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That’s pretty cool wonder why Chrysler didn’t jump on the hellcat bandwagon all the time.
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My understanding is basically that the decision was made to stop competing with the Charger in that regard. Although, I still think it was the dumbest idea ever.

And you should look up Junkyard Dave.... he's building a custom Charger/Magnum Redeye Widebody with AWD using a Trackhawk setup... yeah, it's killer...

 

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My understanding is basically that the decision was made to stop competing with the Charger in that regard. Although, I still think it was the dumbest idea ever.

And you should look up Junkyard Dave.... he's building a custom Charger/Magnum Redeye Widebody with AWD using a Trackhawk setup... yeah, it's killer...

I've seen his build. Isn't he on here? It's plum crazy I think?
 

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My understanding is basically that the decision was made to stop competing with the Charger in that regard. Although, I still think it was the dumbest idea ever.

And you should look up Junkyard Dave.... he's building a custom Charger/Magnum Redeye Widebody with AWD using a Trackhawk setup... yeah, it's killer...

Agreed, the 300 was the more luxurious version of the Charger. I think it still had its place and I honestly loved the body lines of the last 300S model. I think the issue with the high end models is that they didn't sell all that well, the 300 SRT wasn't a huge seller.

I can't get behind anything with the Magnum, that vehicle ranks right up there with the Pontiac Aztek to me.
 

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Agreed, the 300 was the more luxurious version of the Charger. I think it still had its place and I honestly loved the body lines of the last 300S model. I think the issue with the high end models is that they didn't sell all that well, the 300 SRT wasn't a huge seller.

I can't get behind anything with the Magnum, that vehicle ranks right up there with the Pontiac Aztek to me.
I remember seeing the black SRT 300 they had in Breaking Bad, and loved it. I dig the body lines but it does not even come close to the Challenger for me. I get the aesthetic of having a bit of luxury and speed but they still just look like a knock off Bentley, and growing up near Baltimore, anyone who had a 300c had to constantly watch their back because those cars were stolen ALOT
 

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I remember seeing the black SRT 300 they had in Breaking Bad, and loved it. I dig the body lines but it does not even come close to the Challenger for me. I get the aesthetic of having a bit of luxury and speed but they still just look like a knock off Bentley, and growing up near Baltimore, anyone who had a 300c had to constantly watch their back because those cars were stolen ALOT
It does look a little like a poor man's Bentley but that's what made them popular. Can't really compare it to a Challenger though since its a 2 door, but I think the 300 styling holds its own against the Charger.
 

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My understanding is basically that the decision was made to stop competing with the Charger in that regard. Although, I still think it was the dumbest idea ever.

And you should look up Junkyard Dave.... he's building a custom Charger/Magnum Redeye Widebody with AWD using a Trackhawk setup... yeah, it's killer...

I’ve always said they should dabble in a AWD Charger hellcat/RE. Leave the Challenger for the pure muscle feel RWD and put a manual in any engine combo offered if a buyer wants. Yet the charger, add the awd option. I think they missed this opportunity personally. It would appeal to two groups and separate the models a bit more.

I had a 2012 r/t ChargerAWD and loved the car but was always wanting more power. Fast forward a few years/cars later I was in a HC for power.

Wonder if they will ever build the unicorn awd Charger with big V8 power. Would be a game changer.

Funny I am actually watching another guy swap a HC into a 2002 range single cab Dodge Dakota. Took the entire guts from a wrecked charger and is putting everything into the truck. It’s actually really cool.

—Mike
 

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I’ve always said they should dabble in a AWD Charger hellcat/RE. Leave the Challenger for the pure muscle feel RWD and put a manual in any engine combo offered if a buyer wants. Yet the charger, add the awd option. I think they missed this opportunity personally. It would appeal to two groups and separate the models a bit more.

I had a 2012 r/t ChargerAWD and loved the car but was always wanting more power. Fast forward a few years/cars later I was in a HC for power.

Wonder if they will ever build the unicorn awd Charger with big V8 power. Would be a game changer.

Funny I am actually watching another guy swap a HC into a 2002 range single cab Dodge Dakota. Took the entire guts from a wrecked charger and is putting everything into the truck. It’s actually really cool.

—Mike
Yeah, I follow that guy too on Youtube.... loved my Dakotas and would have given anything for a clubcab Hellcat powered one... I remember seeing a guy do a Viper swap in one...

And I dont think we'll ever see a unicorn AWD Charger.... at least not Hellcat powered..
 
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