So, outside of any visual upticks that the hellcat SRT jeep would have, what are we really talking about here. More power, right? Coming from a non srt jeep owner and someone that only knows a little about the issue surrounding unlocking the tuning ability of the jeep, but wouldn't that be achievable by just that (unlocking the tuning ability) and a supercharger?
Just out of curiosity, what sort of numbers can the drive train hold? BHP and torque.
I would like to see the torque curve. 700 horsepower at 6,000 RPM is not very interesting to me. It would be awesome if it had a couple hundred horsepower at 1,800 RPM.
Dude, that engine has like 400 lb-ft of torque at 1500 rpm. That's the good thing about a positive displacement blower, torque is instant and stays flat basically across the rev range.
Lol I like when he said he forgot to turn traction control off that's why the first two burnouts where crap , haha but that last one was awesome WD Ralph
I don't think that they are going to be coming out with another SRT labeled GC. I saw that Fiat pulled the SRT for the GC and will only be on the Viper, Challenger, and I think the Charger. Doesn't mean that they won't make a Hellcat GC though.
JGC was the exception relative to the SRT designation/build...everything else would essentially become a separate "SRT brand", but the JGC SRT would stick around. It's been pretty successful. At least that's what various articles I read said...at the time. Things can change, however.
IMO that's a lot of money for a big heavy car and for a car in this segment just because it has some HP behind it. For that money, you could be in a used GTR or ZR1. My C6Z makes near 600 RWHP (over 700hp at the motor) naturally aspirated and I'm selling it right now for less then that.
IMO a mustang (GT500), challenger, camaro or whatever other car in that class is not worth 60k+ (Base price, mind you)
To each their own though, everyone's different and I'm sure people will buy them. I'm not saying I don't think it's a cool car, just to much $$ for what it is IMO.
Now a used one that has taken a 40-50% hit in value after a couple years of ownership might be a different story..
When I heard this was a 10.9 car from the factory that got my attention. I would never buy one as I heavily favor exclusivity and aesthetics over all out performance. My 2000 Viper ACR is only 500hp with my exhaust setup and it's just stupid fast for me. Granted I have no amenities or nannies other than what I bring to the table and it's just a blast to drive. The main attraction for me is that you never see vipers around. I see corvettes and challengers all day. For a performance enthusiast, this car is just awesome though. There is A LOT to be said about 707hp WITH a factory warranty. As others have stated, I do NOT see this car going under about 70k out the door though. This is a very very expensive car and very niche. The Shelby GT500, while a great car, is still very similar to other mustangs on the road and people are paying about 60-65k for a car that has more performance than they likely can get out of it and also for the name.
a base of 61k is priced perfectly for this car because anything higher and we get into muddied territory. This WILL be a hit. Just not something I could afford to invest in.
edit: I am not sure what the 640hp Gen V Viper does in the 1/4 but don't think it's 10.xx without some sort of tire mod and outstanding driver (I could be wrong I just don't have the numbers). I would guess 11.2-11.3. I wouldn't think the really heavy and less aerodynamic Challenger would be beating the viper despite the 60ish HP advantage. What I am interested in is seeing how the Viper responds
I was reading this morning that Dodge might only build 1200 for 2015..they will sell out as soon as you can order them, if thats the case. I'm sure they'll be some available on ebay for 90k lol