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autoevolution 5 Apr 2021, 7:48 UTC · by Stellantis doesn’t call the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat the “ world’s most powerful SUV” for no reason. And the insane three-row family hauler knows very well that it’s living on borrowed time, so it’s only logical for its owners to try and make the best of it. 11 photos After all, the Durango SRT Hellcat will be an exotic sight just about everywhere, not just the drag strip. That’s because at just 2,000 units, it’ll be rarer than a Demon (3,300 examples). Naturally, at least initially, people are going to see how it fares against the quarter-mile competition in stock form. ....
autoevolution 1 Apr 2021, 9:19 UTC · by Although many people question the sanity of building a five thousand(ish) drag racer that actually has the aerodynamic qualities of a concrete block, no one will deny that some mods are taking these high-riding machines to new ET lows. Besides, it’s not the first time we see a Jeep running for timeless quarter-mile glory with spectacular results. 20 photos Jeep s third generation Grand Cherokee (WK) occupied the latter half of the 21st century s wonderous initial decade, and although it was kind of short-lived (model years 2005-2010), it made a lasting impression for both all the right and wrong reasons. ....
autoevolution 23 Feb 2021, 9:35 UTC · by With so many enamored with crossovers, SUVs, and trucks, it’s no wonder the drag strips are being assaulted by models that would normally look surprising in the company of traditional muscle cars. But we’ve grown accustomed to such unexpected encounters, marveling at the sight of an unassuming model that can easily teach a quarter-mile lesson to everyone. 30 photos The guys over at the Drag Racing and Car Stuff channel on YouTube are no strangers to such revelations, and we can easily remember an instance or two when ladies took charge, as well as moments when forced induction trucks aimed for quarter-mile glory. But that’s not what we’re here for. ....
Every now and then, odd drag racing pairings bring interesting surprises, as was the case with an unassuming Honda Accord that delivered a remarkably close quarter-mile lesson to a Dodge Challenger. This dark Kia Stinger GT isn’t in that posture yet, but it’s racking up points for being a very perseverant student. ....