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Dodge has unveiled the 2020 Charger Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat Widebody. Available on the Scat Pack and standard on the Hellcat, the Widebody package features fender flares that extend the width of the body by 3.5 inches (89 mm). Thanks to the wider stance, the models are now fitted with 20- by 11-inch wheels that are wrapped in 305/35ZR20 tires. Other highlights include a uniquely tuned suspension with three-mode adaptive damping from Bilstein. The cars have also been equipped with a high-performance braking system that features six-piston Brembo front calipers and two-piece front rotors. The Charger Scat Pack Widebody is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine that produces 485 hp (362 kW / 492 PS). It is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission which sends power to the rear wheels. This setup enables the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.3 seconds and run the quarter mile in 12.4 seconds at 111 mph (179 km/h). Opting for the...

Dodge has officially unveiled the 2019 Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye, which features a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 797 hp (594 kW / 808 PS) and 707 lb-ft (957 Nm) of torque. Described as the “most powerful, quickest and fastest muscle car,” the Redeye can accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 3.4 seconds and hit a top speed of 203 mph (326 km/h). Dodge also says the new Hellcat is the “fastest grand touring production car”, as it can run the quarter mile in 10.8 seconds at 131 mph (210 km/h). In order to achieve those impressive figures, the Redeye has been equipped with 25 major component upgrades, just like the Challenger SRT Demon. These include a larger 2.7-liter supercharger, strengthened connecting rods and pistons, a high-speed valve train, an upgraded lubrication system and a special fuel injection system. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and the car will be offered with two final drive ratios. The standard ratio is...

Dodge has updated its Charger sedan for the 2019 model year, giving all variants some attention – albeit not enough to hide the car’s age. Customers of the 2019 Dodge Charger will have heaps of choice as the sedan will be sold in SXT, GT, SXT AWD, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, and Hellcat guises. Starting with the most exciting of those, the Hellcat, the 2019 Charger comes with a host of upgrades first used by the Dodge Challenger Demon. For example, the sedan has line lock, torque reserve, After-Run Chiller, and launch assist. The After-Run Chiller system works by cooling the supercharger air cooler even after the engine has been shut off. Meanwhile, the torque reserve closes a bypass valve to pre-fill the supercharger and ensure optimal performance. Visually, the new Charger Hellcat adopts 20-inch forged wheels, a satin black hood option and a bespoke front grille with two large air intakes to cool the all-conquering engine. One step down in the Charger range sits t...

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recently wrapped up its Capital Markets Day event which primarily focused on Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Jeep and Ram. FCA decided to eschew a dedicated Chrysler and Dodge presentation but CEO Sergio Marchionne mentioned the brands a handful of times. Despite rumors to the contrary, he confirmed the future of both brands is “not in question” as they are important to the company’s North American lineup. While both brands are safe, there will be changes in the future. Autocar notes Marchionne said “Our view is that 70% of the US market is already non-sedan, so to try and build traditional sedans is not helpful.” However, that doesn’t mean the company is going all-in on trucks and crossovers as the executive stated “Brands like Dodge can play a role there because of their performance heritage.” That, of course, is a subtle hint there’s still a future for the Charger and Challenger. Marchionne mentioned the cars later on and Motor Authority says he downplayed s...

Not long after offering the world a glimpse of the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, the American automaker has done exactly the same with the 2019 Charger SRT Hellcat. The teaser in question reveals that the updated Charger Hellcat will benefit from a revised front grille with at least one large nostril to feed the powertrain with air. It appears as though the air intake will perform a similar function to the ram air intake found directly in the Challenger’s headlight. Beyond this, little else is known about the new Charger SRT Hellcat. Prototypes recently spied out and about have been free of camouflage at the rear end, indicating that Dodge’s designers and engineers have limited modifications to the sedan’s front fascia. Some refinements are expected throughout the interior, however. Most importantly, the latest Charger Hellcat could actually become a little bit faster than the outgoing model. Sources indicate that like the 2019 Challenger Hellcat, the four-door’s 6.2-li...