Performance Review: Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 - [2023]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Challenger Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2023. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo.This particular Dodge Challenger has a 6166cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo

The Challenger shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo and the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Challenger's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon 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 2003 kgs (4415 lbs) this makes the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 in the same weight category as the 2021 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Challenger shares the same bhp with the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 (1000 bhp)

In terms of power the 6166cc 16V V8 engine produces 1025 bhp (764 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 (1000 bhp) or the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 (1000 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 945 lb-ft (1281.2 Nm) @ 4200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2015 Koenigsegg Agera RS 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo (944 lb-ft) or the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo (944 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 2011 Pagani Huayra 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (533.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Challenger.

The Dodge Challenger has a Power to weight ratio of 511.7 bhp per ton and 471.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2023 Challenger competing with the 2011 Pagani Huayra 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (533.3 bhp per ton) or the 2018 Ferrari Monza SP1 6.5L V12 (532.6 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 471.7 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 1989 Ferrari F40 LM Competizione 2.9 V8 Twin Turbo (496.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2018 McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (492.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 1.66 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 1.7 secs, this made the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 as fast as the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 (1.80 secs) the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD (1.90 secs) the 2020 Tesla Model S Plaid (1.90 secs) the or the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid (1.90 secs). This Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is also faster than the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 (1.80 secs) the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD (1.90 secs) the 2020 Tesla Model S Plaid (1.90 secs) the and the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid (1.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Challenger and the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Challenger on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.29 secs @ 132.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (10.25 secs), the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG (10.26 secs), and the 2017 BMW X6 M 4.4 V8 Turbo F86 (10.26 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2023 version of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 has a maximum speed of 0mph.

Top Speed of the 2023 Challenger equals the 1953 Ford F-100 4.5 V8 (65 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 then how about the 1953 Ford F-100 4.5 V8 (65 mph), the 1992 Hummer H1 6.2 V8 4 Door (68 mph), or the 1961 Renault 4 L Export (70 mph).

Related Links:

2023 Challenger Rivals List.

A Brief History of Dodge

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