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Update: 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Official HP Number Doesn’t Start With a “6”
Dodge caused quite a stir among muscle car enthusiasts when they took the wraps off the Challenger SRT Hellcat, the new top-spec offering of the brawny coupe. While the Hellcat boasts massive six-piston Brembo brakes, uprated suspension, a new optional 8-speed gearbox (a six speed manual is standard), and a host of aero tweaks to go along with its refreshed styling, the centerpiece of the model is the all-new, 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine. But they remained vague about horsepower specifics, only offering “over 600 horsepower” as any indicator of what to expect. Turns out Dodge was being rather coy.
Winding Road Video: 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 — POV Test Drive
Oddly, the Challenger’s suspension felt softer and less poised than the Chrysler 300 SRT8 we tested back in May. Regardless of which of the three suspension modes we set the Dodge in, there was more vertical movement and roll than in the 300’s equivalent mode. The sedan offered up a flatter, grippier handling experience that instilled more confidence as we pushed down the road.
Winding Road Video: 2013 Lexus IS-F – POV Test Drive
After a few days with the IS-F, we handed it off to Multimedia Editor Chris Amos, to put together one of our POV driving videos. If you want to know what driving the IS-F is like, just watch this.
Chevy’s Drag-Ready COPO Camaro Gets Updated
For 2013, the COPO Camaro will be available with three V-8s: a base 350-cubic-incher with 325 horsepower, a 396 with 375 ponies, and a 427 with 425 horsepower. Each engine, when fitted with the new, manual-transmission option, qualifies for the NHRA’s Stock Eliminator classes.
Driven: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe
Not surprisingly, this was a truly quick vehicle, capable of alarming speed. Like the CTS-V, there was more than enough power at idle to send the rear tires the way of the dodo. This was an entirely optional activity, though, as the power delivery and throttle response were quite smooth. In fact, we might argue that a sharper (or adjustable) throttle response could be fitted to make the ZL1 feel just a hair quicker off the line.
Driven: 2013 Ford Mustang V6 Premium
Overall, the Ford Mustang remains a solid choice for the driving enthusiast, even if that enthusiast can’t opt for the fire-breathing 5.0-liter V-8. Power in this car is decent, and with its fresh new looks, upgraded technology suite, and optional suspension upgrades, it remains a relative bargain for the Americana-obsessed involvement shopper.
Rumors: Industry Report—Proof Of Chevy Camaro Z28 Package Uncovered?
Camaro5 user “showstopper” was installing the diffuser on a Camaro ZL1 when something particularly revealing was discovered on one of the mounting brackets.
Secondhand Gems: Ferrari Dreams
There are cheaper, quicker, more reliable alternatives to owning a Ferrari. There are other machines that look positively stunning from all angles while still delivering pure motoring brilliance. There are other vehicles that motivate drivers with endless powerbands and delicious aural soundtracks, born from the act of converting gasoline into horsepower. There are cars that deliver all the above without the need for frequent service schedules that can top $10,000 per visit; in fact some of them can even reach 100,000 miles with just some oil changes and a few sets of tires. There are many sensible, logical reasons why an auto enthusiast shouldn’t purchase a Ferrari. But for many, that’s exactly the reason why they do.
Quick Drive: 2012 GMC Terrain SLT AWD V-6
Two things about this vehicle set me off. For one, I really am not a fan of this 3.0-liter V-6/six-speed-automatic powertrain. Sure, this vehicle is faster than the last four-cylinder Terrain I drove, but only marginally. Off-the-line and high-end power are lacking, although mid-range punch isn’t bad. I will say that it doesn’t sound particularly inspiring. This V-6 just didn’t feel fast enough to warrant ordering it over the four-cylinder, especially when that model is $1500 cheaper and nets considerably better mileage.
Rumors: Model News—Chrysler Dropping Challenger Name For Barracuda
Motor Trend is reporting that the Chrysler Group may be dropping the Dodge Challenger in order to revive the legendary Barracuda.
Quick Drive: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible
This was my first go in a Camaro SS, and I’ll admit straight away, I was disappointed. I expected more; more noise, more power, more…
Secondhand Gems: 400 Horsepower For $35,000
Once upon a time, the streets of Detroit were hosts to corporate gang warfare. The time of which we speak is of course the 1960s, when gas was cheap and big engines making bigger horsepower thumped beneath the hoods of machines with names like Chevelle, Road Runner, and Torino.
Blog: Driving New England In The Dodge Challenger SRT8
Planning to see my fiancé Molly’s parents and extended family—stopping first in Boston, and then heading north to New Hampshire and Maine—I really wanted to borrow a car that was both fun and kind of laidback to drive. I’d always thought that the Challenger SRT8 would make a hell of a good GT car, so this seemed the perfect opportunity to try out that theory.
Quick Drive: 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track
This is a 306-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive, Korean muscle car. I know, it’s crazy. But it’s also very good. The Genesis Coupe packs a 3.8-liter V-6 that, besides the aforementioned 306 ponies, produces 266 pound-feet of torque, which for those keeping track at home puts it squarely in the range of the V-6 derivatives of the Ford Mustang (305 horsepower, 280 pound-feet of torque) and Chevrolet Camaro (312 horsepower, 278 pound-feet of torque).
Mini Previews Paceman Concept Ahead Of Detroit Debut
Mini has dished the details and photos for the Paceman Concept ahead of its official debut at the North American International Auto Show next month in Detroit.
Ask It: 2011 Roush Stage 2 Mustang GT Convertible
We have just taken delivery of a Ford Mustang GT equipped with a Roush Performance Stage 2 kit. Our droptop GT features the standard 5.0-liter V-8, but has been supplemented by a Roush Performance exhaust.
Secondhand Gems: $30K Sport Sedans; USA vs. Germany
Achtung! It’s time for a quick history lesson. 1915: Germany sinks the RMS Lusitania, ultimately drawing the United States into World War I. 1939: Germany invades Poland, igniting World War II. 1968: German automaker BMW sends the 2002 to U.S. shores. 1970: German automaker Audi enters the U.S. market for the first time.
Ask It: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS On Winter Tires
When you think of snowy, slushy, wintry driving, a Chevrolet Camaro isn’t necessarily the first vehicle that comes to mind. Naturally, when General Motors offered us the opportunity to test a Camaro SS outfitted with Pierlli Scorpion Ice & Snow tires in the middle of January, we accepted the challenge.
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