The Hellcat has arrived!

http://www.drivesrt.com/2015/challenger-srt-hellcat/

Quoted from ledge:
wow. nice !. whats the standard exhaust system like on these?

It's absolutely incredible. Sounds like thunder. Lots of crackle and pop.

#4 8 years ago

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The_Dude_Abides

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Quoted from ledge:
wow. nice !. whats the standard exhaust system like on these?

An absolute beast its growl becomes a part of you. The Hellcat was carved out of a solid block of awesome!

#5 8 years ago

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ledge

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OP
Quoted from kaneda:
It's absolutely incredible. Sounds like thunder. Lots of crackle and pop.

yeah had a listen just before. sweet.

#6 8 years ago

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BoozeMarlin

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Congrats on the new ride! Look fwd to a pic of the red key.

#7 8 years ago

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shlockdoc

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Congrats. Nice whip. Use it well.

#8 8 years ago

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DevilsTuner

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Eau Claire, WI

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WOOT now all you need is a Grumman F6F Hellcat to go with it.

#9 8 years ago

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davewtf

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Quoted from kaneda:
. After 2 hours in my Dad's vette I'm ready to die. But she rides like a Mercedes until all Hell breaks loose.

this is the part that is lost on alot of people. these cars and big and heavy but they are comfortable to ride in, even the back seat! congrats on your purchase!

#10 8 years ago

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underlord

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You just went up a notch on the respect ladder.

You're at notch #1.

Welcome to our Chally club. Rude attitude!!

#11 8 years ago

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davewtf

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Quoted from kaneda:
See, more than pinball comes with NIB issues.

careful, that's a mod you're having an issue with. Don't give the hellcat haters any ammo.

#12 8 years ago

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pinbum

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That has got to be a blast to drive on the street with the HP it makes. If vehicles like these keep coming off the assembly line, i may have to get rid of my drag cars and buy one and slap some drag radials on it, yah hoo.

#13 8 years ago

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davewtf

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Quoted from pinbum:
i may have to get rid of my drag cars and buy one and slap some drag radials on it, yah hoo.

10.80 bone stock with the automatic and drag radials.

#14 8 years ago

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jawjaw

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Humble, TX

9y 85,550 5,535 5

Love the white exterior and red interior. Awesome ride! I want one just for the sound they make.

#15 8 years ago

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Boondocker

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Leadville, CO

10y 56,550 310 11

so jealous

#16 8 years ago

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pinball-1

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9y 44,475 39 4

Nice ride! After years of driving GM muscle cars I finally made the switch to Dodge last year, and gotta say I love mine. I've been toying with the idea of a Hellcat, but nothing turns heads like a Viper (sometimes not a good thing)

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#17 8 years ago

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insaneinthedrain

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Sweet!
Congrats man

#18 8 years ago

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fiberdude120

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Quoted from kaneda:
After 2 hours in my Dad's vette I'm ready to die.

My vette rides like a tank, its one think I don't like about it.

#19 8 years ago

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ruszip2

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Was white the only color the Hellcats were available in ?

#20 8 years ago

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85vett

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Sweet car. Be sure to use the red key

What is the blue car? Is that the scat pack version?

#21 8 years ago

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davewtf

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Quoted from 85vett:
Sweet car. Be sure to use the red key
What is the blue car? Is that the scat pack version?

It appears to be a 2015 scat pack 392 shaker

Quoted from ruszip2:
Was white the only color the Hellcats were available in ?

no. 11 colors available first model year.

#22 8 years ago

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RobT

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Congrats Kaneda! Awesome car.

The Hellcat I test drove was white. White looks even better in person. It shows off the lines of the car well.

#23 8 years ago

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Pdxmonkey

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Badass!!

#24 8 years ago

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Gexchange

Denver, CO

12y 94,650 4,570

Sweet car! I want and I'm not a MOPAR guy!

#25 8 years ago

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PiperPinball

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8y 92,550 1,199

I have a black, murdered out Hellcat on its way. Ordered it back in January. Hopefully it will be here soon, as the deal said it was shipped last week!

#26 8 years ago

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The_Dude_Abides

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Quoted from PiperPinball:
I have a black, murdered out Hellcat on its way. Ordered it back in January. Hopefully it will be here soon, as the deal said it was shipped last week!

Here's some pics of one. Black looks great even better in person. I love the momentum air intake! At first it looks like a light is missing right next to driver side headlight but no it's the intake great design. Big congrats to you and Kaneda!
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#27 8 years ago

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rai

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Nice, I'm glad to see American cars that are world class. I don't know that I'd buy a Hell Cat but it is a fantastic piece of work.

My problem with performance cars nowadays is that where I live the attention from law enforcement as well as the limited ability to actually drive spiritedly (due to law enforcement) is so intense that they're almost not worth the trouble for me. I sold my M3 and am unlikely to get another high performance car due to that.

#28 8 years ago

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gearheaddropping

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Macomb, MI

12y 67,300 2,042 16 20

Car is a monster. Tons of them running around here in the Detroit area, some of them tuned to produce even more HP. They throw off a bunch of heat so they almost have their own atmosphere around them on a muggy night idling.

I was at a 7 Eleven the other day and there were four teenage boys in one. I was just waiting to hear the sirens later in the night. Turn off the nannies in one of these and you can get in trouble real quick.

Get'em while you can boys, because CAFE or insurance companies are going to do them in just like in 1971...

#29 8 years ago

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cosmokramer

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Nice ride!!

What kind of gas mileage do you get with 700+ hp?

#30 8 years ago

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northvibe

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Quoted from rai:
Nice, I'm glad to see American cars that are world class. I don't know that I'd buy a Hell Cat but it is a fantastic piece of work.
My problem with performance cars nowadays is that where I live the attention from law enforcement as well as the limited ability to actually drive spiritedly (due to law enforcement) is so intense that they're almost not worth the trouble for me. I sold my M3 and am unlikely to get another high performance car due to that.

You're best bet is to have a performance car and live near a track... My problem is, I'm over 2 hours from a track :/

#31 8 years ago

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TheLaw

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Ann Arbor, MI

12y 162K 48,068 19 30 1

Nice pick up. Getting a new car myself so I know how good it feels!

#32 8 years ago

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insaneinthedrain

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9y 49,300 73 2

Two people have mentioned a red key.
What's that about?

#33 8 years ago

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TheLaw

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Quoted from insaneinthedrain:
Two people have mentioned a red key.
What's that about?

Seems the Red Key gives all the horsepower whilst the black restricts to 500hp...I'm only looking that info up though.

#34 8 years ago

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pinbum

Frozen

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I am curious at what kind of warranty do you get on the motor & drivetrain?

#35 8 years ago

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Riptor

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Leonardtown, MD

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Quoted from TheLaw:
Seems the Red Key gives all the horsepower whilst the black restricts to 500hp...I'm only looking that info up though.

BooHoo, only 500HP
Its a serious awesome car but I dont think I could justify spending that much on a car.
I wish they would bring back the 71 Cuda, that one would temp me really bad....as if the Challengers dont temp me enough.

#36 8 years ago

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RobT

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Quoted from pinbum:
I am curious at what kind of warranty do you get on the motor & drivetrain?

5 year 100,000 mile warranty on the 2015's. That's amazing to have that kind of warranty on a 700+ HP motor with a blower on it.

For 2016, they reduced the warranty to 50k miles I believe.

#37 8 years ago

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michiganpinball

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Chelsea, MI

12y 58,150 958 2

Quoted from Riptor:
BooHoo, only 500HP
Its a serious awesome car but I dont think I could justify spending that much on a car.
I wish they would bring back the 71 Cuda, that one would temp me really bad....as if the Challengers dont temp me enough.

I hear a Cuda is coming...seriously. When they roll out the new rear drive platform cars. If they make the new chassis Charger lighter (likely) I may have to spring for one. Cuda is rumored to come back with the new chassis so it will probably be lighter too. Then the one negative (weight) of the Hellcats would be fixed.

#38 8 years ago

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The_Dude_Abides

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Quoted from RobT:
5 year 100,000 mile warranty on the 2015's. That's amazing to have that kind of warranty on a 700+ HP motor with a blower on it.
For 2016, they reduced the warranty to 50k miles I believe.

I've also heard after next year they'll stop making Hellcats with this engine and will be downsizing a bit.

#39 8 years ago

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RobT

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Quoted from The_Dude_Abides:
I've also heard after next year they'll stop making Hellcats with this engine and will be downsizing a bit.

Not consistent with anything I've heard. We have a great insider who posts on the Hellcat forum.

Quoted from michiganpinball:
I hear a Cuda is coming...seriously. When they roll out the new rear drive platform cars.

Yep, this rumor has merit. Just a matter of when it will happen. People are clamoring for the 'Cuda, and considering how well Challenger's have sold, it seems like a no brainer.

#40 8 years ago

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insaneinthedrain

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Quoted from TheLaw:
Seems the Red Key gives all the horsepower whilst the black restricts to 500hp...I'm only looking that info up though.

Yep.just watched some videos on YouTube explaining the different keys.
700 hp might be a little overkill for Manhattan driving!

#41 8 years ago

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forensicd

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Bloomington, IN

9y 49,650 875 7 6

Congrats! Love my 2015 srt 392, what a blast to drive.

#42 8 years ago

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Mike_J

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13y 99,550 5,400 58

Welcome to the club.

You should drive 45 minutes south to The Grove in Shrewsbury. There is a Cars and Coffee every other Saturday from 8:00AM-10:00AM outside of the Starbucks.

#43 8 years ago

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Wolfmarsh

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You bastards and your awesome cars.

I'm very jealous.

Congrats on the new car Kaneda! Enjoy it, but be safe.

#44 8 years ago

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kaneda

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Here's how she sounds.

#45 8 years ago

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kaneda

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Visited my brother today. He has a scat pack Charger. Neighbors didn't like the cat roaring into town too much

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#46 8 years ago

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One of the things I was most nervous about was where to park her in NYC. For those of you guys with garages/driveways you are the envy of every car guy in NYC. To put how annoying it is here, when I parked my Subaru STi on my block in an attendant garage back in 2006, it was $500 a month. And they would park it inches from the next car and the thing had so many dents and dings from them. So when I was looking for a space I had a few requirements:

1. No valet. No way I was handing the car over for someone to park and go Ferris Buehler with it.

2. Spot couldn't cost $500-$600. I mean that's what my monthly car payment is (financed half to build credit).

3. Spot had secluded and not near other cars.

So I lucked out big time. There's lots of new developments in Williamsburg, BK (a 20 minute bike ride / subway ride from me). Many of these buildings offer parking spots to its residents AND to outside people. You basically pick YOUR SPOT and pay monthly. So I found this amazing spot that answered all of my needs. And the best part is it's only $200 a month. Here are some photos of her parked there. As you can see, no way anyone can harm her. I need to also get the spot next to her and put a little Focus RS there was my winter / all season car.

It's brutally hot here in NYC, hence my flip flops. And I hadn't really slept in 48 hours. Can't wait to enjoy here when I am refreshed.

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#47 8 years ago

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kvan99

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Unique sound...I didn't expect it to sound like that. It's not Ferrari-ish but rather classic muscle. Congrats.

#48 8 years ago

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kaneda

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Quoted from ruszip2:
Was white the only color the Hellcats were available in ?

No they come in a variety of colors. White, Black, Red, Silver, Blue, Green. I just love White/Gold combo with black and red inside. White also just looks the best at night and ironically enough, stays the cleanest.

#49 8 years ago

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kaneda

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Quoted from kvan99:
Unique sound...I didn't expect it to sound like that. It's not Ferrari-ish but rather classic muscle. Congrats.

Yeah, it literally sounds like a Nascar for the road. Dodge really designed it to be pure muscle and I love that move. Too many manufacturers are in a pissing match for track times and are designing these track day beasts: z28 and GT350. But let's be honest, most of the time we are not carving up apexes, we're on highways. So I love the comfort and brute force this things delivers. Had here Wide Open Throttle a bunch today. Amazing fun.

#50 8 years ago

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kaneda

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