Enthusiasts, Dodge Execs Don't Want a Hellcat Viper - Torque News
Since it was announced that the Hellcat Hemi in the Dodge Challenger and Charger packs 707 horsepower, there have been people calling for a Dodge Viper packing the supercharged mill, but in reading through discussions online and in speaking with... The 2015 Dodge Viper is powered by a naturally aspirated V10 engine offering 645 horsepower and 600lb-ft of torque while the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is powered by a supercharged V8 engine offering 707 horsepower and 650lb-ft of torque. When it was announced a little over a year ago that the Hellcat Challenger would have a great deal more horsepower and torque than the mighty Viper, some people around the automotive world began pushing for a Hellcat-powered Viper and the idea of... Interestingly, in reading through discussions among fans of the Dodge brand – both on Facebook and on different enthusiast forums – many faithful Mopar lovers would rather not see a Hellcat Viper. While some Mopar and Dodge fans love the idea of packing more power into the Viper no matter what the mans, it seems that a great many enthusiasts would rather not see the company switch from the V10 to the Hellcat Hemi. Source: www.torquenews.com
