This summer, the SRT High-Performance Tour is searching for creative ways to celebrate car culture. Large or small, we want to hang out with your crew.
Our three-month roadtrip begins at Chrysler headquarters, ends at SEMA, and is filled with grassroots gatherings in between.
In 100 words or less, let us know why you should be on our itinerary. We can’t meet every fan, but we’ll give it our best shot. We can’t wait to meet you on the road. Just tell us where to go.
We are pleased to announce that the 4th Annual LX & Beyond Nationals will be returning to Salem, Ohio and the new Quaker City Motorsports Park, owned by Norm Fox. We are excited that the 2011 season of our Modern Mopar Musclecar event is going to be held at the renewed and refreshed facility. We are confident about the new direction of the Motorsports Park and their plans to build a world-class facility. The ability to expand the event with additional activities and attractions in the future is very important to us and after discussioning the upcoming changes with the new track manager, Greg Miller; we knew that this is where we want to continue calling our home. The surrounding community has welcomed us year after year with open arms and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them too.
The 2011 LX & Beyond Nationals will once again be hosting the Modern Street HEMI Shootout Series which is currently the fastest growing and hands-down the most exciting modern racing series on the east coast for the new Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep musclecars. If you want to see the fastest Mopars on the planet compete on the same weekend then you don’t want to miss any of the 5 stops of the Modern Street HEMI Shootout Series. Each class will include a cash purse as well as some awesome sponsor prizes.
In addition to racing, the LX & Beyond Nationals will again include a car show with over 50 classes of awards and prizes for our Modern Mopar attendees. Judging by the F4 Challenge Team will happen on Saturday and awards will be presented on Sunday. If you want to see some of the hottest LX/LC-platform cars on the street, this is where you will see them all compete on the same stage. You will see everything from completely stock to extremely modified and everything else is between.
Posted on: February 9, 2011 – 10:30 am by RLD
* Today we held our press conference at the Chicago Auto Show, please check back later for the on demand video.
The 2011 Chicago Auto Show is right around the corner, and we plan on sharing all of the great news we have lined for the event with all of you. We’re holding a press conference on Wednesday, February 9th at 12:15 p.m. eastern time Eastern, and if you want to be a part of the action, all you have to do is join us here at that time. You’ll get to see exactly what we have lined up for the Windy City before the doors even open to the public even if you can’t make your way to Illinois this year. We’ll see you there!
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker lead a reunion of returning all-stars from every chapter of the explosive franchise built on speed in Fast Five. In this installment, former cop Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) partners with ex-con Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) on the opposite side of the law. Dwayne Johnson joins returning favorites Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Matt Schulze, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Tego Calderon and Don Omar for this ultimate high-stakes race.
Since Brian and Mia Toretto (Brewster) broke Dom out of custody, they’ve blown across many borders to elude authorities. Now backed into a corner in Rio de Janeiro, they must pull one last job in order to gain their freedom. As they assemble their elite team of top racers, the unlikely allies know their only shot of getting out for good means confronting the corrupt businessman who wants them dead. But he’s not the only one on their tail.
Hard-nosed federal agent Luke Hobbs (Johnson) never misses his target. When he is assigned to track down Dom and Brian, he and his strike team launch an all-out assault to capture them. But as his men tear through Brazil, Hobbs learns he can’t separate the good guys from the bad. Now, he must rely on his instincts to corner his prey…before someone else runs them down first.
The Chrysler 200 has arrived. Imported from Detroit.
Posted on: October 27, 2010 – 8:58 am by RLD
Some people are lured to Vegas by the dazzling neon lights illuminating the inky Western sky and the chorus of both men and machine hawking a good time. Still others are entranced by the smooth feel of thick plastic poker chips and the refreshing feel of a complimentary drink sliding down a parched throat. Regardless of the enticement, it’s the tantalizing promise of sensory satisfaction that drives people to Vegas in droves, and the same is true of the SEMA show. Hosted annually, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show offers both automotive manufacturers and suppliers alike the unique opportunity to share the figments of their imagination with fellow dreamers. This year, we’re proud to participate with our own manmade magic from Dodge and Mopar. In addition to the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 launched this morning; we’ll also be displaying the Challenger Drag Pak V10, 2011 Red Line Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango Black and Tan, and a special Fiat 500 concept.
Since SEMA is not open to the public, we’ve committed ourselves to bringing the show to you. As soon as we touch down in Sin City on Tuesday, November 2nd, we’ll be diligently posting original pics, vids, and blog posts across Twitter, Facebook, and our special SEMA page right here on Red Letter Dodge. If you’ve never had the pleasure of breaking a sweat beneath the warm lights of the Las Vegas Convention Center, check out the video above to get an idea of what to expect.
Posted on: October 5, 2010 – 9:26 am by RLD
The 2011 Dodge Charger is now live, and our friends over at the Chrysler Blog have the inside scoop. Hit the jump for the full photo gallery and first official statement.
October 5, 2010 9:52 AM – In looking to the future, the designers at Dodge sought to recapture the past with the all-new 2011 Charger inspired by its iconic second generation 1960s ancestor.
Its iconic design is combined with modern features such as fastback four-door coupe proportions, world-class performance, craftsmanship and refinement, and state-of-the-art connectivity features.
The efficient and aerodynamic exterior of the 2011 Dodge Charger is sure to strike an emotional chord with Dodge performance enthusiasts of all generations.
Built at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ont., Canada, the 2011 Dodge Charger will rev up showrooms during the fourth quarter of 2010.
In the meantime, have a look at what you can expect:
* Meant to evoke the golden age of performance cars, the driver-centric design theme of the 2011 Dodge Charger’s interior cockpit is instantly brought to life by the new driver’s instrument-panel bezel. It showcases a seamless, billeted and highly detailed appearance that carries through the instrument cluster, center stack and center console. The 2011 Charger also features a new thick-rimmed three-spoke Dodge steering wheel for enhanced performance feel and grip.
* The 2011 Dodge Charger’s aluminum hood features dual scallops that bring a sculptured, performance look to the front end, while large body-side “scallops” deliver a striking A-line across the doors and hark back to the car’s high-performance heritage. The iconic horizontal “coke bottle” or “double-diamond” body-side styling runs front to rear is to create a tapering silhouette accented with muscular front and rear fenders. An all-new signature taillamp design that incorporates 164 illuminating LEDs to form its signature “racetrack” graphic is meant to define its fastback’s wide stance.
* Dodge Charger engineers were able to tune the cabin for sound quality (rather than sound level) by isolating powertrain, road and wind noise. In addition, Charger’s unibody packages material and structural design improvements including dual-pane acoustic windshield and front-door side glass, body-cavity silencing foam, under-flush roll-framed doors with triple seals and acoustic wheel-well liners to absorb road noise and quiet the cabin. Combined, these improvements should place the all-new Dodge Charger’s interior sound quality among the best in the E-segment. But, that’ll be up to you to decide.
* As the Dodge brand’s flagship, the chassis of the all-new 2011 Charger is designed, engineered and fine-tuned to deliver a level of quality, capability and refinement that rivals the very best European, Asian and North American E-segment sedans. With its new second-generation E-segment rear-wheel drive (RWD) architecture, Dodge Charger features world-class suspension-tunings designed to meet the high-performance handling needs along the world’s most fun-to-drive roads.
* Engineered to perform against the best E-segment sport sedans, the 2011 Dodge Charger SE and Charger Rallye feature a new 3.6-liter Pentastar engine. The legendary 5.7-liter HEMI™ V-8 engine with four-cylinder mode FuelSaver Technology also is included in the new Dodge Charger R/T lineup.
* The 2011 Dodge Charger R/T AWD features a segment-exclusive active transfer case and front-axle disconnect system to improve fuel economy by up to 5 percent. No other major automotive manufacturer offers the combination of these two independent technologies. Dodge Charger’s innovative AWD system seamlessly transitions between RWD and AWD with no driver intervention. When all-wheel drive is not required, the system automatically disconnects the front axle to maximize fuel economy while still providing the outstanding performance and handling inherent in rear-wheel drive vehicles.
* The 2011 Dodge Charger’s state-of-the-art Uconnect® Touch integrates world-class infotainment and convenience technologies to keep passengers connected, comfortable and secure. From segment-leading Garmin® navigation, to dual-zone climate controls and the ability to check fuel prices with the integration of available SIRIUS Travel Link, Uconnect Touch delivers an excellent experience for Charger driver and passengers.
* Finally, the new Dodge Charger includes more than 65 safety and security features, including: Standard Keyless Enter-N-Go and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with segment-exclusive Ready-alert Braking and Rainy Day Brake Support safety to improve vehicle handling and performance. Safety and security features available for the first time on the Dodge Charger include adaptive-cruise control (ACC) with forward-collision warning (FCW, blind-spot monitoring (BSM) with rear cross path (RCP) detection and ParkView rear back-up camera with grid lines.
Posted on: August 27, 2010 – 8:50 am by RLD
You have the right to remain awed by the new 2011 Charger and should you not already posses a healthy amount of respect for Dodge’s newest road warrior; some will definitely be appointed to you. Since its original introduction in 2006, the Charger PPV has reigned supreme as the fastest purpose-built pursuit vehicle on the market. Now, it’s even better than before. Beneath the hood gurgles either the brand new E-85 capable 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with variable-valve timing (VVT) or the 5.7-liter HEMI™ V-8 engine with fuel-saving Multi-displacement System (MDS), depending on which one your chief decided to spring for. The dedication to more efficient, responsive performance is mirrored inside with the new Police Interface Module, designed with input from the Dodge brand Police Advisory Board to accommodate the unique demands of an officer’s job. To ensure that those who protect us are always protected themselves, the new PPV also comes equipped with standard advanced multistage driver and front-passenger air bags, seat-mounted side-thorax air bags, supplemental side-curtain air bags for front and rear outboard passengers, driver’s knee bag, tire-pressure monitoring and more.
The new model will officially be available for order in September 2010, so BOLO.
This is the first ad spot for the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, designed and built in America.
