In the summer of 2015, with car enthusiasts in awe of the performance of the newly introduced supercharged Hellcat V-8 engine (707 horsepower, 650 pounds-feet of torque) in the Dodge Challenger SRT and Charger SRT, FCA Powertrain and Dodge planners began to ponder “what’s next.” Following a route carved by the Dodge Viper ACR as
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Mopar marries modern, classic muscle on “Graveyard Carz”
Classic Mopar muscle and modern Mopar muscle – can two great eras of horsepower and styling live together? Automotive enthusiasts are watching that question unfold on “Graveyard Carz,” the Mopar-focused restoration TV show that runs on the Velocity network. In an episode that first aired on May 16, shop owner and Mopar savant Mark Worman
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Time for Spring Cleaning, With Mopar
The arrival of spring and warmer weather encourages people to get outside, roll down the windows and go for a drive. Sometimes that drive is just around the neighborhood or down to the ice cream stand. For others, it’s a longer trip for spring break. Whatever your destination, now is a great time to get
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Mopar, Jeep Work Together on Customized Wrangler
The world is filled with natural beauties that require the Trail Rated capabilities of a Jeep Wrangler for a personal experience. Mopar is using this year’s Geneva Motor Show to demonstrate to European buyers how it can help them reach the continent’s locations with a package of street-legal equipment. European buyers can order the Mopar
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Mopar ’17 Dodge Challenger: Catch It While You Can
Take a good look at the Mopar ’17 Dodge Challenger that debuted at the Chicago Auto Show – it could be a long time before you see one again. Why? The special touches applied to this limited-edition model are unique, including a hand-painted two-tone color scheme. Also, the Mopar ’17 Dodge Challenger packs the 485-horsepower
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Dodge Challenger GT: Four-season Muscle Car
Traditionally, muscle cars go into hibernation with the first signs of winter. The new 2017 Dodge Challenger GT launches a new tradition – a four-season modern muscle coupe. The Challenger GT, now rolling into dealer showrooms, adopts the high-performance all-wheel-drive powertrain from the Dodge Charger AWD model. That setup includes the powerful Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6,
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FCA Powertrain Innovation Streak Continues
Reveals of new vehicles dominate the headlines during the preview of the Detroit auto show, but several industry events make it a busy week. The annual WardsAuto event that distributes awards to honorees of its 10 Best Engines program is a must-do for members of the FCA US Powertrain group. At least one FCA engine
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