This is What a 1,200 HP Supercharged Challenger SRT8 Sounds Like

I don’t know about you, but hearing a V8 engine on any given day can instantly make me feel better. There’s something about the wonderful thunder of a V8 powerplant that ranks it above any other type of engine in my book.

So, for all you V8 fans out there, here’s a little treat. A heavily modified Dodge Challenger SRT8 built by Craven Performance that is powered by a 572 Hemi V8 engine fitted with a 10-71 Supercharger.

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Inside Sources Say Next Dodge Challenger SRT8 Coming in 2014 with Supercharged V8

Adding to the many rumors about the replacement to the current Dodge Challenger that have been going around for the past year, is a report from Chrysler enthusiast site Allpar and Autonews, that the next SRT8 will come with a supercharged 6.4-liter HEMI V8 called the "Hellcat".

While a Chrysler spokesman declined to comment about the existence of the engine, company engineers reportedly confirmed the story to Allpar. The supercharger system is believed to help bring the V8's output closer to the 640hp of the Viper's V10, up from 470hp of the current Challenger SRT8.

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Dodge Mulling Camaro Z/28 Rival, Barracuda Reportedly Delayed

The unveiling of the Camaro Z/28, based on the latest incarnation of Chevrolet's muscle car, seems to have gotten Chrysler officials thinking. Their Dodge Challenger is currently far too heavy, and they feel that it can't compete with the more modern bow-tie sports car, or the much-improved latest Ford Mustang.

However, according to MotorTrend, a Z/28-challenger may be on its way, but it will require a lot of work on Chrysler's side, in order to make it happen, and to be competitive.

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Chrysler CEO to Auction Off his Customized Challenger SRT8 for Charity

Sergio Marchionne will soon say goodbye to his beloved 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 as it will go up for auction, alongside Mopar’s latest 426 HEMI V8 crate engine. Both items will go under the hammer at the April 4-6 Barrett-Jackson auction in Palm Beach, Florida. Read more »

New Core Editions for Challenger and 300 SRT8s, and the Return of the Charger SRT8 Super Bee

Just when you think that the Chrysler Group has run out of ideas for special edition trims, the Detroit carmaker comes out with a new set of models.

Making their debut at this week's Chicago Auto Show, are the "back-to-basics" Dodge Challenger SRT8 and Chrysler 300 SRT8 Core Editions, and the Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee that returns for the 2013 model year.

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2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Earns its Redline Stripes

If you liked the looks of last year's Challenger Rally Redline, but not it's 305hp 3.6-liter V6, Dodge is now offering a V8-powered version of the series, which it will debut at next week's Chicago Auto Show.

Under the hood of the new 2013 Challenger R/T Redline you will find Dodge's familiar 5.7-liter HEMI V8 delivering up to 375 horsepower and 410 lb-ft torque through a six-speed manual transmission, or an optional paddle-shifting and driver adaptable automatic transmission.

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Jay Leno Takes Hurst's 570HP Supercharged Dodge Challenger SRT8 for a Spin

As much as he loves his Italian exotics, Jay Leno is also a muscle car fan. In his wide (and wild) collection, there are two Dodge Challengers: a 1970 R/T and a 2008 SRT, the latter being the fourth car that rolled off the production line.

His 1970 Dodge is fitted with a Hurst pistol-grip lever, something that apparently increased the car’s “cool” factor. The Hurst name remained dormant for some time but now it has been resurrected, so Jay had to find out what the company was up to.

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Ultimate Auto's Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Widebody Rides on 405/25 Tires!

Is bigger more beautiful, as some like to believe? Well, as with most things, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so we will let you decide whether Ultimate Auto's custom Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Widebody is a looker or not after we tell you a few things about the build.

As its name states, the highlight of Orlando-based Ultimate Auto's version of the Challenger SRT-8 is its wide aero package featuring composite body panels that make space for ginormous 24-inch alloy wheels in a custom matte charcoal finish from Savini, which on the rear axle, are wrapped in equally massive Pirelli 405/25-24 tires.

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Dodge Challenger Owners Organize End of the World Cruise

Not that they really needed an excuse, but just in case the Mayan "End of the world" prophecy comes true on December 21, a group of Dodge Challenger owners under the umbrella of the West Coast Challengers Car Club organized a special meeting.

The gathering was appropriately named “End of the World” Cruise and it took place this past weekend in California.

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Hennessey Launches Supercharger Kits for 2011-2013 Chrysler Group SRT-8 Models

John Hennessey and his Hennessey Performance Engineering tuning outfit have prepared a little something for owners of Chrysler Group SRT-8 cars and SUVs from the 2011 to 2013 model years fitted with the brand's 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine.

These include the SRT-8 editions of the Dodge Challenger and Charger, Chrysler 300C and Jeep Grand Cherokee models, with Hennessey offering a supercharger kit in two states of tune.

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Twitter Fail: Dodge Thinks this BMW 3-Series Cop Car is a Challenger

The Chrysler Group just can't seem to get its twits tweets right. Some 18 months after an employee of an associated company that handled the firm's Twitter account wrote a posting with the "F" word that eventually got him fired, we have another episode, one that caused new embarrassment for the automaker.

Earlier today, the person responsible for the Dodge brand's social media account posted a tweet that read: "Not even a #DodgeFan outlaw can out run this Challenger cop car.on.fb.me/RWzh0B twitter.com/Dodge/status/2"

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Dodge Expands Blacktop Edition Packages to 2013 Avenger, Charger R/T and Challenger R/T

Dodge's portfolio of Blacktop Editions for the 2013 model year will grow to include the Avenger, Challenger R/T and Charger R/T. The common theme on all cars are the unique dark alloy wheels, grille surround, headlights and rear spoiler as well as some bespoke interior touches. Read more »

Jeff Dunham’s "Ultraviolet" 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is No Joke [Updated]

Famed stand-up comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham was summoned by the Chrysler Group to show his love about cars with a modern-day hot rod, dubbed Project UltraViolet, which was unveiled at this week's 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Mopar and SRT collaborated with Dunham and his crew from Palmer’s Customs of Camarillo, California, to customize a 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8.

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Comedian Jeff Dunham Helps Design a Custom Dodge Challenger SRT for the SEMA Show

The annual SEMA Show is as much about cars as it is about, well, the show, which explains why we see so many people from the music, movie and television industry putting their names on a variety of project cars every year.

Successful American ventriloquist and stand-up comedian Jeff Dunham will have his time under the 2012 SEMA Show's spotlight at the end of the month as he teamed up with Chrysler Group's Mopar and SRT brands to design a unique Dodge Challenger SRT-8 called the "Project Ultraviolet".

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A Dodge Challenger Stretched to New Lengths

In a sea of Lincoln Town Car and Hummer H2/H3 limousines, there's no doubt that a stretched Dodge Challenger easily stands out above the crowd.

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Chrysler Group Rumored to Replace Challenger with Smaller and Lighter SRT Barracuda in 2015

Even before the SRT brand was formed as a separate entity, then Dodge boss Ralph Gilles was already thinking about how to revive the legendary Plymouth Barracuda.

At the 2010 SEMA show, Gilles had told reporters that “there’s a lot of pressure to bring the ‘Cuda back; the customers have been stomping their feet for it.”

Now, Car & Driver reports that the Barracuda will indeed make a comeback. It says Chrysler Group plans to replace the Challenger in 2015 and join the Viper in SRT’s expanding range.

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Meet Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne's Weekend Ride

When you are the chief executive officer of a large company that operates a variety of brands under its umbrella like Sergio Marchionne does as he heads the Fiat Group and Chrysler LLC Alliance, you have many choices when it comes to your personal rides – from petite Fiat 500s to exotic Ferrari supercars like the F12berlinetta.

For the Canadian-born Italian, one of the cars parked under his garage is a blacked out Dodge Challenger SRT8.

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Poll: Which Sports Car Would You Buy for Around $25,000?

Let us just start off by saying that if you live in the States, you should feel fortunate that you can acquire a fairly rewarding and fun to drive sports car for $25,000 (approx. €19,300) or even less if you don't care much about all the bells and whistles of modern automobiles. If you are wondering why, head over to this post.

Now, with the recent arrival of the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ twins as well as a pricing announcement for the 2013 Ford Focus ST, which goes on sale later this year, buyers searching to buy a sports car for around $25k will have plenty of options to choose from.

The automotive menu at this price point includes front-wheel drive sport hatchbacks such as the MazdaSpeed 3 and VW Golf GTI, rear-wheel drive coupes like the Hyundai Genesis 2.0 Turbo and Chevy Camaro V6 and the Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster.

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