Yes, you read that right. Apparently, somebody shoehorned a diesel into a late model Charger. Why? Why not? Find more info at BangShift. Video after the jump!
Category Archives: LX
Chrysler Concepts at SEMA 2014
Chrysler has released some teaser shots of what to expect at SEMA in a few weeks. Included are a Poison Dart R/T (love that name) and a Challenger T/A. Find more info at CarBuzz. More pics after the jump!
Mopar Blog will be at SEMA again this year so stay tuned for a complete gallery from the Mopar booth! If you missed it last year, check out our SEMA 2013 coverage.
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat – Manual or Auto?
Three pedals and rowing your own should always be a big part of the muscle car experience but Chryslers new 8-speed TorqueFlite, beefed up for the Hellcat, is no slouch either. TorqueNews compares the two transmission choices. Read the story here.
Ralph Gilles on Track with the Hellcat
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!
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.
