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2018 Dodge Challenger Fact Sheet

August 31, 2017,  Auburn Hills, Mich. - More powerful than ever for 2018, the Dodge Challenger has the strongest model lineup in its history, ranging from the 305-horsepower V-6 SXT model to the high-octane powered 840-horsepower SRT Demon, and including Challenger GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, T/A, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Widebody models in between.
 
The 2018 Dodge Challenger SXT, with its powerful and fuel-efficient Pentastar V-6 engine and TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, delivers 305 horsepower and an estimated 30 miles per gallon (mpg) on the highway. The world’s first and only all-wheel-drive muscle coupe, the Challenger GT provides muscle car enthusiasts year-round driving confidence and, for 2018, offers new 19-inch aluminum wheels with painted pockets.
 
The Dodge Challenger R/T features the 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with up to 375 horsepower. Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker and T/A 392 models are powered by the 392-cubic-inch HEMI V-8 and can be paired with either the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. The 6.4-liter, 392-cubic-inch HEMI delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque. The SRT 392 model features adaptive damping suspension, SRT Drive Modes and optional Brass Monkey wheels.
 
The 707-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat adds new grille and fender badges, newly illuminated Air-Catcher headlamps with Hellcat logo, a new Matte Vapor wheel finish option, a new dual gunmetal stripe option, optional black, orange and gunmetal Brembo brake calipers, new Demonic Red Laguna seating and a new red IP badge for 2018.
 
Dodge also builds on its 707-horsepower Challenger SRT Hellcat by adding a new Widebody model for the 2018 model year. Powered by the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine, the Dodge Challenger SRT Widebody model boasts fender flares, new 20 x 11-inch aluminum wheels, 305/35ZR20 Pirelli tires and electric power steering with selectable steering modes.
 
The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon joins the Dodge//SRT lineup as the fastest quarter-mile production car in the world and most powerful muscle car ever, powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI SRT Demon V-8 engine. Armed with a functional Air-Grabber™ hood scoop and dedicated drag racing features, such as Torque Reserve, Launch Assist, Line Lock and street-legal Nitto drag radials, the SRT Demon is built to be an elite performance machine highly capable on the street, absolutely dominating at the drag strip.

New for 2018
  • New 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, the world’s first purpose-built, factory production drag car with 840 horsepower and 770 lb.-ft. of torque – the most-powerful muscle car ever and the world’s fastest quarter-mile production car 
  • New 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Widebody powered by the 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine and adds fender flares, new 20 x 11-inch aluminum wheels, 305/35ZR20 Pirelli tires and electric power steering with selectable modes
  • SRT updates for 2018:
    • Challenger SRT Hellcat model receives new grille and fender badges, as well as newly illuminated Air-Catcher headlamps with Hellcat logo
    • New Matte Vapor wheel finish option on Challenger SRT Hellcat
    • Optional black, orange and gunmetal Brembo brake calipers on Challenger SRT Hellcat
    • New Demonic Red Laguna leather interior available on Challenger SRT Hellcat
    • Challenger SRT Hellcat receives new red IP badge
    • Brass Monkey wheels now available on Challenger SRT 392
    • Low Gloss Black “5Deep” lightweight aluminum wheels standard on Challenger SRT 392 save 16 lbs. per vehicle
  • Optional red Brembo brake calipers on Challenger R/T and R/T 392 models
  • All-new Performance Handling Package on 5.7-liter models includes four-piston Brembo brakes and high-performance suspension
  • 19-inch aluminum wheel with painted pockets available on Challenger GT AWD
  • Nappa/Alcantara performance seats included with Super Track Pak on Challenger SXT Plus and R/T Plus
  • Standard 7-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 4 system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on Challenger SXT, R/T, R/T Shaker and T/A
  • Standard Parkview rear back-up camera standard on all models
  • New F8 Green and IndiGo Blue exterior paint options added to the lineup, B5 Blue and Plum Crazy return (late availability)

Highlights
  • New 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, the world’s first purpose-built, factory production drag car
    • 840 horsepower and 770 lb.-ft. of torque from supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Demon V-8 engine makes Dodge Challenger SRT Demon the most-powerful muscle car ever and the world’s fastest quarter-mile production car 
    • Highest horsepower V-8 production car engine ever produced
    • First-ever front-wheel lift in production car (2.92 feet) as certified by Guinness World Records
    • World’s fastest quarter-mile production car with an elapsed time (ET) of 9.65 seconds and 140 miles per hour (mph) as certified by National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)
    • World’s fastest 0-60 production car: 2.3 seconds
    • 0-30 miles per hour: 1.0 second
    • Highest g-force acceleration of any production car: 1.8 g
    • Air-Grabber™ induction system includes the largest functional hood scoop (45.2 square inches) of any production car
    • Significant upgrades to create the Demon engine include:
      • Larger 2.7-liter per rev supercharger; increased boost pressure to 14.5 psi
      • Higher rpm limit of 6,500
      • First-ever factory-production car with innovative SRT Power Chiller™ liquid-to-air intercooler chiller system
      • First factory-production car with After-Run Chiller that keeps cooling the supercharger/charge air cooler after the engine is shut off
    • First-ever, factory-production car designed to run on 100+ high-octane unleaded fuel or 91 octane on demand
    • First-ever, factory-production car with TransBrake for more powerful and quicker launches
    • First-ever, factory-production drag car with Torque Reserve, to deliver increased levels of power and torque at launch
    • First-ever, factory-production car with front passenger seat delete
    • Exclusive, serialized Demon Crate offers components that fully unleash the car’s potential at the drag strip
    • Challenger SRT Demon is covered by FCA US LLC factory warranty, including three-year/36,000-mile limited vehicle warranty and five-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage
    • Production of limited-edition single model year (3,000 United States/300 Canada) Challenger SRT Demon begins later this summer; deliveries to Dodge//SRT dealers to begin this fall
    • All customers who buy the new 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon receive one full-day session at Bob Bondurant School of High-performance Driving
    • Dodge has named Hagerty as its official insurance provider of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
  • New 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Widebody adds fender flares, new 20x11-inch aluminum wheels, 305/35ZR20 Pirelli tires and electric power steering with selectable modes
  • 707-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat returns in 2018 with new grille and fender badges, new Matte Vapor wheel finish option, optional black, orange and gunmetal Brembo brake calipers, new Demonic Red Laguna leather seating and new red IP badge.
    • 0-60 miles per hour (mph) in the mid-3 second range with TorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic transmission
    • National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) certified quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.2 seconds with street tires (10.8 seconds on drag radial tires)
    • Top speed of 199 mph
  • Challenger SRT 392 model delivers 485 horsepower along with adaptive suspension and functional SRT performance cues
  • SRT Drive Modes allow drivers to tailor their driving experience by controlling horsepower, transmission shift schedules, steering (Challenger SRT 392 and SRT Widebody), paddle shifters (automatic transmission), traction and suspension. Drive Modes are pre-configured for Sport, Track and Default modes, while Custom mode lets drivers tailor the drive experience to their favorite settings
  • Challenger R/T Scat Pack, Challenger T/A 392 and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker punch out 485 naturally aspirated horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque with six-speed manual or TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, four-piston Brembo brakes and 20 x 9-inch aluminum wheels
  • Challenger 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker model combines the ultimate combination of power and heritage cues with a functional Shaker hood
  • Active Exhaust is standard on all HEMI V-8 models. All 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 Challenger models feature a 2.75-inch electronically controlled active exhaust system to deliver a signature Dodge muscle-car roar
  • Challenger GT is the world’s first and only two-door American muscle car with all-wheel drive, providing muscle car enthusiasts all-weather driving confidence exclusive to Dodge, featuring an active transfer case and front-axle disconnect
  • TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and 305-horsepower Pentastar V-6 enable up to an estimated 30 mpg on the highway, plus precision and enhanced performance, thanks to sport mode and paddle-shifting capabilities on Challenger SXT and SXT Plus models
  • The 1971-inspired Challenger muscle-car exterior styling with split grille, pronounced and functional power bulge hood, LED halo headlamps and LED tail lamps
  • Interior design features 1971-inspired high-sill center console and driver-focused instrument panel available in 15 different exterior colors and a wide variety of interior trim selections, including throwback Houndstooth cloth to Ruby Red, Tungsten or Pearl with Black leather performance seats
  • More than 70 available safety and security features, including Forward Collision Warning, adaptive cruise control, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection
 
Model Lineup
For 2018, the Dodge Challenger lineup consists of 16 models:
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger SXT
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger SXT Plus
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger GT AWD
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger R/T
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger T/A
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger R/T Plus
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger T/A Plus
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger R/T Plus Shaker
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger T/A 392
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT 392
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
 
Exterior Colors
  • B5 Blue (late availability)
  • Billet Silver Metallic
  • Destroyer Grey
  • F8 Green (NEW) (late availability)
  • Go Mango
  • Granite Crystal Metallic
  • IndiGo Blue (NEW) (late availability)
  • Maximum Steel Metallic
  • Octane Red
  • Pitch Black
  • Plum Crazy (late availability)
  • Redline Tri-Coat
  • TorRed 
  • White Knuckle
  • Yellow Jacket
 
Interior Colors
  • Black
  • Black/Demonic Red
  • Black/Pearl
  • Black/Ruby Red
  • Black/Tungsten
  • Sepia

More Information
Please visit the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Challenger SRT newsrooms for the latest product information, photography and videography, plus access to specification and feature availability documents.
 
Dodge//SRT
For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with a lineup that delivers unrivaled performance in each of the segments in which the brand competes while moving forward to a future that includes electrified muscle in the form of the next-generation, all-new Dodge Charger.

The next-generation Dodge Charger electrifies a legend, with the Charger retaining its title as the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car led by the all-new, all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack. The all-new Dodge Charger will also offer performance choices via multi-energy powertrain options including the 550-horsepower Dodge Charger SIXPACK H.O., powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo Hurricane High Output engine.

Dodge also keeps its foot on the gas as a pure performance brand with the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful SUV ever, and best-in-class standard performance in the compact utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet.

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