Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Makes 707 HP
Dodge’s upcoming monster of a muscle car will be more powerful than some of the most exclusive supercars in the world.
Official ratings for the SRT Challenger and Charger put the car at 707 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque, making it considerably more powerful than its exotic sibling: the SRT Viper. The SRT halo car makes 640 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque with a massive 8.4-liter V10, but it’s hard to care now that Chrysler will sell you a blown V8 that makes it look downright wimpy.
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In fact, the SAE ratings mean that the steroidal challenger is not only more powerful than the Shelby GT500, but also the ultra-exclusive Lamborghini Aventador along with a long list of other high-priced exotics.
Dealers will begin taking delivery of the new Challenger later this year with two key fobs: a black version that “limits” output to 500 hp and a red version that unleashes the car’s full power.
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With the ridiculous price tag that comes with this car you could build 6 or 7 cars with more hp....My 2500 dollar pos has more hp
The sound is worth the price