2015 Challenger Hellcat 707 HP

[Todd in Vancouver]

Originally Posted by revo1059

Wow, I want the media setup with the gauges and config screens


(scroll down to the radio)
http://www.drivesrt.com/2015/challenger-srt-hellcat/

That's really Bad Ass...

[oklapike]

Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

can't believe the whining about GM not upping the power for the ZL1, when this hellcat is not even on the roads yet...I'm sure GM left some meat on the bone, for the next round. Consumers are the real winners, anyway.

If GM builds a gen 6 ZL1, I wouldn't be surprised to see it wipe the floor with the Hellcat.

[2doorrocket]

Originally Posted by oklapike

If GM builds a gen 6 ZL1, I wouldn't be surprised to see it wipe the floor with the Hellcat.

lol... are you guys the only ones that don't have quality problems, I've had 5 5th gens and all of them were a disaster in some way starting with an 2010 2SS with a L99 that would spray up so much oil into the intake it clogged the brake vacuum line.

[jessrayo]

Originally Posted by cal45

Well, using your ZL1 as a comparison is not a fair race. ......but I would love to have some of your mods for my SS.

Now, if a new Hellcat owner has the same cash flow for similar mods as yours, that would be a contest......but a bone stock Hellcat against a bone stock ZL1 will be a good match.

I have looked very hard at the SRT's in the past. The high power performance aftermarket is pretty thin. If you want to go really fast you have to have custom fabrication and that gets real expensive. There is no Lingenfelter making crazy performance parts readily available for Dodge. I'm fairly certain that if you had a new hellcat and $35K for mods, then raced me in the quarter mile, 1 mile and road course, I could win 2 out of 3. I'm pretty sure I could build my car again from scratch for $35k.

[IOMCamaroSS]

That is one sick looking car.

[ZEDL1]

Originally Posted by 2doorrocket

No SRT product has had a solid axle. 300, Charger, Challenger, Grand Cherokee, Viper. Sorry to break your heart. Lol... Naanaanaanaabooboo LOL

I may have used the wrong term, 2door. In saying "solid", I meant "live", as in not an IRS rear end.

Do all of those cars that you mention have IRS? I'm not that well versed regarding Chrysler produucts, sorry.
Thanks for clarifying.

[nester7929]

I like the idea of the Hellcat, but without the Challenger going on a serious diet I don't see it as much of a threat to anyone else. You can currently get a GT500 with 662-hp that weighs less than the Hellcat, and is more than likely cheaper as well.

[dr damon]

Originally Posted by ZEDL1

I may have used the wrong term, 2door. In saying "solid", I meant "live", as in not an IRS rear end.

Do all of those cars that you mention have IRS? I'm not that well versed regarding Chrysler produucts, sorry.
Thanks for clarifying.

All the chrysler products (charger/chally and 300 have IRS. the mustang is the one that's late to the party and finally for 2015 gets irs also

[Mr Monte]

Originally Posted by lbls1

But can it handle?? Its great that there's more competition, but for how long?? Bring it on FatCat lol!!!!

The Challenger SRT8 handles WAY better than what most people think. Part of buying a SRT you get a track day of your choice & the cars are supplied. I went to Daytona & we pushed those SRTs hard all day long without any issues.

The 2015 Hellcat should be an impressive beast.

[i2disturbedSS]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

The hellcat is going to own the strip...especially with that 8 speed auto and its likely 650 - 700 HP. (well...maybe not if they put stupid tires on it lol).

Im guessing 275 tires. Looking at the website I might be right at 275/40

[newmoon]

Originally Posted by 2014CamaroZL1

The ZL1 is the road/track star with the mag-ride and excellent balance.
The GT500 wins the drag races.
What will the Challenger be aiming for ?

Funny you ask, considering the present 470-hp SRT can run 12:20s and 185-mph stock, with an additional 170+hp, improved aero, and fantastic 8-speed auto. My guess is their aim is 0-60, 1/8, 1/4, stop light to stop light, roll races, and top end. Another words anything on the street (SRT- Street Racing Technology). What it won't do is rule on a twisty track.

[newmoon]

Originally Posted by jessrayo

I have looked very hard at the SRT's in the past. The high power performance aftermarket is pretty thin. If you want to go really fast you have to have custom fabrication and that gets real expensive. There is no Lingenfelter making crazy performance parts readily available for Dodge. I'm fairly certain that if you had a new hellcat and $35K for mods, then raced me in the quarter mile, 1 mile and road course, I could win 2 out of 3. I'm pretty sure I could build my car again from scratch for $35k.

Kind of a ridiculous comparison. Is that the amount of money you spent in modding your car, what are your numbers? It should be running low 9s, and 200+mph for that amount of coin? You also have to remember the with the Hellcat you are starting off with a much more efficient blower and fully forged internals.

[STOCK1SC]

Hellcat engine block is aluminum unlike the 6.4 hemi's so there is some weight savings there to help offset some of the supercharger weight but still not gonna be a light weight. Funny ZL1 owners making fat jokes about other vehicles, I guess they will be bragging about handling even harder once the Hellcat is showing them taillights at every stoplight and drag strip. 8 speed auto hellcat is gonna run with a GT500 in a straight line! I'm just glad we have manufacturers making awesome cars and all I hear is bitching about weight and build quality to make their own brand seem superior. Lets just admit these are great times for car enthusiasts!

[DRKS1D3]

Originally Posted by macwest

Looking forward to it. However, Knowing dodge the car is going to cost a mint.

Exactly. A loaded up SRT 392 is around $50-51k. Hell, this thing may be north of $65k.