Dodge
Dodge was founded in Detroit in 1900 by brothers John and Horace Dodge. Originally a major parts supplier for early automakers like Ford, the company began manufacturing its own vehicles in 1914. Chrysler acquired Dodge in 1928, positioning it as a core division that eventually built a strong reputation around American muscle cars - such as the Charger and Challenger - alongside trucks and the V10-powered Viper.
Now part of Stellantis, Dodge separated its truck lineup into the standalone Ram brand in 2009 to concentrate on performance-focused cars and crossovers. Moving away from its long-running V8 Hemi engines in passenger cars, the brand's current lineup transitions toward modern powerplants, introducing all-electric drive systems and twin-turbocharged inline-six engines.
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Dodge Charger
Dodge Challenger
Dodge Viper
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Dodge Charger
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Final-generation Viper ACRs with the aggressive aero package generated more than 1,700 pounds of downforce at their 177 mph top speed.
From the 2015 model year, the naturally aspirated 8.4-litre V10 produced 645 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque.
The fifth generation was the first Viper equipped from the factory with electronic stability control and traction control.
For 2008, the V10 grew to 8.4 litres and 600 hp, with revisions including variable valve timing.
For 2003, the Viper SRT-10 received an enlarged 8.3-litre V10 producing 500 hp.
From the first generation through the end of production, the Viper remained associated with a front-mounted naturally aspirated V10.
In 2007, the lineup expanded with the Charger SRT8, powered by a 6.1-litre HEMI producing 425 hp.
The 2006 Charger R/T used a 5.7-litre HEMI V8 rated at 340 hp.
The first Charger offered V8 engines ranging from a 318-cubic-inch unit rated at 230 hp to the 426 Street HEMI rated at 425 hp.
Dodge quoted an 11.2-second quarter mile for a stock Challenger SRT Hellcat and 10.8 seconds on drag tires.
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