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SpeedIsLife · 10-21-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

Cool. Any idea if the 2015 Hellcat Challenger's are sold out? I thought I read somewhere that Dodge isn't limiting production on them?

No, Dodge isn't limiting production of them, but dealerships have very, very strict allocations of Hellcats. I don't have numbers on how many have been ordered or sold, but it has been announced that more manuals have been ordered than the autos.

MEDISIN · 10-21-2014, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

When will these things start to hit the street??

In time for the first snow

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Originally Posted by SpeedIsLife

No, Dodge isn't limiting production of them, but dealerships have very, very strict allocations of Hellcats. I don't have numbers on how many have been ordered or sold, but it has been announced that more manuals have been ordered than the autos.

Surprised to hear that given how much Dodge has been marketing the ZF-jesus transmission. God save the manuals!

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Originally Posted by SpeedIsLife

Yeah, they aren't able to put them on from the factory due to regulations and internal Chrysler rules, etc, but the fender lips have been rolled and the entire rear wheelhouse has been modified on all Challengers to accept 305's IIRC.

What "regulations" and "internal rules" prevent fitting 305's from the factory?

Alain · 10-21-2014, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedIsLife

Yeah, they aren't able to put them on from the factory due to regulations and internal Chrysler rules, etc, but the fender lips have been rolled and the entire rear wheelhouse has been modified on all Challengers to accept 305's IIRC.

Thanks for the answer dude. I wonder what kind of regulations they can possibly have against putting big tires on that car!!!

If you can put a 305 on the back without modding anything than that's a home run !!!!
Believe it or not, that skinny tire in the back was my major turn off about the Cat. Great news for me

SpeedIsLife · 10-22-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MEDISIN

What "regulations" and "internal rules" prevent fitting 305's from the factory?

I forget the exact wording, but it had to do with square fitments and how far the tire could extend from the fender lip from the factory. I know the reason why they're not running 305's in the front is due to turning radius issues, but I think the reason why they're not running 305's out back is because Mopar only allows a set distance beyond the body of the vehicle from the factory, even tho 305's wont cause a problem mechanically.

BaylorCamaro · 10-22-2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeedIsLife

I forget the exact wording, but it had to do with square fitments and how far the tire could extend from the fender lip from the factory. I know the reason why they're not running 305's in the front is due to turning radius issues, but I think the reason why they're not running 305's out back is because Mopar only allows a set distance beyond the body of the vehicle from the factory, even tho 305's wont cause a problem mechanically.

WOW that is incredibly dumb. I get having these "regulations" for your every day cars but c'mon for a Halo Performance car? I cannot believe they would limit their performances cars like that.

rocket403 · 10-22-2014, 02:09 PM

The Cats are on the way some in transport on the 401

SEVEN-OH JOE · 10-22-2014, 03:20 PM

It's the same reason Mopar gives for not offering OEM urethane suspension bushings; they have to run 150,000 miles without a squeak!

lewylew · 10-22-2014, 03:31 PM

I wish one of those was mine. Mine will me in the next allocation though,which I home comes soon.

DrkPhx · 10-22-2014, 07:24 PM

There were of a couple of cool commercials for the Hellcats last night during Sons of Anarchy.

LostPony · 10-23-2014, 08:32 AM

I have spent the last 3 days driving and riding in Charger Hellcats, I can not give any driving impressions or photos yet due to embargo by Dodge PR, but as soon as it is lifted I will post a full report, and hopefully an impression of the Challenger Hellcat as well.

They have promised me a drive in the Challenger Hellcat since I allowed some pretty awesome burnouts with the Chargers.

SpeedIsLife · 11-02-2014, 01:48 PM

FWIW over 5,000 Hellcats have been ordered, and so far 500 have been produced. Mopar is expecting to have 2,000 on dealer lots and in consumer hands by Christmas.

hotlap · 11-02-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedIsLife

FWIW over 5,000 Hellcats have been ordered, and so far 500 have been produced. Mopar is expecting to have 2,000 on dealer lots and in consumer hands by Christmas.

Have any been delivered yet? I've been waiting for the flood of news when they start hitting the street and strip. Seems like #1 was produced a while ago.

Rockhead · 11-02-2014, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rocket403

The Cats are on the way some in transport on the 401

FAWK YEAH!

lewylew · 11-02-2014, 07:32 PM

There is a bunch of 5hem sithing in storage waiting to ship. None have delivered yet that I have heard.

10-22-2014, 03:31 PM	#2416
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LostPony Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charles Town WV Posts: 254	I have spent the last 3 days driving and riding in Charger Hellcats, I can not give any driving impressions or photos yet due to embargo by Dodge PR, but as soon as it is lifted I will post a full report, and hopefully an impression of the Challenger Hellcat as well. They have promised me a drive in the Challenger Hellcat since I allowed some pretty awesome burnouts with the Chargers. __________________ 2012 Kona Boss 302 #2758

11-02-2014, 07:32 PM	#2422
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SEVEN-OH JOE Account Suspended Drives: some to distraction Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 627	It's the same reason Mopar gives for not offering OEM urethane suspension bushings; they have to run 150,000 miles without a squeak!

10-22-2014, 07:24 PM	#2417
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	There were of a couple of cool commercials for the Hellcats last night during Sons of Anarchy.

11-02-2014, 01:48 PM	#2419
SpeedIsLife Drives: Current Camaro-less Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,242	FWIW over 5,000 Hellcats have been ordered, and so far 500 have been produced. Mopar is expecting to have 2,000 on dealer lots and in consumer hands by Christmas.