0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Dodge Viper faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
It depends on the distance — the 2015 Viper is quicker to 60 mph (3.6 s vs 3.8 s), but the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat is quicker through the quarter mile (11.2 s vs 11.7 s).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
Viper 0-60
3.6 s
tested by MotorWeek
Challenger SRT Hellcat 0-60
3.8 s
tested by MotorWeek
Viper power
645 hp
RWD
Challenger SRT Hellcat power
707 hp
RWD
Viper 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.
| 2015 Dodge Viper | 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2015–2017 | 2015–2018 |
| Figures quoted for | 2015 model year | 2015 model year |
| Powertrain | 8.4L V10, 6-speed manual | 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Body | coupe | coupe |
| Horsepower | 645 hp[1] | 707 hp[2] |
| Torque | 600 lb-ft[1] | 650 lb-ft[2] |
| Curb weight | 3,415 lb[1]GTS; 3,390 base Viper; 3,399 GTS with Sidewinder II wheels | — |
| Pounds per hp | 5.3 | — |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | Not published | Not published |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | 3.6 s[3]tested by MotorWeek · 2016 Viper ACR (645 hp), 6-speed manual; standing starts on track straight | 3.8 s[4]tested by MotorWeek · 2015 car (707 hp) |
| Quarter mile | 11.7 s @ 128 mph[3]tested by MotorWeek · 2016 Viper ACR, 6-speed manual | 11.2 s @ 125 mph[2]Dodge-claimed · NHRA-certified, stock Pirelli P Zero P275/40ZR20 tires |
| Top speed | 206 mph[5]Dodge-claimed · stated for the 2015 Viper, reached in 6th gear at 6,200 rpm | Not published |
| Launch MSRP | $107,995[6]2015 base MSRP · 2015.5 Viper GTS; excludes gas-guzzler tax and destination; base Viper SRT $84,995 | $59,995[7]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 Viper is quicker to 60 mph by 0.2 s: 3.6 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 11.7 s (MotorWeek test vs Dodge claim).
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other Dodge Viper and Dodge Challenger versions in our dataset:
| Version | Years | hp | 0-60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 | 2023 | 1,025[8] | 1.66 s[8]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Demon | 2018 | 840[9] | 2.3 s[10]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye | 2019–2023 | 797[11] | 3.4 s[11]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack | 2019–2023 | 485[11] | 4.8 s[12]tested |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (717 hp) | 2019–2023 | 717[11] | — |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak | 2022–2023 | 807[13] | — |
Price new and what buyers paid
- Dodge Viper: launched at $107,995 (2015 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2017).
- 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 Dodge Viper faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
It depends on the distance — the 2015 Viper is quicker to 60 mph (3.6 s vs 3.8 s), but the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat is quicker through the quarter mile (11.2 s vs 11.7 s).
What is the 0-60 time of the Dodge Viper?
3.6 seconds (tested by MotorWeek, 2016 Viper ACR (645 hp), 6-speed manual; standing starts on track straight) for the 2015 model year, from 645 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 Viper or the Challenger SRT Hellcat?
At launch, the 2015 Viper started at $107,995 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.
- 2015 Dodge Viper SRT Specifications (PDF; served via download.do?id=15991) — Stellantis North America media, 2014-09-01. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 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, “2016 Dodge Viper ACR - MotorWeek”, 2016-02-19.
- MotorWeek, “2015 Charger/Challenger Hellcat - MotorWeek”, 2015-02-21.
- Press Kit: 2015 Dodge Viper SRT — Stellantis North America media, 2014-09-01. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- New 2015.5 Dodge Viper GTS and TA 2.0 Special Edition Models Now Available for Customer 'Sold Orders' — Stellantis North America media, 2014-11-26. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 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.