This weekend sees the Internet going crazy over the 2020 Dodge Charger Widebody, which has recently landed in Hellcat and R/T Scat Pack form. However, deliveries for the newcomer will only kick off towards the end of the year, so how can the standard Charger Hellcat, if such a word is fitting, stay under the spotlights?
For instance, I've brought along a drag race that answers the question in the intro. This adventure showcases what appears to be a standard incarnation of the Mopar four-door battling a super-sedan from across the pond.
To be more precise, the 707-pony Dodge duked it out with an F10 BMW M5. Fortunately, the battle we have here can serve as an example - when you're in the mood for some competitive sprinting, make sure to avoid the streets and head for the drag strip.
The hostilities took place at the Palm Beach International Raceway, so it's safe to assume the beastly four-doors enjoyed proper track prep.
Much to nobody's surprise, the BMW had trouble putting its power down - heck, this is the reason for which the current F90 M5 comes with xDrive, albeit with the all-paw hardware offering a RWD-only mode for slip angle shenanigans.
Nevertheless, judging by the quarter-mile numbers the slice of Germany delivered, this had been taken down the aftermarket route.
As for the Hellcat, the Charger appears to deliver normal 1,320 feet numbers, so you shouldn't expect any mods (not sure about the rubber, though).
Then again, the owner of the Dodge did jump the let's leave the front lip protectors on bandwagon that's causing quite a bit of rage on the Internet right now. Now, in case you're not familiar with the social phenomenon caused by not removing the bits of yellow plastic that protect the chin of the vehicle during transportation, the Instagram clip below should explain everything (according to its source, this was staged, with the owner "taking care" of his own car).
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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