The Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody is a fast road hog
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Dodge has a question for you: Do you like big muscle cars? Wide ones, specifically.
The automaker brought a Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody concept to the Spring Fest gathering of Charger and Challenger owners in Pomona, Calif., on Saturday to gauge their interest in a flared-fender version of the 707 hp full-size sedan.
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Dodge introduced a 3.5-inch wider version of the Charger-based Challenger coupe last year as a $6,000 option on several models, so the development is hardly a surprise. The flares provide coverage for a redesigned suspension and a set of wider tires that add much needed traction to the ridiculously powerful cars, which is something the sedan could benefit from just as well.
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Along with the broader stance, the Charger is also fitted with a new grille that looks a lot like the one on the high-performance Dodge Durango SRT SUV. Dodge hasn’t confirmed production plans for a Charger Widebody, but it definitely looks ready to roll.
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The slim version of the Charger Hellcat currently starts at $68,740 and has a top speed of 204 mph, which would likely be reduced by the aerodynamic drag created by the extra width of the widebody version in favor its improved traction.
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