Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcats Make A ‘Last Stand’ with 1,000 hp From Hennessey
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is set to be the most powerful V8 muscle car ever
Its supercharged 6.2-liter V8 can crank out 1,025 horsepower, but only if you get it drunk.
The maximum output requires the use of E85 fuel, which has a higher octane than premium gasoline and an alcohol proof of 170, hence the name.
It still makes a healthy 900 hp when its running on gas, which still qualifies it as the most-powerful factory V8 muscle car ever, but you can get more if you really want it.
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Hennessey Performance has announced limited run of “Last Stand” Challenger and Charger Hellcats, which play off of the “Last Call” designation Dodge has put on its 2023 model year cars, which are being discontinued in December.
THE DODGE CHALLENGER DEMON 170’S SUPERCHARGED 1,025 HP V8 IS AVAILABLE ‘A LA CRATE’ FOR $27,695
Their engines get upgraded supercharger systems with new pulleys; long tube headers; high-flow fuel injectors, catalytic converters and air induction; a ventilated crank case and an engine management system recalibration that boosts the power to 1,000 hp on gasoline and increases torque from 707 lb-ft to 948 lb-ft.
Hennessey also installs a unique 20-inch wheel and tire package, carbon fiber aero add-ons and Last Stand badging including a serialized dash plaque for the 50 cars of each model it will build.
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Pricing is $54,950 above the cost of the supplied car for Hellcat Redeyes and $64,950 for standard Hellcats, which require a new supercharger.
Dodge will replace the V8-powered versions of the Challenger and Charger next year with an all-electric muscle car based on the Charger Daytona SRT Concept.
Of course, if you’re not a Mopar fan, Hennessey will also a 1,000 hp Chevrolet Camaro it calls “The Exorcist” that was designed to battle Demons.
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