2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye
VEHICLE TYPE
front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
PRICE AS TESTED
$90,060 (base price: $82,190)
ENGINE TYPE
supercharged and intercooled pushrod 16-valve V-8, iron block and aluminum heads, port fuel injection
Displacement
376 in3, 6166 cm3
Power
797 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
707 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
TRANSMISSION
8-speed automatic
CHASSIS
Suspension (F/R): multilink/multilink
Brakes (F/R): 15.7-in vented, grooved disc/13.8-in vented disc
Tires: Pirelli P Zero PZ4, 305/35R-20 (107Y)
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 120.0 in
Length: 201.0 in
Width: 78.3 in
Height: 57.6 in
Passenger volume: 105 ft3
Cargo volume: 17 ft3
Curb weight: 4654 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 3.5 sec
100 mph: 7.5 sec
150 mph: 17.2 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 3.7 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 1.8 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 2.4 sec
1/4 mile: 11.5 sec @ 126 mph
Top speed (mfr's claim): 203 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 155 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 309 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.93 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 13 mpg
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/city/highway: 15/12/21 mpg
2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat gets the Redeye treatment
Our favorite Hellcat now gets the full 797-horsepower Redeye upgrade and all the goodies that go with it.
As far as we're concerned, the Charger Hellcat is the best Hellcat. Yeah, it's a sedan, but it's more comfortable, more spacious and better looking (subjectively, of course) than the two-door Challenger. And while the Challenger coupe had previously set itself apart with the availability of a 797-horsepower Redeye version, the Charger's getting in on that glory, too.
Dodge unveiled the 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye on Thursday, which not only gets 797 hp, but a whopping 707 pound-feet of torque. That means it'll accelerate to 60 mph in around three seconds and will top out at 203 mph. It will blitz a quarter mile in 10.6 seconds, too. Yeah, we're as excited as you. Plus, a few other choice touches all work to make one of our favorite sport sedans even better.
The most noticeable tweak is found on the already-handsome Charger's front end. The Redeye gets a new hood with a bigger cold air scoop, as well as heat extractor vents to help maintain underhood temperatures. Sadly, the Charger's headlights don't lend themselves to the awesome intake treatment seen on the Challenger. The Widebody kit from the 2020 Charger Hellcat is back, adding 3.5 inches of necessary width to the car, to help make room for big 305/35ZR20 tires under the arches.
Being the top-tier Chargers, the 2021 Hellcat and Redeye get adaptive dampers, as well as 15.7-inch, two-piece front disc brakes with Brembo calipers. Dodge's Line Lock (burnouts!), Power Reserve (which pre-pressurizes the intake manifold for instant throttle response) and the Power Chiller (which uses AC refrigerant to cool the intake air) are also standard.
"The magic of the Dodge Charger is that it delivers all the performance of a true American muscle car while also being able to deliver a family of four or five, day in and day out," Tim Kuniskis, Fiat-Chrysler's head of North American passenger cars, said in a statement. "The Charger is a big, comfortable, five-passenger sedan that can run the quarter-mile in the mid-10s, 0-60 in the mid 3s and reach a top speed of 203 mph and be your daily driver."
Dealers will open the 2021 Charger order books this fall, with the first vehicles expected to reach customers in early 2021. Pricing hasn't been announced, but given Dodge has always offered its Hellcats at an incredible (but relative) power-per-dollar value, expect prices to stay below $100,000.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
Neither Dodge nor the EPA has released fuel-economy ratings for the 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat or the more powerful Redeye variant. We're not sure what the government estimates will be for the 797-hp engine, but we think the 717-hp Hellcat will have similar figures to the 2020 model, which is rated at 12 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. That's actually pretty impressive when you consider how much power this sedan has. Once the 2021 EPA estimates are announced, and we have the opportunity to test each model on our 200-mile highway route, we can evaluate their real-world mpg.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Inside, the SRT Hellcat shares the same design and passenger space as tamer Chargers. However, it has a slew of desirable standard features and some personalized options. Every Charger SRT Hellcat includes a 200-mph speedometer, leather upholstery, and heated and ventilated front seats. There's a Carbon & Suede package that adds real carbon-fiber interior trim and a faux-suede headliner for a sportier atmosphere. Interior cubby storage is highlighted by spots to store small items, and we managed to fit seven carry-on bags in the Charger's sizable trunk.
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Infotainment and Connectivity
Every Charger SRT Hellcat has an excellent 8.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. Its large screen responded quickly to inputs and the physical knobs and buttons make the interface easy to use. Want to rock out while doing massive burnouts? Dodge offers a thumping 19-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat hasn't been crash tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). While the high-powered sedan includes basic driver-assistance technology, more advanced assists such as adaptive cruise control and automated emergency braking are unavailable. Key safety features include:
- Standard blind-spot monitoring
- Standard rear cross-traffic alert
- Standard rear parking sensors
Dodge covers the Charger SRT Hellcat with a competitive limited and powertrain warranty, but it doesn't include any complimentary scheduled maintenance.
- Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
- No complimentary scheduled maintenance
