0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat faster than a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8)?
No. The 2020 Corvette Stingray (C8) is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 2.9 s vs 3.8 s for the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat (MotorWeek test vs Chevrolet claim).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
Challenger SRT Hellcat 0-60
3.8 s
tested by MotorWeek
Corvette Stingray (C8) 0-60
2.9 s
Chevrolet-claimed
Challenger SRT Hellcat power
707 hp
RWD
Corvette Stingray (C8) power
495 hp
RWD
Challenger SRT Hellcat vs Corvette Stingray (C8): 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.
| 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat | 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8) | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2015–2018 | 2020–2026 |
| Figures quoted for | 2015 model year | 2020 model year |
| Powertrain | 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic | 6.2L LT2 naturally aspirated V8, 8-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Body | coupe | coupe |
| Horsepower | 707 hp[1] | 495 hp[2]495 hp with performance exhaust / Z51. |
| Torque | 650 lb-ft[1] | 470 lb-ft[2]Performance-exhaust rating. |
| Curb weight | — | — |
| Pounds per hp | — | — |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | Not published | 2.9 s[3]Chevrolet-claimed · Z51 Performance Package |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | 3.8 s[4]tested by MotorWeek · 2015 car (707 hp) | Not published |
| Quarter mile | 11.2 s @ 125 mph[1]Dodge-claimed · NHRA-certified, stock Pirelli P Zero P275/40ZR20 tires | 11.2 s @ 121 mph[3]Chevrolet-claimed · Z51 |
| Top speed | Not published | Not published |
| Launch MSRP | $59,995[5]2015 base MSRP · excludes $995 destination; Dodge says it includes $2,100 gas-guzzler tax ($1,700 GGT on 8-speed automatic models) | $58,900[6]2020 base MSRP |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The Corvette Stingray (C8) is quicker to 60 mph by 0.9 s: 2.9 s vs 3.8 s (MotorWeek test vs Chevrolet claim). One figure is an automaker claim and the other an instrumented magazine test, so treat a small gap as a near-tie: claims and tests are measured differently.
Quarter mile
Tied through the quarter mile at 11.2 s (manufacturer figures).
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Corvette 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] | — |
| Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X | 2026–present | 1,250[13] | 1.89 s[14]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 | 2025–present | 1,064[15] | 2.3 s[15]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray | 2024–present | 655[16] | 2.5 s[15]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 2023–present | 670[17] | 2.6 s[17]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (2027) | 2027–present | 535[18] | 2.8 s[18]claimed |
Price new and what buyers paid
- Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: launched at $59,995 (2015 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2018).
- Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8): launched at $58,900 (2020 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2026).
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 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat faster than a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8)?
No — the 2020 Corvette Stingray (C8) is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 2.9 s vs 3.8 s for the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat (MotorWeek test vs Chevrolet claim).
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.
What is the 0-60 time of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8)?
2.9 seconds (Chevrolet-claimed, Z51 Performance Package) for the 2020 model year, from 495 hp.
Which costs more new, the Challenger SRT Hellcat or the Corvette Stingray (C8)?
At launch, the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat started at $59,995 and the 2020 Corvette Stingray (C8) at $58,900 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- 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, “2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray - MotorWeek”.
- Motor Authority, “Here's why the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is the quickest 'Vette yet”, 2019-11-07.
- 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.
- Cars.com, “2020 Chevrolet Corvette: Stingray's Price Doesn't Sting”, 2019-08-15.
- 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.
- 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, “2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Can Run the Quarter in 9.6 Seconds”, 2024-12-23.
- MotorWeek, “Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Debuts with AWD Hybrid Powertrain”, 2023-01-17.
- 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.