Most car enthusiasts would love to own and drive a sports car but the fact that they can’t afford the cost of the vehicle makes it unlikely for them to own one. However, if anyone is to have $60,000, he/she should consider getting the Dodge Challenger Hellcat.
The all-American muscle car is by far the cheapest to own and operate at the same time. Dodge has fine-tuned the Challenger Hellcat to return 22mpg, which is the best fuel efficiency in its segment. The result was accomplished during a test with EPA and it was partly owed to the new TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission.
This is truly impressive for a vehicle that has 707hp to offer from its large 6.2L supercharged HEMI Hellcat V-8. The engine is designed for optimum durability to withstand the firing pressure of 1,591psi.
The gearbox, in particular, offers 30% more engine torque than any other transmission that has been developed by Chrysler in history. Also, it runs at 7.03 ratio spreads which enables the engine to operate more fluently. A smooth engine can only mean better gas mileage.
The cherry on the sundae is with the price tag of the Challenger Hellcat. The entry level model retails at only $59,995 and it is already cheaper, more powerful and more efficient than the:
• Lamborghini Aventador Roadster – $425,845; 700 horsepower; 18 mpg
• Aston Marton Vanquish – $287,820; 576 horsepower; 18 mpg
• Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT – $221,580; 583 horsepower; 19 mpg
