Dodge Challenger Horsepower & Torque (2008 - 2023): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Dodge Challenger, a legendary name in American muscle cars, has spanned three distinct generations since its debut in 1970, with the third generation (2008-2023) cementing its place as a modern performance icon.

From 2008 to 2023, the Challenger offered a wide range of powertrains, starting with a 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 and culminating in the monstrous 808-horsepower 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 in the 2018 SRT Demon.

Transmission options included 5-speed and 8-speed automatics, as well as a 6-speed manual for purists.

Notably, the Challenger's Hellcat and Demon trims redefined muscle car performance, delivering unparalleled horsepower and torque in their class.

Production ended in December 2023 as Dodge shifted focus to electrified models.

Scroll down to explore detailed horsepower and torque data for each engine configuration.

Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.

Third Generation: 2008-2023

2023 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The 2023 Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 303 hp with a 3.6L 24V VVT engine to 807 hp with a 6.2L HO W/SRT SUPER STOCK engine.

Torque varies from 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine to 707 lb-ft with the 6.2L HO engine.

Engine configurations include 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L, and 6.4L, with drivetrain options of AWD and RWD, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2022 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The 2022 Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 303 hp with a 3.6L 24V VVT engine to 807 hp with a 6.2L HO engine in the SRT Super Stock configuration.

Torque output varies from 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine to 707 lb-ft with the 6.2L HO engine.

Engine options include 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L, and 6.4L configurations, paired with either an all-wheel drive (AWD) or rear-wheel drive (RWD) drivetrain, and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2021 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 303 hp with a 3.6L 24V VVT engine to 807 hp with a 6.2L HO W/SRT SUPER STOCK engine.

Torque varies from 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine to 707 lb-ft with the 6.2L HO engine.

Available engine configurations include 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L, and 6.4L, with drivetrains including AWD and RWD, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2020 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 305 hp with a 3.6L 24V VVT engine and AWD configuration to 807 hp with a 6.2L High Output (HO) engine in RWD configuration.

Torque output varies from 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine to 707 lb-ft with the 6.2L HEMI engine.

Transmission options include an 8-speed automatic across the lineup, with drivetrain configurations available in all-wheel drive (AWD) and rear-wheel drive (RWD).

2019 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 305 hp with a 3.6L 24V VVT engine to 797 hp with a 6.2L High Output HEMI engine.

Torque varies from 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine to 707 lb-ft with the 6.2L High Output HEMI engine.

Available engine configurations include 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L, and 6.4L, with drivetrain options of AWD and RWD, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2018 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 305 hp with the 3.6L V6 engine to 808 hp with the 6.2L HEMI SRT engine.

Torque output varies from 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 to 717 lb-ft with the 6.2L HEMI SRT.

Engine configurations include 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L, and 6.4L options, with available all-wheel drive (AWD) and rear-wheel drive (RWD) configurations, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2017 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 305 hp with the 3.6L V6 engine to 707 hp with the 6.2L V8 engine.

Torque varies from 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 to 650 lb-ft with the 6.2L V8.

Engine configurations include 3.6L V6, 5.7L HEMI V8, 6.2L SRT HEMI V8, and 6.4L HEMI V8, with available drivetrains being AWD and RWD, and transmission options include an 8-speed automatic and a 6-speed manual.

2016 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 305 hp with the 3.6L V6 engine to 707 hp with the 6.2L V8 engine.

Torque varies from 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 to 650 lb-ft with the 6.2L V8.

Engine configurations include 3.6L 24V VVT, 5.7L HEMI VVT, 6.2L SRT HEMI, and 6.4L HEMI, paired with either an 8-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission, and the drivetrain is rear-wheel drive.

2015 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 305 hp with the 3.6L V6 engine to 707 hp with the 6.2L V8 engine.

Torque varies from 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 to 650 lb-ft with the 6.2L V8.

Engine configurations include 3.6L 24V VVT, 5.7L HEMI VVT, 6.2L SRT HEMI, and 6.4L HEMI, paired with either an 8-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission, and the drivetrain is rear-wheel drive.

2014 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 305 hp with a 3.6L V6 engine featuring 24V VVT to 470 hp with a 6.4L SRT HEMI V8 engine.

Torque output varies from 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 to 470 lb-ft with the 6.4L SRT HEMI V8.

The vehicle is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission for the V6 and a 6-speed manual transmission for the V8, both utilizing a rear-wheel drive configuration.

2013 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 305 hp with a 3.6L V6 engine to 470 hp with a 6.4L SRT HEMI V8 engine.

Torque varies from 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 to 470 lb-ft with the 6.4L SRT HEMI V8.

Transmission options include a 5-speed automatic and a 6-speed manual, with a rear-wheel drive configuration across the lineup.

2012 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 305 hp with the 3.6L VVT engine to 372 hp with the 5.7L HEMI VVT engine.

Torque output varies from 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L VVT engine to 400 lb-ft with the 5.7L HEMI VVT engine.

Engine options include 3.6L VVT, 5.7L HEMI VVT, and 6.4L SRT HEMI configurations, paired with either a 5-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission, and the drivetrain is configured as rear-wheel drive (RWD).

2011 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 305 hp with the 3.6L VVT engine to 372 hp with the 5.7L HEMI VVT engine.

Torque output varies from 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L VVT engine to 400 lb-ft with the 5.7L HEMI VVT engine.

Engine options include 3.6L VVT, 5.7L HEMI VVT, and 6.4L SRT HEMI configurations, paired with either a 5-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission, all utilizing a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2010 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 250 hp with a 3.5L MPI 24-valve HO engine to 425 hp with a 6.1L HEMI engine.

Torque varies from 250 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine to 420 lb-ft with the 6.1L HEMI engine, both utilizing a rear-wheel drive configuration and a 5-speed automatic transmission.

2009 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger offers a horsepower range from 250 hp with a 3.5L MPI 24-valve HO engine to 425 hp with a 6.1L HEMI engine.

Torque varies from 250 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine to 420 lb-ft with the 6.1L HEMI engine, both utilizing a rear-wheel drive configuration and a 5-speed automatic transmission.

2008 Dodge Challenger Horsepower

The 2008 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a 6.1L HEMI V8 engine, producing a consistent output of 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.

It features a rear-wheel drive configuration and is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with Autostick functionality.