In 1984, Carroll Shelby wasn’t tuning Ford Mustangs. He was deep in the performance scene at Dodge, breathing extra life into a wide range of vehicles. Arguably the best known – or perhaps the most shocking – Shelby product of the time was the Omni GLH, where GLH literally stood for go like hell. It was a true hot sedan that garnered a cult following over the decades, and now Dodge is honoring that heritage with the Hornet GT GLH concept.
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Obviously, the concept takes direct inspiration from the new 2023 Dodge Hornet compact crossover. Dodge isn’t pulling any punches in this segment either, coming out with presentations about power and speed where normally you’d hear about practicality and price. The GT GLH Concept goes one step further, showing what speed-loving Hornet buyers can do with upgraded parts sourced from Dodge Direct Connection.
Upgrades include a lowered suspension that lowers the Hornet an inch, giving it a more street-focused stance. An “unrestricted” dual exhaust system with black chrome tips brings aural pleasure to the Hornet GT’s 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. It rolls on exclusive 20-inch direct-connect painted wheels, and it gets special GLH graphics with black-painted lower trim for a properly dark classic GLH look. Additional items such as ECU pieces are available in Direct Connection stage kits.
The Hornet GT GLH concept features parts available after purchase, but could Dodge build such a thing from the factory? There’s no sign of that happening, and with 265 horsepower already available in the standard Hornet GT, it’s not like this little crossover is slow. Dodge lists a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds, and this is the entry-level model. Switching to the R/T PHEV brings the addition of all-wheel drive and a combined output of over 285 hp, culminating in a 60 mph sprint in 6.1 seconds. Additionally, the Hornet R/T PHEV can travel more than 30 miles on electric power alone.
The new Dodge Hornet GT will arrive in dealer showrooms in late 2022.
In 1984, Carroll Shelby wasn’t tuning Ford Mustangs. He was deep in the performance scene at Dodge, breathing extra life into a wide range of vehicles. Arguably the best known – or perhaps the most shocking – Shelby product of the time was the Omni GLH, where GLH literally stood for go like hell. It was a true hot sedan that garnered a cult following over the decades, and now Dodge is honoring that heritage with the Hornet GT GLH concept.
11 Pictures
Obviously, the concept takes direct inspiration from the new 2023 Dodge Hornet compact crossover. Dodge isn’t pulling any punches in this segment either, coming out with presentations about power and speed where normally you’d hear about practicality and price. The GT GLH Concept goes one step further, showing what speed-loving Hornet buyers can do with upgraded parts sourced from Dodge Direct Connection.
Upgrades include a lowered suspension that lowers the Hornet an inch, giving it a more street-focused stance. An “unrestricted” dual exhaust system with black chrome tips brings aural pleasure to the Hornet GT’s 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. It rolls on exclusive 20-inch direct-connect painted wheels, and it gets special GLH graphics with black-painted lower trim for a properly dark classic GLH look. Additional items such as ECU pieces are available in Direct Connection stage kits.
The Hornet GT GLH concept features parts available after purchase, but could Dodge build such a thing from the factory? There’s no sign of that happening, and with 265 horsepower already available in the standard Hornet GT, it’s not like this little crossover is slow. Dodge lists a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds, and this is the entry-level model. Switching to the R/T PHEV brings the addition of all-wheel drive and a combined output of over 285 hp, culminating in a 60 mph sprint in 6.1 seconds. Additionally, the Hornet R/T PHEV can travel more than 30 miles on electric power alone.
The new Dodge Hornet GT will arrive in dealer showrooms in late 2022.