9 times the Dodge Challenger went full beast mode on US roads
Published on Jul 02, 2025 at 7:26 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jul 02, 2025 at 9:14 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Picture this: the rumble of a Hemi V8, rear tires singing, and a whole lot of ‘did‑you‑just‑see‑that?!’ moments – the Dodge Challenger is an all-American classic car and an iconic sight on US roads.
The Dodge Challenger is not just about straight‑line speed.
It has personality, presence, and a hint of old‑school menace.
These nine times proved it’s a proper beast, but always played by the street‑legal rulebook.
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1. 2015 Hellcat debut—707HP, 199MPH top end
When Dodge launched the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat with its supercharged 6.2‑liter V8, the muscle‑car world shook.
With 707HP and a top speed of 199MPH, 0‑to‑60 in just 3.6 seconds, it redefined what a billboard‑busting – but street‑legal – machine could be.
2. Dodge Challenger Hellcat quarter mile domination – 11.2 seconds on street tires
Despite being street‑legal on US roads, the Hellcat ran the quarter mile in 11.2 seconds at 125MPH using everyday tires – proof that you could take it straight from your driveway to serious straight‑line performance.
3. Demon’s launch control marvel – a 2.3‑second 0‑60
The 2018 Challenger SRT Demon featured TransBrake and drag‑radial tires, delivering a jaw‑dropping 0‑60 in 2.3 seconds without breaking any laws or using race-only parts.
4. Wheelie city – the Dodge Challenger Demon’s signature move
That drag‑radial setup didn’t just boost times – it could pull literal wheelies, lifting the front tires nearly three feet in the air. And yes, it remained fully street‑legal on US roads.
5. Demon 170 – fastest‑ever street 0‑60 at 1.66 sec
In March 2023, the Challenger Demon 170 claimed the fastest‑accelerating production car crown: 0‑60 in 1.66 seconds and a quarter mile in 8.91 seconds – all before production run wrapped up on December 22, 2023.
6. Shakedown Scat Pack – V‑8 howl in real‑world driving
In 2023, the R/T Scat Pack Widebody Shakedown brought 485HP and an eight‑speed auto with paddle shifters. On public roads, it roared, gripped, and showed you didn’t need a track license to enjoy a proper V8 symphony.
7. R/T Scat Pack – everyday muscle with punch
Even the non‑supercharged 392 Scat Pack stunned reviewers = crisp straight‑line performance and a brutish V8 rumble, proving you don’t need forced induction to feel like a beast.
8. 2016 SRT 392 – 4.7‑second 0‑60, all‑day comfort
The 6.4‑L SRT 392 launched hard – 0‑60 in around 4.7 sec – yet delivered rear‑seat space and daily usability. It’s beast enough to impress without compromising comfort, making it a firm celebrity favourite.
9. Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye / Black Ghost – 807HP street superstar
Last call for ICE Challengers: the 2023 Hellcat Redeye Black Ghost delivered 807HP and up to 707LB-FT torque in a street‑legal, fully‑equipped car.
With selectable drive modes and modern comfort, it balanced beast mode with real‑world polish.
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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
