Performance Review: Dodge Challenger SRT 8 392 6.4 V8 - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Challenger Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Challenger SRT 8 392 6.4 V8 is the 5 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Dodge Challenger has a 6410cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Challenger shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Challenger's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1852 kgs (4082 lbs) this makes the Dodge Challenger SRT 8 392 6.4 V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Challenger shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp)

In terms of power the 6410cc 16V V8 engine produces 470 bhp (350 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 470 lb-ft (637.2 Nm) @ 4300 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Dodge Challenger you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2020 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition 3.0 Bi Turbo G80 (278.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Challenger.

The Dodge Challenger has a Power to weight ratio of 253.7 bhp per ton and 253.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Challenger competing with the 2020 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition 3.0 Bi Turbo G80 (278.6 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Edition 507 Estate (278.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Dodge Challenger generating around 253.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Mercedes GT AMG Roadster (278.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2011 Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 (278.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.3 secs, this made the Dodge Challenger SRT 8 392 6.4 V8 as fast as the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (4.20 secs) the or the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (4.20 secs). This Dodge Challenger SRT 8 392 6.4 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the and the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (4.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Challenger and the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Challenger on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.02 secs @ 105.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8 (12.96 secs), the 2011 Holden Commodore SS 6.0 V8 (12.96 secs), and the 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire 7.0 V8 (12.97 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Dodge Challenger SRT 8 392 6.4 V8 has a maximum speed of 178mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Challenger equals the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 6.2 V8 C7 (189 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT 8 392 6.4 V8 then how about the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 6.2 V8 C7 (189 mph), the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (189 mph), or the 2014 Mercedes GT AMG (189 mph).

Related Links:

2013 Challenger Rivals List.

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