'VIN 0001' Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat auctioned for $1.65 Million

VIN – Vehicle Identification Number; VIN0001 – first production model of world's most powerful muscle car – the mighty 707hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is auctioned for a good cause. The wild car raises $1.65 Million at Barrett-Jackson Auction in Las Vegas sold to Rick Hendrick.

Auction Package includes:

• HEMI Orange painted presentation box
• VIN0001 vehicle build book, video documentary, pictures
• Genuine Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat embossed Laguna leather Apple iPad sleeve case
• VIN0001 'Birth certificate'

"The $1.65 million raised by auctioning this one-of-one Dodge Challenger Hellcat at this year's Barrett-Jackson auction means the most powerful muscle car ever will also have a very powerful impact on the people who benefit from the services of Opportunity Village," said Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO, Dodge and SRT Brands and Head of Fleet Operations, Chrysler Group LLC. "The VIN0001 muscle car was not only one of the hottest cars that rolled through the Barrett-Jackson auction lanes, it is also the ultimate collectible 2015 Dodge Challenger as Dodge is ensuring there will never be another one like it.” Tim further added.

Let's acquaint you with the workhorse, under hood of this wild cat is a Chrysler 6.2 liter supercharged HEMI V8. The engine pumps tarmac shattering 707hp of power and with a torque of nearly 881Nm it is sure to make you stick to your seat on full throttle! Braking is also taken care of, SRT Hellcat features biggest front disc brakes in Chrysler history, featuring a 15.4-inch Brembo front disc with two-piece rotors and six-piston calipers and rides on a 20-by-9.5-inch matte black Slingshot alloys.

Speaking at the auction of world's most powerful muscle car 2015 Dodge challenger Hellcat, Craig Jackson, CEO of the Barrett Jackson Auction Company,“With 707 horsepower, the 2015 Dodge Hellcat is more than just the most powerful muscle car built by an American manufacturer,” declared.

“It is also the means to help countless people with severe intellectual and related disabilities reach their potential. We’re honored that Dodge chose our 2014 Las Vegas auction to sell Hellcat VIN0001 to support Opportunity Village. Not only will the wonderful people at this organization benefit from the sale of this muscle car, but the winning bidder will own a truly amazing piece of American automotive history,” Craig concluded.