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

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Challenger Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 is the 6 speed / Manual 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 2018 kgs (4448 lbs) this makes the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Challenger shares the same bhp with the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (690 bhp)

In terms of power the 6166cc 16V V8 engine produces 707 bhp (527 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (690 bhp) or the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (697 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 650 lb-ft (881.2 Nm) @ 4800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 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 2017 McLaren 570 S Spider 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (375.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Challenger.

The Dodge Challenger has a Power to weight ratio of 350.3 bhp per ton and 322.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 Challenger competing with the 2017 McLaren 570 S Spider 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (375.1 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 RS (375.0 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 322.1 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 2021 Ferrari Daytona SP3 6.5 V12 (346.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren 722 S Roadster (345.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.7 secs, this made the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 as fast as the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the or the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs). This Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 is also faster than the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 (3.70 secs) the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (3.70 secs) the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged Convertible (3.70 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 992 (3.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Challenger and the 1998 Maserati 3200 GT FH 3.2 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Challenger on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.54 secs @ 118.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 Maserati 3200 GT FH 3.2 Turbo (11.50 secs), the 2009 Mercedes S Class 63 L AMG (11.50 secs), and the 2000 Subaru Impreza P1 - Classic (11.52 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 has a maximum speed of 199mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 Challenger equals the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 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 Hellcat 6.2 V8 then how about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph), the 2018 Lamborghini SC18 Alston 6.5 V8 (210 mph), or the 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster 6.0 V12 (210 mph).

Related Links:

2017 Challenger Rivals List.

A Brief History of Dodge

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