The Dodge Charger SRT (Street & Racing Technology) is the high-performance variant of the Dodge Charger, a full-sized sedan known for its muscle car heritage. The SRT models are designed with performance enhancements, offering powerful engines, advanced handling systems, and aggressive styling. Here’s an overview of the key features and variants:
Key Models & Features
- Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
- Engine: 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 engine.
- Horsepower: 717-797 horsepower (depending on the version).
- Torque: 650-707 lb-ft.
- Performance: The Hellcat can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just around 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of over 200 mph.
- Braking: High-performance Brembo brakes.
- Handling: Features like adaptive suspension, launch control, and advanced traction management systems help manage the immense power.
- Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye
- Engine: 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 engine (high-output version).
- Horsepower: 797 horsepower.
- Torque: 707 lb-ft.
- Top Speed: Up to 203 mph.
- Performance Enhancements: Reinforced internal components, SRT Power Chiller (uses the car’s air-conditioning system to cool the engine), and larger fuel injectors.
- Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Jailbreak
- A special edition offering customization in performance and appearance.
- Horsepower: 807 horsepower.
- Customization: Buyers can mix and match different interior and exterior options to personalize their Charger SRT.
- Dodge Charger SRT 392 (previously offered)
- Engine: 6.4-liter naturally aspirated HEMI V8.
- Horsepower: 485 horsepower.
- Performance: Not as extreme as the Hellcat variants, but still capable of delivering serious muscle car performance.
- Brakes: Performance-tuned Brembo brakes.
- Handling: Active exhaust, sport suspension, and more.
Design & Features
- Exterior: Aggressive styling with a widebody option (on some models), large air intakes, hood scoops, and distinctive LED lighting.
- Interior: Sports seats, SRT badging, advanced Uconnect infotainment system, and performance data systems.
- Technology: Advanced driver assistance features, launch control, performance pages (to track acceleration, braking, and lap times), and custom drive modes to adjust suspension, engine power, and traction settings.
Driving Experience
The Charger SRT models are known for their brutal acceleration and muscle car feel. With rear-wheel drive and performance-tuned chassis, they deliver an old-school American muscle experience with modern technology to manage the power.
The SRT variants offer a wide range of experiences from the relatively more balanced 392 to the outrageously powerful Hellcat Redeye and Jailbreak models, giving the Charger SRT a unique blend of raw muscle, advanced engineering, and street dominanc
