Dodge Challenger 0–60 Times
The Dodge Challenger 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 52 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 3 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Dodge Challenger is the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 10.90 seconds at 127.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
The slowest tested production Dodge Challenger is the 1981 Dodge Challenger Coupe, which took 11.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.20 seconds at 75.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 52 verified production tests of the Dodge Challenger, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.01 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.27 seconds at 109.45 mph.
Separately, 3 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Dodge Challenger, led by the 2008 Dodge Challenger Hennessey HPE600 Turbo Coupe at 3.90 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 3.40sec 2018 SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 5.01sec Across 52 production runs
Fastest Modified 3.90sec 2008 Hennessey HPE600 Turbo Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 13.27sec @ 109.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 11.70sec 1981 Coupe
Across 52 verified production runs, the Dodge Challenger ranges from 3.40 to 11.70 seconds 0–60, with a 5.01-second average. 3 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Dodge Challenger Performance Overview
Dodge’s Challenger performance record spans 1970 to 2023, with 54 verified tests covering the nameplate’s major shifts in pace and hardware. In first-generation form from 1970 to 1974, the coupe was defined by large naturally aspirated V8s, including the 440 Six Pack and 340 Six Pack, with outputs ranging from 290 to 390 hp. That era’s benchmark was the 1970 R/T SE 440-6 Coupe at 5.8 seconds to 60 mph. The second generation, sold from 1978 to 1983, moved to a much lower-output 105-hp naturally aspirated four-cylinder; the lone recorded 1981 Coupe needed 11.7 seconds to reach 60 mph.
The modern third generation, running from 2008 to 2023, reset the Challenger’s performance profile with a wider spread of engines, from the 250-hp Pentastar V6 to supercharged HEMI V8s rated as high as 807 hp, plus naturally aspirated V8 and turbocharged specialty variants. Early in that run, the 2008 Hennessey HPE600 Turbo Coupe posted 3.9 seconds to 60 mph, followed by the 2015 SRT Hellcat Coupe at 3.6 seconds. The peak came with the 2018 SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe at 3.4 seconds to 60 and a 10.9-second quarter-mile at 127 mph. By the end of production, the Challenger stood as a gasoline-only coupe with its quickest factory-era results concentrated in late Hellcat, Redeye, and Super Stock trims.
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Dodge Challenger 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Third Generation
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Generation | 2008–2023 | 4.84s | 3.40s — 2018 SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe | 48 | The Third Generation generation (2008–2023) averaged 4.84 seconds to 60 mph across 48 production tests, led by the 2018 SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe at 3.40 seconds. Output ranged from 250 to 807 hp across 3.5L V6, 3.6L V6, 5.3L V8, 5.7L Supercharger V8, 5.7L V8, 6.1L Turbo V8, 6.1L V8, 6.2L Supercharger V8, 6.4L V8 configurations. A further 3 results from 3 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average. |
| Second Generation | 1978–1983 | 11.70s | 11.70s — 1981 Coupe | 1 | The Second Generation generation (1978–1983) averaged 11.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1981 Coupe at 11.70 seconds. Output was 105 hp across 2.6L I-4 configurations. |
| First Generation | 1970–1974 | 6.45s | 5.80s — 1970 R/T SE 440-6 Coupe | 2 | The First Generation generation (1970–1974) averaged 6.45 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1970 R/T SE 440-6 Coupe at 5.80 seconds. Output ranged from 290 to 390 hp across 5.6L V8, 7.2L V8 configurations. |
Third Generation 2008–2023
Avg 0–60 4.84s
Fastest 3.40s
Tests 48
2018 SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe
The Third Generation generation (2008–2023) averaged 4.84 seconds to 60 mph across 48 production tests, led by the 2018 SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe at 3.40 seconds. Output ranged from 250 to 807 hp across 3.5L V6, 3.6L V6, 5.3L V8, 5.7L Supercharger V8, 5.7L V8, 6.1L Turbo V8, 6.1L V8, 6.2L Supercharger V8, 6.4L V8 configurations. A further 3 results from 3 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average.
Second Generation 1978–1983
Avg 0–60 11.70s
Fastest 11.70s
Tests 1
1981 Coupe
The Second Generation generation (1978–1983) averaged 11.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1981 Coupe at 11.70 seconds. Output was 105 hp across 2.6L I-4 configurations.
First Generation 1970–1974
Avg 0–60 6.45s
Fastest 5.80s
Tests 2
1970 R/T SE 440-6 Coupe
The First Generation generation (1970–1974) averaged 6.45 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1970 R/T SE 440-6 Coupe at 5.80 seconds. Output ranged from 290 to 390 hp across 5.6L V8, 7.2L V8 configurations.
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Dodge Challenger 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
52 production tests + 3 modified · 13 years ▾
2023 Dodge Challenger
3 production runs Avg 0–60 3.83 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.90 sec
Production Tests 3
#02
2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock Coupe
3.60sec 0–60
11.40s ¼ mi @ 129.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 129.4 mph
- Engine
- 6.2L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 807 hp
- Torque
- 707 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,448 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 5.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 21 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 52 production runs
#11
2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost Coupe
3.90sec 0–60
11.80s ¼ mi @ 124.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 124.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.2L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 807 hp
- Torque
- 707 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,285 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 5.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 21 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 52 production runs
#14
2023 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody Shakedown Coupe
4.00sec 0–60
12.50s ¼ mi @ 112.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 112.1 mph
- Engine
- 6.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 485 hp
- Torque
- 475 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,390 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #14 of 52 production runs
How we verify Dodge Challenger performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Dodge Challenger trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Dodge Challenger 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
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Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Dodge Challenger performance FAQs
11 questions The quickest 2023 Dodge Challenger tested is the SRT Super Stock Coupe at 3.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. Other 2023 results include the Black Ghost Coupe at 3.9 seconds and the R/T Scat Pack Widebody Shakedown Coupe at 4.0 seconds, showing how wide the performance spread is in the final model year.
The fastest Dodge Challenger on record to 60 mph is the 2018 SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. It also holds the quickest quarter-mile result at 10.9 seconds at 127 mph, making it the quickest Challenger verified across both key straight-line benchmarks.
The fastest stock Dodge Challenger recorded is the 2018 SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe at 3.4 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 54 Challenger tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified car faster than that result in the records. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile at 10.9 seconds at 127 mph.
The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 11.4 seconds at 129.4 mph. With 807 hp and 707 lb-ft from the supercharged Hellcat Redeye engine, it is the quickest 2023 Challenger test and the fastest current-year trim in straight-line acceleration.
The 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost Coupe reaches 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. It runs the quarter mile in 11.8 seconds at 124 mph. Like the Super Stock, it uses the 807-hp, 707-lb-ft supercharged Hellcat Redeye engine, but its recorded 0-60 result is 0.3 second slower than the Super Stock.
The 2023 SRT Super Stock is quicker. It posts a 3.6-second 0-60 time, compared with 3.9 seconds for the 2023 Black Ghost Coupe. In the quarter mile, the Super Stock also leads with 11.4 seconds at 129.4 mph, versus 11.8 seconds at 124 mph for the Black Ghost.
The 2023 Black Ghost Coupe is quicker to 60 mph, recording 3.9 seconds versus 4.0 seconds for the 2023 R/T Scat Pack Widebody Shakedown Coupe. The gap grows in the quarter mile: 11.8 seconds at 124 mph for the Black Ghost, compared with 12.5 seconds at 112.1 mph for the Shakedown.
Third-generation Dodge Challengers, covering 2008-2023, average 4.8 seconds from 0-60 mph across 51 tests. The quickest third-generation car is the 2018 SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe at 3.4 seconds. This generation also spans the broadest performance range, with output from 250 hp to 807 hp across verified runs.
First-generation Dodge Challengers, built from 1970 to 1974, average 6.45 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. The quickest first-generation result is the 1970 R/T SE 440-6 Coupe at 5.8 seconds. Recorded output for this generation ranges from 290 hp to 390 hp, all with naturally aspirated gasoline engines.
Second-generation Dodge Challengers, sold from 1978 to 1983, are much slower in straight-line performance. The only recorded test is an 1981 Coupe at 11.7 seconds from 0-60 mph, which is also the generation average. With 105 hp, it stands as the slowest Challenger result on record.
Across all 54 Dodge Challenger tests, the average quarter-mile time is 13.25 seconds at 109.7 mph. The quickest quarter-mile run belongs to the 2018 SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe at 10.9 seconds and 127 mph. For 2023 models, the fastest quarter-mile result is the SRT Super Stock Coupe at 11.4 seconds and 129.4 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Dodge Challenger can do, not a single marketing claim.
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