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

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Challenger Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye 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 1996 kgs (4400 lbs) this makes the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye 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 Widebody 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 2014 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 (423.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Challenger.

The Dodge Challenger has a Power to weight ratio of 399.2 bhp per ton and 354.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 Challenger competing with the 2014 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 (423.3 bhp per ton) or the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 (423.0 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 354.2 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 2017 Mercedes SL Class 65 AMG Cabriolet 6.0 V12 (378.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Mercedes SL Class 65 AMG V12 (378.4 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 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 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 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (3.50 secs) the and the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Challenger and the 2006 Mercedes S Class 63 AMG

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Challenger on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.19 secs @ 122.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2006 Mercedes S Class 63 AMG (11.13 secs), the 1985 TVR 390 SE 3.9l V8 (11.15 secs), and the 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX - Classic JDM (11.15 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2020 version of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye 6.2 V8 has a maximum speed of 203mph.

Top Speed of the 2020 Challenger equals the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 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 6.2 V8 then how about the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph), the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph), or the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph).

Related Links:

2020 Challenger Rivals List.

A Brief History of Dodge

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