[Dark_Knight_335]

I almost never get excited about American modern muscle cars, but I have to say this has me raising my eyebrow...

[e92_enthusiast_1]

Sick. I like the specs but looks wise could be more aggressive.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Oh absolutely- they definitely went old-school with this one.

But I would go so far as to say this is the modern muscle car by which all others will be measured.

[mikex25]

If I had to get a muscle car I would choose a Camaro.

[bimmette]

Meh, sure it's powerful, but I think it's ugly. I don't find any new American muscle cars good looking nowadays. (My first car was a Mustang so I'm not totally biased being a Bimmer owner now. Maybe I'm just old school.)

[Taran.J]

Weight? Heavy.
Looks? Ugly.
Height? Tall.
Width? Too wide.

Why buy this over a next gen C63 AMG coupe which will be shorter, skinnier, weigh less, and look decent with more aerodynamics, and can achieve the same power on paper with a tune?

Cuz Murica! #Gunsandburgers

[Dark_Knight_335]

No I know bro- it was just the raw specs that caught my eye...

[AviatorBimmer]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

but I have to say this has me raising my eyebrow

So you only have one eyebrow, Bert? LOL

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by AviatorBimmer

So you only have one eyebrow, Bert? LOL

Well, yes....I am Italian

[stanlalee]

What's so special about this particular release. Never heard of the Mustang GT500 or Camaro ZL1? All Chrysler is doing is coming late to the party (as usual) with their version of the supercharged muscle car.

As far as late model muscle cars I don't understand how anybody could not like them. Just straight bias to hate on them. Over many years now they look good, go fast as hell and even handle well (except the Chrysler's lol).

[jakuum]

Don't forget the exhaust vid

[Benstuck]

Originally Posted by bimmette

Meh, sure it's powerful, but I think it's ugly. I don't find any new American muscle cars good looking nowadays. (My first car was a Mustang so I'm not totally biased being a Bimmer owner now. Maybe I'm just old school.)

+1. Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers have never been physically appealing to me. They make me think that people are holding onto the past too much. The same could be said for the E9X M3 fanboys and the new M3/4: while the former was a great car, everything has to end in order for a new beginning. Or else we would be stuck in the same stagnant progression.

The Americans are building better cars, but just not good enough for me.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by stanlalee

What's so special about this particular release. Never heard of the Mustang GT500 or Camaro ZL1? All Chrysler is doing is coming late to the party (as usual) with their version of the supercharged muscle car.

As far as late model muscle cars I don't understand how anybody could not like them. Just straight bias to hate on them. Over many years now they look good, go fast as hell and even handle well (except the Chrysler's lol).

Sometimes coming late to the party affords you the critical opportunity to observe your competition- and blow it away.

So far, looks like the Hellcat will surpass all their American muscle car competitors- at least on the technical specs front.

Would I buy one? Probably not. Was I impressed? Yes, even if mildly so. No shame in admitting that brother.

[glachhman]

I like

[Dark_Knight_335]

I think it's always refreshing to have these kinds of discussions, even if not E90 related (see how I snuck that FBO 335 blurb in the title? )

I thoroughly enjoy them.

[Nebraska330xi]

Guys go ahead and watch the above YouTube of this Hellcat starting up and revving. It's insane. I wouldn't buy it, but the fact that this type of car can still be made makes me really happy.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by Nebraska330xi

Guys go ahead and watch the above YouTube of this Hellcat starting up and revving. It's insane. I wouldn't buy it, but the fact that this type of car can still be made makes me really happy.

There you go man! This was exactly my feelings- well said!!

[Bobby_Sardells]

VEHACKLE

[BMW_Belgier]

And what happens when a corner comes ?

[AviatorBimmer]

Originally Posted by Nebraska330xi

Guys go ahead and watch the above YouTube of this Hellcat starting up and revving. It's insane. I wouldn't buy it, but the fact that this type of car can still be made makes me really happy.

It ain't got shit on a 328i with aFe intake and muffler delete. At least to many around here LOL

[Sandman614]

had to change my shorts after the revving video

[evoix]

i hope they do something crazy handling wise. Every srt i owned or have been in was fast but a death trap around turns!! My srt4 would lift up around turns and it was nerve wrecking lol. Spent about 3k in suspension parts and still pissed myself when taking turns.