0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Nissan GT-R faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
Yes. The 2017 GT-R is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.0 s vs 3.8 s for the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat (both tested by MotorWeek).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
GT-R 0-60
3.0 s
tested by MotorWeek
Challenger SRT Hellcat 0-60
3.8 s
tested by MotorWeek
GT-R power
565 hp
AWD
Challenger SRT Hellcat power
707 hp
RWD
GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R | 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2017–2024 | 2015–2018 |
| Figures quoted for | 2017 model year | 2015 model year |
| Powertrain | 3.8L twin-turbo V6, 6-speed dual-clutch | 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Body | coupe | coupe |
| Horsepower | 565 hp[1] | 707 hp[2] |
| Torque | 467 lb-ft[3]@ 3,300-5,800 rpm | 650 lb-ft[2] |
| Curb weight | 3,929 lb[3] | — |
| Pounds per hp | 7 | — |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | Not published | Not published |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | 3.0 s[4]tested by MotorWeek · 2017 GT-R Track Edition (565 hp), dual-clutch | 3.8 s[5]tested by MotorWeek · 2015 car (707 hp) |
| Quarter mile | 11.2 s @ 125 mph[4]tested by MotorWeek · 2017 GT-R Track Edition, 6-speed DCT | 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 | $109,990[1]2017 base MSRP · excl. $1,595 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 GT-R is quicker to 60 mph by 0.8 s: 3.0 s vs 3.8 s (both tested by MotorWeek).
Quarter mile
Tied through the quarter mile at 11.2 s (MotorWeek test vs Dodge claim).
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Why
The GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R and Dodge Challenger versions in our dataset:
| Version | Years | hp | 0-60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan GT-R NISMO | 2020–2024 | 600[7] | — |
| 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
- Nissan GT-R: launched at $109,990 (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 Nissan GT-R faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
Yes — the 2017 GT-R is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.0 s vs 3.8 s for the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat (both tested by MotorWeek).
What is the 0-60 time of the Nissan GT-R?
3.0 seconds (tested by MotorWeek, 2017 GT-R Track Edition (565 hp), dual-clutch) for the 2017 model year, from 565 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 GT-R or the Challenger SRT Hellcat?
At launch, the 2017 GT-R started at $109,990 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.
- Nissan announces U.S. pricing for 2017 Nissan GT-R Premium — Nissan USA Newsroom, 2016-06-02. 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.
- 2017 Nissan GT-R Press Kit — Nissan USA Newsroom. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- MotorWeek, “2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition - MotorWeek”, 2017-03-31.
- 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.
- 2020 Nissan GT-R Press Kit — Nissan USA Newsroom. 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.