Tag Archives: Dodge Challenger

2013 Ford Shelby GT500

Posted on October 15, 2012 by hvypedal

Who Are We To Argue With The World’s Most Powerful Production V8? As you’re surely aware by now, the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 boasts a 5.8-liter beast of an engine making 662 horsepower, partnered in crime by 631 pound-feet of … Continue reading →

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Chrysler to replace Dodge Challenger with Barracuda?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by hvypedal

  Motor Trend reports that Chrysler may forsake the Dodge Challenger for a resurrected Barracuda. The magazine cites two unnamed sources as saying the nameplate will surface in time to celebrate the vehicle’s 50th anniversary in 2014. If true, the … Continue reading →

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First Look: 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8, Charger SRT8

Posted on November 19, 2011 by hvypedal

AUTO SHOWS:  Dodge and the Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division have divulged information on two new special-edition high-performance models. The 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee and Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket receive a host of visual changes … Continue reading →

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Dodge Challenger ACR sheds pounds, adds speed

Posted on November 1, 2011 by hvypedal

Dodge Challenger SRT8 ACR For the 2011 SEMA show, the Chrysler Group‘s Mopar Underground team created a Challenger image vehicle with some cool ties to modern history. Influenced by the success of the Mopar Drag Pak Challenger and more recently, … Continue reading →

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Blown New Age Hemi Engine – Horsepower!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by hvypedal

757HP, 682 LB-FT, 6.1L (370CI) Dodge Hemi ’09 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Karl Schello, Palmdale, CA A couple of months ago we were invited to attend a private test and tune session at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Our host … Continue reading →

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2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Posted on April 22, 2011 by hvypedal

God’s Own Engine Wrapped In The Most Appropriate Package Though it’s cleverly disguised as an automobile, don’t be fooled. The 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 is the world’s ultimate portable smoke generator. The fact that it can pull double-duty as … Continue reading →

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Mopar Challenger V-10 Drag Pak Sets Records

Posted on April 15, 2011 by hvypedal

The only factory-built, V-10 powered race-ready dragster, Mopar Challenger Drag Pak sets new time and speed record in the NHRA Division 1 National Open event in Atco, NJ. Driven by Dave Thomas, the car did a 9.43-second elapsed time (ET) … Continue reading →

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Lingenfelter Builds New Dodge Challenger Supercharger Kit

Posted on March 21, 2011 by hvypedal

Fuel prices might be on the up and up but that hasn’t stopped Indiana-based Lingenfelter from releasing a new supercharger kit for the Dodge Challenger muscle car. Lingenfelter is certainly no stranger to modifying muscle cars and its latest kit … Continue reading →

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