Eventually the creators of the Hellcat settled on the current name, which they got from a World War II fighter plane, the Grumman F6F Hellcat. The F6F Hellcat was best known for its role as a rugged, well-designed carrier fighter, making it a fitting name for the Dodge Hellcat of modern day.

Unparalleled Power: The Dodge Challenger Hellcat's supercharged 6.2L HEMI® SRT Hellcat V8 engine is the heart of this beast, delivering an astounding 717 horsepower.

The Dodge Charger SRT® Hellcat Widebody features new 20x11-inch wheels, wider Pirelli® 305/35ZR20 tires, Brembo six-piston front calipers with two-piece front brake rotors, and four-piston rear ultra-high performance brakes.

Since you're already going big with the SRT Hellcat, go all the way and get the Widebody package. Aside from the flared fenders, the Widebody package gives you an upgraded suspension and wider tires to help make better use of that 700-plus horsepower.

The Hellcat's supercharged 6.2-liter V8 Hemi engine makes more than twice the horsepower of a base 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar engine found in numerous other Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram models.

One of the fun facts about the Dodge Challenger is that is was among the first car models to feature a Hemi engine. Hemi engines are hemispherical-shaped engines with round-headed pistons. The unique design is responsible for lesser heat loss and improved acceleration.

Street and Racing Technology SRT stands for "Street and Racing Technology," and this division implemented innovative performance-driven technology across the Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler lineups.

Between the Dodge Charger vs. Challenger Hellcat models, the Challenger SRT Hellcat is slightly faster off the line due to its smaller size and lighter weight.

A widebody not only looks cool but provides more space for fatter tires. Putting more tread on the ground gives your vehicle greater traction and better handling. That's the practical go-fast appeal of a widebody.

A wide-body aircraft, also known as a twin-aisle aircraft, is an airliner with a fuselage wide enough to accommodate two passenger aisles with seven or more seats abreast.

Hellcat was originally an internal code name for this mega engine, in homage to the World War II Grumman F6F fighter plane. With a total of 707 horsepower, performance of the 2015 SRT Challenger Hellcat was spellbinding.

What We Love About the Dodge Challenger

• Massive Horsepower.
• Unapologetic Muscle Car Design.
• Pleasant and Comfortable Interior.
• Updated Tech.
• Good Reliability.
• Not Suitable for Beginners.
• Difficult to Drive.
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Best of all, with more than 300 horsepower, when you do have clear roads, the Dodge Challenger GT AWD offers solid acceleration and the driving dynamics that you want from a modern muscle car.

The RT and SRT® trims both enhance performance over the standard Dodge trims. The R/T, standing for Road and Track, offers enhanced performance at a more pocket-friendly price, albeit with slightly less power than the SRT®. RT models feature upgraded engines, suspensions, tires, and brakes.

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Zdung Ho's Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the quickest and fastest SRT Hellcat sedan in the world with a best time of 7.62. The second-quickest SRT Hellcat Charger is owned and driven by Lucus Kirkpatrick (8.20) and the third quickest is owned and driven by Alex Davis (8.28).

Which is faster, the Hellcat or the Scat Pack? The Hellcat is faster than the Scat Pack. The Scat Pack makes 485 horsepower, while the Hellcat makes 717 horsepower (or 797 horsepower as the wicked Hellcat Redeye).