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A custom 2022 Dodge Challenger built by ExoMod to resemble a 1969 Daytona is heading to auction at Barrett Jackson. The car features extensive hand-shaped carbon fiber panels, a modified front end, and retains its powerful 797 hp supercharged V8 engine. Despite its unconventional appearance, it has received awards and is considered a striking, if controversial, tribute to classic muscle cars.
Dodge is testing a Challenger Drag Pak equipped with the Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six engine, which is set to replace the iconic Hemi V8 in future models due to emissions and fuel economy requirements. While the Hurricane engine can produce impressive horsepower, it falls short in terms of acoustics, lacking the thunderous sound associated with the V8. However, with potential for increased power and modifications, Dodge may be able to improve the sound of the Hurricane engine in the future.
MoparInsiders reveals the upgrades made to their 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat project car, including a new Whipple Gen 5 3.8 billet supercharger, Nick Williams 130mm throttle body, Legmaker intake, rear suspension modifications, GForce Outlaw axle shafts, Per4mance Development diff brace, DJ Safety engine diaper, and Anderson Composites Carbon Fiber Demon cowl hood. The car is still undergoing tuning, with plans to build a stroker motor and install a cage for increased performance in the future.
Louisville Metro Police seized a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye for dangerous driving after the driver was caught doing burnouts and donuts in crowds of people. The car was found in a parking garage and has been impounded. The police have been cracking down on street racing and dangerous driving activity, seizing more than three dozen cars and investing in more cameras and rumble strips to curb the problem. The driver of the seized car has not been identified, and it is unclear whether they were arrested or fined.
A man from Alabama was killed in a fatal crash on I-85 in Coweta County, Georgia, after his Dodge Challenger spun out of control, hit a tree on the driver's side, and split in half. The driver was ejected from the car and pronounced dead at the scene. The southbound lanes of I-85 were closed for about an hour and a half but have since reopened.
A man from Alabama died in a fatal crash on I-85 in Coweta County, Georgia, after his Dodge Challenger spun out of control, hit a tree on the driver's side, and split in half. The driver was ejected from the car and pronounced dead at the scene. The southbound lanes of I-85 were closed for about an hour and a half but have since reopened.
iSeeCars analyzed over 200,000 vehicle sales to determine which states have the most and fewest sports cars on the road, and what is the most popular sports car in each state. Nevada has the most sports cars on the road, followed by Arizona in second. The Dodge Challenger is the most popular sports car in 36 states, including Ohio, while the Ford Mustang is the most popular in the remaining 14. Sports cars account for just 2.5% of American drivers, and Ohio is pretty middle-of-the-pack, coming in 29th out of the 50 U.S. states.
A 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T T/A was spotted on the Autobahn, showcasing its 5.7-liter V8 engine with 372 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The T/A pack adds matte black elements to the hood, roof, sides, and rear decklid. The driver was able to sustain speeds over 124 miles per hour (200 kilometers per hour) for a while in this clip and hit a speedometer-indicated 153 mph (246 kph). Dodge is retiring the Challenger and Charger models, including the Demon 170, Black Ghost, King Daytona, Scat Pack Swinger, Charger Super Bee, and Challenger Shakedown, and introducing the Charger Dayton SRT EV with power outputs between 455 hp and over 800 hp.
The Ford Mustang has regained its position as the best-selling pony car in the US, outselling the Dodge Challenger in the first quarter of 2023 with 14,711 deliveries, despite an upcoming redesign. The Challenger, which is nearing the end of its 16-year production run, sold 11,371 units. The Chevrolet Camaro, which will be discontinued in January 2024, sold just 7,780 units. After the Challenger and Camaro are gone, the Mustang will be the last V8-powered pony car on sale.
Aftermarket specialist eXoMod Concepts has created a complete carbon-fiber widebody kit for the Challenger SRT Hellcat, making the modern muscle car look like the 1968 Charger. The new body is four inches wider than the original Charger, but the carbon fiber reduces the overall weight, cutting 400 pounds from the vehicle. The vehicle has a custom engine compartment, upgraded brakes, and custom-built 20-inch Forgeline wheels. Currently, only one carbon-fiber Challenger exists, but you can get yours for $345,000.