Press Kit: 2021 Dodge Charger / Charger SRT

2021 Dodge Charger / Charger SRT Fact Sheet

Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2020 - Dodge muscle gets even stronger for the 2021 model year with the new “Demon-possessed” Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye, the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan the world. Raising the bar to performance levels never seen before in a four-door family sedan, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye serves up 797-horsepower and 707 lb.-ft. of torque and a top speed of 203 miles per hour (mph), delivering the ultimate in high-performance, comfort and road-ready confidence as the world’s only four-door muscle car.

The Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye features the same Widebody introduced on the Charger SRT Hellcat in 2020. Integrated fender flares add 3.5 inches of body width and new 20-by-11-inch lightweight Carbon Black wheels ride on wide Pirelli 305/35ZR20 tires.

With a new horsepower rating of 717 for the 2021 model year, the Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody fills out the Charger SRT performance lineup. Both Charger SRT Hellcat models feature a new performance hood that gives this four-door sedan an even more sinister look.

With power output ranging from nearly 300 horsepower on Pentastar V-6 models to nearly 800 horsepower on the new SRT Hellcat Redeye, the 2021 Dodge Charger lineup offers a full range of powerful engine options designed to meet the wants of a wide range of Dodge performance enthusiasts. The 2021 Dodge Charger lineup includes eight distinct models and five different engines, including:
  • The award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with up to 300 horsepower on the Charger SXT, SXT AWD, GT and GT AWD models
  • The legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with 370 horsepower on R/T models
  • The naturally aspirated 392 HEMI V-8 with a best-in-class 485 horsepower, offering the most horsepower per dollar of any sedan in the industry on Scat Pack models
  • The 717-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI SRT Hellcat V-8
  • The new-for-2021, 797-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI high-output V-8 on the
    SRT Hellcat Redeye
Standard on every Dodge Charger model is the innovative TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission.

The Charger is unrivaled when it comes to sheer horsepower, available all-weather capability on V-6 models, overall interior roominess, performance options and packages, and unique heritage design cues that Dodge//SRT customers count on in the world's only four-door muscle car.

New for 2021
  • The heart of the new 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye comes from the limited-production 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
    • Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI high-output V-8 the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye cranks out 797 horsepower @ 6,300 rpm and 707 lb.-ft. torque @ 4,500 rpm
    • The Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye’s supercharged high-output engine is paired with the proven and robust heavy-duty TorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic transmission
      • Internal changes to the transmission include an upgraded torque converter
    • Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye is the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world:
      • 0-60 mph acceleration of 3.6 seconds
      • World’s fasted four-door muscle car with a top speed of 203 mph
      • Quarter-mile elapsed time of 10.6 seconds at 129 mph
    • Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye features an aggressive, modern Widebody exterior with fender flares integrated into the front and rear fascias, which adds 3.5 inches of width over the wider wheels and Pirelli tires
      • Widebody exterior makes room for 20-by-11-inch wheels riding on wide 305/35ZR20 Pirelli P-Zero performance tires; paired with an SRT-tuned Bilstein three-mode Adaptive Damping Competition suspension to answer performance enthusiasts’ desire for a factory-production Charger with even more grip
      • Front fascia includes the mail-slot grille, providing the most direct route for cool air to travel into the radiator and maintain ideal operating temperature even in the hottest conditions
        • Side sills connect the front and rear fascias to help amplify the integrated design
        • Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody features two-piece SRT Hellcat Redeye fender badges in Black Chrome finish with a sinister red jewel-like eye
    • The Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye delivers excellent braking performance, requiring an estimated 144 feet to come to a full stop from 70 mph. Credit belongs to the massive standard Brembo high-performance six-piston (front) and four-piston (rear) calipers and vented rotors at all four corners, measuring 15.7 inches (front) and 13.8 inches (rear)
    • Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye and SRT Hellcat feature electric power steering (EPS) for better steering feel – making it easier to turn at parking lot speeds. EPS is calibrated via settings in the SRT Performance Pages to optimize steering effort for a variety of driving situations
    • Both 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye models feature a newly designed, functional performance hood that gives them an even more sinister look
    • Available wheels on Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye include:
      • New standard 20-inch by 11-inch Lightweight Carbon Black finish
      • Optional 20-inch by 11-inch forged split-five spoke with standard Low-gloss Carbon Black finish
      • Optional 20-inch by 11-inch “Warp Speed” deep dish with Low-gloss Granite finish
      • Optional 20-inch by 11-inch Brass Monkey
    • Unique, race-inspired interior features on the new Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye include:
      • 220-mph red speedometer
      • Hellcat Redeye logo splash screen
      • Light Black Chrome instrument panel badge and exterior badging with SRT Hellcat Redeye logos
      • SRT Hellcat Redeye logo on the key fob
  • 20-by-8-inch Satin Carbon wheels now standard on GT AWD, available on SXT AWD
    • Finished in Black Noise when equipped with Blacktop Package
  • New instrument panel badge on SRT Hellcat

Highlights
  • Intelligent powertrains deliver high-performance and impressive fuel economy across the Charger lineup for 2021 with the standard eight-speed automatic transmission and a driver-oriented electronic shifter. In addition to the new, supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI high-output
    V-8 with an estimated 797-horsepower, the Charger lineup includes:
    • The supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine returns with an output at 717 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque mated to the standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission
    • The 392 cubic-inch HEMI V-8 engine in the Charger Scat Pack offers the most horsepower per dollar of any sedan in the industry, boasting a best-in-class naturally aspirated 485-horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque mated to the standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission
    • The legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 offers 370 horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque in Charger R/T models
    • The award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, delivers up to 30 miles per gallon (mpg) on SXT and GT and up to 27 mpg on SXT AWD and GT AWD models paired with the segment’s most advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD) system
      • Standard 292 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque on SXT RWD
    • Up to 300 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft. of torque is standard on Charger SXT AWD, GT and GT AWD models thanks to a unique cold-air induction system, sport-tuned exhaust and engine calibration
  • Efficient TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission is standard on all Charger models and provides optimized fuel economy while enabling maximum performance with 160-millisecond shifts and rev-matching on Charger SRT Hellcat
  • SRT Drive Modes, standard on Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody and Charger Scat Pack,
    allow owners to tailor their driving experience by controlling transmission shift speeds, steering, paddle shifters, traction and suspension. Drive Modes are pre-configured for Sport, Track and Default settings, while Custom Mode lets the driver select their preferred settings
  • Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Hellcat and Charger Scat Pack feature standard Launch Control, Launch Assist and Line Lock
    • Launch Control – manages tire slip while launching the vehicle to allow the driver
      to achieve consistent straight-line acceleration
    • Launch Assist – uses wheel speed sensors to watch for driveline-damaging wheel hop
      at launch and, in milliseconds, modifies the engine torque to regain full grip
    • Line Lock – engages the front brakes to hold the vehicle stationary but leaves the rear wheels free for a burnout to heat up and clean the rear tires
  • Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye and SRT Hellcat feature Torque Reserve and Race Cooldown
    • Torque Reserve – closes a bypass valve to prefill the supercharger and manages fuel flow and spark advance to balance engine rpm and torque; generates a reserve of torque that is delivered upon acceleration from a standing stop
    • Race Cooldown – keeps cooling the supercharger/charge air cooler after the engine
      is shut off by running the intercooler pump and radiator fan
  • Charger Scat Pack offers the most horsepower per dollar, featuring the 392 HEMI V-8, which punches out 485 best-in-class naturally aspirated horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque and features standard SRT Performance Pages, Brembo brakes and 20-inch aluminum wheels
  • All HEMI V-8 Charger models feature a standard 2.75-inch electronically controlled active exhaust system, which delivers a signature Dodge muscle-car sound
  • In addition to the available Widebody Package, Charger Scat Pack features standard performance grille with dual air inlets and Scat Pack Bee badges on the grille and decklid
  • Premium French live-stitch instrument panel and door uppers on all models equipped with leather
  • Charger R/T and Charger GT models feature a standard performance suspension, Bilstein shock absorbers, 3.07 rear axle ratio on Charger GT models, enhanced steering, steering wheel with paddle shifters, Dodge Performance Pages with the 8.4-inch Uconnect screen, performance bolstered seats and 20-inch Satin Carbon and Black Noise wheel options
  • Charger R/T and Charger GT models receive the performance look and features standard with the performance hood, fascia, sculpted side sills, spoiler and seats
  • Charger is America’s only four-door muscle car and the only four-door muscle car that offers all-wheel drive (AWD) capability on both Charger SXT and Charger GT models
  • Charger SXT AWD and GT AWD includes the segment’s most technologically advanced AWD system with a segment-exclusive active transfer case and front-axle disconnect system to improve real-world fuel economy
  • Charger GT AWD model maintains the performance look and features, including performance hood, fascia, sculpted side sills, spoiler, high-bolstered seats and performance steering wheel with paddle shifters, and mixes it up with all-weather capable all-wheel drive on America’s only four-door muscle car
  • Harman Kardon audio system with amplifier and 19 GreenEdge speakers available in Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody, Charger Scat Pack and Charger R/T models
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the 2021 Dodge Charger lineup
  • Charger offers more than 80 available safety and security features, including Full-speed Forward Collision Warning–Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control–Plus with Full Stop and Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist

Model Lineup
For 2021, the Dodge Charger lineup consists of eight models:
  • Charger SXT
  • Charger SXT AWD
  • Charger GT
  • Charger GT AWD
  • Charger R/T
  • Charger Scat Pack (optional with Widebody)
  • Charger SRT Hellcat (standard with Widebody)
  • Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye (standard with Widebody)

Available Exterior Colors
  • F8 Green
  • Frostbite
  • Go Mango
  • Granite
  • Hellraisin
  • IndiGo Blue
  • Octane Red
  • Pitch Black
  • Sinamon Stick
  • Smoke Show
  • TorRed
  • Triple Nickel
  • White Knuckle

Available Interior Colors
  • Black
  • Black/Houndstooth
  • Black/Caramel
  • Black/Ruby Red
  • Black/Sepia
  • Black/Demonic Red

More Information
Please visit the Dodge Charger newsroom and Charger SRT newsroom for the latest product information, photography and videography, plus access to specification and feature availability documents.
 
Dodge//SRT
For 110 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge, America’s performance brand, shifts into high gear with a lineup that delivers unrivaled performance in each of the segments in which the brand competes while moving forward to a future that includes electrified muscle in the form of the next-generation, all-new Dodge Charger.

The next-generation Dodge Charger electrifies a legend, with the Charger retaining its title as the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car led by the all-new, all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack. The all-new Dodge Charger will also offer performance choices via multi-energy powertrain options including the 550-horsepower Dodge Charger SIXPACK H.O., powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo Hurricane High Output engine.

Dodge also keeps its foot on the gas as a pure performance brand with the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful SUV ever, and best-in-class standard performance in the compact utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet.

Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.

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