The Dodge Challenger made
its debut in 1970 when it was released in the fall of 1969. In comparison to
the other concurrent muscle cars in that time period, among those the Plymouth
Barracuda, Ford Mustang, and Chevy Camaro, the Challenger’s wheel base was two
inches longer which created more interior space. The Car was obtainable as a
two door hardtop or convertible, with a variety of engine sizes including the
426 cubic inch Hemi and 440 cubic inch eight cylinder. Dodge challengers were
built for speed as they were equipped with Chrysler’s TorqueFlite automatic
transmission or a three- or four-speed manual. The widened body and sleek
design were very appealing, but even the paint screamed “ performance” as the
Plum Crazy and Hemi Orange colors were very attractive, the bumblebee stripes
furthermore increased the attractiveness of the car. The challenger was
produced until 1984, and then reintroduced, restyled, and remanufactured in
2008, but there has never been a Challenger such as the 2015 Street &
Racing Technology (SRT) Hellcat.
The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is the most
powerful car ever produced in the history of Chrysler. The Hellcat stores a 6.2
liter supercharged hemi engine under its hood that produces an outrageous 707
horsepower and 650 feet of torque, all pure muscle power. Inside the engine
there were many components modified to improve the performance of the
challenger. For example, the engine block had to be specially engineered to
withstand extreme conditions and for greater durability, along with the block,
the aluminum heads were specially modified to increase the amount of air that
is induced into the combustion chambers. In addition the sturdy reinforced
pistons and rods are unique to the Hellcat engine and cannot be seen elsewhere.
Aside from the other internal parts the crankshaft has been designed to power
the enormous supercharger that forces air into the engine. Many internal
modifications allow for such an immense amount of power to be at the tires of
any one single car.
The handling of the SRT Challenger is magnificent in
comparison to that of other current day modern muscle cars. Taking into mind
that muscle cars are not well known for their handling qualities, but for their
overwhelming outputs of torque and Horsepower. The gas charged shock absorbers along
with other suspension components allow for a swifter more enjoyable ride. Yet
the massive six piston front and four piston rear Brembo breaks allow for the
necessary force needed to stop 707 horsepower inside this beast of a car.
The interior and exterior of the 2015 Dodge Challenger
SRT are similar yet indistinct to those attributes of the Challengers that existed
in the 1970’s. The challenger comes with seats wrapped in Nappa or Laguna
leather, alongside heated seats, classic gauges, a touch display center
console, and impeccable aluminum trimming that ensures maximum comfort inside
the car. On the exterior it’s another story, the body of the hellcat maintains
its originality by keeping its wide body and sleek looks similar to those of
the 70’s yet the new 20 inch wheel that come stock when the car give it a more
extravagant look. More over there is now a various selection of color to
implement onto the Hellcat and furthermore develop its stylish, modern, yet
original look. Engineers also spent a lot of time designing the body for a
maximum amount of aerodynamics that will aid the car in reaching high speeds at
faster rates.
Today
modern day muscle cars are categorized, rated, and evaluated in 3 major
categories. The power of a car or engine is determined in Horsepower and torque,
horsepower being 550 foot pounds per second and torque being the measure
of the turning force on an object. Performance is based on the handling,
braking, and other smaller components that allow for better performance overall
and allow maximum performance and a smoother ride. Lastly the drive train,
these are the other major components on the car other than engine, this
includes the transmission, tires, chassis, and other components that improve the
acceleration and speed of a car.
In comparison to other modern day muscle cars the Dodge
Challenger SRT Hellcat is outstanding. Another high performance muscle car like
the Mustang GT500 produced by Ford Motor Company carries a 5.8 liter engine
that is also supercharged. Although the Mustang only produces 662 horsepower
and 631 feet of torque, it has degraded brakes compared to those of the
Hellcat. In addition the overwhelmingly luxurious interior of the Hellcat
surpasses that of the Mustangs, and the Challenger’s looks can simply not be
beaten.
Overall the 2015 SRT Challenger Hellcat surpasses the
standards of the current muscle cars. The outrageous 707 horsepower that the
whining supercharged engine delivers are well worth its value. The upgraded
power train, handling, interior and exterior all compliment the vintage look of
the classic Challenger while delivering one of the most innovative and highly
engineered automobiles of our time.
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