Hurst announces pricing, power specs for Hurst/HEMI Challenger
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Hurst, makers of those iconic shifters that sat atop four-speed manual transmissions in classic muscle cars, has just announced official pricing for its Hurst/HEMI Challenger that debuted at SEMA in Las Vegas last month. There are 4 "stages" of tune for the Challenger, which are oddly numbered 2 through 5. Series 2 will add exactly $18,350 to the price of a donated Challenger R/T, which means putting a Hurst Challenger in your driveway will cost at least $48,895. For that heady sum, you'll get 352 horses, 20-inch alloys and a special paint and graphics kit. Maxing things out will get you a Series 5 SRT8 Hurst Challenger with 572 raging ponies courtesy of a Vortech supercharged 6.1L HEMI V8... all for a cost of *gulp* $75,395.
The shifty firm has a long history of creating special editions American muscle cars, starting with the seminal Hurst Olds from 1968. It should be noted that some of those vehicles have gone on to become highly collectible. Time will tell if the new Hurst/HEMI will follow in those footsteps, but that may largely depend on how many people are willing to plunk down the extra dough in the first place. See the complete pricing breakdown after the break.
Gallery: SEMA 2008: Hurst Hemi Challenger
[Source: Hurst Performance]
PRESS RELEASE
HURST PERFORMANCE VEHICLES ANNOUNCES 2009 HURST/HEMI-CHALLENGER SERIES DETAILS AND PRICING INFORMATION
Legendary Performance Brand Unveils New Details about Latest Limited Edition Muscle Machine
Irvine, Calif. (December 10, 2008) - Hurst Performance Vehicles, one of the most recognized and revered names in automobile history, announces today series details and pricing for its new 2009 HURST/Hemi®-Challenger. The HURST/Hemi®-Challenger, which debuted earlier this year at the SEMA Show, is more than just another muscle car. It epitomizes the performance industry's tradition of taking the best Detroit has to offer and adding 21st century performance parts to make your ride faster, cooler and more collectible.
"We are very excited to release production information and pricing details for the HURST/Hemi®-Challenger Performance Series," said Nate Shelton, Chairman of Hurst Performance. "We are ready to begin production and accept orders of this highly anticipated collector vehicle."
The HURST/Hemi®-Challenger is available in five performance stages. Series 2 vehicles are available through participating Dodge dealers nationwide, while Series 3, 4 and 5 vehicles are only available from Hurst Performance Vehicles and can be ordered via the company's website at www.hurst-performance.com. Hurst Performance packages do not include the base price of the vehicle which could be purchased through participating dealers. The following pricing information does not include the RT or S/RT8 base vehicle:
HURST/Hemi®-Challenger Series 2 R/T 5.7 – MSRP $18,350.00
HORSEPOWER 352 HP*
TORQUE 408 ft/lb*
- Hurst "HARD-DRIVE®" shifter
- Hurst 20" polished forged wheels
- HURST Exterior graphics and badges
- HURST Limited Edition sequentially numbered dash badge
- Goodyear EAGLE F-1 performance tires
- Magnaflow stainless-steel cat-back exhaust
- K&N Air Filter
- Eibach Coil-over Adjustable Suspension
- Hurst leather interior with gold top-stitching and embroidered logo
- Hurst rear spoiler
- Limited Colors: Black or White only with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Matching color car cover with HURST Gold racing stripes
Series 2 SRT8 6.1 – MSRP $17,450.00
HORSEPOWER 437 HP*
TORQUE 438 ft/lb*
- Hurst "HARD-DRIVE®" shifter
- Hurst 20" polished forged wheels
- HURST Exterior graphics and badges
- HURST Limited Edition sequentially numbered dash badge
- Magnaflow stainless-steel cat-back exhaust
- K&N Air Filter
- Eibach Coil-over Adjustable Suspension
- Hurst leather interior with gold top-stitching and embroidered logo
- Hurst rear spoiler
- Limited Colors: Black or White only with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Matching color car cover with HURST Gold racing stripes
Series 3 R/T 5.7 – MSRP $26,750.00
HORSEPOWER 444 HP*
TORQUE 489 ft/lb*
- Hurst "HARD-DRIVE®" shifter
- Hurst 20" polished forged wheels
- HURST Exterior graphics and badges
- HURST Limited Edition sequentially numbered dash badge
- Goodyear EAGLE F-1 performance tires
- Magnaflow stainless-steel cat-back exhaust
- K&N Air Filter
- Eibach Coil-over Adjustable Suspension
- Hurst leather interior with gold top-stitching and embroidered logo
- Hurst rear spoiler
- Limited Colors: Black or White only with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Vortech Supercharger
- Matching color car cover with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Factory delivery
Series 4 SRT8 6.1 – MSRP $25,150.00
HORSEPOWER 572 HP*
TORQUE 528 ft/lb*
- Hurst "HARD-DRIVE®" shifter
- Hurst 20" polished forged wheels
- HURST Exterior graphics and badges; fenders, grille and rear fascia
- HURST Limited Edition sequentially numbered dash badge
- Magnaflow stainless-steel cat-back exhaust
- K&N Air Filter
- Eibach Coil-over Adjustable Suspension
- Hurst leather interior with gold top-stitching and embroidered logo
- Hurst rear spoiler
- Limited Color: Black only with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Vortech Supercharger
- Matching color car cover with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Factory delivery
Series 5 SRT8 6.1 – MSRP $33,150.00
HORSEPOWER 572 HP*
TORQUE 528 ft/lb*
- Hurst "HARD-DRIVE®" shifter
- Hurst 20" polished forged wheels
- HURST Exterior graphics and badges; fenders, grille and rear fascia
- HURST Limited Edition sequentially numbered dash badge
- Magnaflow stainless-steel cat-back exhaust
- K&N Air Filter
- Eibach Coil-over Adjustable Suspension
- Hurst leather interior with gold top-stitching and embroidered logo
- Hurst rear spoiler
- HURST Gold racing stripes
- Vortech Supercharger
- Matching color car cover with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Limited Color: Custom White Pearl with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Factory delivery
About Hurst Performance
Founded in 1958, Hurst Performance is one of the most recognized and revered names in the automotive performance arena. The Hurst brand has long been synonymous with speed, performance and quality, with an impressive track-record of pioneering high performance products and vehicles for all forms of motorsports and hot-rodding. Hurst was one of the first specialty companies to partner with the OEMs and bring enthusiasts limited edition performance vehicles like the legendary Hurst/Olds 442. For more information please visit www.hurstperformancevehicles.com.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
happy_penguin 4:02PM (12/10/2008)
A car this awesome must not die.
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happy_penguin 7:23PM (12/10/2008)
Funny how a certain someone whose initials are B R can't be bothered to comment on this. Apparently this post is too car oriented to pique his political agenda interest.
Tony 4:06PM (12/10/2008)
Pretty gay looking shifting knob to begin with, and then mounted on an automatic. Absolute sacrilege. Come on Hurst.
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Jimmy Mack 8:49PM (12/10/2008)
I'm with you Tony, makes my mouth water too.
MemphisNET 4:08PM (12/10/2008)
Wait.... 20k gets you bling wheels, paint and 38 less HP?
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MemphisNET 4:12PM (12/10/2008)
Excuse me, stock is 375HP, but its still less for 20k?
montoym 5:52PM (12/10/2008)
That's what I was wondering too.
Seems like a bit of a waste of $18,350K if all you get is 20in wheels and a paint and graphics kit and have to deal with less HP as well.
Tourian 6:07PM (12/10/2008)
Perhaps they are quoting whp (wheel horspower) as recorded on the dyno. In which case, it WOULD be an improvement considering drivetrain losses. Most uners do or should quote whp ratings.
kal326 10:41AM (12/11/2008)
@Turion
whp or not, its still not worth the price for some larger wheels, paint, and graphics.
dukeisduke 4:15PM (12/10/2008)
In the Photo number 3, hanging on the wall behind the Challenger is a picture of the Grand Prix-based Hurst SSJ.
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Christian 4:23PM (12/10/2008)
lol Do they build up the blocks, power assembly for these? North of 500 hp on boost does not sound at all safe for these engines, which are I believe all mass produced.
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Frylock350 8:10AM (12/11/2008)
Its perfectly safe for the HEMI block to go well over 700hp.
Serge 4:25PM (12/10/2008)
I wonder whitch one of the "Series 2" mods reduce HP?
- HURST Limited Edition sequentially numbered dash badge?
- Hurst leather interior with gold top-stitching and embroidered logo?
- HURST Exterior graphics and badges?
Similar mods from Mugen, NISMO, etc... add at least 50hp each!!!
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Serge 4:29PM (12/10/2008)
I just want to clarify that I'm not hating on Hurst at all... in fact, I'm thinking of equiping my future Camaro SS with their short-throw shifter. But the HP reduction is wierd considering the cold air intake and free flowing exhaust. At least power levels should remain stock.
And why would any sane person put a crazy looking pistol-grip shifter on an auto gearbox?
tekd 4:26PM (12/10/2008)
The Challenger is probably one of the few American cars people still want to buy. Would be quite the pity if it ceased to exist.
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FThorn 4:32PM (12/10/2008)
This never happens. But my jaw dropped open when I saw that photo.
Beautiful car.
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Falcom 4:37PM (12/10/2008)
$20,000 sure doesnt go as far as it used to. you get what, 20" rims($2500 and yes, you can go cheaper then that), new paint($4000 should get a damn good paint job on a new car not requiring much body work at all), a shift knob($20?), and an exhaust system($500) that makes you lose ~25hp(priceless), and some interior touches?
These mods if done right should only cost ~10k. I'd say thats a damn good business model for Hurst, if they can fine suckers to buy it. sorry, i mean customers.
I'd rather get a civic and keep the stock R/T as a weekend fun car and let the civic get the daily door dings and wear and tear, saving gas at the same time.
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amfan12 5:15PM (12/10/2008)
You seem to have missed some things
Eibach Coil-over Adjustable Suspension $2000-2600
Goodyear EAGLE F-1 performance tires $1600 for all four
and a good car cover will run you another $200 as well
and the exhaust system cost $1500
All those parts and things they added easily comes to 13-16k, add in the labor to install it all. $18.5k sounds about right.
moyoi 4:41PM (12/10/2008)
G8 for 10k less, thanks.
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greg 4:54PM (12/10/2008)
Too bad.....they won't be around that long......better start thinking about a corolla
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