Dodge Challenger SRT8 / Scat Pack 392: performance, engines and what owners say

Dodge Challenger SRT8 / Scat Pack 392 LC (2015–2023) in Plum Crazy, AI illustration

Pictured: the LC (2015–2023) Challenger Scat Pack (2015).

SRT8 (launch) LC (2008–2010) · 2008

425horsepower

4.80–60 mph, sec

The retro revival: 6.1 HEMI, 425 hp, manual added for 2009.

SRT8 392 LC (2011–2014) · 2011–2014

470horsepower

4.50–60 mph, sec

182mph top speed

The 392 returns: 470 hp, 182 mph with the manual.

R/T Scat Pack LC (2015–2023) · 2015–2023

485horsepower

4.20–60 mph, sec

485 hp Scat Pack, 8-speed automatic, Widebody from 2019.

LC (2008–2010) Challenger Scat Pack · 2008–2010

How fast is the LC (2008–2010) Challenger Scat Pack?

Coupe, 2008–2010. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.

SRT8 (launch)

2008

425 hpat 6,200 rpm

Limited first run: numbered dash plaque, three colors, automatic only.

Torque: 420 lb-ftat 4,800 rpm
0–60 mph: 4.8 sCar and Driver test
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic, rear-drive
Weight: 4,140 lbmaker estimate
Price new: $37,9952008, includes $675 destination

Sources

SRT8

2009–2010

425 hpat 6,200 rpm

Torque: 420 lb-ftat 4,800 rpm
0–60 mph: 4.6 sMotorTrend (2009 manual) test
Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic, rear-driveTremec TR-6060 manual new for 2009
Weight: 4,140 lbautomatic, maker estimate

Sources

The engine: 6.1 SRT8 HEMI

6.1-liter V-8

Redline6,400 rpm (electronically limited)

Output425 hp at 6,200 rpm, 420 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm

Bottom endForged crankshaft, stronger rods, oil jets cooling the pistons; no cylinder deactivation

BuildCast-iron block with cross-bolted mains, aluminum hemi heads, 10.3:1 compression

Engine's YouTube owner tone 50/100 · #2 of 2 Challenger Scat Pack engines (videos about the 6.1 SRT8 HEMI in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)

6.1 SRT8 HEMI engine page →

Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 30 owner complaints and 0 recalls for 2008–2010 that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 442 complaints and 10 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "Challenger" for those years, other engines included.

Known issues

No engine recallRecall
NHTSA lists no engine recall for 2008–2010 Challengers; their recalls cover air bags, the park interlock switch and wheel spindle nuts. We found no documented 6.1 failure pattern.

Engine sources

What owners say on YouTube

The Challenger Scat Pack YouTube study is queued: the 200 most-watched videos, their tone and what owners praise and complain about show here when it lands.

Should you buy a LC (2008–2010) Challenger Scat Pack?

New, the SRT8 (launch) cost $37,995 (2008, includes $675 destination).
Most owner complaints: the 2010 (299). Fewest: the 2008 (10). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
10 recall campaigns across 2008–2010 (all Challenger versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the Challenger Scat Pack yet.

Sources

Chrysler: Dodge announces pricing for all-new 2008 Challenger SRT8 (Nov 2007)

LC (2011–2014) Challenger Scat Pack · 2011–2014

How fast is the LC (2011–2014) Challenger Scat Pack?

Coupe, 2011–2014. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.

SRT8 392

2011–2014

470 hpat 6,000 rpm

Torque: 470 lb-ftat 4,200 rpm
0–60 mph: 4.5 sCar and Driver (2011 manual) test
Top speed: 182 mphmanual; 175 mph automatic
Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic, rear-drive
Weight: 4,170 lbmanual, maker estimate; 4,160 lb automatic
Price new: $44,8752011 Green With Envy edition, includes $825 destination

Sources

SRT Core

2014

470 hp

Lower-priced SRT: cloth seats, cast 20-inch wheels, black Brembo calipers; under $40,000.

Torque: 470 lb-ft
Top speed: 182 mphmanual; 175 mph automatic
Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic, rear-drive

Sources

Chrysler Group: High-tech features boost performance of 2014 Dodge Challenger SRT (Aug 2013)

The engine: 392 HEMI 6.4

6.4-liter V-8

Redline6,400 rpm (electronically limited)

Output470–485 hp, 470–475 lb-ft (Challenger)

ValvetrainPushrod, 16 valves, sodium-filled exhaust valves; cam phasing and active intake

BuildCast-iron block with cross-bolted mains, aluminum hemi heads, 10.9:1 compression

Engine's YouTube owner tone 53/100 · #1 of 2 Challenger Scat Pack engines (videos about the 392 HEMI 6.4 in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)

392 HEMI 6.4 engine page →

Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 27 owner complaints and 0 recalls for 2011–2014 that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 774 complaints and 9 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "Challenger" for those years, other engines included.

Known issues

Lifter and camshaft failure ("HEMI tick")Owner-reported
Owners report a tick from failed roller lifters that then wear the camshaft. SlashGear ties most cases to the cylinder-deactivation lifters, used on automatics only.
Fix: The repair is new lifters and a camshaft; catch it before metal debris spreads.
13 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2011–2014)
No engine recallRecall
NHTSA lists no recall for the 6.4 engine on 2011–2023 Challengers. The 2015 and 2017 engine recalls cover the supercharged Hellcat only.

Engine sources

What owners say on YouTube

The Challenger Scat Pack YouTube study is queued: the 200 most-watched videos, their tone and what owners praise and complain about show here when it lands.

Should you buy a LC (2011–2014) Challenger Scat Pack?

New, the SRT8 392 cost $44,875 (2011 Green With Envy edition, includes $825 destination).
Most owner complaints: the 2012 (253). Fewest: the 2014 (149). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
Budget for lifter and camshaft failure ("hemi tick"): 13 owner complaints mention it. The repair is new lifters and a camshaft; catch it before metal debris spreads.
9 recall campaigns across 2011–2014 (all Challenger versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the Challenger Scat Pack yet.

Sources

Chrysler Group: 2011 Dodge Challengers are becoming even more the envy of the muscle car market (Feb 2011)

LC (2015–2023) Challenger Scat Pack · 2015–2023

How fast is the LC (2015–2023) Challenger Scat Pack?

Coupe, 2015–2023. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.

R/T Scat Pack

2015–2023

485 hpat 6,100 rpm

Torque: 475 lb-ftat 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph: 4.2 sCar and Driver (2015 automatic) test
Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic, rear-drive
Weight: 4,230 lb2020 manual; 4,236 lb automatic
Price new: $38,4952015 manual, includes $1,000 gas-guzzler tax, plus $995 destination; $45,845 in 2023

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R/T Scat Pack Widebody

2019–2023

485 hp

Hellcat Widebody flares (+3.5 in), 20x11 wheels on 305/35ZR20 tires, six-piston Brembo front brakes.

Torque: 475 lb-ft
0–60 mph: 3.9 sCar and Driver test
Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic, rear-drive2020
Weight: 4,308 lb2020 manual; 4,314 lb automatic

Sources

SRT 392

2015–2018

485 hpat 6,100 rpm

Over the Scat Pack: six-piston Brembos, three-mode adaptive dampers, forged 20x9.5 wheels.

Torque: 475 lb-ftat 4,200 rpm
0–60 mph: 4.7 sMotorWeek test
Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic, rear-drive
Weight: 4,240 lbmanual, maker estimate; 4,251 lb automatic
Price new: $45,9952015 manual, includes $1,000 gas-guzzler tax, plus $995 destination

Sources

The engine: 392 HEMI 6.4

6.4-liter V-8

Redline6,400 rpm (electronically limited)

Output470–485 hp, 470–475 lb-ft (Challenger)

ValvetrainPushrod, 16 valves, sodium-filled exhaust valves; cam phasing and active intake

BuildCast-iron block with cross-bolted mains, aluminum hemi heads, 10.9:1 compression

Engine's YouTube owner tone 53/100 · #1 of 2 Challenger Scat Pack engines (videos about the 392 HEMI 6.4 in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)

392 HEMI 6.4 engine page →

Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 34 owner complaints and 0 recalls for 2015–2023 that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 478 complaints and 19 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "Challenger" for those years, other engines included.

Known issues

Lifter and camshaft failure ("HEMI tick")Owner-reported
Owners report a tick from failed roller lifters that then wear the camshaft. SlashGear ties most cases to the cylinder-deactivation lifters, used on automatics only.
Fix: The repair is new lifters and a camshaft; catch it before metal debris spreads.
7 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2015–2023)
No engine recallRecall
NHTSA lists no recall for the 6.4 engine on 2011–2023 Challengers. The 2015 and 2017 engine recalls cover the supercharged Hellcat only.

Engine sources

What owners say on YouTube

The Challenger Scat Pack YouTube study is queued: the 200 most-watched videos, their tone and what owners praise and complain about show here when it lands.

Should you buy a LC (2015–2023) Challenger Scat Pack?

New, the R/T Scat Pack cost $38,495 (2015 manual, includes $1,000 gas-guzzler tax, plus $995 destination; $45,845 in 2023).
Most owner complaints: the 2015 (126). Fewest: the 2022 (9). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
Budget for lifter and camshaft failure ("hemi tick"): 7 owner complaints mention it. The repair is new lifters and a camshaft; catch it before metal debris spreads.
19 recall campaigns across 2015–2023 (all Challenger versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the Challenger Scat Pack yet.

Sources

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All sources (22)

Showing the years only ().Showing every year.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

NHTSA files the Challenger SRT8, SRT 392 and Scat Pack under Challenger, so these counts are every Challenger of these years.

No Lemon Index for the Challenger Scat Pack: the index is complaints per car sold, and sales by trim aren't published. These are raw counts.

LC (2008–2010): 442 complaints for 2008–2010.

LC (2011–2014): 774 complaints for 2011–2014.

LC (2015–2023): 478 complaints for 2015–2023.

200810

2009133

2010299

2011193

2012253

2013179

2014149

2015126

201678

201749

201875

201959

202020

202119

20229

202343

What they're about

LC (2008–2010) · 2008–2010

Air bags120

Engine104

Electrical system93

Power train63

Engine and engine cooling44

LC (2011–2014) · 2011–2014

Electrical system407

Air bags119

Engine111

Steering68

Power train53

LC (2015–2023) · 2015–2023

Electrical system120

Power train72

Engine68

Air bags42

Steering38

Recalls

16V352000 Air Bags2008–2010
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St.
15V444000 Air Bags2008–2010
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010.
08V458000 Power Train2008–2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,636 MY 2008-2009 DODGE CHALLENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND "KEYLESS GO" OPTION.
17V824000 Equipment2009
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.
18V021000 Air Bags2009–2010
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisia
08V642000 Tires2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 175 MY 2009 DODGE CHARGER, CHALLENGER, AND CHRYSLER 300 VEHICLES.
09V420000 Wheels2009–2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE.
19V018000 Air Bags2010
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.
10V200000 Electrical System2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES.
10V475000 Steering2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES.
19V018000 Air Bags2011–2014
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.
17V435000 Electrical System2011–2014
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
18V021000 Air Bags2011–2013
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisia
16V352000 Air Bags2011–2012
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St.
13V118000 Air Bags2011–2012
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011.
14V634000 Electrical System2011–2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160
13V103000 Electrical System2013
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured from December 3, 2012, through January 24, 2013 and equipped with a V6 engine.
18E053000 Power Train2014
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA.
17V741000 Electrical System2014
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator.
18E053000 Power Train2015–2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA.
18V332000 Electrical System2015–2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2
14V749000 Electrical System2015
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured June 30, 2014, to October 8, 2014.
15V114000 Engine And Engine Cooling2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to February 5, 2015, and equipped with a 6.2L supercharged engine.
15V282000 Air Bags2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured March 28, 2015, to April 1, 2015.
15V461000 Equipment2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper ve
17V496000 Engine And Engine Cooling2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines.
17V431000 Power Train2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions.
18V280000 Power Train2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles.
18V524000 Electrical System2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler T
20V191000 Back Over Prevention2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger veh
19V203000 Electrical System2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles.
19V758000 Service Brakes2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles.
21V516000 Visibility2020–2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles.
21V664000 Electrical System2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles.
22V504000 Tires2022
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles.
22V808000 Tires2022
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles.
24V112000 Parking Brake2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles.
24V573000 Seats2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles.

Source: NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov). Check a VIN for open recalls on one car.

Quick answers

How fast is the Dodge R/T Scat Pack?

The LC (2015–2023) R/T Scat Pack makes 485 hp and 475 lb-ft. Car and Driver (2015 automatic) measured 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds.

What engine does the Dodge Challenger SRT8 / Scat Pack 392 have?

The LC (2015–2023) Challenger Scat Pack (2015–2023) uses the 392 HEMI 6.4, a 6.4-liter V-8. Older generations: LC (2008–2010): 6.1 SRT8 HEMI; LC (2011–2014): 392 HEMI 6.4.

Which Dodge Challenger SRT8 / Scat Pack 392 engine do YouTube owners like most?

392 HEMI 6.4 53/100, 6.1 SRT8 HEMI 50/100. That's the tone of the most-watched videos about each engine, praise words against trouble words.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · Free to use with credit: Source: The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Get the data

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Dodge Challenger SRT8 / Scat Pack 392: performance, engines and what owners say

How fast is the LC (2008–2010) Challenger Scat Pack?

The engine: 6.1 SRT8 HEMI

Known issues

What owners say on YouTube

Should you buy a LC (2008–2010) Challenger Scat Pack?

How fast is the LC (2011–2014) Challenger Scat Pack?

The engine: 392 HEMI 6.4

Known issues

What owners say on YouTube

Should you buy a LC (2011–2014) Challenger Scat Pack?

How fast is the LC (2015–2023) Challenger Scat Pack?

The engine: 392 HEMI 6.4

Known issues

What owners say on YouTube

Should you buy a LC (2015–2023) Challenger Scat Pack?

Compare the Challenger Scat Pack

Owner complaints to NHTSA

What they're about

Recalls

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