The unveiling of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 opens the floodgates for some interesting questions. For starters, is a Jeep Wrangler Hellcat even a possibility? Given FCA’s track record of jamming Dodge’s 700-hp Hellcat engine into just about anything, the question is not unfounded. However, being an off-roading SUV, the Wrangler faces a unique …
Junkyard Dave is a YouTube channel that follows David Nenno as he rebuilds cars, races cars, and puts together an occasional special project. A few months ago, he started working on building a 2021 Dodge Charger Magnum Widebody Hellcat Wagon. I had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Nenno about his most recent video. In …
For years, Chevy’s LS engines have been the go-to swap for enthusiasts that want a strong and reliable power source for their project cars. However, new crate engines from both Ford and Dodge have become increasingly tempting options. Today we’re covering Dodge’s newest offering, the 807-hp V8 out of the limited-edition Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. …
With over 700-hp under your right foot, it’s hard not to get into a bit of trouble behind the wheel of a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. So much so that one owner recently got one of the highest tickets ever handed out by Michigan State Police. This unidentified joyrider was caught traveling at 110 mph …
I have spent a lot of time over the last little while wondering how Dodge intended people to use such a powerful people carrier. I have driven many SUVs, and never once have I found myself in need or want of the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat’s 710 hp. I’m not saying it isn’t cool. I’m …
Dodge’s performance division, SRT, seems to be in a horsepower race all on its own, continually outdoing itself with more powerful versions of its popular Dodge Challenger Hellcat and Charger Hellcat models. For 2021, Dodge has provided three different power outputs for their supercharged 6.2-liter V8, with the most conservative option coming in as the …
The Durango Hellcat won’t be around for long, but it’ll still be the most powerful version of Dodge’s SUV. The SRT 392 trim, though, is sticking around. However, Dodge once offered another high-powered version of the Durango before the SRT or Hellcat models existed. And it came courtesy of a name that’s usually tied to …
If you’re looking to spend more than $100,000 on a high-performance car, these three cars likely aren’t on your list. Maybe they should be, though. These three cars offer plenty of high-performance power along with a more affordable style. Here’s a look at the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody, and 2022 Chevrolet Corvette …
Jeep models are known to be beastly off-roaders, but some enthusiasts require more power. If you ever dreamed of having a Jeep with Demon or Hellcat authority, you’re in luck. You’ll just have to make your way to Las Vegas. The rare beasts at Jeep Only We could see more standalone Jeep dealerships in the future, and the Jeep Only …
The Ram 1500 TRX was launched last week to much fanfare. But, as nice as it is to have a playmate for the Ford Raptor, many fans were disappointed that the new Ram was not also made available as a performance street truck. In fact, they are still waiting for the truck manufacturer to bring …
The Hellcat engine has evolved quite a bit since it first debuted in the Dodge Challenger. But even as it gained horsepower in Redeye and Super Stock form, it’s always lacked something: a manual transmission. That’s not necessarily unusual amongst high-power modern muscle cars: the Shelby GT500, for example, is also automatic-only. However, if you’re …
The 2021 Ford Raptor is getting a suspension upgrade to be better on the pavement and for off-roading. However, it’s borrowing the suspension setup that has been used by the Ram 1500 and other Ram trucks since 2009. 2021 Ford Raptor Updates The 2021 Ford Raptor is getting a coil-spring suspension in the rear. This …
It’s something you don’t see every day. On the one hand, it’s a three-row SUV that can haul the entire family and all its stuff. On the other hand, it’s an aggressively dressed powerhouse of a vehicle that gets 710 hp and can tow up to 8,700 pounds. What are we talking about? The Dodge Durango …
We know what to expect for the 2021 Ford F-150, Nissan Frontier, Chevy Colorado, and more, but what about the 2021 Ram 1500? Is the Ram 1500 falling behind due to the debut of the Ford Bronco and other new vehicles? Let’s check out what we know what to expect so far. Is the 2021 …
If you have the need for speed, then check out the most underrated SUV, because it’s getting Hellcat power. If that doesn’t make you meow, then what does? Anyways, it’s the Dodge Durango that’s the most underrated SUV, and now the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is coming. The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Yeehaw, …
With the Hellcat engine finding its way into more of Dodge’s lineup, the Challenger clearly needed to step it up a notch. The Dodge Challenger ACR, sadly, is not going to happen. But even with the Charger getting its own 797-hp Redeye trim, the 2-door muscle car could still climb higher. And with the 2020 …
There is an unwritten rule over at Dodge with regards to the Hellcat engines. That rule is, If it fits, it sits. So, Dodge thought it appropriate to celebrate independence day with the reveal of their horsepower-heavy lineup, including the debut of the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. Yeah, a Hellcat engine fit in a …
Dodge is at it again when it comes to its pursuit of horsepower and the ability to melt the rear tires off of any Charger or Challenger that it builds going forward. To that end, it was no surprise when Dodge unveiled the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye alongside its other fire-breathing power monsters: the Durango …