The Dodge Challenger has always been known to be a large and heavy muscle car, and this is also true for the Hellcat variant.
Have you ever wondered how much the Hellcat actually weighs? Well, we’ve got the answer here for you!
We’ll also be including the curb weights of other Hellcat-derived trims such as the Redeye, the Widebody, and even the Demon for comparison.
How much does a Hellcat weigh?
The Dodge Challenger Hellcat has a curb weight of 4,415 lbs (2,003 kg). Take note that this amount may change depending on the exact trim level as well as the modifications fitted on the Challenger Hellcat.
For the 2022 model year, the Dodge Challenger Hellcat tips the weighing scale at 4,415 lbs (2,003 kg), which is actually 171 lbs (77 kg) lighter than the Charger Hellcat at 4,586 lbs (2,080 kg).
Despite this, the Challenger Hellcat (or the Challenger in general) is still one of the heaviest modern muscle cars out on the road today.
However, how does the standard Hellcat’s weight compare to that of other trims such as the Hellcat Redeye and the Hellcat Widebody? Let’s find out in the next part.
Dodge Challenger SRT/Hellcat Trim Weights
Dodge Challenger Hellcat vs Hellcat Widebody Weight
The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Widebody has a curb weight of 4,531 lbs (2,055 kg), which is 116 lbs (52 kg) heavier than the standard Hellcat’s curb weight of 4,415 lbs (2,003 kg).
Dodge Challenger Hellcat vs Hellcat Redeye Weight
The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye has a curb weight of 4,445 lbs (2,016 kg), which is 30 lbs (13 kg) heavier than the standard Hellcat’s curb weight of 4,415 lbs (2,003 kg).
Dodge Challenger Hellcat vs Hellcat Redeye Widebody Weight
The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody has a curb weight of 4,547 lbs (2,062 kg), which is 132 lbs (59 kg) heavier than the standard Hellcat’s curb weight of 4,415 lbs (2,003 kg).
Dodge Challenger Hellcat vs SRT Super Stock Weight
The Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock has a curb weight of 4,454 lbs (2,020 kg), which is 39 lbs (17 kg) heavier than the standard Hellcat’s curb weight of 4,415 lbs (2,003 kg).
Dodge Challenger Hellcat vs SRT Jailbreak Weight
The Dodge Challenger SRT Jailbreak has a curb weight of 4,445 lbs (2,016 kg), which is 30 lbs (13 kg) heavier than the standard Hellcat’s curb weight of 4,415 lbs (2,003 kg).
Dodge Challenger Hellcat Specs
The Dodge Challenger Hellcat is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 engine that makes 717 hp and 656 lb-ft of torque. It also has an RWD drivetrain and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Specifications (2022)
Engine and Transmission
Engine: Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 (Gasoline)
Displacement: 6,166 cc (376 cu in)
Power: 717 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque: 656 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPM
Required Fuel: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 gallons (70 liters)
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: Front-Engine Rear-Wheel Drive (FR/RWD)
Dimensions
Length: 197.5 inches (5,017 mm)
Width (excluding side mirrors): 75.7 inches (1,923 mm)
Height: 57.2 inches (1,453 mm)
Wheelbase: 116.2 inches (2,951 mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance: 4.5 inches (114 mm)
Front Track Width: 64 inches (1,626 mm)
Rear Track Width: 63.7 inches (1,618 mm)
Seating Capacity: 5-seater
Trunk Volume: 16.2 ft³
Curb Weight: 4,415 lbs (2,003 kg)
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Type: Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size: 20” x 9.5”
Rear Wheel Size: 20” x 9.5”
Front Tire Size: P275/40YR20Rear Tire Size: P275/40YR20
The standard Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat currently makes 717 hp from its supercharged 6.2-liter V8, which is actually 10 hp more than when it initially debuted back in 2015 with 707 hp.
For the 2022 model year, Dodge only offers the Hellcat with an 8-speed transmission. However, there is news that an upgraded version of the 6-speed manual used in previous years will make its return for the 2023 model year.
As with other V8-powered trims, the SRT Hellcat keeps its rear-wheel-drive-only layout for 2022.
This is contrary to the lower GT and SXT trims that had all-wheel-drive options ever since 2017 and 2019, respectively.
Though it’s still down in power compared to the 797-hp Redeye and even more so the 807-hp SRT Super Stock, the standard Hellcat is still one of the fastest and most powerful muscle cars in the market today.
What are the safety ratings for the Dodge Hellcat?
The 2022 Dodge Challenger Hellcat received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from the NHTSA. It received 5 stars for its side crash rating and 4 stars for both its frontal barrier crash and rollover test ratings.
We’ve also listed other specific safety ratings for the Dodge Challenger Hellcat in the table below.
While we, unfortunately, don’t have a crash test video specifically for the 2022 model year of the Dodge Challenger, we did manage to find NHTSA’s frontal impact crash test for the 2015 to 2021 model years.
Dodge Challenger Hellcat IIHS Safety Ratings
The IIHS rates the Dodge Challenger Hellcat “Good” in the side impact and moderate overlap tests, and “Acceptable” in the roof strength and rear crash protection/head restraint tests.
How much does a Charger Hellcat weigh?
The Dodge Charger Hellcat has a curb weight of 4,586 lbs (2,080 kg). Take note that this amount may change depending on the exact trim level as well as the modifications fitted on the Charger Hellcat.
Being a 4-door sedan, the 4,586-lb (2,080 kg) Dodge Charger Hellcat outweighs the 4,415-lb (2,003 kg) Challenger Hellcat “muscle coupe” by 171 lbs (77 kg).
Not only that, but dimensions-wise, the 2022 Dodge Charger Hellcat (201 inches) is actually longer than its Challenger counterpart (197.5 inches) by 3.5 inches.
How much does a Dodge Demon weigh?
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon has a curb weight of 4,280 lbs (1,941 kg) and a gross weight of 5,450 lbs (2,472 kg).
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, though still a heavy muscle car, is actually one of the lightest Challenger models carrying the SRT badge.
Compared to the standard Hellcat’s curb weight of 4,415 lbs (2,003 kg), the 4,280-lb (1,941 kg) Dodge Demon is lighter by 135 lbs (62 kg).
Its lighter curb weight, along with its powerful 840-hp engine and drag radial tires, allows the Dodge Demon to be the first production car capable of doing a wheelie from a launch.
How much does a Durango Hellcat weigh?
The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat trim has a curb weight of 5,710 lbs (2,590 kg), while its gross weight totals up to 7,100 lbs (3,220 kg).
The Dodge Durango Hellcat, unsurprisingly, is the heaviest Hellcat vehicle manufactured by Dodge, tipping the weighing scale with a curb weight of 5,710 lbs (2,590 kg).
This can be simply attributed to the fact that the Durango is, after all, the only SUV model currently offered by Dodge.
The Durango Hellcat trim’s last model year, however, was supposed to be 2021. But recent news from Dodge states that it’s bringing it back again for another run for the 2023 model year.
6.2L Hellcat Engine Weight
A 6.2-liter HEMI V8 Hellcat engine weighs 875 lbs (397 kg) with the clutch, flywheel, intake manifold, throttle body, water pump, front sump oil pan, fuel injectors, and coil packs included.
Mopar, a popular parts division for Dodge, sells a crate engine package for the Hellcat’s supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 engine, which includes all the parts we’ve enumerated above.
As we’ve stated, the entire crate engine package totals up to 875 lbs (397 kg) in weight. This makes the 6.2-liter Hellcat engine quite heavy, and it definitely shows in the 4,415-lb total curb weight of the Challenger Hellcat.
