0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
Yes. The 2024 Corvette E-Ray is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 2.8 s vs 3.8 s for the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat (both tested by MotorWeek), and it's quicker through the quarter mile too (10.5 s vs 11.2 s).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
Corvette E-Ray 0-60
2.5 s
Chevrolet-claimed
Challenger SRT Hellcat 0-60
3.8 s
tested by MotorWeek
Corvette E-Ray power
655 hp
AWD
Challenger SRT Hellcat power
707 hp
RWD
Corvette E-Ray 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.
| 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray | 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2024–present | 2015–2018 |
| Figures quoted for | 2024 model year | 2015 model year |
| Powertrain | 6.2L LT2 V8 (495 hp/470 lb-ft) plus front electric motor (160 hp/125 lb-ft), 8-speed dual-clutch automatic | 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Body | coupe | coupe |
| Horsepower | 655 hp[1]Combined output. | 707 hp[2] |
| Torque | — | 650 lb-ft[2] |
| Curb weight | — | — |
| Pounds per hp | — | — |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 2.5 s[3]Chevrolet-claimed | Not published |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | 2.8 s[4]tested by MotorWeek · Humid, 100-degree day. | 3.8 s[5]tested by MotorWeek · 2015 car (707 hp) |
| Quarter mile | 10.5 s @ 130 mph[1]Chevrolet-claimed · Chevrolet estimate | 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 | $104,295[1]2024 base MSRP · 1LZ coupe, "before delivery" (excludes destination). | $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 Corvette E-Ray is quicker to 60 mph by 1.0 s: 2.8 s vs 3.8 s (both tested by MotorWeek).
Quarter mile
The Corvette E-Ray is quicker through the quarter mile: 10.5 s vs 11.2 s (manufacturer figures).
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Why
The Corvette E-Ray drives all four wheels while the Challenger SRT Hellcat is rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive usually helps most off the line, which is why AWD cars often win to 60 mph and give some of it back over longer distances.
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other Chevrolet Corvette and Dodge Challenger versions in our dataset:
| Version | Years | hp | 0-60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X | 2026–present | 1,250[7] | 1.89 s[8]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 | 2025–present | 1,064[3] | 2.3 s[3]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 2023–present | 670[9] | 2.6 s[9]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (2027) | 2027–present | 535[10] | 2.8 s[10]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8) | 2020–2026 | 495[11] | 2.9 s[12]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 | 2023 | 1,025[13] | 1.66 s[13]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Demon | 2018 | 840[14] | 2.3 s[15]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye | 2019–2023 | 797[16] | 3.4 s[16]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack | 2019–2023 | 485[16] | 4.8 s[17]tested |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (717 hp) | 2019–2023 | 717[16] | — |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak | 2022–2023 | 807[18] | — |
Price new and what buyers paid
- Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray: launched at $104,295 (2024 base MSRP). Verified CarWhere buyers of a new Chevrolet Corvette (all trims, 9 deals) paid a median 6.2% below MSRP — see the Corvette target price.
- 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 Corvette E-Ray faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
Yes — the 2024 Corvette E-Ray is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 2.8 s vs 3.8 s for the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat (both tested by MotorWeek), and it's quicker through the quarter mile too (10.5 s vs 11.2 s).
What is the 0-60 time of the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray?
2.5 seconds (Chevrolet-claimed) for the 2024 model year, from 655 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 Corvette E-Ray or the Challenger SRT Hellcat?
At launch, the 2024 Corvette E-Ray started at $104,295 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.
- MotorWeek, “Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Debuts with AWD Hybrid Powertrain”, 2023-01-17.
- 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.
- MotorWeek, “2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Can Run the Quarter in 9.6 Seconds”, 2024-12-23.
- MotorWeek, “2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray (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.
- New 2026 Corvette ZR1X Delivers Twin-Turbo AWD Hypercar Performance — GM TechLink (GM Customer Care and Aftersales technician publication), 2026-01-16. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2027 Corvette ZR1X | Chevrolet — Chevrolet. Accessed 2026-11-08.
- MotorWeek, “The 2023 Corvette Z06 Starts Just Over $100K”, 2022-07-19.
- MotorWeek, “2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Breaks 200 MPH Thanks to New LS6 V8”, 2026-07-01.
- MotorWeek, “2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray - MotorWeek”.
- Motor Authority, “Here's why the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is the quickest 'Vette yet”, 2019-11-07.
- 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.