Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Edition: The classic muscle beast from the 70s to the present

Of course, you can spend less than $30,000 on an absolutely basic challenger and get a fun retro muscle car with rear-wheel drive. Even if the hood has only a 305-horsepower V6, you can consider it a good choice.

But of course Dodge is more than that. The Challenger nameplate has been around since 1970, but it has been retired for a while and resumed development in the late 2000s as the three major automakers in Detroit competed with new generation cars including Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. . Earlier times.

Dodge has no less than nine challenger levels and performance kits, of which the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody priced at $92,245 is the top cat-red eyes. The 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody wears a "Sinamon Stick" paint job.

This car is aggressive in style without hesitation, and may be more aggressive than the current updated muscle and pony cars. Before getting many options, the starting price is $58,995.

So why is it "wide body"? Well, the overall width of this Challenger has been increased by 3.5 inches, while the wider fenders can accommodate 20-inch by 11-inch tires and use Pirelli P-Zero tires.

The 20-inch wheels are "Carbon Black" aluminum

Braking power is provided by Brembo brakes.

Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody looks eye-catching and does a great job.

directly evokes the challenger’s 50-year legacy. "SRT" stands for "Street and Racing Technology", the brand's performance department.

A pair of roaring hood scoops almost made me ignore the black racing belts (they are "Carbon", plus nearly $1,000).

The challenger’s journey is daunting. It declares itself.

high-intensity headlights are very effective in driving late at night, but the appearance is not complicated.

The initial aerodynamic elements initially worried me that getting in and out of the lane would be tricky, but there is usually enough clearance.

Backward, the challenger has a spoiler. To be honest, this is a mild spoiler.

Like the front end, it may have been as early as the 1970s.

SRT badge is also displayed here.

The taillights have nothing to do with the headlights, but it is consistent with the challenger atmosphere: it does not try to image the seamless, integrated design of two contemporary doors.

If you look closely, you will see that the Hellcat logo turns into red eyes

The luggage space is spacious: just over 16 cubic feet.

Shopping can have more groceries.

Now is the critical moment! Let's open the hood and take a closer look at the monster engine.

This 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 has 797 horsepower and 707 pound-feet of torque.

This is a work of engineering sculpture. The name Hemi comes from the hemispherical combustion chamber.

Check out a lot of air intakes!

How about the heavy green supercharger belt?

delivers amazing power through an eight-speed "TorqueFlight" automatic transmission.

The cap of the fuel tank returns the price of gasoline to the retrospective period. But these days, you will pay the price for the Challenger's 13 mpg/gallon/21 highway/15 hybrid fuel economy.

Let's sneak in and see what looks like a boring all-black interior at first.

is not only that. And you have to pay thousands of dollars for it. We have carbon fiber and suede leather, an 18-speaker premium Harman-Kardon sound system with a subwoofer in the trunk, and Laguna leather packaging with the SRT logo added to the seats. There is even plenty of legroom behind

. But the real story is the seat itself. They are so comfortable. Soft like a sofa. In the front, they are also heated and cooled.

multifunctional steering wheel has also obtained some SRT brands.

If you want to flick the gear, you can use the paddle switch in manual mode.

The 8.4-inch infotainment touch screen is equipped with Dodge's underrated Uconnect system, which we found overall is excellent.

GPS navigation is very effective, Bluetooth pairing is very convenient, and the device has a USB connection.

However, the really interesting stuff is hidden in the SRT panel, which showcases all the performance advantages of Challenger, from the line lock used for cooking tire pre-drag races to the start control function. You will not rotate the instrument panel when you try to drive at 0-60 mph (only three seconds).

So what is the verdict?

2020 Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody is a V8 coupe that I might choose for low-key cruising because of its pleasant exhaust sound and super comfortable seats.

is contradictory, don’t you think? But if you think about it again, that’s what Americans think about performance machines: reclining styling, couch comfort, powerful horsepower, a set of rear wheels that don’t want to stay on the sidewalk, and advanced technology to control everything.

changed the Hellcat to SRT Redeye Widebody Hellcat’s list price by $17,600 and brought everything from the engine cooler to the special speedometer, which has been driven at 220 mph. The car is aimed at dedicated horsepower enthusiasts who may move in a straight line from time to time, but they may also want to turn.

In this regard, this challenger is... very good and challenging. In the "track" mode, you must start control, otherwise you will immediately lose back-end control. Just like the 755-horsepower Corvette ZR1, you instinctively fought back at your ambitions, eventually weakening a lot of horsepower. It’s okay, because you can churn from the tachometer and listen to the supercharger spool again and again, thisIt will bring a lot of fun. The sweet symphony of the large Hemi is still very special in the automotive world.

I have drove over-muscular Mustangs and Camaros. They are natural competitors of Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, and like other Dodges, I find Challenger is very self-animal. This is the most annoying thing in the team, but it also does a good job while preserving its technology without destroying it.

In other words, it will not harm life in the 21st century. Otherwise, turn these compromises into innovative solutions: anger can be controlled most of the time.

That is very unique and an obvious selling point. Therefore, if you are looking for an evolved dinosaur market, then Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody may be your beast.