Performance Review: Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 6.2 V8 - [2020]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Challenger Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 6.2 V8 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2020. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.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 2015 kgs (4442 lbs) this makes the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 6.2 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Challenger shares the same bhp with the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (814 bhp)

In terms of power the 6166cc 16V V8 engine produces 797 bhp (594 kW) @ 6300 rpm similar to the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (814 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (786 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 707 lb-ft (958.5 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (726 lb-ft) or the 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye 6.2 V8 (707 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 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale (419.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Challenger.

The Dodge Challenger has a Power to weight ratio of 395.5 bhp per ton and 350.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 Challenger competing with the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale (419.4 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Dodge Viper GT 8.4 V10 (419.3 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 350.8 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 2019 Ferrari SF 90 Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (375.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway C16 (375.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.5 secs, this made the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 6.2 V8 as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs) the or the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs). This Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 6.2 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs) the and the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Challenger and the 2007 Audi A5 S5 4.2 Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Challenger on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.22 secs @ 122.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2007 Audi A5 S5 4.2 Quattro (11.18 secs), the 2003 BMW 3 Series M3 CSL 2d SMG E46 (11.18 secs), and the 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 425bhp (11.18 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2020 version of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 6.2 V8 has a maximum speed of 0mph.

Top Speed of the 2020 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 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 6.2 V8 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:

2020 Challenger Rivals List.

A Brief History of Dodge

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