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Professor Loco, or John Hennessey as he prefers to be called, is at it again. This time he's turned his tuning wrenches on the Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat twins to give the cars a much-needed (?) shot of power. These cars come from the factory with a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine that produces 707 horsepower. For Hennessey that, like everything else he sees in the automotive world, is not enough. ALSO SEE: Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk: 0-60 In 2.7 Seconds, $79,999? Say hello to the HPE800 Charger Hellcat. It cranks out 805 horsepower, and it does so thanks to a handful of...
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Next Dodge Charger To Feature Alfa Romeo Platform, Coupe-Like Styling: ReportFiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] this week held a dealer meeting in Las Vegas where it showed off many of its upcoming models, both confirmed cars and previously unknown ones. The big news was confirmation of a new Barracuda to be sold by Dodge, possibly as a replacement for its Challenger...
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Barracuda coming back as a Dodge?Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] is currently holding its dealer group meeting in Las Vegas, during which it's showing the people who sell its vehicles the future of the company. Late last night our sources informed us that a new Barracuda is not only coming, but that it was shown in...
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'Garage Fit For A Dodge' Contest Open For Entries: Roll VideoAll true-blue enthusiasts have spent tons of time configuring their ultimate garage. And if you're a proud member of the "Mopar or no car" crowd, Dodge has announced a contest which could make your dreams a reality. CHECK OUT: Dodge SRT Hellcats And HEMIs Could Die In 2019 The rules are simple...
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2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, Charger SRT Hellcat Starting Prices RiseDodge's Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcats are arguably the best bang for your buck when it comes to dollars and horsepower. Let's face it, 707 horsepower (probably underrated) from the factory plus a warranty all for about $60k is a value for any enthusiast. Last month we heard that 2016 Hellcat...
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Dodge SRT Hellcats And HEMIs Could Die In 2019Many moons ago, Dodge gave enthusiasts a shot in the arm when it unveiled the Hellcats--two cars that come from the factory with a 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8. Time could be running out on the Hellcats, as sources suggest all HEMIs in SRT models will be gone from the Dodge lineup...
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The mad-minds (and awesome people) at Roadkill have partnered up with Dodge this season, and the pairing has led to some fantastic shenanigans. Recently, the Roadkill crew challenged the the guys from Gas Monkey Garage to a drag race. Thus "Roadkill Nights powered by Dodge" was born. It's not just a chance for fans to watch two teams go at it with their janky hot-rods. Instead, Dodge decided to have a contest with the winner receiving a 6.2-liter Hellcat engine. ALSO SEE: Hennessey HPE800/850 Hellcats Top 800 Horsepower Michigan resident Brandon Phillips arrived at the Pontiac Silverdome with...
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Dodge Bringing Back Plum Crazy, Releasing High-Impact Colors Production FiguresOne of the reasons muscle car fans remember the Mopar products of the early 1970s so fondly is the bright and slightly off-kilter "High Impact" colors that were offered at the time. Dodge revived the High Impact colors in 2006 and has offered them since, but perhaps the most noteworthy of those...
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Dodge Viper SRT10 Roadster Hits Hard At The 'Ring: VideoTaking your car to the Nürburgring is surely a bucket list item for many a car enthusiast. This one-way stretch of road allows you to test yourself and your machine at the limit. Being out on the limit is a dangerous place to spend time, because as soon as you go past that invisible edge bad...
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This Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Could Be First With A 9-Second Pass: VideoOnly a week ago we saw what may just be one of the quickest 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcats around, with the car—and its female owner—completing the quarter mile in a time of 10.67 seconds. We now have video of a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that’s even quicker—a lot...
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Watch An NHRA Funny Car Set A Record Pass: VideoHigh-horsepower Funny Cars are notoriously quick down the strip but a new record was set last Friday at California’s Sonoma Raceway. Jack Beckman behind the wheel of the Infinite Hero Dodge Charger made a pass in just 3.921 seconds at 323.43 mph, setting a class record in the process. The...
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Grandmaster Flash's Dodge Charger Mistakenly Given To Thief In New York Car ParkTurntable legend Grandmaster Flash might be one of the most recognizable figures in New York City's hip-hop community. But that didn't stop a parking lot attendant from giving his 2014 Dodge Charger to a random stranger. MUST WATCH: This Woman Drives The World’s Fastest Charger SRT Hellcat...
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The 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat featured in this video from BigKleib34 is the fastest example of the modern muscle sedan that we know of. It’s been modified by expert Dodge tuner High Horse Performance and is currently delivering in excess of 730 horsepower to the rear wheels. MUST WATCH: Porsche 918 Spyder Driver Showing Off Crashes In Car Park: Video Its owner is the lovely woman also featured in the video; she confirmed that the car ran the quarter mile in 10.808 seconds when completely stock, most likely with drag radials (the official time is 11.0 seconds when using the...
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2016 Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat production being boostedUnprecedented demand for the Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat duo means Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] will need to double the cars’ current rate of production. Unfortunately, the increase in production won’t start until the switchover to 2016 model year examples this...
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Couple Adds 79th Dodge Viper To Their Collection: VideoThey say you can never have too much of a good thing, and for one couple from Texas not even 77 Dodge Vipers are enough to satisfy their demand for the all-American supercar as they’ve just added two more to their collection. We first learned about Wayne and D’Ann Rauh of Texas two...
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Order Your 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Now: VideoThe 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak might have stalled when officially revealed to journalists. But we don't think the the ham-handed intro will impact orders—a sellout is guaranteed. Obviously, low numbers are a given too. MUST SEE: Hellcat Vs. Hellcat: Tires Shredded, Faces Melted, Internet...
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Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Lines Up With A GT-R At The Strip: VideoThe Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Nissan GT-R couldn’t be more different. One’s a rear-wheel-drive sedan powered by a supercharged V-8 while the other is an all-wheel-drive sports car with turbocharged V-6 power. There’s one thing they have in common, however, and that’s...
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Hellcat X Is One-Off Challenger Created For Charity GiveawayHave you been hearing rumblings of a pumped up Challenger SRT Hellcat created by Dodge? Well, we're here to tell you that the car exists, and it's called the Hellcat X. Our friends at Allpar, however, have discovered that it's not a special new model crafted by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles...
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Is Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] about to resurrect the Barracuda nameplate for a new muscle car? Only a few years ago it certainly seemed that way but then in 2014 Ralph Gilles, who at the time was running Dodge-tuner SRT, came out and dismissed the rumors. Now the rumor mill is spinning back into action with news FCA has filed a new trademark for the Barracuda name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The filing, first discovered by Allpar, was made on June 23 of this year and relates to usage on “Motor vehicles, namely, passenger automobiles, their structural...
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Fourth Of July Study Sheds Light On Muscle Car RevivalWhere cars are concerned, our favorite figures involve horsepower, torque, and 0-60 times. That said, there's plenty of interesting info in the latest study from research firm Experian Automotive, which looked at the numbers behind the unlikely resurgence of the muscle car. While it includes the...
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Dodge Celebrates Its Freedom With 'Predators' TV Spot Featuring Hellcats And A ViperJust in time for the Fourth of July holiday, Dodge is releasing a pair of television ads that will stoke American pride. The 30- and 90-second ads, titled "Predators," feature a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, and a Dodge Viper GTS roaming the night freely on deserted...
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2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Sounds Wicked, Burns Out, Nearly Loses It: VideoLast week Mopar made red-blooded American drag racers squeal with joy when it revealed the new 2015 Challenger Drag Pak, a drag race car based on the latest Challenger. ALSO SEE: 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Revealed, Now Available With Supercharged V-8 During the reveal the Mopar team wanted to...
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2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Revealed, Now Available With Supercharged V-8It was last summer that Dodge showed off a prototype of its new drag racer based on its latest Challenger muscle car, the 2015 Challenger Drag Pak, and now the final version has made its debut. The big news is that a supercharged engine is being offered for the first time, in this case a...
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Dodge Viper 1-Of-1 Personalization Program Expanded, Matte Finish Now AvailableDodge’s ultra-exclusive ‘1-of-1’ personalization program for its Viper supercar has proven so popular that for the 2016 model year the American go-fast brand is adding even more options, one of which is a striking matte finish available for most of the exterior colors. It means...
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