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Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat: performance, engines and what owners say

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in B5 Blue, AI illustration

Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody LD · 2021–2023

797horsepower
3.50–60 mph, sec
203mph top speed

Supercharged 6.2 V-8 sedan, 707 to 807 hp, rear-drive, automatic.

LD Charger Hellcat · 2015–2023

How fast is the Charger Hellcat?

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

Charger SRT Hellcat

2015–2019

707 hpat 6,000 rpm

Torque
650 lb-ftat 4,800 rpm
0–60 mph
3.4 sCar and Driver test
Top speed
204 mphmaker claim
Gearbox
8-speed automatic (TorqueFlite 8HP90), rear-drive
Weight
4,575 lbcurb weight, 2015
Price new
$63,9952015, includes $1,700 gas-guzzler tax, plus $995 destination
Sources
  1. FCA US: 2015 Dodge Charger specifications (PDF)
  2. FCA US: New 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world (Aug 2014)
  3. 0-60specs.com: Dodge Charger 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, MotorWeek)
  4. FCA US: Press kit, 2015 Dodge Charger SRT (Oct 2014)
  5. FCA US: Dodge announces pricing for its new 2015 Charger model lineup (Oct 2014)

Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody

2020–2023

717 hpat 6,100 rpm for 2021–2023; 707 hp at 6,000 rpm for 2020

Widebody is standard from 2020: fender flares add 3.5 inches of width, with 20x11-inch wheels and 305/35 tires.

Torque
650 lb-ftat 4,800 rpm
0–60 mph
3.8 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 3.6 s
Top speed
196 mphmaker claim
Gearbox
8-speed automatic (TorqueFlite 8HP90), rear-drive
Weight
4,587 lbcurb weight, 2020; 4,595 lb for 2021
Price new
$69,6452020, plus $1,495 destination; $69,995 for 2021
Sources
  1. 0-60specs.com: Dodge Charger 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, MotorWeek)
  2. FCA US: 2021 Dodge Charger SRT specifications (PDF)
  3. FCA US: Dodge announces pricing for 2021 Dodge Charger model lineup (Aug 2020)
  4. FCA US: 2020 Dodge Charger / Charger SRT specifications (PDF)
  5. FCA US: 2020 Dodge Charger / Charger SRT Hellcat fact sheet (Jun 2019)
  6. FCA US: Dodge announces pricing for 2020 Charger lineup, including new Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody (Sep 2019)
  7. FCA US: Dodge introduces Demon-possessed 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye (Jul 2020)
  8. FCA US: Dodge//SRT expands 2020 Charger SRT Hellcat and Scat Pack with new Widebody (Jun 2019)

Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody

2021–2023

797 hpat 6,300 rpm

Demon-derived engine: 2.7-liter supercharger at 14.5 psi, stronger rods and pistons, 6,500 rpm limit.

Torque
707 lb-ftat 4,500 rpm
0–60 mph
3.5 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 3.6 s
Top speed
203 mphmaker claim
Gearbox
8-speed automatic (TorqueFlite 8HP90), rear-drive
Weight
4,610 lbcurb weight, 2021
Price new
$78,5952021, plus $1,495 destination
Sources
  1. 0-60specs.com: Dodge Charger 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, MotorWeek)
  2. FCA US: 2021 Dodge Charger SRT specifications (PDF)
  3. FCA US: Dodge announces pricing for 2021 Dodge Charger model lineup (Aug 2020)
  4. FCA US: Dodge introduces Demon-possessed 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye (Jul 2020)
  5. FCA US: 2021 Dodge Charger / Charger SRT fact sheet (Aug 2020)

The engine: Hellcat 6.2 supercharged HEMI

Hellcat 6.2 supercharged HEMI engine, AI illustration

6.2-liter V-8, supercharged

Rev limit6,200 rpm (Hellcat), 6,500 rpm (Redeye), electronically limited
Output707–807 hp, 650–707 lb-ft
Supercharger2.4-liter at 11.6 psi; Redeye 2.7-liter at 14.5 psi
Bottom endCast-iron block, forged steel crank, forged pistons, powder-forged rods; 9.5:1 compression

Engine's YouTube owner tone 52/100 (videos about the Hellcat 6.2 supercharged HEMI in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)

Hellcat 6.2 supercharged HEMI engine page →

Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 44 owner complaints and 0 recalls for 2015–2023 that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 822 complaints and 23 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "Charger" for those years, other engines included.

Known issues

  • Supercharger bearing wearOwner-reported

    Worn supercharger front bearings cause noise and can damage the rotors and the drive coupler pins, an enthusiast magazine reports.

    Fix: Replacing the four front bearings fixes nearly all of the noise.

  • Engine oil cooler hoses may fail (2017)Recall

    Some 2017 Hellcat Chargers and Challengers had oil cooler hoses that could fail and spray oil, raising crash and fire risk.

    Fix: Dealers replace the oil cooler lines free under recall T48.

    7 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2015–2023)
  • Fuel rail hose may leak (2015)Recall

    Hellcat Chargers and Challengers built September 2014 to February 2015 could leak fuel at the fuel rail crossover hose, a fire risk.

    Fix: Dealers replace the fuel rail crossover hose free under recall R07.

    12 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2015–2023)
Engine sources
  1. FCA US: 2015 Dodge Charger specifications (PDF)
  2. FCA US: New 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world (Aug 2014)
  3. FCA US: 2021 Dodge Charger SRT specifications (PDF)
  4. FCA US: Dodge introduces Demon-possessed 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye (Jul 2020)
  5. Stellantis: Jailbreak model for 2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody (Nov 2021)
  6. Mopar Connection: 6.2-liter HEMI supercharger front bearing replacement (Apr 2023)
  7. NHTSA recall 17V496000: 2017 Charger/Challenger Hellcat engine oil cooler hoses may fail
  8. NHTSA recall 15V114000: 2015 Charger/Challenger SRT Hellcat fuel rail crossover hose may leak

What owners say on YouTube

56This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)

Owners praise

Looks22%
Power and acceleration16%
Interior and seats15%
Handling and steering14%

Owners complain about

Nothing stands out.

Share of the 183 most-watched Charger Hellcat videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).

Most-watched videos

Richard Hammond commutes to work in our new 700hp Dodge Charger Hellcat!DRIVETRIBE · 4.2M viewsThe 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody Is the Craziest Sedan on SaleDoug DeMuro · 4.1M viewsThe 2022 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is So Unnecessary - and So Much Fun (POV Drive Review)MilesPerHr · 2.6M views

Should you buy a Charger Hellcat?

  • New, the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody cost $78,595 (2021, plus $1,495 destination).
  • YouTube likes the 2021 best (58/100).
  • Most owner complaints: the 2016 (182). Fewest: the 2022 (16). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
  • Budget for engine oil cooler hoses may fail (2017): 7 owner complaints mention it. Dealers replace the oil cooler lines free under recall T48.
  • Budget for fuel rail hose may leak (2015): 12 owner complaints mention it. Dealers replace the fuel rail crossover hose free under recall R07.
  • 23 recall campaigns across 2015–2023 (all Charger versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
  • Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the Charger Hellcat yet.
Sources
  1. FCA US: Dodge announces pricing for 2021 Dodge Charger model lineup (Aug 2020)

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All sources (18)
  1. FCA US: 2015 Dodge Charger specifications (PDF) Dodge
  2. FCA US: New 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world (Aug 2014) Dodge
  3. 0-60specs.com: Dodge Charger 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, MotorWeek) magazine tests, aggregated
  4. FCA US: Press kit, 2015 Dodge Charger SRT (Oct 2014) Dodge
  5. FCA US: Dodge announces pricing for its new 2015 Charger model lineup (Oct 2014) Dodge
  6. FCA US: 2021 Dodge Charger SRT specifications (PDF) Dodge
  7. FCA US: Dodge announces pricing for 2021 Dodge Charger model lineup (Aug 2020) Dodge
  8. FCA US: 2020 Dodge Charger / Charger SRT specifications (PDF) Dodge
  9. FCA US: 2020 Dodge Charger / Charger SRT Hellcat fact sheet (Jun 2019) Dodge
  10. FCA US: Dodge announces pricing for 2020 Charger lineup, including new Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody (Sep 2019) Dodge
  11. FCA US: Dodge introduces Demon-possessed 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye (Jul 2020) Dodge
  12. FCA US: Dodge//SRT expands 2020 Charger SRT Hellcat and Scat Pack with new Widebody (Jun 2019) Dodge
  13. FCA US: 2021 Dodge Charger / Charger SRT fact sheet (Aug 2020) Dodge
  14. Stellantis: Jailbreak model for 2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody (Nov 2021) Dodge
  15. Stellantis: Dodge opens orders and announces pricing for 2023 Challenger and Charger (Oct 2022) Dodge
  16. Mopar Connection: 6.2-liter HEMI supercharger front bearing replacement (Apr 2023) enthusiast outlet
  17. NHTSA recall 17V496000: 2017 Charger/Challenger Hellcat engine oil cooler hoses may fail Recall
  18. NHTSA recall 15V114000: 2015 Charger/Challenger SRT Hellcat fuel rail crossover hose may leak Recall

Owner complaints to NHTSA

NHTSA files the Charger SRT Hellcat under Charger, so these counts are every Charger of these years.

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

822 complaints for 2015–2023.

2015136
2016182
2017128
2018122
2019120
202057
202135
202216
202326

What they're about

Electrical system184
Unknown or other159
Air bags137
Structure106
Engine105

Recalls

  • 19V018000 Air Bags2015

    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.

  • 18E053000 Power Train2015–2016

    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

  • 18V281000 Power Train2015–2018

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines.

  • 17V097000 Power Train2015–2017

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD).

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 16V043000 Structure2015–2016

    FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016.

  • 17V824000 Equipment2016

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.

  • 17V496000 Engine And Engine Cooling2017

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines.

  • 20V512000 Back Over Prevention2018–2020

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

  • 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

  • 24V198000 Air Bags2018–2021

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles.

  • 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.

  • 19V246000 Air Bags2019

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Charger vehicles.

  • 21V516000 Visibility2020–2021

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 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.

  • 22V866000 Power Train2022

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Charger and Durango vehicles.

  • 24V112000 Parking Brake2023

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles.

  • 24V574000 Seats2023

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger vehicles.

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

Quick answers

How fast is the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody?

The LD Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody makes 797 hp and 707 lb-ft. Car and Driver measured 0–60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Top speed: 203 mph (maker claim).

What engine does the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat have?

The LD Charger Hellcat (2015–2023) uses the Hellcat 6.2 supercharged HEMI, a 6.2-liter V-8, supercharged.

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