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<h1>Is the 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Boring, or Am I Simply Dumb?</h1>
With the spooky period upon us and Halloween right nearby, it's time for a frightening story: that time a 707-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive sedan made me really feel ... burnt out. That's right. The 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody, in the brand-new Hellraisin paint color, left me really feeling decidedly "meh." And it could happen to you! (But probably not.).

The likeliest explanation for this exceptionally hot take is that I'm burnt out, as well as having routine access to so many different new automobiles substantially reduces the enjoyment a Charger Hellcat-- even the brand-new Widebody variation-- can provide.

But it seems like there's more to it, so let me make my case. By making it a widebody, Dodge can ultimately provide the Charger Hellcat properly vast tires-- in this case, foot-wide Pirellis-- removing one of the white-knuckled components of driving a Hellcat: always getting on edge when you press the accelerator, particularly if the automobile isn't pointed 100% right, because the tail truly wants to slide out. That's exciting, and also it seemed like an accomplishment to return from a drive without mishaps. It doesn't feel like a 700-plus horse power car must ever appear convenient, however Widebody variations of both the Charger and Opposition Hellcat fall under that camp.

Contribute to this that I live within Chicago's city restrictions, so much of my driving was restricted to city roads where it's hard to obtain one of the most out of that power. Also highway problems can't maximize its power, making every trip feel like a waste of gas. Which the Charger Hellcat drinks like a frat pledge. 2016 ford f350 front grill It just felt ... pointless. You truly require to take a Hellcat to a drag strip to experience the task of engineering it is.

Was it just me? I asked my colleagues to opine on whether it was boring, specifically after one shared that he had both a Charger Hellcat Widebody and also a brand-new Ford Transportation van in his driveway one weekend break as well as selected the Transportation for his regional Autos and Coffee meetup. So below's a point-counterpoint based on what they needed to say.


Point: The Charger Hellcat Isn't as Interesting as It Utilized to Be.
Most remarks concentrated on the appearance of the Hellcat variations as well as exactly how Dodge, by including widebody variations to several design versions, has worn down a great deal of the Hellcat's originality. (Having actually just driven a Challenger Scat Load Widebody prior to the Charger, I can confirm that I was frequently asked if I was driving a Hellcat-- usually right before a person tried to race me at a traffic light.).

" I assume Dodge actually watered down the Hellcat's specialness when it presented the exact same styling adjustments for the non-Hellcat models. Currently, it's nearly impossible to inform if a Charger/Challenger is a Hellcat or not; also the badges aren't an excellent giveaway any longer.

" I assume Dodge needs to bring back some aesthetic style to the Hellcats to make them clearly various in some way-- which doesn't suggest large, silly graphics. Something unique and also immediately determining to divide your 700-plus-hp sedan or sports car from the lesser versions that use the very same widebody options.".

-- Aaron Bragman, Detroit bureau principal.

" To me, part of what's dimmed the allure of a Battery charger or Opposition-- in spite of absurd horse power numbers, method Mopar little bits and also ludicrous paint names fit for an Arena Football Organization team-- is a dilution of the trim levels. Dodge's current announcement that it will broaden the Challenger Widebody schedule alone to six variants of the coupe is an example. Perhaps the most special aesthetic component for a Hellcat when it first turned out in 2018, the Widebody version currently really feels just pedestrian.

" One obvious remedy is to clear up the Charger as well as Opposition schedules. Certainly a few of the lower trims (SXT, GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack) can manage to go, and also the opportunity of an R/T Widebody of any kind of kind. Trim-specific grilles, extra brightwork and also some differing aero work for the looter-- gaudy though they might appear-- could likewise help distinguish trims on the greater end as well as lend another visual aspect.".

-- Patrick Masterson, senior duplicate editor.

Counterpoint: You're a Bonehead, Brian.

The majority of these comments politely told me that I'm foolish.

" I completely obtain that they're ending up being a much more typical as well as less one-of-a-kind sight on the roadway, but I'm definitely not in the 'Hellcats are boring to drive' camp. Anything that can crack off a 10-second pass in stock type with a drag radial will make the majority of people crap their pants. What could be mistaken for 'monotonous' is how flexible as well as simple to drive they are, with wonderful road good manners and also a long wheelbase that makes it much more manageable to get the tail end a little squirrely. That's a plus. The Widebody cars are a lot more steady with their extra grasp. Driving a narrow-tire Hellcat on a standard street tire, and with manual transmission, stays incredibly questionable.".

-- Joe Bruzek, taking care of editor.

" This illustrates the bubble auto enthusiasts-- and the automotive media-- stay in. We see enough Hellcat variations of the Battery charger and also Opposition around right here, particularly as Dodge moms and dad Fiat Chrysler Automobiles generated also higher-performance versions of both cars and spread the engine to its SUVs. Yet the 'routine' Hellcats stay beasts. We ran the quarter-mile in 11.03 seconds with a Charger SRT Hellcat in 2015, which was before Dodge added the Widebody variation with 16% bigger back tires. Even five years later on, that's quick enough to smoke the large majority of brand-new, factory efficiency autos.".

- Kelsey Mays, senior editor, customer affairs & car examinations.

" I like the reality that having 700-plus hp isn't actually intimidating. I believe Dodge did an impressive task in making it civilized.".

-- Aaron Bragman.

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