People think old cars burn up easily with carbs, etc. But new cars and trucks can burn easy, too–and fast, with all that plastic under the hood. (And we’re not talking about the recent Jeep recall.) Case in point: this new Ram truck. Full story at Dallas News
It’s been over ten years since a Viper ran at Le Mans, but SRT is returning for the 90th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend! A lot has changed since Vipers won the GTS class three consecutive times, from 1998 to 2000, but SRT feels they are ready, with two identically prepared Viper GTS-Rs. The No. 91 Viper has already had three top-five finishes in the ALMS series, including a third place at Long Beach. More pics after the jump! Via Autoweek
Hennessey adds long-tube headers, a 3-inch exhaust, K&N filter and high-flow cylinder heads to bump power up to 725 hp and 695 lb-ft of torque–that’s a major improvement over the stock 640 hp! Video after the jump! Via GTSpirit
The SRT guys recently took the new Viper over to Livernois Motorsports in Dearborn, Michigan for a bit of testing. The results for the SRT V-10 were a very impressive 558 horsepower at the wheels and 526 lb.-ft.of torque. (Keep in mind that at-the-wheels numbers are usually 15 percent lower due to driveline losses, so these numbers are very much in keeping with the factory numbers of 640-horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 600 lb.-ft. of torque.) Video after the jump! Via SRT
Was the speed of approach too fast? This was a brand new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, and so far Jeep is refusing to warranty the wrecked motor. Check out the video after the jump and the forum thread over at Jeep Forum and see what you think. Maybe next time try it with a snorkel? Via Jalopnik
That seems to be the gist of this recent article at Ward’s Auto. Trucks are now Ram. We know the Avenger is going away. The minivans may end up being exclusive to Chrysler. So that only leaves the Dart, Journey, Charger, Durango and Challenger with no new models planned. What do you think? Is Ward’s just trying to grab some headlines?
National Geographic has a series called Ultimate Factories, and in this 2011 episode they took a close look at the Brampton, Ontario plant where the Dodge Challenger is built, along with the Saltillo, Mexico plant where the Hemi is built. The Challenger, which shares the line with the Charger and 300, takes just 20 hours to go from raw steel to a running, driving Mopar. Watch the entire process in the 45 minute episode after the jump!
The limited edition Mopar ’13 Dart has officially been priced at $25,485, and will hit dealer lots this summer. The package includes Pitch Black paint with a blue racing stripe, a lowered stance, chin spoiler, deck-lid spoiler and rear diffuser, plus black 18-inch wheels. Power still comes from your standard Dart 160 hp 1.4 liter four banger. One more pic after the jump! Via Chrysler
This 2010 Dodge Challenger is downright evil with a supercharged 426 Hemi stroker kit and over $55,000 invested in upgrades. Seller claims 1,043 horsepower. Yours for just $69,999! More pics plus specs after the jump! Via Denver Craiglist
Ram has partnered with DC entertainment to create this awesome Superman Ram Power Wagon to help promote the new movie “Man of Steel.” It features Dark Ceramic Gray paint, red accents on the grille and 17-inch satin-black wheels.
“We are excited to partner with Warner Bros. on ‘Man of Steel,’” said Olivier Francois, Chief Marketing Officer, Chrysler Group LLC. “With film alignment we have a fresh consumer engagement opportunity, connecting the heroic character traits of Superman with Ram’s DNA.”
More pics plus video after the jump! Via Chrysler
