Motorweek's Test of 2018 Hellcat

Discussion in 'Challenger News, Articles and Media Reviews' started by SRT-Tom, Apr 26, 2018.

  1. Apr 26, 2018 at 6:29 AM #1
    SRT-Tom

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    In March, Motorweek tested the 2018 Hellcat widebody on the racetrack.

    Here is the link:

     
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  2. Apr 26, 2018 at 9:30 PM #2
    10DYRT

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    I like it.
    :):driver:

    Perfect choice of color.
     
  3. Apr 27, 2018 at 2:55 PM #3
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    I wonder what the 305 tires are? Make and model.
    Performance is identical as the earlier Hellcats when fitted with after market drag radials.

    EDIT: Found my answers...

    · Pirelli All Season Performance Tires on 11" wheels - Standard

    · No mention of forged wheels and No wheel options.

    · front track grows by 1.6 inches and the rear track by two inches even.

    EDIT2: Now it would be nice to know how/why the track increased so much. It certainly wasn't only for the extra tire width. Did the mounting hubs actually increase or was it all by wheel offset
     
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  4. Apr 27, 2018 at 11:18 PM #4
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    I think wheel offset, as with my 305's on 10 inch rims the is about 1/8" clearance between the sidewall of the tire and inner rear fender liner at the front part of the tire.