The 2018 Dodge Challenger is offered in 7 different trims with each one having its own performance characteristics. The base model SXT produceS305 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque. The GT trim shares the same figures as the SXT with the increase in price coming from appearance and entertainment upgrades. The R/T model puts out 375 HP and 410 lb-ft followed by the R/T 392 and the SRT 392 which both have figures of 485 HP and 475 lb-ft. The last two trims are where You see the biggest jumps in performance, starting with the SRT Hellcat which puts out 707 HP and 650 lb-ft followed by the top of the line SRT Demon which creates an amazinG808 horsepower and 717 pound-feet of torque.
Deirdre G.
August 29, 2019
The horsepower on the 2018 Dodge Challenger varies by model and engine type. The SXT, SXT Plus, and GT AWD have a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with automatic transmission that brings 305 horse power. On the mid-level trims,the R/T, R/T Plus, T/A,T/A Plus, and the R/T Shaker and R/T Plus has a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine and manual transmission, putting out 375 horsepower. A 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 with a Tremec 6-speed manual transmission is standard on Challenger R/T Scat Pack, T/A 392, 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker, and SRT 392, pumping out 485 HP. Lastly, there are 2 new trims in 2018 that bring even more power to the road - the SRT Hellcat with a HEMI V-8 engine hits 707 horse power and the 6.2-liter SRT Demon HEMI V-8 engine kills it with 808 horse power.
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