Fastest Dodge: The Fastest and Quickest Dodges Ranked
The fastest Dodge ever is the 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170: 1,025 hp on E85, 0–60 mph in 1.66 seconds and an 8.91-second quarter mile, per Dodge. The highest top speed belongs to the 2015–2017 Viper at 206 mph. The fastest Dodge sold new for 2026 is the 710-hp Durango SRT Hellcat.
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Fastest Dodges ranked
| Model | Output | Top speed (Dodge) | Acceleration / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger SRT Demon 170 (2023) | 1,025 hp / 945 lb-ft (E85); ~900 hp on pump gas | — | 0–60 mph 1.66 s (1-ft rollout); ¼ mile 8.91 s @ 151.17 mph (NHRA-certified) |
| Viper (2015–2017) | 645 hp / 600 lb-ft, 8.4L V10 | 206 mph | Highest top speed of any Dodge |
| Challenger SRT Demon (2018) | 840 hp on high-octane race fuel | — | 0–60 mph 2.3 s; ¼ mile 9.65 s (Dodge) |
| Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye (2019–2023) | 797 hp / 707 lb-ft (807 hp Jailbreak) | 203 mph | Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 |
| Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye (2021–2023) | 797 hp / 707 lb-ft | 203 mph | Four-door sedan |
| Durango SRT Hellcat (2026) | 710 hp / 645 lb-ft | 180 mph | 0–60 mph 3.5 s; fastest Dodge on sale new for 2026 |
| Charger Daytona Scat Pack (2024–) | Up to 670 hp / 627 lb-ft, electric | — | 0–60 mph 3.3 s with PowerShot |
| Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK (2025–) | 550 hp / 531 lb-ft, 3.0L twin-turbo I-6 | — | 0–60 mph 3.9 s; AWD |
Ranked by straight-line acceleration, then top speed and output. Dodge does not publish a top speed for every model.
Fastest Dodge by body style
- Coupe: Challenger SRT Demon 170 (acceleration) and Viper (top speed). Compare the coupe and sedan lines in Dodge Charger vs Challenger.
- Sedan: Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye, 797 hp, 203 mph.
- SUV: Durango SRT Hellcat, 710 hp.
- Electric: Charger Daytona Scat Pack, 0–60 in 3.3 seconds with PowerShot.
Almost all of these wear the SRT badge — see what SRT stands for. For trucks, Ram's TRX is covered in what does TRX stand for?
Before you buy a fast used Dodge
High-output Dodges see hard use, so check model-year patterns in Challenger years to avoid, Charger years to avoid and Durango years to avoid, and see how values move in Dodge Durango depreciation.
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FAQ
What is the fastest Dodge ever made?
By acceleration, the 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170: Dodge rates it at 1,025 hp on E85, 0–60 mph in 1.66 seconds (with a one-foot rollout) and an NHRA-certified 8.91-second quarter mile at 151.17 mph. By top speed, the 2015–2017 Viper, at 206 mph.
What is the fastest Dodge you can buy new?
For the 2026 model year, the Durango SRT Hellcat, with a 710-hp supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8, a quoted 0–60 time of 3.5 seconds and a 180-mph top speed. The electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack is quicker to 60 (Dodge says 3.3 seconds) but slower at the top end.
Is the Viper faster than a Hellcat?
In top speed, yes: the 2015–2017 Viper is rated at 206 mph versus 203 mph for the Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye. The Redeye has more power (797 hp vs 645 hp), and the Demon models are far quicker in a straight line.
What is the fastest Dodge Charger?
The 2021–2023 Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye, rated at 797 hp and 203 mph. Among current Chargers, the electric Daytona Scat Pack is the quickest to 60 mph (3.3 seconds per Dodge), followed by the 550-hp gas Scat Pack (3.9 seconds).
How fast is the Durango Hellcat?
The 2026 Durango SRT Hellcat makes 710 hp and 645 lb-ft and is quoted at 0–60 mph in 3.5 seconds with a 180-mph top speed, which makes it one of the quickest three-row SUVs sold in the U.S.
Sources
- Dodge — Challenger SRT Demon 170 announcement (DodgeGarage) — 1,025 hp / 945 lb-ft E85, 1.66 s 0–60, 8.91 s @ 151.17 mph
- Dodge — Durango (dodge.com) — 2026 Durango SRT Hellcat 710 hp / 645 lb-ft
- Dodge — Charger (dodge.com) — Daytona Scat Pack 670 hp, 3.3 s; SIXPACK Scat Pack 550 hp
- Stellantis North America media — Dodge Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK order release — 550 hp / 531 lb-ft
- Stellantis North America media site — Viper, Demon and Hellcat Redeye specifications archive
Read on November 3, 2026. All figures are manufacturer claims; acceleration times depend on surface, fuel and conditions, and Dodge's Demon 170 0–60 time uses a one-foot rollout. Discontinued models are listed with the figures Dodge published at launch.
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