The new Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, which pays homage to the muscle cars of old, is a 707bhp supercharged saloon that's claimed to be capable of 204mph.
Dodge describes its new car as "the quickest, fastest, most powerful production saloon in the world, as well as the most capable and technologically advanced four-door muscle car in America".
Official pricing has yet to be announced but it's likely the car will cost around $62,000 in its home market, or approximately £37,200. No UK sales are planned but, if you wanted to import one personally, expect to pay in the region of £52,000.
Under the bonnet is a supercharged 6.2-litre Hemi V8 that produces 707bhp and 650lb ft, making it the most powerful production V8 that Chrysler has ever produced.
The engine features a forged steel crankshaft with induction-hardened bearing surfaces, a specially tuned crank damper that's been tested to 13,000rpm and forged aluminium pistons.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a heavy-duty, torque-convertor-based eight-speed automatic transmission. The '8HP90' gearbox, badged TorqueFlite, is reputed to be capable of shifting gears in 160ms.
For comparison, Porsche's PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission can shift gears in under 100ms. The TorqueFlite gearbox also features a rev-matching facility, further helping maximise the engine's performance. The rear end and propshaft has been strengthened, too, while a standard limited-slip differential helps to maximise traction.
The SRT Hellcat delivers some impressive performance figures. The 0-60mph sprint is dispatched in 3.7sec, approximately 0.4sec faster than an £80k BMW M5 Competition Pack. Also claimed is a standing quarter mile time of 11.0sec, compared to a Ferrari 458 Italia's 11.5sec.
More notably, the Dodge is said to get from 0-100-0 in 13.0sec. While not quite enough to eclipse the likes of the McLaren F1, which takes 11.5sec, it's a remarkable achievement for a 2068kg four-door saloon.
A top speed of 204mph makes the Dodge the fastest production four-door currently available. Even the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG are stated to hit 'just' 200mph when derestricted.
Dodge has also worked to improve the Charger's handling. Forged 9.5Jx20 wheels are shod with Pirelli P Zero performance tyres, while adaptive three-mode sports suspension helps bolster the car's cornering abilities.
Additionally, it sports the largest brakes ever offered by the Chrysler corporation, with 15.4-inch floating Brembo discs at the front and six-piston calipers
Helping differentiate the SRT Hellcat further from the standard Charger on which it is based are a host of cosmetic changes. Dodge has tweaked virtually every panel on the car and added bonnet vents, unique front and rear bumpers and LED lighting both front and rear.
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