First Looks at Dodge's "Hellcat" Equipped 2015 Challenger

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT is rumored for release at the ongoing 2014 Detroit Auto Show (January 13-26, 2014). The upgraded Challenger will contain a Supercharged Hemi V-8 engine in the SRT model. This all aluminum Hemi v-8, dubbed the "Hellcat", is a 6.2 liter engine that is supposed to be far more powerful than the 6.4 liter version.

From an auto restoration standpoint, things get interesting when you check out the physical specs of the new engine. Despite popular belief, the Hellcat is not just a modified version of the 6.4 liter Hemi V-8. It's reported as structurally different to the point of using different motor mounts, heads and few interchangeable parts. It is believed that this will be the engine to usher in a new generation of Hemi's that would be smaller, incorporate efficiency upgrades, be lighter weight but all the while producing more power. Engineering at it's finest. We're excited for the future!

The price tag on the Hellcat equipped version of the new Challenger hasn't been officially released but we can speculate that this will be considered a special model meaning it's price should fall well above even the Challenger SRT 392's starting price of $46k.

We'll be keeping an eye on the new Hemi's in the arena as we may consider using them in future hot rod restoration projects. Google