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First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« on: July 24, 2014, 06:30:47 am »


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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2014, 07:50:08 am »
Competitors:
Ford Mustang GT500
Camaro ZL1
F-14 Tomcat

 :rofl2: good one.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2014, 08:34:31 am »
Awesome!

Anyone who puts down this car has no business liking cars.  It may not be the fastest, lightest, best car on the planet, but damn it, Dodge lost their marbles and we're going to reap the rewards!  CEO's doing burnouts?  Whaaaaat?
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2014, 09:04:45 am »
respect. :cheers:

this is what being an auto enthusiast is all about.

Logic...who cares. Because 707hp.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2014, 09:20:20 am »
I await the following future models, cause you know it's going to happen:

Dodge Charger Hellcat
Ram 1500 Hellcat, cause Alberta and Texas.

Edit: missed one.  Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat (their going to have to seriously beef up the AWD system for this beast).

Side note - I wonder what a Miata with this engine would be like.  I imagine just downright stupid as a LS3 in one is crazily awesome.
« Last Edit: July 24, 2014, 10:19:51 am by mixmanmash »
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2014, 09:36:22 am »
Quote from: mixmanmash on July 24, 2014, 09:20:20 am


Side note - I wonder what a Miata with this engine would be like.  I imagine just downright stupid as a LS3 in one is crazily awesome.

i imagine it would look like this.


with super heavy front and no weight in the back... ;D
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2014, 09:37:17 am »
Quote from: mixmanmash on July 24, 2014, 09:20:20 am
I await the following future models, cause you know it's going to happen:

Dodge Charger Hellcat
Ram 1500 Hellcat, cause Alberta and Texas.

Side note - I wonder what a Miata with this engine would be like.  I imagine just downright stupid as a LS3 in one is crazily awesome.

Yes, this is the new basis for the Ram SRT8 Hellcat, right?  Makes perfect sense!
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2014, 11:44:00 am »
Thanks for the write up & here you go.....http://thesaurus.com/browse/awesome


Only thing that could have made this write up complete would be a soundbite via you.... or similar of this beast in full roar. :skid:
« Last Edit: July 24, 2014, 11:46:03 am by redman »
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2014, 12:12:28 pm »
Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on July 24, 2014, 08:34:31 am
Awesome!

Anyone who puts down this car has no business liking cars.  It may not be the fastest, lightest, best car on the planet, but damn it, Dodge lost their marbles and we're going to reap the rewards!  CEO's doing burnouts?  Whaaaaat?

I agree, not really my cup of tea since 1/4 mile doesn't matter to me, but still, 700+ hp in a factory car that costs $60k, hats off.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2014, 12:21:51 pm »
Quote from: AP on July 24, 2014, 12:18:58 pm
Why do the front tires appear to be smoking?

Because epic burnout!!!!
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2014, 12:34:24 pm »
Quote from: Fobroader on July 24, 2014, 12:21:51 pm
Quote from: AP on July 24, 2014, 12:18:58 pm
Why do the front tires appear to be smoking?

Because epic burnout!!!!

Correct. (and then some)

« Last Edit: July 24, 2014, 12:36:32 pm by Brendan McAleer »
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2014, 12:45:10 pm »
Awesome car. Awesome review. Heck even awesome posts up to now!

I only wish that they creased the top part of the front end down a little to give it some angry to go with the menacing.

Can't wait for the Hellcat vs GT500 burn-outs.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2014, 01:31:07 pm »
Will Hertz be getting any  ???
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2014, 01:31:28 pm »
i would have been happy with the interior improvements, as that was one of it's big drawbacks. but adding this engine really is making it something awesome.

good write up.

i've started getting my dealer principal working on getting one of these... hopefully they don't makes us take 20 no a/c compasses or something to get it.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #15 on: July 24, 2014, 04:02:28 pm »
Looks like I'm in luck. Found what I was looking for

2015 HELLCAT Vs. 2015 GT Vs. 2014 ZL1 EXHAUST Notes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=buRhF23Gf00 


Crazy sound emanating from the HellCat 
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #16 on: July 24, 2014, 04:42:31 pm »
ALL those cars sounded great.

For some reason the Mustang sounded like it had a VERY lumpy cam.  Must have had some aftermarket stuff done to it...
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #17 on: July 24, 2014, 05:47:07 pm »
Quote from: redman on July 24, 2014, 04:02:28 pm
Looks like I'm in luck. Found what I was looking for

2015 HELLCAT Vs. 2015 GT Vs. 2014 ZL1 EXHAUST Notes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=buRhF23Gf00 


Crazy sound emanating from the HellCat

 :thumbup:
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #18 on: July 24, 2014, 05:50:46 pm »
AP.....

I just put an order in... you like crazy colours? i went sublime green with the satin black hood....


i'll discount it something!
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
« Reply #19 on: July 24, 2014, 10:18:03 pm »
Quote from: redman on July 24, 2014, 04:02:28 pm
Looks like I'm in luck. Found what I was looking for

2015 HELLCAT Vs. 2015 GT Vs. 2014 ZL1 EXHAUST Notes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=buRhF23Gf00 


Crazy sound emanating from the HellCat

I like how the ZL1 does that little sideways kick when throttle is opened up!

HellCat... I. Want. :skid:
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