An important update has been released regarding the 2018 Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat production figures. Car enthusiasts and potential owners should take note: the initial production statistics for these high-performance vehicles contained an error. Specifically, export numbers were mistakenly included within the USA production totals.
This miscalculation affected the reported numbers for the standard Challenger and Charger Hellcat models – it did not involve the Widebody or Demon variants. To rectify this, the official production charts have been revised as of August 3, 2018. Furthermore, corrected configuration trees reflecting these changes were disseminated on August 4, 2018. If you were expecting these updated figures, it’s advisable to check your spam or junk folders for a new PDF file containing the accurate data.
The source of the error stemmed from the shipping routes of 2018 models destined for countries within the UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) region. Unbeknownst to data compilers initially, these vehicles were routed through Puerto Rico. As Puerto Rico is a US territory and typically included in US production totals, these export units were incorrectly categorized.
This means that Hellcat models ultimately shipped to a vast list of countries spanning Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia were initially counted as US-bound vehicles. The extensive list of affected destinations includes nations from Albania to Zimbabwe, encompassing major markets and smaller territories alike. This geographical reach highlights the global appeal of the Dodge Hellcat brand.
The correction process involved reclassifying these UNECE-region destined vehicles from the USA totals to the EXPORT category, where they rightfully belong. This adjustment ensures a more accurate representation of both domestic US production and the international distribution of the 2018 Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat.
For owners, collectors, and enthusiasts tracking the specifics of the 2018 Hellcat production run, these corrected figures are essential for accurate data. While the overall production numbers remain consistent, the breakdown between US domestic and export markets has been clarified. The team behind the production data release, identified as -=PLMCRZY=-, has apologized for any confusion caused by the initial error, ensuring that the revised data provides a true picture of the 2018 Hellcat production landscape.
