The 2022 Dodge Challenger is as aggressive as it looks, serving up a variety of tire-burning powertrains and track-ready gear. Are you ready for a thrilling ride? Let’s take a closer look at this all-American sports coupe.
What’s new for the 2022 Dodge Challenger?
For 2022, shoppers can add the new Jailbreak package to the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody trim model. It boosts total engine output, giving you 807 horsepower and a top speed of 203 mph. With the Jailbreak package, your Challenger can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds.
Why choose the 2022 Dodge Challenger?
The Challenger has everything you want in an American muscle car — aggressive exterior styling, high-octane powertrains, and agile handling. But it also has something that competitors lack: a roomy backseat. On the road, the Challenger also feels smoother — and more refined — than other pony cars. And you’ll also be pleased with this sports coupe’s many options, including a long list of trim models, performance packages, and powertrains.
Which 2022 Dodge Challenger is right for me?
With five main trim models, there’s a Dodge Challenger to suit every kind of sports coupe aficionado.
The entry-level SXT comes with the line’s lowest starting price, and it also treats you to modern goodies like dual-zone automatic climate control and the Uconnect infotainment system. The GT adds to the STX features with a longer list of performance items, including fog lamps, sportier suspension, and bigger brakes.
When you choose the R/T, you’ll enjoy all of the GT features, along with an active performance exhaust system and the 5.7-liter V8 engine. The R/T Scat Pack model adds even more fun-loving gear, including a launch control system, Brembo brakes, and a line lock tire-warming system designed for drag racing.
If you want to take performance to the next level, you’re going to need one of the SRT Hellcat models. The SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Super Stock, and SRT Jailbreak all feature a version of the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, supplying upwards of 700 horses. These Challengers also improve your potential for speed with bigger Brembo brakes, wider performance tires, and enhanced engine cooling.
How much power does the 2022 Dodge Challenger deliver?
The exact answer depends on which trim model you select, but every Challenger is big on power. There are six engine options:
- 3.6L V6 engine (303 horsepower, 268 lb-ft of torque)
- 5.7L V8 (372 hp, 400 lb-ft or 375 hp, 410 lb-ft)
- 6.4L V8 (485 hp, 475 lb-ft)
- Hellcat supercharged 6.2L V8 (717 hp, 656 lb-ft)
- Hellcat Redeye supercharged 6.2L V8 (797 hp, 707 lb-ft)
- Super Stock and Jailbreak supercharged 6.2L V8 (807 hp, 707 lb-ft)
You’ll find the base V6 in the SXT and GT trims. The R/T runs on the 5.7-liter V8, and the R/T Scat Pack upgrades to the 6.4-liter V8. Each Hellcat model gets a version of the supercharged 6.2-liter V8, giving you access to up to 807 horses.