Vehicle Description
History
The Challenger is the name of three different generations of
automobiles produced by Dodge. From model years 1970 to 1974, the
first generation Dodge Challenger pony car was built using the
Chrysler E platform, sharing major components with the Plymouth
Barracuda. The second generation, from 1978 to 1983, was a badge
engineered Mitsubishi Galant Lambda compact car. The third and
current generation is a pony car introduced in early 2008 as a
rival to the evolved fifth generation Ford Mustang and the fifth
generation Chevrolet Camaro.
Of all the models of the Challenger, the King Daddy is named the
SRT Hellcat. It has a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 good for 707 hp
and 650 lb-ft, with either a six-speed manual or eight-speed
automatic. The automatic is faster, hitting 60 mph in 3.6 seconds,
while the manual is more fun and still quick doing 0-60 in 3.9
seconds.
It is very quick. So you need to be quick if you want the one we
have at Skyway Classics, too, because it won't last long before it
is sold.
Features & Options
There are a few differences between a regular Challenger and the
SRT Hellcat including the inner driving light on the left front has
been removed to allow air to get into the engine resulting in more
torque, and the wheel wells are different from the standard SRT to
accommodate the 20-inch aluminum wheels. The SRT Hellcat is
equipped with two separate key fobs; use of the "black" fob limits
engine output to 500 hp while the "red" fob enables full output
capability. The Hellcat has a quarter mile time of 10.85 seconds;
this was accomplished with street legal drag tires. On stock tires
the Hellcat was able to achieve 11.2 seconds @ 125 mph on the
quarter mile.
The Challenger SRT Hellcat can reach a top speed of 199-202 mph.
The Challenger Hellcat has a lateral acceleration of 0.94g, and
has a power to weight ratio of 6.19 lb per horsepower.
Just like the facelifted 2015 Challenger we've seen last month, the
Hellcat also benefits from a 1971-inspired update. Although the
split front grille has been replaced by a cleaner piece, the
separate taillights and the pronounced power-bulge hood have been
maintained on the SRT-prepped machine. The hood now features dual
air extractors for better heat removal and reduced air turbulence
in the engine compartment, as well as an exclusive Air Catcher
inlet port.
A redesigned bumper with quad projector lamps adds to the Hellcat's
menacing looks, while a large splitter pushes the muscle car harder
to the ground. 'Round back, differences are less obvious, but the
Hellcat does come with a taller spoiler that wears an "SRT" logo on
the right side.
From the side, the Hellcat stands out, thanks to its "Supercharged"
fender badges, a redesigned rear valance and new side sills, which
have been carefully tuned in the wind tunnel for improved
performance.
Dodge is offering no less than 11 exterior paint colors for the
Challenger Hellcat and ours is the great looking Phantom Black
Pearl with a black leather interior.
The Hellcat's interior is basically standard Challenger, but there
are a few details that set the supercharged version apart from the
regular models. The first things that catch the eye are the
redesigned, SRT-branded steering wheel with a flat bottom, and the
unique gauges and digital graphics that are finished in a Dark
Radar Red hue. The Hellcat's exclusivity continues with "Dark
Engine Turn" aluminum trims and French-seamed accent stitching for
the leather-wrapped surfaces. This Hellcat has the manual version
transmission and gets a throwback ball shifter.
The Hellcat benefits from standard heated and ventilated front
seats with large side bolsters and SRT-embroidered Nappa
leather/Alcantara trimming and Laguna premium upholstery in
black.
A sport-tuned suspension comes on the Hellcat, along with a set of
SRT-exclusive, "Slingshot" split-seven spoke 20-inch wheels crafted
from lightweight, forged aluminum. The rollers are finished in
matte black and wrapped in new Pirelli P Zero Nero tires that
provide all-season traction.
Moving over to the brakes, the Challenger Hellcat is fitted
brand-new, 15.4-inch Brembo two-piece rotors with six-piston
calipers at all four corners, making it the largest front-brake
package ever mounted on an SRT-badged vehicle. The new brakes work
together with a new anti-lock braking system, ESC and traction
control systems that are uniquely tuned for the Hellcat.
Availability
Again, if you want to own one of the fastest cars on the planet,
you better get on down to Skyway Classics as fast as you can before
it gets away from you. Oh, bring a helmet.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
We also finance! Check out our financiers here at
https://www.skywayclassics.com/financiers
In the meantime, check out all our vehicles on our Skyway Classics
blog here at https://www.skywayclassics.com/blog
