Photo: IAAI
Remember autoevolution's story about a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that crashed to smithereens in Colorado after 1 hour from purchase? That particular Sublime Green Pearl Coat example of the 707 HP muscly breed is almost ready to be auctioned.
IAAI's website lists this totaled Hellcat with the bidding status "Auction not assigned," which means only one thing: follow this link and refresh it from time to time to find out when the time is right to bid on it. Nevertheless, don't expect to pay peanuts for it.
Let me explain why so.
Considering that one of these babies goes for around $60,000 sans any options, even a ruffed up Hellcat with a mere 64 miles (103 kilometers) on the clock will be a scorching hot item for bargain hunters. autoevolution's estimate is that someone will drop approximately $20,000 for the privilege of owning it. I can imagine what you're wondering right now.
"20 grand for a non-functional 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat? That's BS!" Well, that jaw dropping 6.2-liter HEMI V8 supercharged to 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft (881 Nm) of twist is in working condition, with the vehicle said to be able to start. The six-speed stick shift tranny should be operational as well.
One can only imagine how much a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat powertrain costs, which is the reason why we estimate $20k seems like a fair bet for the winning bidder. Speaking of which, the gentleman who'll buy this Mopar machine may even do something really special with that lump and the Tremec TR6060 manual gearbox if he's got a powetrain-less project vehicle lying around in his garage. Body panels, seats, wheels and many other valuable bits and bobs can be salvaged and sold on eBay.
"There was no mention of excessive speeding. All three occupants were unhurt."
Let me explain why so.
Considering that one of these babies goes for around $60,000 sans any options, even a ruffed up Hellcat with a mere 64 miles (103 kilometers) on the clock will be a scorching hot item for bargain hunters. autoevolution's estimate is that someone will drop approximately $20,000 for the privilege of owning it. I can imagine what you're wondering right now.
"20 grand for a non-functional 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat? That's BS!" Well, that jaw dropping 6.2-liter HEMI V8 supercharged to 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft (881 Nm) of twist is in working condition, with the vehicle said to be able to start. The six-speed stick shift tranny should be operational as well.
One can only imagine how much a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat powertrain costs, which is the reason why we estimate $20k seems like a fair bet for the winning bidder. Speaking of which, the gentleman who'll buy this Mopar machine may even do something really special with that lump and the Tremec TR6060 manual gearbox if he's got a powetrain-less project vehicle lying around in his garage. Body panels, seats, wheels and many other valuable bits and bobs can be salvaged and sold on eBay.
For those readers that don't know how this unfortunate first-ever 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat crash happened, this is a statement autoevolution received from the Colorado State Patrol:
"This crash took place at 8:07pm MST on December 19th, 2014. The 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat driver, 34-year-old Lance Utley of Winter Park, CO, was traveling northbound on Riverdale Rd. The driver lost control to the right, then overcorrected and lost control to the left, and struck a tree head on. There were two additional occupants in the vehicle. The driver was charged with careless driving. Drugs or alcohol were not involved.""There was no mention of excessive speeding. All three occupants were unhurt."
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