I hear that there has been 20 Hellcat's totaled so far....
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat wrecked after just 18 miles
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat wrecked after just 18 miles
Hellcat Totaled after 18 Miles
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Saved by crumple zones and airbags.
All else being equal, the driver would likely have died in an older muscle car.
All else being equal, the driver would likely have died in an older muscle car.
Samplingman
Old Man with a Hat
"Since the 707 hp supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 is hard to come by, he was able to sell the motor before the car was even delivered, so you’re already too late for that, but he does have a nice set of bucket seats that don’t appear to have been stained in the accident."
traintech55
Senior Member
I think all the automakers should send all the buyers of these machines to a racing driving school before they can take delivery.
70_NPORT
Well-Known Member
no comment
GJS
Senior Member
Like handing a loaded M1 Garand to a person who has only ever shot a pump action bb gun.
I would like to see video of these guys destroying these cars....
Let's see......Rule #1, make sure Hellcat is aimed straight down the road with the steering wheel centered before nailing it WOT.
Let's see......Rule #1, make sure Hellcat is aimed straight down the road with the steering wheel centered before nailing it WOT.
It is offered in the U.S. but runs about $1200 for one day. I believe the Demon gives you one day included. Again only in the U.S.
https://bondurant.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Bondurant_ChallengerHPD_2017v2_email.pdf
300rag
It's Not Going to Shift Itself
That damage doesn't look like the car was moving too fast. Note that there are a lot of dents and minimal scratching. If it went onto tbe roof and side while moving there would have been a lot of scraping, nevermind that the side airbags should have gone off. My opinion, only.
Ironwolf
Senior Member
Some of these cars do not even make it out of the dealers lot without taking a plunge first !!!
70Tom
Senior Member
Good god. Surprised we haven't heard about more wrecks of these. I always assumed most people buying them couldn't really handle the car.
It’s the 20th totaled Hellcat the company has gotten its hands on, but by far the one with the lowest mileage.
It’s the 20th totaled Hellcat the company has gotten its hands on, but by far the one with the lowest mileage.
FCA does offer a "Driving Experience" 1 or 2 day school at various tracks across the country. This was included in the purchase when my wife bought her SRT8 Challenger.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
There was a story of a guy that took delivery and wrecked it on the way home. That was right after they came out
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
It's not the arrow it's the Indian. ...many were gonna get in a wreck even if it were a mini van.
sb61fury
Well-Known Member
I am looking at a challenger as my new daily driver but I will get a V6 because I only care about fuel economy. I do not need all that horse power. I know it says up to 30 on the highway but I can get that higher the secret is not to step on the gas.
My 2007 has up to 27 on the highway but I have been getting in the 30s
My 2007 has up to 27 on the highway but I have been getting in the 30s
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
I get 30 in my 2010 R/T on the highway
I don't think that would be the case. I know lots of guys that rolled old muscle cars. Now if it had been a convertible...
However, I'm thinking this either had to be very low speed or dropped coming off the ramps as others have suggested.
Ironwolf
Senior Member
Here it is in a less visual form: http://jalopnik.com/first-hellcat-sold-in-colorado-wrecked-an-hour-after-pu-1673994344
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