The Dodge Demon Set to Generate a 35 Percent Higher Launch Force Than the Challenger Hellcat
Late last month, Dodge revealed that the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon would come equipped with 315-width drag radial tires. Once again, the tires attached to the future Dodge muscle car are the focus of yet another of the Demon’s teaser videos. According to the latest Demon teaser, the Dodge Demon will generate a launch force […]
Behind the Badge: Where Did Dodge’s Hellcat Name & Logo Come From?
If there’s one moniker that stirs excitement in gearheads, it’s Dodge’s Hellcat. These supercharged variants of Dodge’s most popular models make the American legends into even more powerful vehicles with their beastly engines. Monstrous machines deserve aggressive titles and identities–which Dodge delivered with its fierce Hellcat emblem. But have you wondered where the Hellcat name […]
‘Lethal Weapon’ Star Damon Wayans Owns a Custom Dodge Challenger Hellcat
A photo posted by West Coast Customs (@westcoastcustoms) on Sep 21, 2016 at 2:44pm PDT People who grew up in the ‘90s probably recognize actor Damon Wayans from the TV shows he starred in such as In Living Color and My Wife and Kids, but nowadays he plays the role of Roger Murtaugh in the […]
Carlex Design Dodge Challenger Hellcat Looks Out of This World
Some might say that the Dodge Challenger Hellcat’s performance is out of this world, and they’d be right. With a 707-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 engine, this muscle car is one of the most powerful vehicles out on the road and now, thanks to Carlex Design, the Challenger Hellcat matches its out-of-this-world performance. Last April, Carlex announced […]
A More Powerful Dodge Challenger Hellcat Could Be Coming
Despite the fact that rumors have been saying that the Hellcat models won’t return after 2019, Automobile Magazine is speculating that these power-hungry models will be back and better than ever. Whether this is actually true remains to be seen, since Fiat Chrysler has yet to confirm or deny the future of the Hellcats. Hopefully, […]
Hennessey Dodge Charger Hellcat Pumps Out 1,000 HP ‘Cause 707 HP Isn’t Enough
The Dodge Hellcat models are known for their pure power. For just under $70,000, you can get 707-horsepower worth of oomph and 650 lb-ft of torque from the Hellcat supercharged 6.2-liter V8. But, what if we told you that you can now get a Dodge Hellcat with 1,000 horsepower? Well, you can, thanks to Hennessey. […]
2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Named Digital Trends’ Best Car of the Year
While the rest of the automotive industry is moving forward with high-tech hybrids and self-driving cars, Dodge is keeping it old school—and it looks like it’s working for the American carmaker. Through a combination of high-octane power and classic styling, the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat has made a lasting impression on the industry. So […]
Dodge Challenges High School Students to Design 2025 SRT Hellcat
Every year, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles challenges high school students across the country to design the next big vehicle from the Italian-American carmaker, and this year is no exception. The FCA US Drive for Design Contest has officially invited students in grades 10-12 to design a Dodge SRT Hellcat for the year 2025—and, I doubt these […]
[VIDEO] Pennzoil Uses Drifting Dodge Challenger Hellcat to Tease Upcoming “Joyride”
![[VIDEO] Pennzoil Uses Drifting Dodge Challenger Hellcat to Tease Upcoming “Joyride”](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F11%2FVIDEO-Pennzoil-Uses-Drifting-Dodge-Challenger-Hellcat-Tease-Upcoming-Joyride.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Pennzoil Uses Drifting Dodge Challenger Hellcat to Tease Upcoming “Joyride”")
Back in March, Pennzoil posted an exclusively-online video to promote its high-quality synthetic motor oil. The video, called “Airlift Drift” and starring a 707-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, was well-received by gearheads and horsepower junkies online. The commercial may not have screamed, “Buy our product,” but it was a well-polished marketing approach that squarely appealed […]
Dodge Challenger Hellcat Shows off Muscles with Record Quarter Mile
If there ever was a car put on this earth as the epitome of a muscle car, it would be the Dodge Challenger Hellcat. This supercharged beast practically roars with power—so much so that Dodge has even released a ring tone for Hellcat lovers. The Challenger Hellcat’s power is especially impressive when it’s seen a […]
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Rumored to Post 7:51 Nürburgring Track Time
When it comes to speed, there are few racetracks that put cars through their paces quite like Nürburgring. Located in Nürburg, Germany, this 12.9-mile long course is the ultimate test of man and machine—all packed in a single lap. It’s because of its high-degree of difficulty and danger that Nürburgring is one of the most […]
Dodge SRT Hellcat Models and HEMIs Could Disappear After 2019
When Dodge first introduced the SRT Hellcat powertrains, power-hungry car lovers around the world rejoiced. With a factory-made 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 engine, the Hellcats were just what the American carmaker needed to bring more consumers to the brand. Now, though, it looks like all HEMIs in SRT models will be gone from the […]
Dodge Increases 2016 Hellcat Pricing by up to $2,500
Demand for the Dodge Hellcat models continues to rise—and so is the muscle cars’ pricing. Dodge recently announced that the 2016 Hellcat pricing will go up for the 2016 model year, making the 707-horsepower muscle cars slightly more expensive. Related: Dodge Charger Takes Home Third Straight ALG Residual Value Award The 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT […]
Dodge Gives Away Hellcat Engine at Roadkill Nights Drag Event
What do you get when two of the best car shows in the industry decide to go head-to-head in a drag race? Roadkill Nights powered by Dodge. Roadkill, one of the most popular car shows in the industry, recently challenged the techs from Gas Monkey Garage, the garage featured in Discovery’s Fast N’ Loud, to […]
Dodge Doubling Hellcat Output for 2016
When Dodge first released the SRT Hellcat, it seemed like everyone and their mother wanted one. Quickly, demand for the speedy car outstripped the supply, allowing dealers to increase their prices significantly. Dodge wasn’t too happy about this and now, the American carmaker has decided to not only cancel pending 2015 orders and change the way […]
Dodge Challenger Hellcat X Offers 805 Horsepower for Charity
If you want to give to charity, why not get an 805-horsepower muscle car out of the deal? For those who thought the 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat was fancy, hold on to your hats. There is now a new contender for your speed-loving heart—the Dodge Challenger Hellcat X. This new muscle car is an 805-horsepower, […]
NBA Player Dwight Howard Gives his 2015 Dodge SRT Hellcat a custom ‘Flash’ Makeover
Dwight Howard is a great basketball player and has won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award three times, but he isn’t very original when it comes to picking nicknames that he uses to style his cars. When he played in Orlando, he stole Shaq’s “Superman” nickname and used it as the theme for his 2008 NBA Slam […]
Dodge Planning to Build an Additional 1,000 Hellcats
Despite the fact that all Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcats ended up being recalled, performance enthusiasts are clamoring for more. Demand has been so incredible, in fact, that although Dodge ended production in the middle of last month, it has recently figured out how to build an additional 1,000 Hellcats. Of course, the 707-horsepower […]