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 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 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 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 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 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.
With a price of $80,000, it is expected that the cost will rise higher through the years due to a finite number of produced units, which will lead to a rarity of sorts.
5 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.
It is a high-performance car with a 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat V8 powered engine, which delivers a massive 807 horsepower and 717 pound-feet of torque. This engine propels the Challenger SRT Superstock from 0-60 mph in 3.25 seconds. Dodge has called it the quickest and most powerful muscle car in the world; it certainly has that appearance.
4 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.
The Dodge Challenger SRT Superstock has lightweight aluminum four-piston Brembo brake calipers and 14.2-inch rotors, to slow the wheels down when need be. Also, the SRT comes with lightweight 18-inch wheels inside the gritty Nitto NT05R tires, which are a deciding factor for the speed of the Challenger SRT Superstock.
3 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.
The electronically adjustable suspension helps transfer the car's weight to the rear for optimum traction. It has a lock line feature that activates the front brakes and leaves the rear tires free to spin and warm up. It also has the 'Race cooldown' feature that minimizes burnout.
2 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 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.