Check out this video of Ralph Gilles stalking a slick-shod Cadillac CTS-V at Grattan Raceway. Turn up the volume and enjoy. Find more info at Jalopnik. Video after the jump!
Category Archives: 21st Century Mopars
Dodge Challenger Hellcat VIN 700001 Goes to Auction
The first production Challenger Hellcat went to auction at Barrett Jackson recently. The winning bid was $825,000. Is that crazy money for a car that will probably live in a bubble as an investment? Absolutely, but who cares? The money goes to Opportunity Village, a Vegas-based non-profit organization that assists adults with disabilities. Find more info at CarBuzz.
Matt Farah and the Hellcat Tackle Mulholland
It’s accepted fact that the Challenger Hellcat is brutally fast at the drag strip and can light up it’s tires at will but can it turn? The Smoking Tire’s Matt Farah finds out on Mulholland Highways infamous “The Snake” section. Video after the jump!
2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Review
The New York Times reviewed the new Challenger R/T Scat Pack and liked what they saw. Read the review here. Video after the jump!
Iginition Reviews the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat
Carlos Lago of Motor Trend’s Ignition puts the Challenger Hellcat through its paces–dyno, street, strip and runway. Says Carlos: “In terms of acceleration, boulevard cruising and the size of the crowd that forms around it when you park, this Challenger Hellcat can’t be anything but the king of todays muscle cars.” Well said! Video after the jump!
2015 Chrysler 300C
Allpar has a photo of the new 2015 Chrysler 300 that was apparently released by Chrysler in error. There are only minor changes to the exterior with the front end being cleaned up a bit. Find more info at Allpar.
Aerodynamics and the Charger SRT Hellcat
Why does the Charger Hellcat hit 204 mph while the Challenger Hellcat can “only” manage 199 mph? It’s that damn atmosphere! Read more about how engineers tweaked the Charger’s body to make it slice through the air as efficiently as possible at Street Legal TV.
2015 Challenger Build and Price Now Available
You can now build and price your 2015 Challenger Hellcat on Dodge’s online configurator. There are surprisingly few options to choose from. A “stripper” (with a long list of standard features) will run you $60,990. Load it up and pay $65,465. A heck of a deal either way! Build yours here.
Possible 2015 Viper Convertible
Word on the street is that Dodge will be offering a convertible Viper in 2015 accompanied by horsepower and torque increases from the V10. Find more info at Carbuzz.
2014 Ram Power Wagon Review
The New York Times reviewed the Power Wagon. Tall, powerful, relatively comfortable and tall. Conclusion: it will go just about anywhere except into you garage. Read the entire review here.
