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.

3,000 units The 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat was limited to 3,000 units which is why many owners feel cheated after news of a 2023 version.

Meanwhile, the SRT Hellcat packs even more power under its hood: 707 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque courtesy of its supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 engine. With such immense power, it's no surprise that this beast can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds – nearly a second faster than the regular Durango SRT!

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.

Of all the vehicles at the dealership, experts say there's a reason Dodge Challenger Hellcats were the ones to go. “They're special, these cars are worth something, they're high performance, and they're in limited supply,” said Brian Moody, executive editor at Autotrader.

The Hellcat can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds, while the Demon takes only 2.3 seconds. When it comes to speed, the Dodge Demon is a little faster, with an impressive top speed of around 211 miles per hour, while the Dodge Hellcat has a top speed of about 202 miles per hour.

For 2020-22 Charger SRT Hellcat models, there were 25 whole-vehicle theft claims per 1,000 insured vehicle years, up from about 18 for 2019-21 models. For comparison, the most-stolen 2017-19 model, the Infiniti Q60, had only 2 thefts per 1,000 insured vehicle years.

Exceeding CAFE standards results in penalties. So, the automaker made the decision to remove the Durango Hellcat from the equation. Since then, product planning and calibration changes to improve the efficiency of the SUV and the fleet overall were enough to put the Durango Hellcat back into production, Bly says.

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).

Because the cars are similar in performance, it's best to go with your gut or preferences. If you're looking for a high-quality interior and stronger overall aesthetics, then an SRT will do the job. But if you want to save money and pick cloth seats, look no further than a Scat Pack.

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.

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.

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat The high-performance Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger HEMI are the two most frequently stolen vehicles in the U.S. for model years 2020-2022, according to the latest Highway Loss Data Institute Insurance Report.

Rappers aren't drawn to these muscle cars just because of their specs, because they can outperform other muscle cars or can be remodeled to resemble a beast from the past. They are drawn to them because, as a package, they signify a devil-may-care fearlessness, a fire walker's confidence.

Well, it's all thanks to 840bhp, 770lb ft of torque and some of the craziest drag tech ever put on a production car. And did we mention that it'll do wheelies? Yep, Dodge has gone mad and we love it. The Demon is the work of Dodge's most hardcore guys who are car enthusiasts of the highest order.