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How the Demon 170 Hemi Differs from the Redeye Hemi: Deep Dive

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Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

When the embargo lifted on the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 on Monday, we focused on key parts of the new package, including power, performance, and production numbers, but we didn’t get into how this package makes so much more power than the closely-related Redeye. Today, we dive into what makes the Demon 170’s supercharged Hemi so much more powerful—reaching 1,075 horsepower. (See our initial piece about the 1,025-horsepower, 8-second Demon 170).

When Tim Kuniskis introduced the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 to a small group of media in early March, he held up a camshaft and said that it was the only component that was directly shared between the 6.2-liter Hemi in the Demon 170 and the 6.2-liter Hemi in the Redeye. Everything else was revised in some way, if not replaced altogether. [Read more…]

Forza Motorsport “8”—Our Dodge, Ram and Jeep Wish List

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2022 Ram 1500 TRX

The new trailer claims that Forza Motorsport will have 500 vehicles at launch, over 100 of which are new to the franchise—at least 100 cars, trucks, and SUVs that have not been featured in Forza Motorsport 1 through 7. The list of performance vehicles in Forza Motorsport 7 is so lengthy that it is hard to come up with more than a hundred cars, trucks and SUVs for the new game, but we can think of a few models from Dodge, Ram and Jeep that would fit nicely into the next generation Forza title. [Read more…]

First 2023 Dodge Buzz Model to Debut on Wednesday

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Dodge Challenger Buzz Model

During the first day of Dodge Speed Week “muscle announcements”, brand boss Tim Kuniskis teased six buzz models that will debut over the next few weeks. When they were displayed at the invite-only event during which we were introduced to the Drag Pack Rolling Chassis, the Challenger body-in-white, the Challenger Convertible and the 2023 Durango … Read more

Final Dodge Hellcat Variant Could Feature This Key Hellephant Part

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Hellephant Hemi Crate Engine

There have been rumors floating around the internet claiming that Dodge is working on one final Hellcat car that will be the most powerful production vehicle to date. Those rumors state that this car will run on E85 ethanol-gasoline blend, but these rumors are being spread by the same people who insisted that there was … Read more

Footage of Kevin Wesley’s Pikes Peak Run in a Charger Redeye is Insane

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Kevin Wesley Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye Pikes Peak

If you are familiar with the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, you know that unfriendly weather is a very real hazard for the legendary event. The Race to the Clouds takes place in Colorado Springs, with this famous stretch of road offering 156 turns over the course of 12.42 miles. The elevation at the starting … Read more

Mopar Enthusiasts are Hoping for a Final “Super Challenger” in 2023

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2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock:

It is widely expected that 2023 will be the final year for the current Dodge Challenger, and even though there are already multiple full production trim levels with right around 800 horsepower, the Mopar community wants to see the modern muscle car race off into the sunset with a bang. Mopar lovers want to see … Read more

Is Dodge Challenger the Best-Selling 700hp+ Car of All Time?

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Hellcat Headlight

At the end of the 2020 model year, Dodge had sold just shy of 40,000 Challengers powered by some variation of the supercharged “Hellcat” Hemi, including the original Hellcat models, the 2018 Demon, the Hellcat Redeye, and the SRT Super Stock, all of which have at least 707 horsepower. We don’t have the numbers for the 2021 model year yet, but based on the sales numbers from 2015 through 2020, there have been more Dodge Challengers sold with at least 700 horsepower than any other car… [Read more…]

Direct Connection Performance Packages On-Sale Date Revealed

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Hellraiser Pulley

Dodge announced today that March 9th is the day on which the Power Brokers network will officially go live and on that day, the Direct Connection performance packages for the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and Redeye will go on sale. The kits for the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redye and the SRT Super Stock will … Read more

Dodge Announces Official Direct Connection Performance Package Details

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Dodge Challenger Redeye stage 2

We have known for some time that the Direct Connection performance division was returning to support the Dodge brand. Today, the first real details on these internally-designed performance packages were announced with increases of up to 885 warranty-friendly horsepower for the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye. There are also some upgrade options for the Challenger SRT … Read more

Ordering open for 807-hp Jailbreak Charger and Challenger

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The 2022 Dodge Charger (left) and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye

Buyers can now order their 2022 Dodge Charger Jailbreak and Dodge Challenger Jailbreak. The cars, listed in the dodge.com build and price system, are based on the widebody Redeye models, which have bulging fenders to accommodate plus-sized tires. Those are essential for putting 797 horsepower to the ground—except that the $995 Jailbreak package boosts output … Read more

2022 Dodge Challenger, Charger Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak Delivers 807hp

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The 2022 Dodge Charger (left) and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye

This morning, Dodge announced the Jailbreak package for the 2022 Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody models as the latest phase of the Never Lift Plan. There are two key features of the Jailbreak model. First and foremost, they come with 807 horsepower rather than 797 and second, there are no limitations in … Read more

Watch Incredible Modern Mopar Drag Racing at Home Today

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hellcat

The Modern Street Hemi Shootout series ended the championship portion of the series a few weeks back, but this today’s High Horse Performance Final Stand – Battle of the Brands will include many of the top MSHS drivers in a massive clash of American muscle cars. This event is being held at Cecil County Dragway, … Read more

Meet the World’s First 7-second Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye

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James Golden Dodge Challenger Redeye 7.904

Late last month, James Golden piloted his F8 Green Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye down the track in just 7.904 seconds, making it the first 7-second quarter mile pass by a Redeye car. Of course, Golden’s Challenger Redeye is heavily modified, as is any production road car that has been massaged to run in the … Read more

Dodge Charger, Challenger Gain Two New Appearance Packages for 2022

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2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock with SRT Black package

This morning, the Dodge brand announced an orange-themed appearance package and a black-themed appearance package for both the Challenger and Charger. These simple orange-and-black appearance packages were announced just in time for both Halloween and National Black Cat Day – although neither package is available for ordering until later this year. “The HEMI Orange and … Read more