Dodge has come great on its pledge the new Challenger SRT Hellcat would have ‘more than 600bhp’ – however the Americans may have overdone it. The Hellcat’s headline figure is a monstrous 707bhp output from the supercharged 6.2-litre Hemi V8 engine. Torque is an even a lot more outrageous 881Nm
Not only does the Hellcat easily trump the 580bhp Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 as well as 650bhp Ford Mustang GT500, it’s even a lot more powerful than a Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari FF, as well as McLaren 650S.
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In a similar policy to the Bugatti Veyron, the Hellcat will be offered with two separate crucial fobs. The black-coloured crucial limits power to 500bhp, while utilizing the red crucial unlocks the 707bhp engine map. Gears are chosen either by means of a six-speed handbook with a reinforced hold or an optional eight-speed paddleshift automatic. Drive is of program sent to the rear tyres, as you’ll see in this spectacular video.
Upgraded Brembo brakes, three-stage dampers, 20-inch aluminium wheels as well as a subtle aerodynamics bundle ramp up the Hellcat’s intent: it’s even got a hidden air intake in the centre of one of the headlights to assist feed that colossal engine.
The cabin has been treated to Alcantara upholstery as well as even though the Hellcat is one of the most extreme American road vehicles ever, you can still have a heated steering wheel, climate control, as well as a detailed motorist info centre showing temperatures as well as pressures plus your finest lap times.
Dodge will expose Hellcat pricing later in 2014, however rumours Stateside suggest it’ll expense around $75,000 (£43,750) in the us – some $20,000 (£11,660) more affordable than the Dodge’s meant flagship, the 640bhp Viper.
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