2019 Dodge Hellcat Redeye - Jay Leno’s Garage
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- Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
- Jay looks at the latest Dodge Challenger lineup: the R/T Scat Pack, the Demon, and Hellcat Redeye.
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2019 Dodge Hellcat Redeye - Jay Leno’s Garage
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I’m waiting for the 2027hp 2038 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Demon Redeye Silver Bullet Foxtail Devil Rat Pack Hell Hammer Blonde Panther
Alex T does that come in a convertible??
@@stangman-mw4fl nah, they're going back to T-tops.
2 mpg city/ 3 mpg highway
@@KennyBsGaming 2gpm actually lol
🤣🤣💀
I could park that thing on a telephone pole faster than anyone i know.
Lol
It isn’t a mustang
LMAO!!!!
That's what happened to the original Hemi Cuda's and Challengers. That's part of the reason why the originals are being sold for ridiculous amounts of money ( even restored ones)
Ya they say dodge hard ta turn n straight line power lol . I could take any corner with muscle , gaspeddle and brake . Not a problem !
Respect to dodge for giving a big FU to the rest of the car industry by making big, heavy, fast muscle cars with massive V8 engines in an era of somewhat efficient 4 and 6 cylinder trucks and suvs. I love my 19 scat pack.
Yeah I agree challengers are heavy and that's their weakness. I don't race mine.
Fiat !
And you keep your foot out a the gas they get just as good gas mileage . Was up with that !
Muscle cars are my only love. So I love seeing the big three making muscle cars, because it is good for many obvious reasons. Personally I am a mustang fanatic, but all the cars are great.
Yep use to be ford was my go to auto but dodge has broke the mold again !
As a European, I adore these American muscle cars. they're just bursting with soul and character. The stang and the hellcat look so fantastic.
Distinctly American
Bmw m6 2019 same price and a lot faster and more luxury
@@alae123 boring.
@Tobacko that's true it will cost you arm and legs
Alae Chennoufi back up bicycle just in case lol
"can you drive a demon to church" hahahaha i nearly fell off my chair
Yeah, but your going to hell with gasoline panties on that are two sizes to small
And the pinkeye joke. So funny! Lmao
Yes, but first you must wash the car with holy water ( though it might boil off).
Lol😂
I'm a year late. This is what I was gonna comment
What I love about this video is Jay. He's got more money and cars than God, yet he jumps in a Challenger, lights the wheels up a bit, and giggles like a kid. That's a true car guy have legit fun doing something we all like to do.
Dodge is doing something no other car brand will ever have the guts to do in the 21st century.
Ganiscol Breaking down lol
Joel Repass you mean like Chevy and Ford lol? Supercharged muscle cars aren’t exclusive to dodge 😂
Like make a muscle car that gets great 1/4 mile times and goes over 160 mph? 🤔 everybody's doing that.
Kinda walked into all these didn’t ya Joel? Lol
You mean fiat ,fiat is the best thing to ever happen to Chrysler
Dodge is killing it lately. These qualify as dream cars for me.
Why do you have Jerry so much Joe ?
@@vanillagorilla8236 - Because I perceived that Jerry got me fired from NBC when I turned in a script, he put the kibosh on my deal. Then Kramer didn't invite me to a party, and Elaine.....
@@crazyjoedavola5430 True, I forgot.
Here is the Fun One, just been discovered... the Actual Chassis, is a Mercedes, E Class from 2000...
Yep Dodge Just Stuck a Engine and Body on a 2000 E Class.. look up Auto Alex on youtube and his Hellcat...
The Engineer says, this is a Mecedes with Dodge Platsic Surgery... another copy car from America..
Like The Lotus, Called Corvete Copy..
A friend let me drive his Hellcat. It drove like a normal car.. until I put my foot down. Almost instantly, I'm doing 100 on a 55 road! Lucky there were no cops around. You cover a lot of ground in a short time at 100mph. If I owned this car, I would lose my license the first year. I thanked my friend and was happy to return to my old '05 GTO. 400hp is enough fun for me.
@Mr Calcium My sentiment exactly. I've had lots of fun with cars of all caliber.
I DONT THINK I ENJOY ANYONE TALKING ABOUT VEHICLES MORE THAN JAY. HE IS A GENTLEMAN OF A HOST AND HIS HANDS ON KNOWLEDGE IS OFF THE CHARTS.
yeah Jay is great. Have you watched Nick at the Nick's Garage channel? He is very entertaining.
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JAY IS THE BEST! Even if you don't shout....
Caps much
yes i agreee car guy with knowledge is so refeshing..
Probably the only “celebrity “ I would enjoy hanging out with.
I love how no matter who you are, what cars you own, the Hellcat will ALWAYS put a smile on your face. I've seen Jay drive so many more powerful, faster, more expensive cars just calm and mildly entertained but drives a Hellcat and can't help but smile. If I ever strike it rich, that would be the ONLY expensive car I would buy.
We need to start lobbying congress to make the I-10 into autobahn rules in good weather. I.e. no speed limit....once you are 10 miles out of town.
And the Death rate goes through the roof more by drivers not even in HP sports cars.
@@Chutneybhai sadly you are absolutely right. People in this country treat paying attention while they're driving like an afterthought. Not to mention if we had an autobahn type highway in this country, how many idiots would still hang out in the left lane going 55mph?
I got some good news for you, my friend
Several years ago Montana did away with speed limits on the eastern half of I94. All it proved was how stupid people are. Accident death rates soared and so the speed limit was brought back.
I retract my recommendation. Driving in an 85 MPH area of the 15 in Utah was enough to convince me that people can't handle that much freedom. Many drivers failed to adjust the amount of space and time required to safely pass and were forced to make last second adjustments when driving 90 in the 85 MPH. They tried to drive it like it was 70 .
I'm a ford guy, but I love the Hellcat.. ABSOLUTE BEAST
Va HOSS lets see what the 2020 GT 500 offers
So marry it
I'm a Mopar guy, I love the GT500..
ABSOLUTE BEAST
I'm gay but love women too
Va HOSS I’m a Chevy guy, I even own a Camaro 2ss, but right!? The red eye is just beautiful 😍 (the blue one is) lol
On behalf of all of us Hellcat owners, and people who own an SRT vehicle, WE THANK & SALUTE YOU Mr. Leno 🙏
Ruthlessnoodle Lol
Why? What's he doing for you, specifically?
mwilliamshs for bringing me this interview, & his review of the RedEye, and I thank him for his 08 Video of his SRT8 which I watched several times before I bought my 10 SRT8 Challenger. I thank Jay for his Great interview with Ralph Gilles back in 12-13 when they released the Gen5 Viper. I thank Jay for the interview & review with Tim Kuniskis of the 15 Hellcat Challenger (the exact same Hellcat that own, except mine in Sublime Green)... I Thank Jay for the feature of his 1970 Challenger R/T 426 Hemi (one of my dream Muscle Cars)..
And in general I thank Jay for being a great example of a legit Gearhead, & for bringing all of us really good car content week in & week out.
What about us sxt owners....😐
das 1988 umm 😐 sooo 🤷🏽♂️ Do yourself a favor, and don’t drive a 392 Until your ready to buy, because you will not want to get back into your V6 SXT
I love how honest and genuine this bloke is. He’s letting the car sell itself.
Dodge hires real car guys! Awesome video!
Yeah, no JD Power awards here 🤣
The hellcat redeye...
When the hellcat just wasn't enough
That supercharger whine is amazing!
Frr
Man with aftermarket intake she wines twice as loud. 🤤
@@demonicredeye4183 haha that's sick
God those cars are so beautiful in a simplistic sort of way.
They are
I just stand in my garage and stare at mine after I get it all cleaned up. Man it smells delecious too.
Same. I’m 22 living the dream of the 60s & 70s 😌
I love how Jay always drives outside of the lines lol
It's defensive driving.
He's getting ready for any BS decision another (moron) driver may take to Jay's disadvantage...
I also love how he does it. I actually do the same every time, all the time 😄
@@peterkater4292 Jay is blind as a bat and doesn't know the lines are there.
Dudes 90 yeah
Donated the proceeds to USO.
My man, you are a class act through & through.
Thank you.
How much did that car sell for?
Jay said it... when we were kids with the OG muscle cars, showroom stock 13's and 14's were impressive. Now, mom's minivan probably does 14's. Modern technology is amazing.
Tire technology was Horrible in the 60's/70's, even drag slicks back then weren't as sticky as Trofeo R or Michelin cup street tires of today.
Other big difference is the transmissions/ gearing. Old cars with optional 4.10 gears only had a 10.045 1st gear multiplication with a 3 speed torqueflite transmission The Hellcat with 2.62 rear gearing has a massive 12.34:1 1st gear multiplication factor.Even worse was top speed/highway RPM for the old 1:1 transmissions. The Hellcat has a double Overdrive giving it a 1.7554 top gear vs. 4.10 for the old stuff.
Google says a new Odyssey is 15.4 1/4 mile.
benjamin reynolds
Haha that’s awesome!! 👍
@@viii8993 mostly limited models in very small production run muscle cars would run under 13s. You can look back at old hot rod road tests and just as one example a 396 SS Chevelle couldn't even break into the 14s. The average muscle car back then is nowhere near as fast as everyone seems to remember them. Modern technology has completely decimated anything from the 60s.
minterfab Has.
All hellcat owners are now buying red nail polish....
Just buy the badge
LOL!!!!
FishFind3000 😂😂😂
They better get black plug wires also
Red stickers, it adds 90 hp
This body design is perfection :) ~10 years have passed since the launch and its still one of the best looking body designs out there. It looks aggressive yet clean still practical just like any daily cars, just pure sleeper of a car.
I love how Jay mentions the 400 horsepower Viper story in every episode!
Lol i was waiting for him to drop that
i could not have this car. My license would be gone in a day....
true..or worse still crash it somewhere
The car sucks though compared to other stuff on the market. And 2 if you can't drive away from the cops in an 800hp car then you should not have an 800hp car.
gilbert martinez r/wooosh
True.. This car does 0 to jail in 3.2 seconds lol
why would you stop?
The SRT Challenger is a textbook case of doing everything right. They did not change the bodystyle when Mustang and Camaro changed theirs. Dodge hung tough, knowing their market exactly. The older guys are the largest chunk of the Challenger V8 market and Dodge knows this segment loves the current timeless look of the Challenger. When a design is done right, it stands the test of time and the Challenger with the tasteful front and rear updates of '15 hit it out of the park. Dodge is smart -- they know the older guys that grew up with the originals want the car to remain the same size and look, but more power and trim levels like the T/A, Scat Pack etc. With the 426 Hemi Challenger no doubt on the horizon, the biggest issue is which of these models to buy!
@Mr Calcium I applaud Ford and GM for continuously trying to evolve their look as well but yeah the new mustang isnt too pretty to say the least and the redesigned camaro is down right offensive to look at its so bad. Chrysler has the right idea. Dont reinvent the wheel, just try and find new ways to make em spin faster.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The designers of this beautiful car were spot on from the start. Many of them, no doubt, own Challengers themseves.
@@peeniz The big power these cars make is also what sets them apart in the market.
Older guys! I’m only 36 lol
With the design yes. Why can't they make high quality interior you look at a charger challenger and it's classic Chrysler bolsters and seats look very worn after just a short time. Their Transmissions automatic shift very strangely but over all that they do make some very appealing products.!
Ford & Chevrolet: " I just don't know how we keep getting outsold by Dodge?!?!"
Dodge: "Lets make a racetrack car street legal"
Profit.
You do realize the mustang outsells the challenger, right? Not to mention the camaro zl1 would smoke this thing.
The Great White lmao camaro ZL1 doesn’t smoke the redeye 😂 I have friends with Redeye’s and ZL1’s and the ZL1 doesn’t beat it. Don’t mix feelings with your “facts” kid lol
Jake DoesntLikeU you sir are amazing. Great job. Haha 👍🏽
Carson D ummm no it hasn’t
@@cn2673 really? You must get your numbers from Trumpsky.
As long as you have an Exorcist in the Garage it's ok to drive the Demon to church.
That whine never gets old
Ray Flower Whine does get old , but gets better
Thats the only time i enjoy hearing screaming and whinning 😊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I hope you don't have kids 😾
if he does have kids that car would get him away from them in a hurry.
LOL
lol
Sex
13:44 jay leno forgets it’s an automatic
I think he was gesturing the road underneath the car.
Been a Mopar guy since '66. Satellite 'vert. Hemi Road Runner, '72 340 CUDA + 6-pack, and have drag raced for years. The change was alarming. I bought the 2nd gen. 345 cid Hemi in a Ram with Copperhead Pearlcoat. With more road, that engine would have grinned and go without any effort. That ZF 8spd. is far beyond a 727 with a shift kit, and an O9J convertor, with 4:89 gears.
840 HP? Thats just violent, fun, but violent. These cars should require an IQ test.
My Hellcat Redeye does 185,
I lost my license,
Now I don't drive.
r/thathappened
No longer will I be able to hear anything but that in the song
It works pretty good as a replacement.
You had a good run man.
Lifes been good to me so far.
Never was a musclecar fan but the Challenger is one I could own...timeless styling. Drove one as a rental and it was comfortable on road trips...
Erik Hertzer if you liked the rental version, wait until you drive a Hemi V8 or a 392 Scat.
The seats are nice.
I love chevy but, dodge on a whole nother level.
Mopar or no car
until they breakdown. My cousins didnt last a year
Mopar is great until you have to actually go around a curve
I think Chevy doesn't make the Camero as good as it could be because of the Corvette. Dodge has the Viper but pricewise it is no where near a Vette. The Corvette is a capable car and isn't made exclusively for maximum horsepower. What would be cool is for GM to make a new Chevelle and make it a rival to the Challenger.
@@pianofry1138 THIS 100%
Jay so old school calls a wheelie a wheel stand lol
🤣🤣🤣
That's not an age thing, its regional. I'm about the same age as Jay and we always called them "Wheelies" in Alaska.
I’m 16 and saved and worked and now proudly own a 2009 srt8 Challenger. One day I will own a Demon and I just love the feelings these car seem to create.
Nice.
Great job dude
10,000 subs without a video? _ same I’m 17 i drive a 2014 charger for now ima get this redeye soon tho
My first car was a 98 Jimmy haha 😂 you must have been saving since you could walk to buy something like that, or had a little help from the folks
Blair Beaumont yea sum of both
I love that Dodge is using a former racer as an executive and not some bratty college nerd 😎
It's the only way to make things work. You need to take it seriously from A to Z. Not dropping a single detail out of the equation.
I love how they keep the same style for the challenger it's so iconic and timeless.
I love that Jay is doing shows about what he loves best...cars. Such a great personality, much love.
800 HP cruising and 22mpg? Yeah, I'd say that's pretty amazing.
My 03 1500HD gets 15 on the highway on a good day. No AC, downhill, with a tail wind.
HvyMetal4Ever the way mileage works is based on speed , your not producing 800hp when cruising... When you slam the throttle that's when you get high hp and low mpg
lol, technology came a long way!
My '91 Cummins 6BT powered '78 lifted Bronco gets 25 mpg @55mph, makes 350+ hp and 700+ ft/lbs of torque. 0-60 less than 5 seconds.(video is on my page) Going to diesel feels like cheating, but I love it. lol Gas engines can perform too, but they need to be tuned specifically to make enough low end torque and utilize that torque with the proper gearing combined with an aerodynamic chassis.
and in neutral lol
No car has eee gotten within 15% of its epa rating..i have a dam ford escape 2.0 ecoboost..says 29mpg ..my year long average on dash 17.1
Silver car always looks good on a cloudy day.
We are truly in the golden age of horsepower (again, a la 60's and 70's) and thank god for that...its gives us guys in our 30's and 40's some hope to latch on to once everything goes all electric-avocado-safe-space. God help us.
Schtawww but I love avocados ;(
@@user-ml6hf6fp5f ectric cars are twice as fast as gas
Gas cars are slow
You are ignorant aren't you. I am an engineer, the need outweighs the want.
@@alexv5581 what
These gentlemen are so delightful to watch. They seem to be extremely knowledgeable about these cars and know every tiny differentiating bit of each model.
Steven must have been dying to tell Jay Leno about the upcoming 1000 Horsepower, 950 ft/lbs. of torque, 426 Hemi crate motor from Mopar.
Hellephant!
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Jay said that to let him know he knows about the 1000 hp engine.
Jay knows and I am sure he is on the list of pre-orders...
I drove a base model R/T with the Hemi as a rental car and honestly, I was all smiles the whole time. Dodge, if you're listening, don't change anything. There aren't many new cars that I'm truly enamored with, but the Hellcat is just plain awesome.
I did same I ended up buying it
I have to agree with Jay that it is the great American road car. Through chance I ended up driving an R/T ~1200 miles in just about 24 hours. It was the most comfortable trip I can ever remember taking, including our family cars that are supposed to be "comfortable". Well done, Dodge!
“Then you end up with pink eye” So true Jay.
Know what the hellcat needed? More power. I drove a 2017 hellcat. Wow. Just insane. Can't imagine the red-eye.
I own a mustang but the Challenegers are the only cars that still look like muscle cars today. Mustangs and Camaros just look like sports cars now.
@lord havmercy Oh look a 10 year old on the internet.
Derek Reinmiller well you do only have a 2v
@@dnsbb8033 I still think they look like mean muscle/pony cars up until the S550. The 2013-14 Mustangs especially.
Derek Reinmiller ehh yeah depends, Iv raced a couple of boosted 2v’s claiming they are up in the 450-500ish and either they lied or they suck at driving their cars, I own a 2016 GT but if I could have I would have bought a 2013 2014 love that body style
@@dnsbb8033 Not saying 2vs are fast because they definitely arent stock. I'm really talking more about just the looks. And that's not to say the S550s are ugly because they definitely arent. I just think they look more like a sports car than a muscle/pony car.
I'm a old geezer that is a Porsche fan and owner for well over 40 years, but when our big 3 wants to really show their stuff they can out do anyone!!!
The challenger is just perfect in every single way! The nostalgia,Retro, the power, comfortability, gas mileage I love my 2018 RT couldn’t imagine a Hellcat or demon
It’s ironic that they call these things hellcats and demons, because they have more soul than anything else on the market
Hahaha lol
77ranchero you call it soul, I call it wrong, ridiculous and vulgar.. 😏
plenty of soul , will still lap tracks slower than a miata .... :D
77ranchero It snatches their souls that's why
@@SubwayPunk So if you want to lap tracks fast get a Miata I guess, I have an old W210 E55 AMG wagon, it would be crap on a twisty track, but I bet me and four mates and all our luggage would arrive at that track quicker and more relaxed....
Love how Jay went to shitft gears at 13:40 haha respect
James Mancilla muscle memory lol
Leg scratch i reckon
Dodge - Not just a brand, but a way of life!
Jay: So the Red Eye, it's basically an 800 horsepower car?
Dodge Guy: 797 horsepower to be exact.
Me: Jezuz Criiisssst!
They nailed the styling on this, a shame the Camaro guys can't figure it out.
The Camaro sales are dying fast! So GM is in panic mode and put a turbo 4 with the LT1 race like suspension to gain sales with a lower price... 😂🤣 a turd O 4 in a muscle car COME ON! 😆
Japanese styling on Camaro..too compact and certainly not for taller people.who wants their head scrubbing the roof interior? Camaro for short people. I'll stick with mother MOPAR!
The roofline of the Camaro is downright ugly.
I like ALL brands but you guys are right. How did chevy let this happen to the camaro? Get it together Chevrolet. Where is your pride? Heritage? History? Wake up already. No wonder myfriend calls his camaro the cramparo.
It looks bad on pictures but Its something you have to witness in person to change your mind. Way more aggressive looking in person.
"They gave me this car, they gave me that car,,,,I had the number 4 Challenger in 2008 when they first came out,,,,,we auctioned that car off to benefit our veterans".... Semper Fi, Jay. Happy Memorial Day and God bless your support of our troops!
Thanks for the correction. I LOVE the USO! They've done a great job for our service members! I wish Bob Hope could have lived forever!
The sound is just amazing! Man this car is the real deal! I'd take this over any imported car!
Jay, if over 110 is jail time, I should have been to jail at least once a week for the last 15 years. :D
If you drive a Demon to church you will invoke the sin of envy as soon as you enter the parking lot.
Good one
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I'll take a Bugatti, or a Koenigsegg , or a McLaren, or another Porsche.....yeah the Dodges have come a long way but in the end.....its still a Dodge, that's pretty much like buying a Ford GT for $500k, its neat, fast, cool, but in the end....its still a FORD. Dont get me wrong, it is admirable to see brands like Chevy, Ford, Dodge and even KIA (the Stinger, using a copy cat 2.9l V-6 which is bascally half a Ferrari V-12 (design wise)) but if you are shopping for something unique that will stand the test of time then you have to go with a boutique manufacture like Pagani, Koenigsegg, and the like OR go big with a time tested manufacture like Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Porsche, and so on, yes they COST MORE, BUT in the end, that really is part of the point, nuff said.....RIP Stan Lee
I have an 09 R/T with the 6 speed and track pack ( 3.92 sure grip rear gears). I bought it brand new. I admit, that Dodge really has come a long way with the newer models. Interiors are MUCH nicer, more stylish, better fit and finish ( by far) and better materials ( by far) and the electronics actually work! ( my U-Connect died 3 yrs after I bought it) And they handle and brake WAY better than mine does. However, there is something to be said about the simplicity of mine, vs the new 1's with all of the gadgetry. To each his/her own, but that's not for me. I looked at a '17 Scat Pack 392 6 speed as an upgrade to mine, but all the fluff.. well for the $$$ I didn't buy it. And Jay's right. These are GT cars. Big, comfortable, powerful cruisers that you can actually use for extended trips ( which is 1 of the things I love about mine. I drove from my home to Oklahoma City which is 13 hrs, and recorded 27.5 mpg at 70, cruise on. on 92 premium no ethanol mix gas. That was with 2 full sized suitcases and a bunch of other luggage in the trunk.) The guest mentions sales at about 150k per yr. Interestingly, their sales were slow up until about '10 and Dodge nearly scrapped the project! Chargers were out selling Challengers 5 to 1! 300s 4 to 1. In fact, I found out my car, as optioned and painted, is less than 1 of 450 produced for 09! These are really special cars. I've driven the new Camaros. Can't see out of them. Trunk is pretty small, and the back seat is for children. I've driven the new Mustang and though more refined than ever, it felt small, and it was easy to lose control. These Challengers gotta be pushed pretty hard before you lose it. Very forgiving cars. If something were to happen to mine, I know I'll buy another 1. BUT you can keep the 8 speed, I prefer to row my own boat!
I still have my Bright red 09 R/T HEMI 6 speed manual. Every time I take "Rachael" for a drive, she still turn heads. You classic refit like mine, 08-14 will be collector items. Not these new body style. I'm 52. Hard core Mopar. But these Challengers were styled for young nonmopar generation. Only gear heads. That's just my opinion.
Adam Trombino due respect, but you should’ve bought that 17 SP 392 6M. It’s so much more enjoyable of a Muscle Car to drive over your 5.7 it’s not even funny.. hopefully you’ll buy one soon. It IS well worth the money
Steed Blackman Sorry, but the only ones that will ever be a “collectors item” will be the 2008 Challenger SRT8, the 2015 Hellcat, & the 2018 Demon.. no R/T 5.7 will be a collectors item.
I can NOT get enough of these cars. I recently bought a Dodge and almost instantly became a loyal supporter of the brand.
To the Dodge guy`s as it`s been said - please do not ever change the absolutely outstanding look of the Challenger. It is a monumental car between all the other cars - it looks perfect!!!. It is the essence of a typical American muscle car and i like it so much. I live in Germany and can`t wait to get a hellcat...
I like this retro design that has been popular for the last ten years and while Mustang and Camaro look worse than they did ten years ago, Challenger has become even more beautiful.
I know man.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I'll take a base GT with a 10k twin turbo kit and have more power than this...for half the price
V8AmericanMuscleCar the newest Mustang looks good to me. The Camaro is growing old. Needs a refresh. But after 10 years so does the Challenger.
Actually you guys are right! Everything is the matter of the taste. That was just my opinion.
like the mustang and love this, hate the camaro. I've seen a bunch of the stangs in the wild and they're really great in person
We are and have been in the second golden age of Muscle Cars and I'm loving it!!!!!
And it has lasted way longer than the first golden age did.
I hardly call it a golden age when the majority of people who want to buy these cars can't afford them. They are not selling well. The automotive industry in America is going to abandon the muscle car in the foreseeable future.
I have a 2012 Chrysler 392 6.4l and i love it i daily drive it everyday . I don't see muscle cars going away anytime soon
@@metanoia6335 I agree the price of these cars have become crazy. In my opinion not enough of them are produced to drive the price of them down to where the average Joe can afford them. In the 1960s and 1970s far more were produced taking the population numbers into account. If they were to produce the same amount of cars now taking in account for population growth they would be producing far more muscle cars then they are currently. The big problem is people buying cars from foreign owned car companies like Honda, Nissan,Toyota etc etc has really hurt our Domestic car sales. One of the biggest lies ever told was that foreign cars were better then American cars. That came about through awesome car advertising by foreign car companies that their cars were better and people believe it.
All cars eventually break down no matter what they are or how much they cost.
@@mechanicsteve2320 The 1970-74 Challenger sold just over 165,000 cars. Since 2008, Dodge has put about 450,000 modern-era, LX-based Challengers on the road.
30 or so years ago I lived in Orlando. One day I was walking to mt car and hears an amazing aound. I looked up to see a Merlin powered P-51 D flying in formation with a Starship executive airplane. The rumble of the Merlin combined with the whine of the turboprops is a sound I'll never forget. If you're unfamiliar with the Starship, look it up. The sound of the Hemi with the supercharger in these cars reminded me of that moment
That reminds me of a fun little factoid I recently read about:Both the Hellcat and the Mustang share their names with World War II era fighter planes.
Love the show jay,great stuff,very kool hearing from engineering people involved with the builds.all around awsome.
That is a stunning piece of engineering and it's amazing how close it looks to the original. I'm speaking of course about Jay's hairpiece.
Dodge should make a retro dart and put that engine in it .
Needs better tail lights for sure.
My 1st car was a '71 Demon.... sure miss those lights!
Are avenger
Bring on the dart,valliant,and duster. All RWD and over 350hp as starters with a single turbo 3.9 V6 6speed aim it to 23k per. Not a bad starting price. But add srt models with 600hp V8 hemis. watch the tires melt at the exit of most dodge dealerships....lol can you imagine a 600hp 2021 dodge valliant weighing just under 2200lbs? It'd run 9's all day.
Avenger superhero model or a 2 door charger
I wouldn't mind a new Dart about the same size as the old ones let's see maybe a hemi slant six turbo or SC cross flow head oh well.
Rewatching this. The Challenger really is a big comfortable GT car. Just bought a manual R/T and drove it home several hundred miles with the whole family in comfort. Trunk easily took all our luggage.
This is the car you borrow for the Prom.
I'd never make it to the prom, ripping around in that with my prom date would be so much better than a dance!! Lol
John O'brien on god
Darion Thompson It’d be nice to have a prom that isn’t affected by a pandemic
Jordan Rosenberg I know, it sucks.
And eventually don't show up at all because you have too much fun driving it all night 🤣🤣🤣
I like the classic Challenger logo on the now 392 Scatpack
“Back in my day” ahaha he says the infamous old man phrase over and over again 😂😂
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i LOVE THE SECOND COMING OF THE MUSCLE CAR AGE!! ( I LOVE MY HELLCAT!!)
"... and then you end up with PINK EYE!" Jay, you had me laughing out loud!! Priceless.
How can people not like a Leno video? I don't understand.
did you actually watch the video? this guy is super awkward, constantly stutters, and comes off like a used car salesman.
I stayed so many nights watching I'm blessed to be living in your timeline
You know it's a special car when you get Jay to snort after the 140 mph quarter mile speed
Glad to see you smilin', Mr Leno.
I owe you many,many, many smiles!
13:55 when he stops, listen to that music coming from the engine/exhaust.. wheres my lottery ticket!
I Love the GreyCat
Jay is a true ole school motor head. Passion from down deep and can rattle off endless memories and facts and figures.
Just listening to this was a stress reliever... love the hellcat and the power and how insane it looks... hope to get one soon
I like how Jay asked if it still had 707hp when he damn well knew it went up lol
Excellent profile of a phenomenal car. Thanks Jay.
Love the RED seatbelts!! What a cool touch! Wow..I need to drive one of these!
Every time I look at Jay he reminds me with flint stones cartoon😂 Love the show man👍🏼
The simplicity of this car makes it so good looking!
Dodge puts back excitement into automotive driving.
Got to test drive a redeye and i could not stop smiling the whole time I drove it.
How long have u been in dodge
32 years
Jay Leno-oh 33 years
Maths not meth
I want a Hellcat Redeye so bad! I'll take one of them over the Demon Because with a pully change, exhaust and a tune, it will put out just as much or more HP than the Demon. and without having to use E85 like the Demon does to reach its 840hp.
Calvin H. I agree this is more for regular folk the demon was great but it was more of a conversation piece and a 1/4 mile runner. And look what you had to do in order the get that power conditions had to be exactly right. I have a 2014 bmw alpina with 600hp and this would be the only car I’d think about replacing it with. It would be amazing if they made it awd could you imagine if they did ????
Well done Jay, I do love this video.
What a WICKED car, and that supercharger whine is so addictive.
I am going to be 66 in a few weeks and I still love the sound of a V8 especially a supercharged V8.
The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is just a beast on steroids.
I love how simple the front end is. No pointless curves, fake vents, fake fins, no nothing.
I’m speaking it into existence. I’m getting one of these. Honestly, I just want an SRT Challenger, but I’m getting my hands on one of these beasts.
Any luck?? Did you get it
@@johnnyinthehellcat4092 I actually went to the dealership to look at a Challenger last year but ended up getting a Ram truck
Jay never pays attention to the guests he asked about the air intake when the guest had explained already 🤓
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He’s so gone
I don’t know why, but this video just brings a big smile to my face. Good ole American muscle! And I’m a MKIV Supra owner,lol. Congrats to Dodge and this gentleman for making such badass cars.
The Jay Leno laugh snork equals pure enjoyment!
This is why I love being human. You can sit on the can, watch this video and dream of owning one.