![]() By pulling both steering wheel-mounted paddles and performing a pedal depression, unleashes 25 additional horsepower and instant torque for up to 15 seconds, reducing 0-60 times by a full second. Additionally, the R/T has what Dodge is calling a "PowerShot" system. The R/T also has a Sport Mode that sharpens up throttle response and the shift schedule, allows for access to the hybrid system's optimized power/torque levels, and a sharper steering feel. ![]() The R/T uses a six-speed automatic transmission. A 15.5-kWh lithum-ion battery pack can be charged in about 2.5 hours using a Level 2 charger. Over 285 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque come from a combination of the 1.3L turbocharged 16-valve T4 inline-four engine that drives the front wheels and a 90-kW electric electric motor that propels the rear wheels. Don't freak out at the thought of "elecric hybrid" and the fabled R/T badge being on the same vehicle just yet. The Hornet R/T breaks ground as the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) from Dodge. And if you opt for the Track Pack, add in dual-stage-valving suspension that is driver-selectable and can be adjusted behind the wheel. Dynamic torque vectoring that, in Sport Mode, behaves like an electronic limited slip differential, standard on both GT and R/T. The suspension is fully independent, using McPherson struts up front and a 3-link Chapman suspension out back. Brembo four-piston fixed front calipers are available on the GT (and are standard on the R/T). What's available for a GT sounds more like the options list for an upgraded model: Koni selective-damping shocks are standard. While saying "base model" might immediately make you want to keep scrolling, don't. In Sport Mode, the GT is expected to make the dash from 0-60 MPH in 6.5 seconds. The Hurricane4 sends power through a nine-speed automatic to all four wheels. It is expected to have at least 265 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, and don't be surprised if those numbers grow a little before you start seeing Hornets at dealerships. ![]() The GT uses the Hurricane4 engine, a turbocharged 2.0L inline-four shared with Jeep products. The entry-level Hornet is being touted as "the quickest and most powerful utility vehicle under $30,000." That's a bold statement, and one that will be a strong selling point against other crossovers with higher price points. The first model in the Hornet lineup is the GT.
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