Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Deploys New Muscles for 2019, With a Key in to the powerful Dodge Demon.

The highlight is the 797-horsepower Redeye SRT Hellca 2017 Challenger, which the company unveiled Thursday at its Chelsea test site.

"I like to say that it's a Hellcat that has been owned by a demon," said Steve Beahm, head of passenger car brands for FCA North America. Fiat Chrysler explains that it has leveraged the power of the supercharged Hemi Demon V8, which has powered the limited-edition Challenger SRT demon, which recently completed production, to boost Hellcat Redeye.

FCA says the new Hellcat Redeye handles 707-pound pounds of torque with its 6.2-liter V8, mated to an eight-speed transmission. It can reach 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 203 mph.

"Like his Demon brothers, he has 25 major upgrades, including a larger compressor, reinforced rods and pistons, a high-speed valve The car draws air intake from three sources, including a new double-tuba hood and the driver's side receiving the airlamp and the inlet near the wheel.

"At full throttle, the high-performance engine of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye consumes 1.43 gal / min (5.4 liters / min) of fuel – enough to drain According to a press release

the price of fuel has not yet been unveiled, but Mr. Beahm indicated that it would cost about $ 70,000 and would be available in the fourth quarter of this year. [19659012] Unlike the demon, the Hellcat Redeye will be widely available

"We will make them available to all world rather than a small number, "said Beahm

. 707 horsepower V8 Charger SRT Hellcat and the 303 horsepower V6 SXT all-wheel drive.

The Hellcat comes with a new dual-input performance grille, with standard features such as start-up assistance, after-cooler and torque reserve.

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Beahm boasted the lure of the models.

"Despite a shift towards commercial vehicles in the United States Over the past decade, the Dodge Charger and Challenger continue to turn the tide, "Beahm said in a statement. "Charger is on track to lead the large car segment in the United States for the fifth consecutive year in 2018, and we intend to maintain this track by updating the product to deliver performance and capabilities. required by our customers. "

Loader dealer orders begin this month and vehicles will be available in the third quarter.

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