2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Downers Grove IL

The power-hungry engineers at Dodge's SRT performance wing dug deep into their bag of treachery for the Hellcat. They started with the stout Hemi engine block that's one of the few left still made from iron and therefore rugged enough to withstand the supercharged maelstrom. While most current supercharged production engines use a version of Eaton's Roots-style lobed supercharger, the Hellcat Hemi uses a Lysholm-like twin-screw compressor co-developed by Chrysler and IHI of Japan.  The efficient screw compressor is geared to turn at 2.36 times engine speed while producing a maximum of 11.6 psi of boost. That's good enough for 707 hp at 6,000 rpm, while the maximum torque rating of 650 lb-ft comes in at 4,000 rpm. The Challenger SRT Hellcat's Traction Control system uses sensors to detect if any tire loses traction, and will alter the vehicle's power and handling accordingly to help with regaining and maintaining control. The Challenger SRT Hellcat's handling is also supported via an included Electronic Stability feature. The Challenger SRT Hellcat's responsiveness benefits from the inclusion of a Speed Sensing Steering system.

On regular Challengers the styling updates for 2015 are inspired by the 1971 Challenger; the grille features spilt elements and the taillights are now separate LED units. And the interior sees dramatic improvements with loads of added features. But the Hellcat gets its own hood with a large scoop and vents, skips the split elements in the grille for better cooling and has a hole inside the left inner headlight to feed cold air to the beastly 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8. Features include 20-inch wheels with high-performance Pirelli tires, xenon headlights with automatic high beams, heated and ventilated leather seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8.4-inch touchscreen display, a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, a forward collision warning system, a blind-spot monitor and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system. The single most delectable option, however, is the eight-spoke, hyper-black, forged aluminum 20-inch wheels.

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat a supercharged exaggeration of the resurrected Challenger that's been in production since 2008. It's not only the most powerful Dodge ever made, it's the most powerful production muscle car made. Ever. Come take a test drive of the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat at Ziegler Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Downers Grove.