Everything We Know About Dodge's 2021 Muscle Car Lineup
Dodge is still the go-to brand for muscle
car enthusiasts looking for raw, old-school power. Here's what they have
in store for 2021.
By Testimony Olajire
Muscle cars are one of the all-time American favorites,
known and loved for their high performance and fast speed. These mass
production cars gained much of their popularity in mainstream and
underground drag racing circles.
For more than half a century now, Dodge has been producing some of the best muscle cars on
the market, period. And the company's 2021 lineup is no exception to
the mastery Dodge has managed to produce through the years. It is still a
few months to 2021, but Dodge's 2021 muscle car lineup is already
stirring up a buzz in the automotive industry. Here's what we know:
10/10 The Lineup Comprises 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Red-Eye, And Dodge Durango Hellcat
Dodge certainly didn't disappoint as it revealed the much anticipated 2021 muscle car lineup
with three all new vehicles. The cars are the 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT
super stock, the 2021 charger SRT Hellcat Redeye and the 2021 Dodge
Durango SRT.
These are some imposing yet impressive muscle cars, and they are the
center of all the buzz going around with Dodge's 2021 lineup.
9/10 All The Cars Have Been Upgraded To Pack More Horsepower Of Greater Than 700hp
Muscle cars are all about performance and speed. It is always a matter
of how far companies can take them. So, a popular thought in the mind of
people about these cars is how much horsepower they pack.
Dodge certainly knows this, that is why all the vehicles in this line up
have been upgraded to produce more horsepower, each delivering more
than 700 potential horses under the hood. This makes them some of the
most powerful muscle cars in the world. Dodge certainly brought its
A-game in the manufacture of these cars and enthusiasts are totally here
for it.
8/10 The Durango SRT Hellcat Is The Most Powerful Durango To Date
The Durango is not a strange name in the Dodge family. It is the
company's brand of SUV. The 2021 Durango SRT hellcat is however
different from previously produced models, as it should be. It has an
eight-speed automatic transmission and a supercharged 6.2-liter V8
engine that generates 710 horsepower. This propels the Durango to a top
speed of 180 mph.
The Durango SRT hellcat speeds from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and can
travel a quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds. These features make the car not
only the most powerful Durango to date, but also makes it the world's
fastest SUV. Who wouldn't want to have this beauty in their garage?
7/10 The Durango Hellcat Is The First Three Row Hellcat Ever Produced With A Redesigned Front End
The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
is as beautiful on the inside as it is exteriorly. It features a new
dashboard design inspired by the Challenger and Charger. The
infotainment system and gauge cluster have been fitted into one area;
this pattern has created more space for the 10.1inch touch screen Gen 5
Uconnect System. The hard buttons and knobs just below the dashboard
create a more compact look compared to the 2020 Durango.
The infotainment screen, button panel, and dashboard have allowed more
space at the redesigned shift console edge. Designed with a generous
amount of leather and suede, the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
certainly has a posh feel to it. It is a three-row SUV that can
comfortably seat a family, and it can tow up to 8700 pounds.
6/10 The Production Of The 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat Will Be Limited
Despite all its great features, the production of the 2021 Durango SRT
hellcat will be limited. It will only be produced in 2021, beyond which
Dodge will cease production of the model. This makes the 2021 Dodge
Durango SRT Hellcat all the more unique.
5/10 The 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Has Some Similarity To The Dodge Challenger Demon
The 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Superstock Is an eye-catching muscle
car that draws its inspiration from the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
and the Challenger Hellcat Red-eye. One can say it is an almost perfect
challenger, combining the best features of the SRT Demon and the Hellcat
Red-eye.
4/10 The Challenger Has An Excellent Braking System
The Challenger completes a quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds at a speed of 131 mph and
has a top speed of 168 mph. With great speed comes an even greater
braking system. With a pulling power of more than 800 horses, the SRT
Superstock is a heavyweight vehicle, and it is necessary that such
vehicles have an excellent braking system.
3/10 Unlike Other Models, The 2021 Challenger Gets A Different Shift Point For The Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
The 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Superstock has a revised powertrain
calibration to optimize its performance, including the eight-speed
automatic transmission and the limited-slip 3.09 rear differential.
2/10 The 2021 Dodge Charger's Functional Scoop Design Is An Excellent Idea From Dodge
The 2021 Dodge charger SRT Hellcat Red-eye is one intimidating piece of
work. If sedans could bully, this hellcat would do a good job of giving
other sedans a wedgie. The charger is a wide-body five-passenger car
with a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine, which delivers 797 horsepower
and 707 pound-feet of torque. It can reach a top speed of 203 mph and
does a quarter-mile in 10.6 seconds. Dodge claims this is the fastest
full-sized sedan in the world.
To enhance its supercharged engine, the charger Redeye has a newly
designed hood that supplies maximum airflow from its larger functional
hood scoop. This is an excellent idea from Dodge.
1/10 The Rear-Wheel-Drive Dodge Charger Will Be A Bundle of Drifting Fun With A 10-Horsepower Increase
The Rear-Wheel-Drive Dodge charger comes with a TorqueFlite 8HP90
eight-speed automatic transmission. The 8HP90 has a torque converter
that provides an 18% increase in torque compared to the regular Charger
SRT Hellcat.
The 2021 Dodge charger SRT Hellcat Redeye will be a bundle of drifting fun with the power output increase.
Jeep
dropped a pair of teaser images of its upcoming Grand Wagoneer last
week, accompanied by a simple message: "Coming Sept. 3." In other words,
we know when Jeep will pull the wraps off its long-awaited flagship
SUV.
Jeep's official Twitter account tweeted out an image of what seems to be
either a Wrangler or a Gladiator with "392" marked on a massive,
scooped hood earlier today. What's that about?
While the post was short on details, we can draw a
few conclusions. While this could be either a Wrangler or a Gladiator,
it definitely seems to hold the 6.4-liter naturally aspirated Hemi V-8
put in the 470 horsepower Grand Cherokee SRT, which comes in at 392
cubic inches and was once the namesake of a specialized Challenger SRT-8
line. Being the most common high-output Chrysler engine in current
production, the engine is already a popular swap for Jeep enthusiasts,
so a production model seems very possible.
The bigger concern is
whether or not this is actually a production model. It could be the
teaser of a realistic concept, like the Easter Jeep Safari concepts
the company puts out every year. It could be a one-off, built or even
just rendered for only posts like this, designed to test interest while
the company considers building something on a larger scale. The most
interesting possibility, though, is that this is in fact a Jeep Wrangler
or Gladiator packing a startling 470 horsepower.
If that is the case, this looks like Jeep's response to the reveal of the Bronco family.
The potential for a high output model of either or both flagship jeep
off-roaders is an immediate headline-grabber, but the actual production
models could provide both a viable competitor to Ford's much larger SVT
Raptor performance truck and a sort of pony car-like escalation in what
looks like a war brewing between what are now two competing full lines
of compact, stylish off roaders in a category of their own.
Mopar Introduces New Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) Lift Kits
Specifically Tuned for EcoDiesel-Powered Jeep® Wrangler and Gladiator
Models
New Jeep® Wrangler lift kit available now; new Jeep Gladiator lift kit arrives later this summer
July 30, 2020
, Auburn Hills, Mich.
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For enthusiasts looking to further enhance the off-road capability of their Jeep® Wrangler or Gladiator,
Mopar and Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) are introducing new specifically
tuned 2-inch lift kits for EcoDiesel-powered Jeep models.
"Our comprehensive Jeep portfolio includes more than 500
factory-engineered, quality-tested, off-road performance parts and
accessories," said Mark Bosanac, Head of Mopar Service, Parts and
Customer Care, FCA - North America. "At Mopar, we'll continue to fill
our catalog with ultra-capable, factory-backed features that resonate
with Jeep fans."
Both lift kits are validated to OEM specs in order to manage the
increased vehicle curb weight and to deliver heightened ground clearance
and higher approach/departure angles needed for larger tires. Specific
features include:
Suspension articulation is increased 18 percent from stock for enhanced off-road vehicle capability
Larger 2.5-inch-diameter (versus 2-inch-diameter stock)
aluminum-body FOX monotube shock absorbers are specifically tuned for
increased weight capacity, durability and cooling during off-road
conditions
Springs are specifically tuned for the diesel-engine application,
which optimizes the dynamic performance in all on- and off-road driving
conditions
Longer front lower control arms (versus stock control arms) offer
ideal caster settings, while unique heavy-duty bushings provide improved
vehicle control and assist with suspension articulation
Direct bolt-on kit requires no drilling, cutting or welding
Each JPP lift kit includes four springs, four FOX shocks, front lower
control arms, front and rear stabilizer links, front and rear bump
stops, various fasteners and JPP badge, all packaged in a custom,
reusable wooden crate with the JPP logo.
The JPP Wrangler lift kit (Part #: 77072399AE) is available for purchase
now, while the new JPP Gladiator lift kit (Part #: 77072469AC) will be
available in late summer. The manufacturer's suggested retail price
(MSRP) for each kit is $1,495.
When oversize tires (33 inches in diameter and larger) are installed,
the Mopar Vehicle Protection (MVP) Custom Calibration option
reconfigures the vehicle speedometer and odometer calibrations for
accurate gauge readings. The available option has an MSRP of $125.
Factory Warranty
Standard Mopar accessory warranty coverage for both lift kits includes
two years/unlimited miles from date of purchase or up to the remainder
of the new vehicle's warranty of three years/36,000 miles.
MVP also offers optional, additional lift kit coverage when combined
with a purchase of one of the mechanical plan warranty offerings. Plan
terms range from 5-8 years and up to 125,000 miles for new vehicles.
Please visit your nearest FCA dealership for additional information.
Mopar
Mopar (a simple contraction of the words MOtor and PARts) is the
service, parts and customer-care brand for FCA vehicles around the
globe. Born in 1937 as the name of a line of antifreeze products, the
Mopar brand has evolved over more than 80 years to represent both
complete care and authentic performance for owners and enthusiasts
worldwide.
Mopar made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era, with Mopar
Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing
use, and expanded to include technical service and customer support.
Today, the Mopar brand's global reach distributes more than 500,000
parts and accessories in more than 150 markets. With more than 50 parts
distribution centers and 25 customer-contact centers globally, Mopar
integrates service, parts and customer-care operations in order to
enhance customer and dealer support worldwide.
2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel first look: more grunt, more miles
Aaron Cole, thecarconnection, July 10
The pairing was highly eventual, but also highly anticipated.
On Friday, Jeep announced that its 2021 Gladiator pickup would be
available with an optional 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 plucked from the Ram 1500 pickup and Wrangler SUV. In the Gladiator, the turbodiesel will make 260 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque and be paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The engine will be available in Gladiator Sport, Overland, and
Rubicon trim levels, which are equipped with Dana 44 front and rear
axles and a 3.73 axle ratio, which points to the diesel's grunt and
prowess heading up a trail.
The EPA hasn't yet rated the Gladiator pickup, but 2020 ratings for
the diesel-powered Wrangler were 22 mpg city, 29 highway, 25 combined.
The two share similar skeletons, although the Gladiator is bigger so
it's likely that the diesel pickup will land somewhere slightly lower
when it's rated.
Jeep said that the pickups will be equipped with diesel exhaust fluid
after-treatment tanks that will need to be refilled every 10,000 miles.
The Gladiator's 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine is largely identical to
the same units found in other Jeep and Ram products, although Jeep says
it's made several changes to the engine to make it quieter and more
capable off-road. Enthusiasts have clamored for the turbodiesel in Jeep
products thanks to the engine's low-end torque and long lopes in the
wilderness thanks to better fuel economy, compared to gas-powered Jeeps.
The "world's most powerful SUV" is quite the title, and Dodge now owns it! The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT®
Hellcat will bring 710 HP and 645 pound-feet of torque when it hits the
streets and will be unlike any other family-sized vehicle on the
market.
Just
when you thought the Dodge Challenger couldn't get any more mental, the
SRT Super Stock arrives with its chest puffed out and already claiming
the title of the world's fastest and most powerful muscle car.
Wider than the SRT Hellcat Redeye
and sporting fat and sticky radial tires, the Challenger SRT Super
Stock upends the Redeye as the most powerful muscle car in the world. It
comes with the same powerhouse engine, but output is tuned to 807
horsepower. The Super Stock joins the demented Challenger SRT Demon
as the only two muscle cars with more than 800 ponies on tap.Dodge
hasn't mentioned a price tag for the Super Stock, but expect it to cost a
little more than the Hellcat Redeye's $80,190 sticker price, and order
books should open summer of 2020.
