2021 Dodge Challenger 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.2s
- R/T Scat Pack RWD, 485 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 24 of 34 coupes (2021).
- Horsepower: top 3% of 34 coupes (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R/T Scat Pack RWD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 485 hp | 475 lb-ft | 4,233 lb | 229 | 8.7 | 4.2 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $41,775 |
| R/T Scat Pack Widebody RWD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 485 hp | 475 lb-ft | 4,259 lb | 228 | 8.8 | 4.2 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $41,775 |
| SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 797 hp | 707 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.2 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | N/A |
| SRT Hellcat Widebody RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 717 hp | 656 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.2 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | N/A |
| SXT RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 303 hp | 268 lb-ft | 3,858 lb | 157 | 12.7 | 4.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $29,450 |
| GT RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 303 hp | 268 lb-ft | 3,906 lb | 155 | 12.9 | 4.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $32,725 |
| R/T RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 375 hp | N/A | 4,182 lb | 179 | 11.2 | 4.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $37,000 |
| SRT Hellcat Redeye RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 797 hp | 707 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | N/A |
| SRT Hellcat RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 717 hp | 656 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | N/A |
| SRT Super Stock RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 807 hp | 707 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | N/A |
| SXT AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 303 hp | 268 lb-ft | 4,057 lb | 149 | 13.4 | 5.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $32,450 |
| GT AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 303 hp | 268 lb-ft | 4,078 lb | 149 | 13.5 | 5.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $35,725 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
6 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 4 | 303 hp | SXT RWD | $29,450 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 1 | 375 hp | R/T RWD | $37,000 | +$7,550 | $2,133 | +$464 |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | 2 | 485 hp | R/T Scat Pack RWD | $41,775 | +$4,775 | $2,259 | +$589 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 2 | 717 hp | SRT Hellcat RWD | N/A | N/A | $2,400 | +$730 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 2 | 797 hp | SRT Hellcat Redeye RWD | N/A | N/A | $2,400 | +$730 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 1 | 807 hp | SRT Super Stock RWD | N/A | N/A | $2,400 | +$730 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 12 | SXT RWD | $29,450 | 4.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SXT RWD: 303 hp, 23 mpg, $29,450. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang | EcoBoost RWD | 310 hp | 25 mpg | $27,205 | 4.4 s |
Challenger by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Ford Mustang: 1.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Ford Mustang.
| Measure | 2021 Dodge Challenger | 2021 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | R/T Scat Pack RWD | Shelby GT500 RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.2 s | 3.0 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 485 hp | 760 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,233 lb | 4,183 lb |
| hp per ton | 229 | 363 |
| lb per hp | 8.7 | 5.5 |
| MSRP | $41,775 | $72,900 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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