With regards to the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, Motor Trend: Ignition host Carlos Lago muses: “This is a bizarre time to be into cars because we have things like this in existence.” I couldn’t agree more. The technology that carmakers currently have at their disposal makes the seemingly impossible a reality; we have zero-emission sports cars like the 2015 Tesla Model S, lap-crushing SUVs like the 2016 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, and civilized four-doors with race car performance like the Charger Hellcat.
This is truly a revolutionary time in the automotive industry, which means it’s the right occasion to ask some pretty weighty questions. This video has one: is the Charger Hellcat the ultimate family sedan?
Clearly, the basis for finding an answer is based on two determining factors: practicality and speed. Around town, the Charger Hellcat is docile. The ride isn’t jarring, the exhaust doesn’t reverberate through the cabin, and the exterior design is somewhat inconspicuous.
Put your foot down, and all that changes. When more than 700 horsepower hits those rear wheels, the world blurs around you, the supercharged V-8 bellows, and a good deal of smoke can be seen emanating from the tires. Even better, all of this goodness is available for around $64,000.
It’s a magnificent dual personality — completely compliant for a school run, but flagrantly quick at the track. It’s the right combination for lots of the right reasons.
However, the question remains: is it the ultimate?
Don’t get us wrong: we think the Charger SRT Hellcat is fantastic. But to truly find that answer, we’ll need to set-up a comparison test. Here are a few cars worth inviting: 2016 Cadillac CTS-V, 2015 Audi RS3, 2016 Lexus GS F, 2014 BMW M3... Anything else?
Click past the jump to read about the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.
Video: Motor Trend Reviews 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 16 January 2015 12:00 EST.
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