Offerings at SEMA13 include a revival of both the Hemi Shaker hood and the return of the Scat Pack
Wrapping it up
The final OEM press conference slot on opening day of the 2013 SEMA Show belonged to the Chrysler Group and the Auburn Hills-based manufacturer didn't disappoint as it announced an updated version the "Scat Pack Club" with three Scat Package performance stage kits well as the return of the "Shaker" hood for the Challenger.
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It was back in 1968 that Chrysler's Dodge division created the Scat Pack Club – an idea that quickly evolved from just an enthusiast club to the branding of factory-engineered performance kits known as "Scat Packages."
And while the Scat Pack Club was disbanded after just four years, Dodge found that the name still resonates with the faithful – so much so that the brand is bringing back the club (sans a newsletter, although Dodge has promised a new online version is in the works).
More importantly, Dodge has developed three performance upgrade Scat Packages each for its 5.7-liter Hemi-equipped Challenger and Charger and 2.4-liter Tigershark-equipped Dart vehicles that will become available next spring.
According to Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO, Dodge Brand, "Bringing back factory stage kits allows Dodge enthusiasts to extract the maximum performance from their vehicles without the fear and guesswork typically associated with modifying late-model vehicles."
2014 Dodge Challenger and Charger Scat Packages
Scat Package 1: 5.7-liter
• Performance calibrated engine controller - tailored to Scat Package 1
• Mopar cold air intake
• Mopar cat-back exhaust
• Scat Package 1 badge
Scat Package 2: 5.7-liter
In addition to the modifications found in Scat Package 1 it adds:
• Performance calibrated engine controller - tailored to Scat Package 2
• Mopar performance camshaft
• Scat Package 2 badge
Scat Package 3: 5.7-liter
In addition to the modifications found in Scat Packages 1 and 2 it adds:
• Performance calibrated engine controller - tailored to Scat Package 3
• Mopar performance ported and polished heads
• Mopar hi-flow performance headers
• Scat Package 3 badge
2014 Dodge Dart Scat Packages
Scat Package 1: 2.4-liter
• Mopar cold-air intake
• Mopar short-throw shifter
• Mopar performance brakes, including slotted rotors and performance brake pads
Scat Package 2: 2.4-liter
In addition to the modifications found in Scat Package 1 it adds:
• Performance calibrated engine controller (premium octane)
• Mopar cat-back exhaust
Scat Package 3: 2.4-liter
In addition to the modifications found in Scat Package 2 it adds:
• Mopar big brake kit with stainless lines
• Performance suspension with adjustable springs and struts
• Upgraded performance front and rear sway bars
Shaking things up
"The legendary Shaker performance hood is back, with its engine-mounted, fully floating scoop and exposed high-flow element that produces cold-air induction -- making the new 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker the real deal." - Tim Kuniskis
That's right.
In 2014 there will be two models in the Challenger lineup – the 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker and the limited-production (only 100 will be built) Mopar '14 Challenger.
Mopar '14 Challenger
Available in either bright white or gloss black, the Mopar '14 Challenger comes with a "Shaker style" stripe in "Mopar Blue" plus the option of rocker panel bodyside triple stripes with "Mopar" across the door or an A-line bodyside stripe that wraps over the decklid with the Mopar "Omega M" logo on the rear-quarter. The Shaker scoop is finished in satin black replete with its own "Shaker" logo.
Other features include 20 x 8-inch Gloss Black alloy wheels, a "Black Vapor" grille surround, black fuel-filler door, gloss black decklid spoiler (with a gloss black "Mopar Design" badge and Mopar quarter-glass decals.
Inside the Dark Slate interior features a serialized IP plaque, performance front seats in black Nappa leather with the Mopar "Omega M" embroidered on the seat backs with contrasting Mopar Blue stitching on the seats, armrest, pistol-grip shifter boot and performance steering wheel.
In addition to these standard items, owners can further customize their "14 Challengers with Mopar-sourced items including a short-throw shifter, cat-back exhaust, performance suspension, lowering springs, Electronic Vehicle Tracking System, performance badges, hood pin kit, car cover, door-sill guards, sequential taillight kit, premium floor or slush mats, chrome exhaust tip, fuel-filler door, wheel locks and an interior trim bezel kit.
2014 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker
Although more than 100 will be produced, Dodge insists the 2014 Challenger R/T Shaker will also have a limited run and will feature:
• 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine
• Functional Shaker hood with Mopar cold-air intake
• Conical air filter and optimized air box
• Under-hood "Shaker" badge
• Driver-selectable sport-mode powertrain calibration
• Performance-tuned suspension
• Super Track Pak,
• Three-mode electronic stability control (ESC) with "full off" mode
• "Shaker style" Satin Black hood, roof and deck-lid stripe graphics
• Satin Black deck-lid spoiler
• Body-color grille surround
• Gloss black fuel-filler door
• 20 x 8-inch polished-face aluminum wheels with black pockets
• "Shaker" badges on both sides of the hood scoop
• "HEMI" fender badges
• "Challenger" grille badge in classic script
• Flat-bottom leather-wrapped performance steering wheel
• "K-Black" painted instrument panel and center-console bezel
• "Shaker" numbered dash plaque
• Nappa Leather high-performance front seats with embroidered "Shaker" logos
• Standard Tremec six-speed manual transmission
• Optional five-speed automatic features a black leather-wrapped shift-knob and die-cast paddle shifters on the back of the steering wheel
