Charger SRT Hellcat

The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat features supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 engine producing 707 horsepower (527 kW) at 6000 RPM with 650 pound-feet (881 Newton-meters) torque through TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel-drive achieving 3.6-3.7-second 0-60 mph acceleration and 11-second quarter-mile capability with higher-output Redeye variant producing 797 horsepower and Redeye Jailbreak achieving 807 horsepower representing world most powerful production muscle sedan. The performance four-door incorporates IHI supercharger with 2.4-liter displacement and 11.6-psi boost pressure, upgraded cooling systems including race cooldown maintaining supercharger temperatures after engine shutdown, Brembo six-piston front brakes, adaptive Bilstein dampers, electronic limited-slip differential, launch control, line lock for burnouts, and widebody option with flared fenders accommodating 305-millimeter rear tires.

Charger SRT Hellcat launched 2015 represents Dodge continuation of American muscle car tradition applying supercharged HEMI technology to full-size four-door sedan creating fastest production sedan globally combining family-practicality with dragstrip performance competing against European super-sedans including BMW M5 and Mercedes-AMG E63 with significantly higher power output and lower pricing demonstrating FCA performance engineering philosophy prioritizing maximum horsepower and straight-line acceleration over sophisticated chassis dynamics featuring distinctive supercharger whine and aggressive exhaust note creating emotional connection with muscle car heritage while providing genuine everyday usability with spacious interior and trunk capacity making this ultimate expression of American automotive excess before industry electrification transition eliminating traditional supercharged V8 architecture.