DODGE SAYS INCREASINGLY STRINGENT MILEAGE REGULATIONS TO BLAME
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| 2015 Challenger Housecat photographed during testing |
Dodge fans are expressing dismay and disbelief following the automaker's announcement that the highly-anticipated supercharged 707-horsepower Hellcat V8 has been canceled, only to be replaced with a new version of the Dart's 1.4 liter turbocharged engine dubbed the Housecat.
"While an incredible engine, the Hellcat just didn't work from a fuel efficiency standpoint," explained Dodge spokesperson Tulip Schnout. Under the hood of new Challenger and Charger Housecat models is a higher performance version of the 1.4 liter MultiAir turbo four rated at 162-horsepower, compared to 160 in the Dart. The only transmission available is a DMDC6ST, or double-mostly-dry-clutch-6-speed-transmission.
"Once they experience the efficiency and drivability of the Housecat, we're sure drivers will completely forget about the Hellcat motor," said Schnout.
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