So you just bought a new Corvette Z06 and decide to take on a Viper TA in standing and rolling start contests, as featured on CarBuzz. Good luck with that. Video after the jump!
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Dodge Charger Pursuit Leads the Pack
Michigan State Police put various contenders thru a battery of tests to determine the best police car. The Dodge Charger came out on top. Find more info at Autoweek.
The Hellcat $150,000 Dealer Mark Up was Real. Sorta
Did you hear the rumor about a San Diego dealership marking up a Challenger Hellcat by $150,000? Well they did but not for the usual reason. Read the story at Jalopnik.
Twin Turbo Pentastar Rumblings
Automotive News is reporting that Chrysler will be turbocharging their Pentastar mill, with twin turbos no less! First up may be a turbocharged 3.6L Grand Cherokee in 2015. Find more info at Left Lane.
Charger Hellcat First Drive
Hot Rod takes the Charger SRT Hellcat for a spin. The launch control sounds like fun. Read the review here.
James Hylton’s 1969 Dodge Daytona Stock Car on eBay
Though there seems to be some questions about its authenticity, and whether this is the car that Talmadge Prince died in. See the threads at Moparts and an older thread at DodgeCharger.com. Oh and check out the auction on eBay!
Jumping General Lee
Superbird Barn Find
Barn finds don’t get much better than this; a 1970 Plymouth Superbird, 440 six barrel, 4 speed! Find more info at Cars In Barns.
2016 Chrysler 300 SRT?
Allpar reports that reliable sources are indicating that an SRT version of the Chrysler 300 will return in 2016. Find more info at Allpar.
Barn Find 1966 Charger
Barn Finds has proof that, well, barn finds are still out there. This 1966 318 Charger was reportedly owned by the same family since 1966 and was parked in 1978. It had a price of $2300 with no reserve but the seller has decided to end the eBay auction early. More pics after the jump!