Performance Sub-Brand
Dodge SRT
Street and Racing Technology — Dodge's in-house performance division, responsible for some of the highest-horsepower factory vehicles ever sold in America.
What SRT Is
SRT began as an internal Chrysler performance engineering group in the early 2000s, tasked with building genuine factory hot-rod versions of otherwise ordinary models — starting with the turbocharged Neon SRT-4. What started as a badge on a handful of niche models grew into the engineering force behind the Hellcat, Demon, and Redeye era: a run of vehicles that took the modern muscle car further than anyone expected a factory-built, warrantied car could go.
For a few years around 2011–2014, SRT operated as its own standalone brand rather than a Dodge sub-badge — Viper was briefly sold as "SRT Viper" during this period. It folded back under Dodge shortly after, and by 2023, as the Charger and Challenger platform reached the end of its run ahead of an EV transition, the SRT badge itself was retired in favor of Dodge's "Direct Connection" performance parts and service branding.
The Lineup
Neon SRT-4
2003–2005A turbocharged compact that punched far above its price, launching SRT as a genuine performance brand rather than a badge-engineering exercise.
Charger SRT8
2006–2014The modern Charger's first factory performance flagship, running a 6.1L then 6.4L (392) HEMI V8.
Challenger SRT8
2008–2014Revived the Challenger nameplate with genuine factory muscle, building the foundation for the Hellcat era that followed.
Charger & Challenger SRT Hellcat
2015–2023A 707-hp supercharged 6.2L HEMI that reignited the American horsepower war and made 700+ hp attainable from a factory showroom.
Durango SRT / SRT Hellcat
2018–2023Brought Hellcat power to a three-row SUV — the SRT Hellcat version was, at the time, the most powerful three-row SUV ever built.
Challenger SRT Demon
2018840 hp, drag-strip legal, and capable of a factory wheelie — came with the "Demon Crate" of dedicated drag-racing parts. One model year only.
Challenger & Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye
2019–2023797 hp, splitting the difference between Hellcat and Demon, with more of the Demon's hardware in a street-legal, everyday package.
Challenger SRT Super Stock
2020–2023The highest-horsepower non-Demon Challenger ever offered, built for drag strip duty with Demon-sourced running gear.
The 2023 "Last Call" Send-Off
As the Charger/Challenger platform's final model year approached, Dodge released seven special-edition "Last Call" models celebrating the car's history — highlighted by the most extreme SRT product ever built.
Challenger SRT Demon 170
1,025 hp on E85 — the most powerful muscle car ever put into production, and the final word in the Hellcat/Demon story.
Challenger Black Ghost
A tribute to a legendary, once-mythical street-raced 1970 Challenger R/T SE, reimagined as a modern Hellcat Redeye.
Charger King Daytona
Widebody Redeye homage to the 1969 Charger Daytona aero cars, with period-correct styling cues.
Challenger Shakedown
A drag-strip-focused Scat Pack homage to the 1970s Challenger T/A.
What to Know Before Buying a Used SRT
Key considerations from experienced collectors and owners.
Supercharger belt service history matters
Hellcat and Demon engines depend on a properly maintained supercharger drive belt — ask for service records, not just an odometer reading.
Insurance costs are a real ownership factor
700+ hp factory cars carry meaningfully higher premiums than a standard V8 Challenger or Charger — get a quote before you commit.
Verify Demon-specific hardware on a genuine Demon
The narrow front tire, wheelie bar, and "Demon Crate" contents are part of what makes a real Demon valuable — confirm authenticity against the build sheet given how much a genuine example is worth versus a Hellcat dressed up to look like one.
Widebody vs. narrowbody changes the value equation
Widebody cars carry different tire costs and a different market premium — know which you're actually looking at.
Assume it may be modified until proven otherwise
SRT models have a huge aftermarket tuning community. If originality matters to you, verify the car is stock — logged dyno tunes and bolt-on parts are common.
Limited editions command real premiums — and get faked
Jailbreak packages and Last Call editions (Black Ghost, Demon 170, King Daytona, etc.) sell for significant premiums over a standard Hellcat. Verify build sheet and VIN-specific documentation before paying up for a "special" car.
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