Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

Only 30 of the 600 cars in this catalogue pair a supercharged engine with a V8, and that small group explains where the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat finds its identity. This is not simply a powerful coupé among powerful cars, it represents a specific combination that appears infrequently in a collection built from 600 choices. For a collector, that pairing is the detail that separates this Challenger from the wider field.

The Hellcat’s place in the catalogue is defined by scale as much as specification. Its 707 bhp places it 95th for power, putting it in the top 16% of all cars here. Its 6.2-litre supercharged V8 delivers 881 Nm of torque, with rear-wheel drive providing the layout shared by 132 of the 600 cars. The result is a car that sits in a focused category: high-output V8 performance with the mechanical simplicity of driving power to the rear wheels.

The performance figures show a similar balance. A 0-100 km/h time of 3.6 seconds ranks 217th among the full catalogue, meaning it is faster than 383 cars available in the garage. Its 320 km/h top speed ranks 165th. These numbers place it in serious company, but the defining characteristic remains the unusual pairing of supercharged V8 power and RWD rather than a single headline figure.

The 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé format gives the Challenger SRT Hellcat a different role from many specialist performance cars. It combines its sports car category with a layout designed around two additional seats, creating a distinct option for a collection that already includes many different approaches to speed.

At £65,000 used, it sits 385th for price in the catalogue, making it more expensive than 215 cars but not positioned at the top of the market. Its cost per bhp is £92, a figure that reflects how much performance arrives for the asking price.

For a Dream Car Garage, the Hellcat is the choice that introduces a rare formula rather than simply adding another fast car. With Dodge’s 1900 heritage behind it and its USA origin clearly represented, it brings a specific character to a 600-car collection. The Challenger SRT Hellcat is the supercharged V8 statement piece.