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06-29-2018, 05:28 AM
USA Today - The highlight is the 797-horsepower 2019 Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye, which the company unveiled this week at its Chelsea Proving Grounds.
"I like to say it's a Hellcat that's been possessed by a Demon," said Steve Beahm, head of passenger car brands for Fiat Chrysler in the U.S.
Fiat Chrysler says it is leveraged the power output of the supercharged Hemi Demon V-8, which powered the limited-edition Challenger SRT Demon that recently ended its production run, to boost the Hellcat Redeye. The Demon, one of the most powerful production cars ever produced, had 840 horsepower.
Fiat Chrysler says the new Hellcat Redeye manages 707-pound-feet of torque with its 6.2-liter V-8, mated to an eight-speed transmission. It can hit 60 miles per hour in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 203 mph.
“Like its Demon brethren, it has 25 major component upgrades, including a larger supercharger, strengthened connecting rods and pistons, high-speed valve train, fuel injection system and improved lubrication system,” the company said.
The car pulls intake air from three sources, including a new dual-snorkel hood and driver-side air catcher headlamp and inlet near the wheel liner, the release said.
"I like to say it's a Hellcat that's been possessed by a Demon," said Steve Beahm, head of passenger car brands for Fiat Chrysler in the U.S.
Fiat Chrysler says it is leveraged the power output of the supercharged Hemi Demon V-8, which powered the limited-edition Challenger SRT Demon that recently ended its production run, to boost the Hellcat Redeye. The Demon, one of the most powerful production cars ever produced, had 840 horsepower.
Fiat Chrysler says the new Hellcat Redeye manages 707-pound-feet of torque with its 6.2-liter V-8, mated to an eight-speed transmission. It can hit 60 miles per hour in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 203 mph.
“Like its Demon brethren, it has 25 major component upgrades, including a larger supercharger, strengthened connecting rods and pistons, high-speed valve train, fuel injection system and improved lubrication system,” the company said.
The car pulls intake air from three sources, including a new dual-snorkel hood and driver-side air catcher headlamp and inlet near the wheel liner, the release said.