Today is a great day for Gearheads! Especially Mopar gearheads! Since waaaay back in 2012 there have been rumors circling about a new supercharged HEMI coming out. Chrysler vehicles typically get big horsepower numbers using NA setups (NA stands for naturally aspirated, for the uninitiated). This means that no turbocharger or supercharger are used to force air into the combustion chamber.
The idea is that NA engines last longer than forced induction engines, causing less stress on the engine components and structure. The upside of forced induction is that you can achieve absolutely massive horsepower increases using turbos and supers. So it's only natural for any gearhead to wonder "What happens if I take a hugely powerful NA engine and slap a Supercharger on it?"
Well wonder no longer! Today it was officially announced that the Challenger Hellcat will be produced for the 2015 model year. Check out the reveal trailer below:
Ok, now pick your jaw up off the floor. And stop drooling. I'm not judging, but it's a little gross.
Anyway, Chrysler has not released any horsepower numbers, only progressively tighter ranges. They are "still completing final calibration on the HEMI" and say that hp numbers will be up soon. All we have now is bhp in excess of 600 and torque numbers over 575 lbs-ft. It will be the first EVER forced induction HEMI produced AND the single most powerful V8 Chrysler has ever built.
The Hellcat will feature a new front fascia and unique spoiler, developed from extensive wind tunnel testing. The hood is unique to the Hellcat as well, reminiscent of the Viper with its multi-duct design with center scoop. They even went so far as to replace one of the front headlamps with a ram-air intake, a feature that is seen most often in drag racers.
Exterior Video:
Check out this CGI video displaying the car as well:
You're drooling again.
On the interior, you can see that the Hellcat shares in the long-awaited interior makeover provided by the 2015 model year of the Challenger. I am personally very happy to see the Laguna leather with Sepia color option carry over from the Viper.
You can see that the award winning 8.4" UConnect display is present complete with an absolutely absurd amount of information in the performance pages.
You can see more on the interior here:
As far as the performance, we will really have to wait and see. Chris Cowland, the Advanced and SRT Powertrain director stated it simply: "Bloody fast."
The rest of us will have to wait and see. The 2015 Challenger Hellcat begins production in the third quarter of 2014.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Thursday, March 20, 2014
What does FIAT mean for Chrysler?
On the first day of this year, Fiat announced that it was purchasing the remaining shares from the VEBA Trust, a firm created to handle pension and health funds from United Auto Workers members, making it the sole owner of Chrysler Group LLC.
So what does it mean? There will be, of course, a share of people whose knee-jerk reaction will be negative towards a European company controlling one of the big three. Some may not consider Chrysler vehicles to be "true" American cars as a result. But let's consider a few points:
1. Chrysler needed this.
After years of mismanagement from a variety of partnerships such as Daimler, parent company of Mercedes followed by Cerebus, a capital management firm, Chrysler needed something. They were consistently the third of the big three and had little to compete with foreign manufacturers like Honda and Toyota. Take for instance the Dodge Ram truck from 2006-2008. Customer comments were most often using the three words: Cheap, Plastic, & Ugly.
Since Ram changed all of that in 2009 with it's complete turn-around of the half ton truck with the heavy duties to follow suit a year later. And again in 2011, radical refreshes of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler 300 and the unveil of the 200 to replace the defunct Sebring wowed the markets.
And not just the interiors were redone. One of the largest improvements was the 3.6L Pentastar V6 which provided outstanding performance increases AND huge fuel economy increases. For example the Jeep went from a 3.8L to a 3.6LWrangler went from 202 bhp and 15/19 city highway fuel economy to 285 bhp and 17/21 fuel economy. Gains like this happened across the board from vehicles equipped with the Pentastar, an engine that ironically, was nearly killed by Daimler during the partnership.
2. Europeans can build quality cars.
Everyone loves muscle cars here in the states. They embody raw power and have a carnal appeal of being about performance and nothing else. Unrefined, aggressive, and powerful. Well that's all well and good, but lets name off a few European car companies and see if we think performance or not: Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Jaguar, Lotus, Aston Martin, McClaren, Lamborgini, Maserati, and Ferrari.
Think any of those are gracing the walls of American teenagers? Only all of them. Yes they're all extremely expensive, but so what? The point is that these companies are at the forefront of automotive engineering, producing some of the best vehicles the planet has ever seen. Lessons learned producing supercars and even race cars can find their way onto the street. Case in point = the HEMI engine. Oh and by the way, those last two companies on that listare owned by FIAT.
3. It's already showing results.
Chrysler group is showing ridiculous success, including a 11% increase year over year in February (seen here ). Jeep is exploding with the 47th (!!!!) consecutive month of sales growth, including a whopping 47% year over year for February. Awards are stacking up. The Grand Cherokee is the most awarded SUV ever, Chrysler group vehicles have stacked up multiple Ward's 10 best engine awards (3.6L Pentastar & 3.0 Ecodiesel), Ward's 10 best interiors, not to mention the very first Back-to-back MOTORTREND Truck of the Year.
4. Competition is good, no GREAT
Chrysler is surging across the board, taking up gobs of market share in nearly every class of vehicle. Technology like the HEMI V8, Ecodiesel V6, 8 and 9 speed transmissions, adaptive cruise control, parallel and perpendicular parking systems among others are forcing other companies to truly innovate in order to stay competitive. I for one, can't wait to see what everyone come up with. For example, Ford has rolled the dice on a high risk high reward change to aluminum bodies. Whoever wins, the American consumer wins more.
So what does it mean? There will be, of course, a share of people whose knee-jerk reaction will be negative towards a European company controlling one of the big three. Some may not consider Chrysler vehicles to be "true" American cars as a result. But let's consider a few points:
1. Chrysler needed this.
After years of mismanagement from a variety of partnerships such as Daimler, parent company of Mercedes followed by Cerebus, a capital management firm, Chrysler needed something. They were consistently the third of the big three and had little to compete with foreign manufacturers like Honda and Toyota. Take for instance the Dodge Ram truck from 2006-2008. Customer comments were most often using the three words: Cheap, Plastic, & Ugly.
Since Ram changed all of that in 2009 with it's complete turn-around of the half ton truck with the heavy duties to follow suit a year later. And again in 2011, radical refreshes of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler 300 and the unveil of the 200 to replace the defunct Sebring wowed the markets.
And not just the interiors were redone. One of the largest improvements was the 3.6L Pentastar V6 which provided outstanding performance increases AND huge fuel economy increases. For example the Jeep went from a 3.8L to a 3.6LWrangler went from 202 bhp and 15/19 city highway fuel economy to 285 bhp and 17/21 fuel economy. Gains like this happened across the board from vehicles equipped with the Pentastar, an engine that ironically, was nearly killed by Daimler during the partnership.
2. Europeans can build quality cars.
Everyone loves muscle cars here in the states. They embody raw power and have a carnal appeal of being about performance and nothing else. Unrefined, aggressive, and powerful. Well that's all well and good, but lets name off a few European car companies and see if we think performance or not: Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Jaguar, Lotus, Aston Martin, McClaren, Lamborgini, Maserati, and Ferrari.
Think any of those are gracing the walls of American teenagers? Only all of them. Yes they're all extremely expensive, but so what? The point is that these companies are at the forefront of automotive engineering, producing some of the best vehicles the planet has ever seen. Lessons learned producing supercars and even race cars can find their way onto the street. Case in point = the HEMI engine. Oh and by the way, those last two companies on that listare owned by FIAT.
3. It's already showing results.
Chrysler group is showing ridiculous success, including a 11% increase year over year in February (seen here ). Jeep is exploding with the 47th (!!!!) consecutive month of sales growth, including a whopping 47% year over year for February. Awards are stacking up. The Grand Cherokee is the most awarded SUV ever, Chrysler group vehicles have stacked up multiple Ward's 10 best engine awards (3.6L Pentastar & 3.0 Ecodiesel), Ward's 10 best interiors, not to mention the very first Back-to-back MOTORTREND Truck of the Year.
4. Competition is good, no GREAT
Chrysler is surging across the board, taking up gobs of market share in nearly every class of vehicle. Technology like the HEMI V8, Ecodiesel V6, 8 and 9 speed transmissions, adaptive cruise control, parallel and perpendicular parking systems among others are forcing other companies to truly innovate in order to stay competitive. I for one, can't wait to see what everyone come up with. For example, Ford has rolled the dice on a high risk high reward change to aluminum bodies. Whoever wins, the American consumer wins more.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Well, there goes the day....
So there I was, minding my own business, coming into work. I was in a good mood, and despite being a few minutes late, I was feeling like it was going to be a productive day. Often at the beginning of the month, this happens, as the Sales Manager erases all the numbers from the month prior and chides us for being lazy and having 0 cars out. You're just motivated to get going and do better than you did last month.
And then this happens. You're looking around for automotive news and stumble upon 30 minutes of Rallye Car bliss from Porsche 911 GT3
So, OF COURSE, you watch it. I mean, it's practically an obligation. Then you find this an inside the car view that's another 15 minutes long. So again, it's basically required...
And by then your day just spirals from there. I mean you're drifting on demo rides, doing 0-60 times and the like. *sigh*
As a side note, I didn't actually do 0-60 drags or drift in any cars while at work, please don't fire me, boss.
Enjoy folks.
-Shawn
And then this happens. You're looking around for automotive news and stumble upon 30 minutes of Rallye Car bliss from Porsche 911 GT3
So, OF COURSE, you watch it. I mean, it's practically an obligation. Then you find this an inside the car view that's another 15 minutes long. So again, it's basically required...
And by then your day just spirals from there. I mean you're drifting on demo rides, doing 0-60 times and the like. *sigh*
As a side note, I didn't actually do 0-60 drags or drift in any cars while at work, please don't fire me, boss.
Enjoy folks.
-Shawn
Thursday, February 6, 2014
I'm back!
Hello everyone! It's great to be back on here after such a long time away. Starting back in May/June of 2012 I mobilized with the 36th Infantry Division and was deployed to Afghanistan.
My vehicle there was a little different from what I was used to here at Wyatt Arp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc. I was in what is known as a M-ATV which is a type of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle. It can be seen here at Oshkosh Defense
While not quite as comfortable as a Ram truck, it certainly got the job done! I was thankful for the opportunity to serve with my brothers in arms in Afghanistan, but am very excited to be back home, selling at Wyatt Arp.
I have returned to an exciting time for Chrysler group. Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of Fiat S.p.a. and Chairman and CEO of Chrysler Group has purchased the rest of Chrysler from the United Auto Workers pension, adding Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and SRT to the Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Lancia, and Maserati brands already under the FIAT umbrella.
This is an great time to be selling Chryslers! I came back to see that the Ram 1500 won the first ever back to back MOTORTrend Truck of the year. We have 8-Speed Transmissions in our trucks, 3.6L Pentastar V6's, 3.0 EcoDiesel Half tons with 28MPG, 5 link Coil Spring suspensions under 2500's, new 6.4L HEMIs in heavy duty trucks, even a completely new vehicle in the Cherokee with NINE speed transmissions! All in all it's great to be back. Looking forward to many awesome things!
My vehicle there was a little different from what I was used to here at Wyatt Arp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc. I was in what is known as a M-ATV which is a type of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle. It can be seen here at Oshkosh Defense
While not quite as comfortable as a Ram truck, it certainly got the job done! I was thankful for the opportunity to serve with my brothers in arms in Afghanistan, but am very excited to be back home, selling at Wyatt Arp.
I have returned to an exciting time for Chrysler group. Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of Fiat S.p.a. and Chairman and CEO of Chrysler Group has purchased the rest of Chrysler from the United Auto Workers pension, adding Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and SRT to the Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Lancia, and Maserati brands already under the FIAT umbrella.
This is an great time to be selling Chryslers! I came back to see that the Ram 1500 won the first ever back to back MOTORTrend Truck of the year. We have 8-Speed Transmissions in our trucks, 3.6L Pentastar V6's, 3.0 EcoDiesel Half tons with 28MPG, 5 link Coil Spring suspensions under 2500's, new 6.4L HEMIs in heavy duty trucks, even a completely new vehicle in the Cherokee with NINE speed transmissions! All in all it's great to be back. Looking forward to many awesome things!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Chrysler Brand Sweepstakes!
It's SWEEPSTAKES TIME! Shawn here to let all the good folks know how to win some FREE CARS!!! Yay!!
2013 DODGE DART!
I just wrote up an article a while ago featuring Dodge's groundbreaking new car the 2013 Dodge Dart. Well all of this year, from February 23, 2012 at 12:00am Eastern to November 30, 2012 at 11:59pm Eastern you can enter to win a FREE Dodge Dart valued at up to $30,000 (which is pretty much all possible builds of the Dart). You can enter once a day during this period, so if you keep up with it, you can have 278 entries if you start today! All you have to do to enter is go to http://www.dodgemotorsports.com/win/dodge-dart/
And fill out the entry form!
FIAT 500 Abarth
I'm sure many of you saw the Fiat 500 Abarth 'Suduction' commercial that aired during the Super Bowl.
(If you missed it, I highly suggest you check it out below)
Commercial aside, there is a way to score yourself Scorpion. This one is a little more involved than filling out a survey, but the payoff is much closer!
To win, you have to engage in a little scavenger hunt online. Go to www.facebook.com and go to FIAT USA's facebook page and go to the Score a Scorpion application.
Simply follow the clues and earn scorpions! The way it works is that the first 4 scorpions you collect are towards Abarth gear, and the second 4 are entries to win both the gear and a brand new FIAT 500 Abarth!!
Now this last one is a doozy!! RAM Trucks has partnered with Ranger Boats, Can-Am, Evinrude, Crocidile Bay - Costa Rica, and the National Rifle Association to raise money to benefit the Paralyzed Veterans Outdoor Fund (PVOF) and the WorldCause Foundation..
"The Paralyzed Veterans Outdoor Fund provides our seriously injured heroes oppurtunities to enrich their lives through adaptive sports and outdoor recreational activities. PVOF is just one of the charitable causes that benefits from your participation in the Outdoor Adventure Dream Giveaway through grants from WorldCause Foundation, the sponsor of this giveaway."
"WorldCause Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all inhabitant of this planet. WCF fulfills this mission by providing aid and support for humanitarian, environmental and wildlife causes. WCF places particular emphasis on alleviating the suffering of children. The organization provides funding to selected non-profit organizations that have a proven track record in accomplishments that further its mission."
NOW THE PRIZES!!
Third Prize - A FISHING ADVENTURE DREAM GETAWAY PACKAGE - This package includes a 4-day guided fishing adventure for 2 at Crocodile Bay Lodge in Coasta Rica!!
Second Prize - A HUNTING ADVENTURE DREAM GETAWAY PACKAGE - This package includes a 5-day guided Elk Hunt adventure for 2 in Utah (1 hunter and 1 observer)
GRAND PRIZE
RAM 2500 OUTDOORSMAN MEGA CAB 4X4 - This truck is equipped with the Outdoorsman SLT package mineral gray two tone and signature Outdoorsman graphics. Powered by the legendary 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel cranking out 350hp and 800 lb-ft of torque, this 4X4 comes additionally equipped with All Terrain tires, a front bumber mounted Talon Superwinch, Chrome running boards, and a roof mounted Pop-up Camper with ladder system!
21' RANGER REATA + 225HP EVINRUDE E-TEC MOTOR + CUSTOM TRAILER - Comes complete with custom two-tone interior, 43-gal. aerated livewell, built-in tackle box, pedestal fishing seats and matching boat trailer.
2011 CAN-AM COMMANDER 1000XT SSV - Features an 85HP Rotax 100 engine (making it one of the most powerful SSV's to-date), tilt assist dump bed, WARN winch and high traction 27" tires.
PLUS... $30,000 CASH for TAXES paid of behalf of the winner for IRS withholding requirement!!
PLUS... $10,000 for GAS!!
Now THAT is one awesome contest! To enter go to www.outdoorgiveaway.com or Call 855-459-6400. All they ask for tickets to win these great prizes is a small donation to WorldCause to benefit the PVOF. A great contest to benefit a fantastic cause!!!
Good luck to everyone! (But not too much, I'm entered in these too!)
2013 DODGE DART!
I just wrote up an article a while ago featuring Dodge's groundbreaking new car the 2013 Dodge Dart. Well all of this year, from February 23, 2012 at 12:00am Eastern to November 30, 2012 at 11:59pm Eastern you can enter to win a FREE Dodge Dart valued at up to $30,000 (which is pretty much all possible builds of the Dart). You can enter once a day during this period, so if you keep up with it, you can have 278 entries if you start today! All you have to do to enter is go to http://www.dodgemotorsports.com/win/dodge-dart/
And fill out the entry form!
FIAT 500 Abarth
I'm sure many of you saw the Fiat 500 Abarth 'Suduction' commercial that aired during the Super Bowl.
(If you missed it, I highly suggest you check it out below)
Commercial aside, there is a way to score yourself Scorpion. This one is a little more involved than filling out a survey, but the payoff is much closer!
To win, you have to engage in a little scavenger hunt online. Go to www.facebook.com and go to FIAT USA's facebook page and go to the Score a Scorpion application.
Simply follow the clues and earn scorpions! The way it works is that the first 4 scorpions you collect are towards Abarth gear, and the second 4 are entries to win both the gear and a brand new FIAT 500 Abarth!!
Now this last one is a doozy!! RAM Trucks has partnered with Ranger Boats, Can-Am, Evinrude, Crocidile Bay - Costa Rica, and the National Rifle Association to raise money to benefit the Paralyzed Veterans Outdoor Fund (PVOF) and the WorldCause Foundation..
"The Paralyzed Veterans Outdoor Fund provides our seriously injured heroes oppurtunities to enrich their lives through adaptive sports and outdoor recreational activities. PVOF is just one of the charitable causes that benefits from your participation in the Outdoor Adventure Dream Giveaway through grants from WorldCause Foundation, the sponsor of this giveaway."
"WorldCause Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all inhabitant of this planet. WCF fulfills this mission by providing aid and support for humanitarian, environmental and wildlife causes. WCF places particular emphasis on alleviating the suffering of children. The organization provides funding to selected non-profit organizations that have a proven track record in accomplishments that further its mission."
NOW THE PRIZES!!
Third Prize - A FISHING ADVENTURE DREAM GETAWAY PACKAGE - This package includes a 4-day guided fishing adventure for 2 at Crocodile Bay Lodge in Coasta Rica!!
Second Prize - A HUNTING ADVENTURE DREAM GETAWAY PACKAGE - This package includes a 5-day guided Elk Hunt adventure for 2 in Utah (1 hunter and 1 observer)
GRAND PRIZE
RAM 2500 OUTDOORSMAN MEGA CAB 4X4 - This truck is equipped with the Outdoorsman SLT package mineral gray two tone and signature Outdoorsman graphics. Powered by the legendary 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel cranking out 350hp and 800 lb-ft of torque, this 4X4 comes additionally equipped with All Terrain tires, a front bumber mounted Talon Superwinch, Chrome running boards, and a roof mounted Pop-up Camper with ladder system!
21' RANGER REATA + 225HP EVINRUDE E-TEC MOTOR + CUSTOM TRAILER - Comes complete with custom two-tone interior, 43-gal. aerated livewell, built-in tackle box, pedestal fishing seats and matching boat trailer.
2011 CAN-AM COMMANDER 1000XT SSV - Features an 85HP Rotax 100 engine (making it one of the most powerful SSV's to-date), tilt assist dump bed, WARN winch and high traction 27" tires.
PLUS... $30,000 CASH for TAXES paid of behalf of the winner for IRS withholding requirement!!
PLUS... $10,000 for GAS!!
Now THAT is one awesome contest! To enter go to www.outdoorgiveaway.com or Call 855-459-6400. All they ask for tickets to win these great prizes is a small donation to WorldCause to benefit the PVOF. A great contest to benefit a fantastic cause!!!
Good luck to everyone! (But not too much, I'm entered in these too!)
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
On Target!
There's a new vehicle in the Dodge lineup starting in Q2 of this year! Dodge makes a bold re-entry into the compact car segment with the all new 2013 Dodge Dart!
The Dart is making a big splash with it's debut yesterday at the Detroit Auto Show. Sporting five different trim levels, 14 interior combinations, 12 exterior colors, and six wheel choices, there's a Dart for all tastes.
The Dart is also bringing world class interior and technology to the compact car segment. Available largest in class 8.4" Touchscreen media command center delivers AM/FM/CD/MP3 and SIRIUS Satellite Radio capability and available Garmin Navigation, live fuel prices, sports updates, traffic and weather. Also available with UConnect Phone and available UConnect Web, delivering Wifi to your car!
There is also an all new class exclusive 7" TFT (Thin Film Transistor) reconfigurable cluster display. It gives a full color customizable display of navigation, performance, and vehicle information.
A Dodge brings it's uncompromising standards of outstanding safety to the compact car segment. The Dart features and incredibly strong safety cage, as well as a STANDARD 10 airbags, reactive front head restraints. Also available are safety features like Blind Spot Monitoring and industry exclusive Rear Cross Path Detection.
There are three different engine choices on the new Dart: a 16-Valve 1.4L Intercooled Turbo I-4 engine (160hp & 184lb-ft), a 2.0L TIGERSHARK I-4 (160hp), and a 2.4L TIGERSHARK I-4 (184hp.)Now the EPA has yet to rate these powertrains, but Dodge is extremley confident that the Dodge Dart will have a highway gas mileage rating of 40 mpg or higher when properly equipped.
All in all I am extremely excited to get my hands on one of these Darts! Dodge is back and it's taking charge of the compact car segment!
Call me for more information at 830-303-3005 and ask for LT. Also be sure to check out www.dodge.com and check out more information about the new 2013 Dodge Dart!!
The Dart is making a big splash with it's debut yesterday at the Detroit Auto Show. Sporting five different trim levels, 14 interior combinations, 12 exterior colors, and six wheel choices, there's a Dart for all tastes.
The Dart is also bringing world class interior and technology to the compact car segment. Available largest in class 8.4" Touchscreen media command center delivers AM/FM/CD/MP3 and SIRIUS Satellite Radio capability and available Garmin Navigation, live fuel prices, sports updates, traffic and weather. Also available with UConnect Phone and available UConnect Web, delivering Wifi to your car!
There is also an all new class exclusive 7" TFT (Thin Film Transistor) reconfigurable cluster display. It gives a full color customizable display of navigation, performance, and vehicle information.
A Dodge brings it's uncompromising standards of outstanding safety to the compact car segment. The Dart features and incredibly strong safety cage, as well as a STANDARD 10 airbags, reactive front head restraints. Also available are safety features like Blind Spot Monitoring and industry exclusive Rear Cross Path Detection.
There are three different engine choices on the new Dart: a 16-Valve 1.4L Intercooled Turbo I-4 engine (160hp & 184lb-ft), a 2.0L TIGERSHARK I-4 (160hp), and a 2.4L TIGERSHARK I-4 (184hp.)Now the EPA has yet to rate these powertrains, but Dodge is extremley confident that the Dodge Dart will have a highway gas mileage rating of 40 mpg or higher when properly equipped.
All in all I am extremely excited to get my hands on one of these Darts! Dodge is back and it's taking charge of the compact car segment!
Call me for more information at 830-303-3005 and ask for LT. Also be sure to check out www.dodge.com and check out more information about the new 2013 Dodge Dart!!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Float like a Butterfly, Sting like a 392 cubic inch MONSTER
Chrysler has discovered that a lot of it's future lies in its past. Some of the most successful vehicles in the company are designs that have harkened back to glory days of steel bodies and big blocks.
The Chrysler 300 was revived back in 2005 followed by the Dodge Charger in 2006 and the Dodge Challenger in 2008. With these cars, there were certain trims and special editions that really got the blood flowing in MOPAR enthusiasts. One of the most recognzizable is the SuperBee, which makes it's triumphant return in the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 SuperBee!
The SuperBee does have a lot in common with the SRT8. Their DNA is the same, obviously direct siblings. But the SuperBee is the brother that calls the SRT8 a namby pamby girly man for having his heated seats and cooled cupholders and big touch screen. He's all about speed, speed, and speed.
The SuperBee sheds weight in the form of those afore mentioned luxuries, and is faster because of it. Those heated leather seats are replaced by premium cloth seats with the signature yellow striping and super logos. The giant 8.5" touchscreen radio is replaced by the streamlined 4.3" touchscreen. What's retained from the SRT8 is the steering wheel, and most importantly the powertrain.
The 392 cu in HEMI V8, pushing out 470 hp and 470 ft/lbs of torque remains from the SRT8, pushing the car from 0-60 in 4.4 seconds and posting a 1/4 mile time of 12.8 seconds @ 112.6 mph. Those numbers are as tested by Motortrend magazine and would improve with some stickier track tires.
Now these vehicles are going to be very limited in production, so if you want a piece of MOPAR and automotive history as well as one of the most attitude on four wheels, come order a 2012 Dodge Charger SuperBee from me.
My number is 830-303-3005, just ask for LT.
The Chrysler 300 was revived back in 2005 followed by the Dodge Charger in 2006 and the Dodge Challenger in 2008. With these cars, there were certain trims and special editions that really got the blood flowing in MOPAR enthusiasts. One of the most recognzizable is the SuperBee, which makes it's triumphant return in the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 SuperBee!
The SuperBee does have a lot in common with the SRT8. Their DNA is the same, obviously direct siblings. But the SuperBee is the brother that calls the SRT8 a namby pamby girly man for having his heated seats and cooled cupholders and big touch screen. He's all about speed, speed, and speed.
The SuperBee sheds weight in the form of those afore mentioned luxuries, and is faster because of it. Those heated leather seats are replaced by premium cloth seats with the signature yellow striping and super logos. The giant 8.5" touchscreen radio is replaced by the streamlined 4.3" touchscreen. What's retained from the SRT8 is the steering wheel, and most importantly the powertrain.
The 392 cu in HEMI V8, pushing out 470 hp and 470 ft/lbs of torque remains from the SRT8, pushing the car from 0-60 in 4.4 seconds and posting a 1/4 mile time of 12.8 seconds @ 112.6 mph. Those numbers are as tested by Motortrend magazine and would improve with some stickier track tires.
Now these vehicles are going to be very limited in production, so if you want a piece of MOPAR and automotive history as well as one of the most attitude on four wheels, come order a 2012 Dodge Charger SuperBee from me.
My number is 830-303-3005, just ask for LT.
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