Dodge Viper SRT GTS-R’s recently finished second and third at Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at Watkins Glen (missing first by only 0.185 seconds!). Find more info at Allpar.
Category Archives: 21st Century Mopars
Official: Hellcat Rated at 707 Horsepower
2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Info Session
Now that the cat is out of the bag (sorry), Dodge is only too happy to discuss that engine (except horsepower ratings), styling cues and performance features of the SRT Hellcat. Find more info at Street Legal TV. Video after the jump!
2014 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi Shaker Review
The Truth About Cars did a quick review of the 2014 Challenger R/T. Their review appears to have been influenced by thinking of/hoping for the new 2015 SRT. “Chrysler PR cautioned not to get my hopes up for the Shaker, suggested it was less ‘track-focused’ than the SRT model.” Read the review here. More pics after the jump!
5.7 Liter Hemi Recall
Potential bad news if you own a 2009-2012 Challenger, Charger or 300 with the 5.7 Hemi with MDS; the timing chain may snap. Find more info and how to determine if your car is part of the recall at Hot Rod.
Dodge Welcomes its Race Viper Back
Dodge is celebrating the return of it’s prodigal son with a classic paint scheme for it’s SRT Motorsports GTS-R race cars. The red and white livery harkens back to 2000 when the Viper was a success at Daytona and Le Mans. Find more info at 4WheelNews. More pics after the jump!
2015 Challenger Hellcat Blower Whine
There have been several video’s showcasing the 2015 Challenger Hellcat’s furious active exhaust. Find such examples here and here. Now it’s time to listen to the source of that anarchy. As found on autoevolution. Video after the jump!
2013 Two Door Dodge Charger
Here’s your two door Charger guys. On display at the 2014 Detroit Autorama, this one-off custom will surely have a polarizing effect. Find more info at HotCars. More pics and video after the jump!
Ram 1500 Diesel – A Truck Without Peers
The New York Times has done a short write-up on the Ram 1500 Diesel. The competition is paying attention and reacting quickly.
Ram Patents New Tailgate Design
Remember that magical station wagon rear door that could open out and down like a truck tailgate or sideways like a conventional door? Ram does and decided to take a closer look at truck tailgates. Allpar reports that Ram filed a patent on Feb 12, 2013 that shows a two piece tailgate that can be opened in a number of different ways. Just like the multi-link coil spring rear suspension, airbag rear suspension and the Ram Box–Ram continues to lead the pack in innovative new ideas. Find more detail at Allpar.
