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The Dodge Challenger and Charger aren't given much consideration here in the UK, yet the expansion of 'Widebody' to the Charger Hellcat name was essentially a lot for us to disregard...
Coming as standard on each of the 2020 Charger SRT Hellcats is Dodge's Widebody pack, including new front and back belts, total with wide curves for extreme path filling capacity. It appears the term widebody is tossed around excessively generously nowadays, anyway a couple of additional millimeters in width isn't what the Charger finds in this occasion, yet just about 89. Under the swelling curves sit new, more extensive 20in wheels, enclosed by 305 segment Pirelli tires. The new front grille likewise takes into account improved cooling, with the back spoiler expecting to give better-streamlined parity.
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Beside the conspicuous visual changes, the new Charger Hellcat sees the expansion of versatile Bilstein suspension, six cylinder Brembo brakes with 391mm plates for better ceasing force, an 8.4in infotainment framework, expanded front spring rates, the bigger enemy of move bars and re-tuned dampers. An element called 'Race Cooldown' likewise now comes as standard, permitting the intercooler siphon and radiator fan to pursue even the motor has been closed down for cooling of the supercharger.
Under the hat sits the equivalent 6.2-liter V8 found in the past Charger Hellcat, creating 697bhp and 650lb ft. These may be indistinguishable figures from its forerunner, however, it's never been a sluggard, with 0-60mph coming in simply 3.6secs and top speed at 196mph, practically coordinating the £150,000, restricted run Jaguar XE SV Project 8.
Additionally prodded during the uncovering was the formation of a Pikes Peak variation. Concerning subtleties, the brand remained tight-lipped yet dependent on what we've seen before it'd almost certainly have considerably more width for included dependability, expanded halting capacity and maybe much more control over the street legitimate vehicle.
Request books open toward the finish of this current year, anyway as you may have speculated, it won't be sold in the UK – most likely something to be thankful for given the size of our streets. The widebody unit is additionally accessible on the 478bhp Scat Pack as a choice.
