0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
It depends on the distance — the 2017 Camaro ZL1 is quicker to 60 mph (3.5 s vs 3.8 s), but the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat is quicker through the quarter mile (11.2 s vs 11.4 s).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
Camaro ZL1 0-60
3.5 s
Chevrolet-claimed
Challenger SRT Hellcat 0-60
3.8 s
tested by MotorWeek
Camaro ZL1 power
650 hp
RWD
Challenger SRT Hellcat power
707 hp
RWD
Camaro ZL1 vs Challenger SRT Hellcat: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 | 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2017–2024 | 2015–2018 |
| Figures quoted for | 2017 model year | 2015 model year |
| Powertrain | 6.2L LT4 supercharged V8, 10-speed automatic (6-speed manual available) | 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Body | coupe | coupe |
| Horsepower | 650 hp[1] | 707 hp[2] |
| Torque | 650 lb-ft[3] | 650 lb-ft[2] |
| Curb weight | — | — |
| Pounds per hp | — | — |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 3.5 s[1]Chevrolet-claimed · With 10-speed automatic. | Not published |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | 3.5 s[4]tested by MotorWeek · 10-speed automatic. | 3.8 s[5]tested by MotorWeek · 2015 car (707 hp) |
| Quarter mile | 11.4 s @ 127 mph[3]Chevrolet-claimed · 10-speed automatic | 11.2 s @ 125 mph[2]Dodge-claimed · NHRA-certified, stock Pirelli P Zero P275/40ZR20 tires |
| Top speed | Not published | Not published |
| Launch MSRP | $62,135[1]2017 base MSRP · Coupe MSRP "plus taxes and fees". | $59,995[6]2015 base MSRP · excludes $995 destination; Dodge says it includes $2,100 gas-guzzler tax ($1,700 GGT on 8-speed automatic models) |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The Camaro ZL1 is quicker to 60 mph by 0.3 s: 3.5 s vs 3.8 s (both tested by MotorWeek).
Quarter mile
The Challenger SRT Hellcat is quicker through the quarter mile: 11.2 s vs 11.4 s (manufacturer figures).
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger versions in our dataset:
| Version | Years | hp | 0-60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 | 2023 | 1,025[7] | 1.66 s[7]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Demon | 2018 | 840[8] | 2.3 s[9]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye | 2019–2023 | 797[10] | 3.4 s[10]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack | 2019–2023 | 485[10] | 4.8 s[11]tested |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (717 hp) | 2019–2023 | 717[10] | — |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak | 2022–2023 | 807[12] | — |
Price new and what buyers paid
- Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: launched at $62,135 (2017 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2024).
- Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: launched at $59,995 (2015 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2018).
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
It depends on the distance — the 2017 Camaro ZL1 is quicker to 60 mph (3.5 s vs 3.8 s), but the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat is quicker through the quarter mile (11.2 s vs 11.4 s).
What is the 0-60 time of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1?
3.5 seconds (Chevrolet-claimed, With 10-speed automatic.) for the 2017 model year, from 650 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
3.8 seconds (tested by MotorWeek, 2015 car (707 hp)) for the 2015 model year, from 707 hp.
Which costs more new, the Camaro ZL1 or the Challenger SRT Hellcat?
At launch, the 2017 Camaro ZL1 started at $62,135 and the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat at $59,995 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- The Truth About Cars, “2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: Slightly Slower and Cheaper Than a Hellcat”, 2016-08-08.
- 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: The Fastest Muscle Car Ever With A 1/4-Mile Elapsed Time of 11.2 Seconds (10.8 Seconds with Drag Radials) — Stellantis North America media, 2014-07-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- Kelley Blue Book, “2017 Chevrolet Camaro Price, Value, Depreciation & Reviews | Kelley Blue Book”, 2019-11-25.
- MotorWeek, “2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (Road Test)”.
- MotorWeek, “2015 Charger/Challenger Hellcat - MotorWeek”, 2015-02-21.
- The Beast is Unleashed: 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat On Way To Dealerships — Stellantis North America media, 2014-11-13. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- The Most Powerful Muscle Car in the World: 1,025-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Sets New Performance Benchmarks — Stellantis North America media, 2023-03-20. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Specifications (PDF; served via download.do?id=18249) — Stellantis North America media, 2017-04-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Pulls the Wheels — Stellantis North America media, 2017-04-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- New 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye: Possessed by the Demon — Stellantis North America media, 2018-06-28. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- MotorWeek, “Performace Car Challenge Part I & II - MotorWeek”, 2016-03-11.
- Dodge Brand Breaks All the Rules with Jailbreak Model for 2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody — Stellantis North America media, 2021-11-16. Accessed 2026-11-14.