Performance Review: Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Challenger Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve 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 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 1941 kgs (4279 lbs) this makes the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Challenger shares the same bhp with the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (852 bhp)

In terms of power the 6166cc 16V V8 engine produces 840 bhp (626 kW) @ 6300 rpm similar to the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (852 bhp) or the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (828 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 771 lb-ft (1045.3 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo (774 lb-ft) or the 2019 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (774 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 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (456.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Challenger.

The Dodge Challenger has a Power to weight ratio of 432.7 bhp per ton and 397.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 Challenger competing with the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (456.8 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10 (455.8 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 397.2 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 2020 McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (421.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Audi R8 6.0 Quattro V12 TDI (421.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.4 secs, this made the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 as fast as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (2.30 secs) the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (2.30 secs) the 2021 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (2.30 secs) the or the 2019 Bugatti La Voiture Noire 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (2.30 secs). This Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 is also faster than the 2019 Ferrari SF 90 Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (2.40 secs) the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (2.40 secs) the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (2.50 secs) the and the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (2.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Challenger and the 2004 Audi A8 6.0 W12 SWB Quattro D3

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Challenger on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.89 secs @ 125.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Audi A8 6.0 W12 SWB Quattro D3 (10.84 secs), the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 6.4 V8 392 (10.85 secs), and the 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4 991 (10.87 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 has a maximum speed of 140mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 Challenger equals the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 then how about the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph), the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Polo R WRC 2.0 Turbo (151 mph), or the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Edition 30 DSG (151 mph).

Related Links:

2017 Challenger Rivals List.

A Brief History of Dodge

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