Slideshow: New 2019 Charger Hellcat Gets New Bits and Pieces

Strong Updates for the Sedan Horsepower King

Now that a few years have passed since the Dodge Hellcat twins debuted, the ladies and gentlemen of Fiat-Chrysler Automotive had decided to lend some updates to strongest examples of the muscle car breed. While the Dodge Challenger Hellcat has since been surpassed by the drag strip special Demon model, the Dodge Charger Hellcat remains the boldest option for those seeking four doors and a big supercharged V8. For the 2019 model, Dodge has a few more tricks up its sleeve. 

Sorry No More Power

If you say 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque isn't enough power, maybe you need your head examined. There's genuinely only so much power that can be put to the ground in a street-legal vehicle and the Charger Hellcat surpasses that number by at least 200 horsepower. Dodge didn't add any power upgrades to the Charger Hellcat for 2019 and that's perfectly fine by me. If anything, they probably saved a few owners' lives.  

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Heavy Breathing

One of the most prominent changes to the outside of the 2019 Charger Hellcat are the new dual intakes tucked into the corner of the grille. While the Challenger Hellcat has relied upon conical intakes recessed in the headlight, the Charger has lacked a similar snout. Things change in 2019 as the Charger will likely breath a little easier through the grille mounted nostrils. From the pictures, the Charger Hellcat now looks even more like a fire-breathing, tire-shredding, dragon of a sedan. Take that Germany.  

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Bulging Everywhere

From the wide hip lines to the rolled fenders, over to the scalloped and vented hood, the Charger Hellcat oozes bravado and brawn. Dodge and their design team really have to be complimented for evolving the look of the Charger since its return in 2006. Much of the underpinnings have remained the same over the last 13 years but the exterior (and more recently) the interior have continued to progress. Beginning in 2011, the Charger transitioned to a more angular and lean stance. Now, in 2019, the Charger perfectly blends strong creases with fluid design language from front to back.  

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New Shoes

As part of the updated look, the Charger Hellcat comes with these new optional wheels. While their satin finish is a smooth touch, the overall design feels a little safe, not to mention reminiscent of the five-spoke allow wheels worn on lesser model Chargers and Challengers of yore. For my money, I'm ticking off the box next to the twenty-inch "Brass Monkey" wheels that really pop when paired with the Octane Red worn by the Charger pictured above.  

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Satin is Sexy

Satin black hoods have been a staple of the Dodge cookbook since the days of T/A Challengers. Now that heritage is finally making its way to the 2019 Charger Hellcat. It looks especially tasty when paired with a restrained, muted paint job. Of course, with a name like "Destroyer Grey" and a soundtrack like the Hellcat's, do you really need a shouty paint job? 

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Performance Goodies

Just as the top of the line technology transitions from the upper echelon of society and business to the average consumer, the Charger Hellcat is borrowing tech first introduced in the Dodge Demon. Among the performance improvements of the 2019 model is the highly innovative "After-Run Chiller" feature. By utilizing the Charger's air conditioning system, the intake temps of the 6.2-liter blown Hemi can be brought down significantly. Moreover, Charger Hellcat owners can now make the most of their pulls from a dead stop with the introduction of "Torque Reserve". By closing the bypass valve of the Hellcat's supercharger, boost is built, ensuring a blinding launch and plenty of noise and tire smoke.  

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The Burnout Feature

Technically, it's called Line Lock. The idea is an experienced drag racer will apply the brakes and mat the gas to not only get some heat in the tires but also clear rocks off the tire's surface. Line Lock ensures the Charger doesn't have to fight its rear brakes to break traction. Instead, the front brakes are applied at full force to prevent the Charger from going wayward into a crowd of children, or worse, into the barriers at a drag strip.   

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