Challenger SRT Hellcat

Challenger SRT Hellcat

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Matt Harper

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6,770 posts

208 months

Thursday 22nd May 2014
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Is this on the collective radar yet?
600+hp 6.2liter Supercharged Challenger….



http://www.drivesrt.com/2015/challenger-srt-hellca...

Edited by Matt Harper on Thursday 22 May 00:20

Z28DUNC

155 posts

157 months

Thursday 22nd May 2014
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oooofffffpppphhhhh. That looks like the mutts. Wonder what power its making? Are the challengers heavier than the Mustanags/Camaros?

irocfan

42,391 posts

197 months

Thursday 22nd May 2014
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Z28DUNC said:
oooofffffpppphhhhh. That looks like the mutts. Wonder what power its making? Are the challengers heavier than the Mustanags/Camaros?
yes they are - a butt-load IIRC.... but they are sooooo much better looking wink

Matt Harper

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6,770 posts

208 months

Thursday 22nd May 2014
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Horsepower is stated to be "more than 600". Regarding vehicle weight, the current 392ci SRT-8 is about 250lbs heavier than a 2SS Camaro and about 450lbs heavier than a 5.0GT Mustang. The 392 "Core" SRT-8 is about the same as the Camaro.

irocfan

42,391 posts

197 months

Thursday 22nd May 2014
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dear Lord! I've just looked through the slide show - that just looks brilliant (love the reaction time 'game' on the dash!!!)

ringram

14,700 posts

255 months

Thursday 22nd May 2014
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Whats the blower spec? tvs2300?

Add a cam things will get even more fun.

Matt Harper

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6,770 posts

208 months

Thursday 22nd May 2014
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From allpar.com

"The supercharger was provided by IHI, which also sells superchargers to AMG (higher-performance Mercedes). They worked with Chrysler to develop the specifications and design of the supercharger. Turbochargers were considered but the supercharger provides better “instant-on” torque.

The 2,380cc/rev blower has integral charge coolers (sometimes incorrectly called “intercoolers”) and an integrated electronic bypass valve to regulate boost pressure, up to 80 kPa (11.6 psi). Its twin-screw rotors are specially coated with a proprietary formula of polyimide and other resins; nanometer-sized, wear-resistant particles; and solid lubricants, such as PTFE (Teflon). The coating accommodates tighter tolerances, cutting air leakage for higher efficiency.

The new supercharger, sealed for life with synthetic oil, has a drive ratio of 2.36:1 and a maximum speed of 14,600 rpm. The one-way clutch de-coupler improves refinement without detracting from the engine noise. The supercharger gulps air through an Air Catcher inlet port, which replaces the driver’s-side inboard marker light and connects to a twin-inlet, eight-liter air box; the 92 mm throttle body is the largest ever used in a Chrysler Group vehicle."

gt500nick

960 posts

145 months

Friday 23rd May 2014
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Is this being billed as a new car or just a new challenger variant?

cwiklab

49 posts

133 months

Friday 23rd May 2014
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Challenger variant. And that blower is basically a roots blower, so yeah, the torque will be pretty instant. You would get the exact same effect with the TVS2300.

Dr-Bob

6,630 posts

267 months

Friday 23rd May 2014
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Stunning!!!!!

Hope to see and drive one in July

irocfan

42,391 posts

197 months

Friday 23rd May 2014
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just thinking that this looks so stunning (IMO) it makes me want to reconsider my idea to try and see if I can get a (2nd hand!!) SRT8 sometime next year... the flip side is it could depress prices somewhat - hmmmm choices!!

gt500nick

960 posts

145 months

Saturday 24th May 2014
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Any idea what this will be priced at?

Matt Harper

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6,770 posts

208 months

Saturday 24th May 2014
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I've pre-ordered one from My local CJD dealer. 8sp auto "pitch black" triple coat, ruby/black alcantara/nappa. The projected price is $58k and change - they reckon +/- $2,000 out the door. Expected delivery - "around Thanksgiving".

gt500nick

960 posts

145 months

Saturday 24th May 2014
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So roughly the same as the gt500 from ford, interesting. Are there a lot of options you can add to these things when I ordered my gt500 there really wasn't a long list of extras to add.

Matt Harper

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6,770 posts

208 months

Sunday 25th May 2014
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gt500nick said:
So roughly the same as the gt500 from ford, interesting. Are there a lot of options you can add to these things when I ordered my gt500 there really wasn't a long list of extras to add.
Not at this time - manual (Tremec TR 6060- OK but a little agricultural as you know) or 8 sp rev-matching, paddle shift auto, plenty 'o' colors (retro Mopar stuff) and 4 interior options. Everything else comes with. Closer to delivery I think there could be some tire options, other than PZero.

fourpointsixgt

513 posts

171 months

Sunday 25th May 2014
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Such a desirable car, one to put in my imaginary "Tony Stark" garage.
Now in its sixth year of production, sales figures are up year on year.I'm pretty sure had they remained 2009-10 levels Fiat bosses would have canned the Chally, well done to the Italians for pushing ahead with this, at least 2 more years left in it yet.

graemel

7,106 posts

224 months

Sunday 1st June 2014
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Now this looks very exciting. I have always been a big fan of the challenger as it has stayed true to the coke bottle shape. This has got me thinking.

Stu R

21,410 posts

222 months

Monday 2nd June 2014
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It's so tempting I can feel my wallet itching every time I think about it, deeply regret selling the Challenger RT and got fed up of waiting for the 'vette to be built so sacked that off.

I'm determined to stick to my guns and take a break from cars for a couple of years to spend some time off roading, but if I can make a Hellcat happen (or Ford decide it's time for a Boss 302 with IRS) I might just have to. Incredible sounding thing.

I was a bit bummed out to hear SRT's fate which likely translates to there never being a Barracuda coming to the market. That would have me selling the house if I had to hehe

graemel

7,106 posts

224 months

Thursday 3rd July 2014
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707 bhp, that should keep the mind focused.
Any spec updates on this. Colours etc. No hemi orange or plum crazy.
I've got the green light from the missus and my spanner man has some very good contacts state side.
Nothing in the new car world has excited me one little bit for many years which is why I run a 10 year old Lightning as my daily driver.
But this is giving me an itch that I need to scratch smile.

vaughan watkins

512 posts

218 months

Wednesday 9th July 2014
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Well that will be a beautiful car, i have owned my 09 SRT8 challenger for some 18 months and love it, driven daily and around 1200 miles a month its a great all rounder that sounds epic when you get on it yet sedate when you want it to be (corsa cat back system), a real modern day hot rod that still makes me smile, A LOT !