This edition of the Dodge Challenger SRT-8 6.4 V8 392 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo and the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport.This particular Dodge Challenger has a 6410cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.
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.
Weighing in at 1891 kgs (4168 lbs) this makes the Dodge Challenger SRT-8 6.4 V8 392 in the same weight category as the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 or the give or take 50kg.
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) @ 4200 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).
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 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG (273.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Challenger.
The Dodge Challenger has a Power to weight ratio of 248.5 bhp per ton and 248.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 Challenger competing with the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG (273.4 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 991 (273.3 bhp per ton).
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 248.5 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 2002 TVR Tamora 3.6 (273.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (273.2 lb-ft per ton).
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 6.4 V8 392 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 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (4.20 secs) the or the 2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.20 secs). This Dodge Challenger SRT-8 6.4 V8 392 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 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the and the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Challenger and the 1970 Ford Torino 2nd Gen Cobra SportsRoof Boss
When talking about the performance of the Dodge Challenger on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.95 secs @ 105.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1970 Ford Torino 2nd Gen Cobra SportsRoof Boss (12.89 secs), the 1989 Ferrari 348 tb (12.89 secs), and the 1978 BMW M1 3.5 2d Manual (12.91 secs).
Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2010 version of the Dodge Challenger SRT-8 6.4 V8 392 has a maximum speed of 167mph.
If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 6.4 V8 392 then how about the 2019 Porsche Cayenne 4.0 V8 Turbo (178 mph), the 2017 Lotus Exige 380 3.5 V6 (178 mph), or the 2017 Lotus Exige 380 3.5 V6 Roadster (178 mph).
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Engine: Supercharged Petrol | 5000cc 32v V8
Top Speed: 186 mph
0-60mph: 4.20 seconds
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Top Speed: 167.3 kph
0-100kph: 14.6 seconds