The tester was a 2022 Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody, carrying an MSRP of $88,070. On top of that, a Widebody version is available for any Hellcat, giving the Challenger an even cooler look with flared fenders that add about 3.5 inches of width to the car along with wider wheels and tires, and adaptive suspension dampers. A six-speed manual is no longer available on the Hellcat (although it is still available on lesser Challengers), but it could return later this year, if not, for 2023. The Hellcat uses an eight-speed automatic transmission. If the main intention of your Challenger is to drag race it, well Dodge has that covered as well with the Super Stock – the ultimate Challenger, bumping the Redeye’s power to 807 horsepower. Want more? Opt for the Hellcat Redeye which pushes that power to 797 hp (and 707 lb.-ft of torque). In SRT Hellcat form this makes 717 horsepower and 656 lb.-ft of torque. A 6.2-liter Hemi V8 with a supercharger mounted on top fills the engine bay. Pop the hood of the SRT Hellcat and it’s nothing but muscle-car power. But that does have its advantages – it’s roomy enough for four adults, with the back seats being quite roomy for being a two-door, and luggage space is good. This week we look at the Challenger SRT Hellcat.Īlthough the Challenger is a two-door coupe, don’t let that fool you – it’s a big heavy car.
But if big smoky burnouts are your thing, the SRT and supercharged Hellcat engines are what you’re after. If you’re just after the looks, the base 3.6-liter V6 engine (303 horsepower, 268 lb.-ft of torque) should suffice. Part of the reason the Challenger is such a good seller is the diverse selection of engines available.
But despite its years, the Challenger remains a top-seller in its class, even out-selling the Mustang last year. Today’s Dodge Challenger has been around since 2008, so it’s definitely showing its age, especially when put up against its main competitors, the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang. But oh, who cares when you’re having this much fun behind the wheel of this amazing machine? Sure, it’s not the best handling sports car around, and yes, it guzzles gas like there is no tomorrow all while laughing in the face of climate change. This modern-day rendition of an old-school muscle car can be had with at least 717 hp (and that can be pushed up to 807 hp) by way of a monstrous supercharged V8 that produces straight-line-smashing, tire-smoking performance. If you are into muscle cars, especially Mopars, well then you owe it to yourself to look at Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
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