This 700hp Dodge Hellcat boat is the ultimate luxury toy for the rich and crazy
Published on Aug 28, 2023 at 12:30 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Aug 29, 2023 at 12:09 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
YouTuber Whistlin Diesel is at it again with yet another mad creation.
This time we’re talking about a 700 horsepower Dodge Challenger Hellcat boat.
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The idea is simple… said no one ever.
In order to make his Dodge Hellcat boat dream come true, Whistlin Diesel started with a Dodge Challenger Hellcat.
For starters, they replaced the regular tires with supersized 6-foot wheels.
They are made by Fitment Industries and are crafted entirely out of aluminum, chiefly because steel or iron ones would be too heavy.
They’re also massive, with a diameter of 72 inches – or 1.8 meters.
Basically the same height as a human being.
After fitting these aluminum ‘waterwheels’, Whistlin Diesel removed the front wheels and latched the car onto a makeshift raft to make it float.
Power still comes from the V8, it is still sent to the rear axle, but it is then sent to these waterwheels rather than normal tires.
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After the Dodge Hellcat Boat experiment, Whistlin Diesel tried using the same wheels on tarmac and it didn’t go so well.
The wheels kept spinning but the car wouldn’t move.
And eventually, all of the wheels shattered.
This is one of those ‘don’t try this at home’ moments.
Especially with a Dodge Hellcat that’s worth $70,000.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
