Dodge has unveiled a few flavours of its sinister Challenger lately – from the the 707-hp 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody to the 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack 1320. But it’s the latest iteration that will strike fear in all muscle cars before it, coming to life and in full production mode rolling off the FCA US Brampton Assembly Plant floor in Ontario, Canada.
Arriving at Dodge//SRT dealerships this fall 2018, the 2019 Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye proudly holds the ‘most powerful, quickest and fastest muscle car’ designation. And with a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI high-output V8 engine, why wouldn’t it?
Performance
- Engine: 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8
- Horsepower: 797 horsepower
- Torque: 707 lb-ft
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic (TorqueFlite)
- 0-60 mph: Approximately 3.4 seconds
- Top Speed: 203 mph
- Quarter-Mile Time: 10.8 seconds at 131 mph (on drag radials)
Propelling 0-60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, the Redeye Hellcat not only looks diabolical with that wide stance and beefy design but possesses the performance to back it up. Hitting a top speed of 203 mph and finishing the ¼-mile in 10.8 seconds at 131 mph, we’re not sure what provoked (or pissed off) Dodge to unleash this fury of road beats. But we don’t care because this is how proper American muscle cars should roll off the production line.
Wheels and Footwork
- Braking: Brembo high-performance brakes with 15.4-inch front rotors and six-piston calipers
- Tires: Pirelli P Zero tires
- Curb Weight: 4,451 lbs
The 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is equipped with 20-inch lightweight aluminum wheels wrapped in high-performance Pirelli P Zero tires, designed to provide excellent grip and stability. The braking system features Brembo high-performance brakes with massive 15.4-inch front rotors and six-piston calipers, ensuring powerful stopping power and precise control, crucial for handling the car’s immense speed and power.
Redeye’s special features
- Special Features: SRT Power Chiller, After-Run Chiller, dual-stage fuel pumps
- Cooling System: Dual air intake system including a functional Air Catcher headlamp
Paying homage to the distinctive Dodge design themes from some of its most famous muscle cars, the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye sports a new fully functional, dual-snorkel hood. Along with special Redeye badging found on the fender badges, instrument panel, key fobs and supercharger housing. While the cabin finds a Redeye logo splash screen and a new 220-mph red speedo.
So, if you’re looking for a new car to seriously frighten the neighbors while putting a smile on your face, Dodge’s latest Challenger should fit the bill.
