even looking at other new muscle cars for the price and performance of this.

Guitar

iTrader: (9)

Okay? And this won't run better than 11.2/10.8 stock with different drivers in mineshaft air? You don't compare what some random person on the internet ran to NHRA or magazine whatever times.

duffman_1

iTrader: (1)

Haha oh man this line cracked me up. No doubt it's a hellofalota car for the money....but it's still big money! The kinda money only the older dudes can get into.

Major props are due to MOPAR for jumping back into the arena with this car though. GM and Ford have been turning out some great stuff lately. Now I see why the Dodge group was sandbaging. Can't wait to see some of these at the track. Even more excited to see what they do with some aftermaket massaging.