When the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat was announced, the folks at Fiat-Chrysler merely said it would have more than 600 horsepower. Turns out they weren't kidding. It's going to have about 700 horsepower, a source tells Jalopnik. (Update: It's official. It has 707 horsepower. See the video below.)
Seven. Hundred. Freaking. Horsepower.
I'm excited but I'm also deeply, deeply terrified.
A source familiar with the company says the vehicle will produce over 700 horsepower, probably 702 horsepower, and that Chrysler is planning to announce the accomplishment on Monday, July 7, or 7/7. A spokesperson for Chrysler declined to comment.
This will make the supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 Hellcat the most powerful American production car ever built, besting both the Shelby GT500, the Corvette Z06 and Dodge's own Viper. I guess we'll find out more next week.
God Bless America. God Bless Hellcat.
Update: Reader Blake Wilcox spotted this video from Chrysler where they announce the car's official power figure: 707 horsepower. Good gravy!
We're still waiting on other specs, like torque and weight, but until then... damn.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fhnO95drbA
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puta que pariu!!!!!!! SÉTECENTOS CAVALOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
só falta trazer pro Brasil.
