AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
- New 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye and its
797-horsepower supercharged HEMI® high-output engine drive the most
powerful Charger lineup ever
- The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye is the most powerful
and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world:
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- Most powerful production V-8 engine with 797 horsepower and
707 lb.-ft. of torque
- World's fastest mass-produced sedan with a top speed of 203
mph
- Quickest production Charger ever with a quarter-mile elapsed
time (ET) of 10.6 seconds at 129 mph
- Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye runs 1.2 seconds faster than the
Charger SRT Hellcat on a 2.1-mile road course, equal to about 7 car
lengths after one lap
- The Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye features the aggressive
Widebody, introduced on the Charger SRT Hellcat in 2020 as
standard, with integrated fender flares that add 3.5 inches of
width over the wider wheels and tires
- The innovative, award-winning SRT Power Chiller™, standard
on the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye, lowers the intake air
temperature, improving performance
- 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat boasts a new rating of 717
horsepower
- Both 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye
models feature a newly designed, functional performance hood that
gives them an even more sinister look
- Dealer orders open for 2021 Dodge Charger models this fall,
including the new SRT Hellcat Redeye; vehicles are scheduled to
start arriving in dealerships in early 2021
Dodge, America's performance brand, continues to push the limits
of the world's only four-door muscle car, introducing the new
797-horsepower 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye — the most
powerful sedan and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world.
To put that nearly 800 horsepower to the pavement, the new
Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye boasts a Widebody exterior with
integrated fender flares that add 3.5 inches of body width. The new
20-inch-by-11-inch Lightweight Carbon Black wheels ride on Pirelli
305/35ZR20 tires, which give the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye more
tire tread where the rubber meets the road. A newly designed,
functional performance hood on both Charger SRT Hellcat models
gives this four-door sedan an even more sinister look.
"The magic of the Dodge Charger is that it delivers all the
performance of a true American muscle car while also being able to
deliver a family of four or five, day in and day out," said Tim
Kuniskis, Global Head of Alfa Romeo and Head of Passenger Cars –
Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA – North America. "The Charger is a big,
comfortable, five-passenger sedan that can run the quarter-mile in
the mid-10s, 0-60 in the mid 3s and reach a top speed of 203 mph,
and be your daily driver."
The Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye runs 1.2 seconds faster than the
Charger SRT Hellcat on a 2.1-mile road course, equal to about 7 car
lengths after one lap.
Dealer orders open for 2021 Dodge Charger models this fall,
including the new SRT Hellcat Redeye; vehicles are scheduled to
start arriving in dealerships in early 2021.
Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye has the soul of the
demon
Designed and engineered to appeal to muscle car enthusiasts who
want even more — more power, more performance and more bragging
rights at the drag strip — the heart of the new 2021 Dodge Charger
SRT Hellcat Redeye comes from the limited-production 2018 Dodge
Challenger SRT Demon. The supercharged 6.2-liter
HEMI® high-output V-8 boasts 797 horsepower and 707 lb.-ft. of
torque and is mated to a TorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic
transmission.
Internal changes to the transmission in the Charger SRT Hellcat
Redeye include an upgraded torque converter. The Charger Redeye's
torque converter delivers an 18 percent increase in torque
multiplication when compared with the standard Charger SRT
Hellcat.
Like its Demon brethren, the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye's engine
has 25 major component upgrades, including a larger supercharger,
strengthened connecting rods and pistons, high-speed valve train,
fuel injection system and improved lubrication system.
Compared with the standard Charger SRT Hellcat engine, the
Redeye features:
- Largest factory supercharger of any production car – 2.7 liters
versus 2.4 liters
- Increased boost pressure: 14.5 psi versus 11.6 psi
- Higher rpm limit: 6,500 rpm versus 6,200 rpm
- Fuel: Two dual-stage fuel pumps versus one:
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- At full throttle, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye consumes
1.43 gal/min (5.4 liters/min) of fuel – enough to drain the fuel
tank in just under 11 minutes, yet is still rated at 22 miles per
gallon (mpg) when driven in normal highway conditions
- Larger induction air box with three sources of intake air:
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- Functional, newly designed performance hood
- Mail-slot grille opening
- Air box opening near wheel liner
Additional features from the Challenger SRT Demon that help the
Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye achieve its status as the most powerful
four-door muscle car:
- Torque Reserve delivers up to 3.9 psi of boost at launch and up
to 55 percent more engine torque
- Only factory production sedan with both SRT Power Chiller™ and
After-Run Chiller
- High-strength steel prop shafts provide a 15 percent increase
in torque capacity
- 41-spline half shafts provide a 20 percent increase in torque
capacity
Distinctive Dodge//SRT design: Where form meets the ultimate
function
The Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye is unmistakably
Dodge, featuring the aggressive, planted Widebody, standard, with
3.5 inches of added width paired with its wider wheels and tires.
New, wider 20-inch-by-11-inch Lightweight Carbon Black wheels ride
on wide Pirelli 305/35ZR20 tires. The Pirelli 305/35ZR20 all-season
performance tires are standard; three-season tires are also
available.
Beyond its menacing stance, the newly designed performance hood
on the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye looks even more sinister and
provides maximum air intake to the supercharged power plant from
the functional hood scoop to boost power. This hood takes full
advantage of the SRT Hellcat Redeye's air intake system and is
sealed to the air box.
The front fascia on the Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody includes
the mail-slot grille, providing for additional cool air to travel
into the radiator to help maintain ideal operating temperature even
in the hottest conditions. Side sills connect the front and rear
fascias to help amplify the integrated design.
Beating the heat
Heat is the enemy of any
high-performance powertrain, so Dodge//SRT designers and engineers
looked for more ways to keep the intake air as close to the optimum
temperature as possible.
One key to the engine's imposing power output is air – and
plenty of it. The newly designed, functional performance hood on
the SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye provides maximum air intake
to the high-output supercharged power plant.
On the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye, the new functional
performance hood, mail-slot grille opening and air box opening near
the wheel liner combine to give the high-output engine an 18
percent greater air-flow rate than the SRT Hellcat engine (1,134
cubic feet per minute). At full power, this is the equivalent flow
rate to 89 adults simultaneously emptying their lungs in one
second.
The innovative, award-winning SRT Power Chiller™, standard on
the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye only, lowers the intake air
temperature further, resulting in improved performance. It diverts
the air-conditioning refrigerant from the cabin to a chiller unit
mounted by the low-temperature circuit coolant pump. Charge air
coolant, after being cooled by ambient air passing through a
low-temperature radiator at the front of the vehicle, flows through
the chiller unit, where it is further cooled. The chilled coolant
then flows to the heat exchangers in the supercharger.
Race Cooldown, also an industry first, minimizes any heat soak
effects, allowing the engine to stay in optimum operating
temperature. When the engine shuts down, the Race Cooldown feature
keeps the engine's cooling fan and low-temperature circuit coolant
pump running to lower the supercharger/charge air cooler
temperature. The driver can track the supercharger coolant
temperature on the SRT Performance Pages in the 8.4-inch Uconnect
touchscreen and know in real time when the supercharger is at the
optimum temperature for another run. Race Cooldown was first
featured on the Challenger SRT Demon in 2018 and became standard on
the Charger SRT Hellcat in 2019.
2021 Charger SRT Hellcat lineup: More horses, expanded
technologies and more features
From 717 to 797 horsepower, Dodge is delivering the most powerful
Charger SRT Hellcat lineup ever for the 2021 model year.
Powered by the proven supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8
engine, the Charger SRT Hellcat ups the ante by increasing the
shift points to 6,100 rpm in automatic mode, which yields a
10-horsepower boost, now delivering 717 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft.
of torque.
The innovative, quick-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed
transmission is standard on all Charger models and provides
optimized fuel economy while enabling maximum performance with
160-millisecond shifts and rev-matching on Charger SRT Hellcat and
SRT Hellcat Redeye.
All 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat models are loaded with standard
performance features, including:
- Adaptive Damping Suspension — SRT-tuned Bilstein
three-mode Adaptive Damping Suspension system includes: Auto mode =
sporty but compliant ride; Sport mode = firm, maximum handling;
Track mode = firm, maximum handling plus performance shifting and
gear-holding feature
- Braking system — Braking power comes from the standard
Brembo brake system with two-piece, 15.7-inch front rotors and
six-piston front calipers for outstanding heat management, thermal
capacity and longevity
- Electric power steering (EPS) — Electric power steering
delivers better steering feel and ease of turning at parking lot
speeds. It can be calibrated to optimize steering effort for a
variety of driving situations via settings in the SRT Performance
Pages
- Launch Assist — Launched on the Challenger SRT Demon as
a factory-production car first, Launch Assist helps resolve one of
the biggest challenges to clean launches and driveline integrity –
wheel hop, which happens when tires quickly slip and regain
traction at launch, rapidly storing up and releasing energy in the
driveline. These high torque spikes can quickly and severely damage
driveline components and, up until now, the only solution was
to back out of the throttle. Charger SRT Hellcat models use the
wheel speed sensors to watch for signs that the tires are
slipping/sticking. If hop is detected, the engine control module
momentarily reduces torque to maximize traction almost instantly –
without the driver having to lift the throttle. Launch Assist
reduces loads in the driveline from wheel hop by up to 20
percent
- Torque Reserve — Becomes active once the engine speed
passes 950 rpm. The system closes the bypass valve, "prefilling"
the intake with boost, manages fuel flow to cylinders and manages
spark timing to balance engine rpm and torque
- Launch Control — Holds the engine at optimal launch rpm
and waits for the driver to release the brake. Launch Control then
uses engine torque management to optimize wheel slip for maximum
acceleration
- Line Lock — Engages the
front brakes to hold the Charger stationary, but leaves the rear
wheels free for a burnout to heat up and clean the rear tires. The
system will also let the driver perform a controlled rolling
burnout and can engage for up to 200 rear wheel revolutions
- Larger induction air box — Sealed to the new functional
performance hood for a steady supply of cool outside air, the SRT
Hellcat Redeye's air box includes an additional inlet near the
wheel liner
- SRT Drive Modes — Accessed via the 8.4-inch Uconnect
touchscreen, drivers can tailor their experience by adjusting
horsepower, transmission shift speeds, steering effort, paddle
shifters, traction and suspension settings. SRT Drive Modes offer
selectable settings for Street (Auto), Sport and Track. There is
also a custom setting for the driver to select individual
preferences
- SRT Performance Pages — Brings critical vehicle
performance data to the driver's fingertips, including a real-time
dyno graph, g-force heat map and much more
With all of these features, the 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat lineup
delivers improved performance numbers and a faster quarter-mile
time.
Charger SRT
Models
|
1/4-mile Elapsed
Time/Speed
|
Top
Speed
|
Redeye
Widebody
|
10.6 seconds @ 129
mph
|
203 mph
|
Hellcat
Widebody
|
10.96 seconds @ 125
mph
|
196 mph
|
Race-inspired, high-performance interior
The 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat lineup features standard Laguna
leather seats with an embossed SRT Hellcat logo. With the Alcantara
Appearance Package, the Laguna leather seats add Alcantara and also
feature an embossed SRT Hellcat logo.
Complementing the race-inspired cockpit are silver seat and
console stitching, Light Black Chrome accents and a Gunmetal SRT
Hellcat instrument panel badge.
The 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye has several unique interior
features, including:
- 220-mph red speedometer
- SRT Hellcat Redeye logo splash screen
- Light Black Chrome instrument panel badge with SRT Hellcat
Redeye logo
- SRT Hellcat Redeye logo on the key fobs
The Carbon & Suede Package, available on Charger SRT Hellcat
Redeye, SRT Hellcat, Charger Scat Pack and Charger R/T models, adds
real carbon fiber accents to the instrument panel and console
bezels and Dinamica suede headliner, sun visors and A-pillars.
2021 Dodge Charger lineup: Full range of performance-driven
engine options
The SRT models create the halo for the entire
2021 Dodge Charger lineup, which offers a full range of powerful
engine options designed to meet the wants and needs of a wide range
of Dodge performance enthusiasts looking for a sedan. In addition
to the new Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye with its 797-horsepower
supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI high-output V-8, the Charger lineup
includes:
- The supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine on the
Charger SRT Hellcat, which returns with output at 717 horsepower
and 650 lb.-ft. of torque
- The 392 cubic-inch HEMI V-8 engine on the Charger Scat Pack,
which offers the most horsepower per dollar of any sedan in the
industry, boasting a best-in-class naturally aspirated 485
horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque
- The legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 on the Charger R/T, which
offers 370 horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque
- The award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, which delivers up to
30 mpg on SXT and GT and up to 27 mpg on SXT AWD and GT AWD models
paired with the segment's most advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD)
system:
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- Up to 300 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft. of torque is standard on
Charger SXT AWD, GT and GT AWD models thanks to a unique cold-air
induction system, sport-tuned exhaust and engine calibration
- Standard 292 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque on SXT
RWD
The Charger is unrivaled when it comes to sheer horsepower,
available all-weather capability on V-6 models, overall interior
roominess, performance options and packages, and unique heritage
design cues that Dodge//SRT customers count on in the world's only
four-door muscle car.
Signature Dodge colors and customization options available
across the Charger lineup
In addition to the wide variety of
wheels, wheel finishes, and exterior color and interior options,
Dodge offers a variety of appearance packages to give customers
more factory-custom options. Charger SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat
Redeye buyers can order dual-center, full-length, exterior stripes
covering the front and rear fascias, roof, deck lid in red, blue,
silver, Gunmetal Gray or Carbon. The Satin Black Appearance
Package, available on Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Hellcat and
the Charger Scat Pack, adds a hand-painted Satin Black hood, roof,
decklid and spoiler, enhancing the Charger's sinister look.
Dodge Charger customers have a wide array of exterior colors and
stripes from which they can choose to customize their four-door
muscle car. Thirteen different exterior colors and a wide variety
of interior trim selections include:
- F8 Green
- Frostbite
- Go Mango
- Granite Crystal
- Hellraisin
- IndiGo Blue
- Octane Red
- Pitch Black
- Sinamon Stick
- Smoke Show
- TorRed
- Triple Nickel
- White Knuckle
Available Interior Colors:
- Black
- Black/Caramel
- Black/Demonic Red
- Black/Houndstooth
- Black/Ruby Red
- Black/Sepia
Dodge//SRT
For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand
has carried on the spirit of brothers John
and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge
shifts into high gear with muscle cars and SUVs that deliver
unrivaled performance in each of the segments where they
compete.
2021 marks the year that Dodge is
distilled into a pure performance brand, offering Hellcat-powered,
700+ horsepower SRT versions of every model across the lineup. For
the 2021 model year, Dodge delivers the drag-strip dominating
807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, the new
797-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Redeye, the most powerful and
fastest mass-produced sedan in the world, and the new
710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful SUV
ever. Combined, these three muscle cars make Dodge the industry's
most powerful brand, offering more horsepower than any other
American brand across its entire
lineup.
In June 2020, Dodge was named the "#1 Brand in Initial
Quality," making it the first domestic brand ever to
rank No. 1 in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
(IQS). Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered
by global automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. For more information
regarding FCA (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA), please
visit www.fcagroup.com.
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