0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Nissan Z faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
No. The 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.8 s vs 4.5 s for the 2023 Z (both tested by MotorWeek), and it's quicker through the quarter mile too (11.2 s vs 12.9 s).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
Z 0-60
4.5 s
tested by MotorWeek
Challenger SRT Hellcat 0-60
3.8 s
tested by MotorWeek
Z power
400 hp
RWD
Challenger SRT Hellcat power
707 hp
RWD
Z 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.
| 2023 Nissan Z | 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2023–present | 2015–2018 |
| Figures quoted for | 2023 model year | 2015 model year |
| Powertrain | 3.0L twin-turbo V6, 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic | 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Body | coupe | coupe |
| Horsepower | 400 hp[1]@ 6,400 rpm | 707 hp[2] |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft[1]@ 1,600-5,200 rpm | 650 lb-ft[2] |
| Curb weight | 3,486 lb[1]Sport MT (lightest); Sport AT 3,549, Performance MT 3,536, Performance AT 3,602. | — |
| Pounds per hp | 8.7 | — |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | Not published | Not published |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | 4.5 s[3]tested by MotorWeek · 2023 Z (400 hp), 6-speed manual with launch assist; trim not named; Mason Dixon Dragway | 3.8 s[4]tested by MotorWeek · 2015 car (707 hp) |
| Quarter mile | 12.9 s @ 108 mph[3]tested by MotorWeek · 2023 Z, 6-speed manual | 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 | $40,990[5]2023 base MSRP · Sport; Performance $50,990; excl. $1,095 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 Challenger SRT Hellcat is quicker to 60 mph by 0.7 s: 3.8 s vs 4.5 s (both tested by MotorWeek).
Quarter mile
The Challenger SRT Hellcat is quicker through the quarter mile: 11.2 s vs 12.9 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 Nissan Z and Dodge Challenger versions in our dataset:
| Version | Years | hp | 0-60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Z NISMO | 2024–present | 420[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 Z: launched at $40,990 (2023 base MSRP).
- 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 Z faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
No — the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.8 s vs 4.5 s for the 2023 Z (both tested by MotorWeek), and it's quicker through the quarter mile too (11.2 s vs 12.9 s).
What is the 0-60 time of the Nissan Z?
4.5 seconds (tested by MotorWeek, 2023 Z (400 hp), 6-speed manual with launch assist; trim not named; Mason Dixon Dragway) for the 2023 model year, from 400 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 Z or the Challenger SRT Hellcat?
At launch, the 2023 Z started at $40,990 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.
- 2023 Nissan Z Press Kit — Nissan USA Newsroom. 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, “2023 Nissan Z - MotorWeek”, 2022-11-11.
- MotorWeek, “2015 Charger/Challenger Hellcat - MotorWeek”, 2015-02-21.
- All-new 2023 Nissan Z MSRP to start at $40,990 — Nissan USA Newsroom, 2022-05-16. 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.
- New 2024 Nissan Z NISMO delivers thrilling performance from $64,990 — Nissan USA Newsroom, 2023-09-25. 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.