Challenger SRT Hellcat

Challenger SRT Hellcat

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Matt Harper

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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

Matt Harper

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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.

Matt Harper

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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."

Matt Harper

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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".

Matt Harper

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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.