As we bid farewell to Dodge’s muscle automotive twins, the Challenger and Charger, many of the consideration has gone to the Hellcat-powered variants and rightly so. The Hellcat engine is among the most spectacular engines ever put right into a manufacturing automotive. However the usual Hemi engine isn’t any slouch. Dodge delivered to us a Tremendous Bee Particular Version, one other of Dodge’s Final Name automobiles, with the usual Hemi engine beneath the hood and we have been in a position to get pleasure from it one last time whereas evaluating it to the Hellcat engine.

Our Tremendous Bee confirmed up within the extra engaging of two Tremendous Bee colours: B5 Blue, one other colour resurrected from the basic muscle automotive palette of the early 1970’s. Tremendous Bee badges adorned the flanks and grille of the automotive, whereas applique’s have been set upon the hood and the rear fenders. The look was basic muscle automotive throwback and Dodge even threw in one other enjoyable muscle automotive attribute: hood pins. Parked in our lot, the Tremendous Bee appeared prefer it needed to go play, bully some Prius’, and perhaps goad some Mustang Shelby Cobras into working for pink slips.

Inside was black leather-based and alcantara – fairly monochromatic however tastefully carried out and cozy. The controls have been easy and easy to make use of. Seats have been supportive and cozy; effectively bolstered however not troublesome to get into and out of. Adjustable for nearly each physique dimension and form. The seats have been heated and ventilated.

Beneath the hood was Dodge’s venerable 6.4L Hemi V8, which roars like a lion and chases down every little thing that dares threaten it. Enormous quantities of horsepower and torque, as you may think about. The facility is transferred via an 8-speed computerized to the rear wheels, wrapped in drag racing tires that caught like glue to the asphalt and turned 0-60 instances of simply over 4 seconds. Whereas not as highly effective or as quick because it’s Hellcat brethren, it appeared simpler to utilize the ability when driving. The paddle shifters labored with the engine somewhat effectively, whereas within the Hellcat automobiles it’s straightforward to get caught up within the acceleration and also you overlook to shift and simply bang in opposition to the rev limiter. The Tremendous Bee had an excellent stability of energy.

The suspension, whereas not the adjustable kind, was agency and composed however very forgiving. I’d have appreciated a bit of firmer setup however I used to be completely satisfied sufficient with it. Dodge discovered a contented medium that ought to maintain almost everybody completely satisfied. They name it “drag-oriented” suspension so I assume it’s not precisely meant for twisty roads but it surely did simply wonderful on them.

The brakes have been Brembo 4-piston calipers straddling giant brake rotors. They stopped the automotive amazingly quick and by no means pale, which wasn’t surprising since we didn’t push it on the observe or something whereas we had it. However they have been there after we wanted them and so they did amazingly effectively at scrubbing off pace quick. Very confidence inspiring.

We obtained loads of consideration within the Tremendous Bee. I believe the enjoyable B5 blue paint and Tremendous Bee design cues obtained folks’s consideration.

EPA mileage was imagined to be 15 within the metropolis and 24 on the freeway for a mean of 18mpg. I doubt we obtained that, as typically as we have been stomping on the fuel peddle, however there’s extra to automobiles that mileage. Can I get an “amen”?

Our Tremendous Bee stickered at $63,985, which we didn’t assume was unhealthy given all of the know-how, efficiency, and creature comforts it got here with. Base worth was solely $50k.

As stock of Dodge muscle automobiles dwindles, Dodge has arrange a particular web site, accessible from their homepage, that can assist you discover the Dodge muscle automotive of your goals. That is Final Name and so they don’t need you to be denied.

We’ve tried a number of completely different fashions of the Charger over time and have cherished each considered one of them. We’re unhappy to see it go, however we’ll get pleasure from loads of fond recollections of burnouts and excessive pace runs. Thanks, Dodge, for making among the coolest automobiles on the planet and reigniting our love with Detroit muscle. Godspeed.