For those of you who missed the boat on the limited-edition Challenger SRT Demon, Dodge launched the Challenger SRT Super Stock in 2020. The Super Stock is every bit as mad and, with 807 hp at the crank, it develops nearly as much firepower as the Demon (it’s only down by 1 hp). The good news is, the Super Stock is not a limited-run model like the Demon. And did we mention that it’s currently the most powerful muscle car in production? Ultimate bragging rights right there!

Now, you may say that the 707-hp Challenger SRT Redeye already offers a ludicrous amount of horsepower (and thrills), so what’s the need for the Super Stock? Well, here’s the answer—the Redeye is a muscle car for the road, whereas the Super Stock follows the footsteps of the Demon. Put simply, the Super Stock is made to scorch dragstrips rather than Route 66.

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Sitting at the top of the Challenger range, the SRT Super Stock promises the ultimate muscle car experience. Albeit, that kind of performance and thrills won’t come cheap. So, to help you out with the purchase, here’s everything that you need to know about Dodge’s top dog muscle car.

The Most Powerful Muscle Car In Production

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Muscle cars are all about flexing muscles, aren’t they? So, it’s only fair then that we talk about the main component of the Super Stock first—its biblical V8 engine. On offer here is the same 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 motor used in the Redeye. But compared to the Redeye, the Super Stock’s unit develops 10 hp more (807 hp), but torque is identical at 707 lb-ft. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Dodge seems to have shrewdly kept its peak power output below the Demon’s 808 hp so as not to tick off the current owners of the limited-edition Challenger. Demon owners will also be pleased to know that their car can develop 840 hp with 100-octane fuel, thanks to the Demon Crate option that allows the car to run in a different mode with high-octane fuel. The Super Stock doesn’t get that, or the Crate.

The Super Stock is no slouch, though. Dodge claims it can crack 0-60 mph in 3.25 seconds while continuing on its way to delivering a quarter-mile time of 10.5 seconds at 131 mph. If Dodge is to be believed, this makes it the quickest, fastest (to a quarter-mile), and most powerful muscle car on sale today. The top speed is 168 mph, which is limited by its radial drag tires.

Unless you run into a Demon (it does a quarter-mile in 9.65 seconds at 140mph) at a drag strip, the Super Stock should and will smoke every rival muscle car in a straight line.

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The Super Stock Is Made For The Drag Strip

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Dodge engineers have equipped the Super Stock with lightweight 18-inch wheels with Nitto NT05R drag radials, which are the same as the Demon. While the smaller drag tires will offer a leech-like grip, this also means that the Super Stock Challenger has to make do with four-piston Brembo and 14.2-inch disc brakes up front as opposed to the six-piston Brembo/15.4-inch discs offered on the Hellcat Redeye with 20-inch wheels.

A performance-tuned asymmetrical limited-slip differential with a 3.09 final drive ratio comes as standard, and so does Bilstein adaptive dampers. The suspension has a trick ‘Track mode’ that sets the front for firm compression and soft rebound, and the rear with a firm setup for both compression and rebound to allow as much load transfer at the rear as possible during a launch. The system returns to its normal setting when the throttle is not wide-open. The Super Stock gets Line Lock, Power Chiller, Launch Control, Race Cooldown, and Torque Reserve among other clever bits that enhance its performance.

Dodge claims the SRT Super Stock can return a fuel efficiency of 13 mpg in the city, 22 mpg on the highway, and 17 mpg combined. Take these claims with a pinch of salt though as we think these numbers are quite optimistic, especially for a car meant to be driven at dragstrips with a heavy right foot.

The Super Stock Is No Demon, But It's Just As Evil

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According to Dodge, the Challenger SRT Super Stock derives its name from the "Super Stock" class of vehicles in drag racing. That means they're cars with ordinary everyday looks, but underneath the surface, they’re drag monsters. That said, calling the Super Stock ordinary would be a bit of a stretch. Instead, it looks mean and properly badass.

In design terms, it looks remarkably similar to any other Challenger, except for the fact that it comes with a widebody kit and smaller 18-inch wheels. It also gets a black chrome finish on the grille, fender badges, and spoiler, but there’s no badge to tell that it’s a Super Stock. It wants to fly under the radar at dragstrips.

The Super Stock is available in 14 exterior color options ranging from stealthy black to shouty orange. You can add dual stripes for $995 or paint the hood in Black Satin for $1,995. Or, do one better by opting for the Satin Black Graphics Package for $3,495. With this, you’ll get the hood, roof, and trunk lid finished in black. You can even opt for a performance spoiler for $995, and black calipers for $595.

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Interior, Space, And Features: Do You Really Care?

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In a muscle that’s meant to rip the dragstrips, luxurious interiors or practicality should be the last thing on your mind. That said, the Challenger’s cabin isn’t all that bad when it comes to features and creature comforts. Standard kit includes an 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control, power-adjustable front seats, a rearview camera, a six-speaker sound system, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and gear lever, and more.

Dodge ships the Super Stock in a single all-black interior with Houndstooth seats and SRT Hellcat logos as default. You can, however, opt for Alcantara/Laguna seats—available in three colors—for $1,795. But it’s not as straightforward, to get your Super Stock with the said upholstery/trim option, you have to add the Plus Package ($2,095) and Driver Convenience Group ($1,295) in addition. The Plus Package brings features like a power tilt/telescope steering column, seat memory, stitched dash panel, and more. The Driver Convenience Group adds blind-spot and rear-cross path detection among other features.

If you opt for the Alcantara/Nappa leather option for the interior, you don’t have to pay $1,795 for Laguna Seats, but the Plus Package and Driver Convenience Group have to be added. You can also upgrade the interior with carbon fiber accents and a suede headliner for $1,595. Other add-ons include built-in navigation ($995), a Harman Kardon sound system with 18 speakers ($1,995), a sunroof ($995), and Demonic red seat belts ($395).

Unlike other two-door cars on the market, the Challenger’s cabin is quite spacious and three adults can sit in the back as there’s just about enough room. Getting in and out will be a tedious task, though. At 16.2 cubic feet, the trunk space is more than decent. Plus, the rear seats can be folded flat to accommodate more luggage. What’s more, for just $1, you can have the rear seats removed by ticking the Rear Seat Delete in the options menu.

The standard safety kit includes six airbags, ABS, ESC, hill-start assist, tire pressure monitoring, rear parking sensors, and a rear-view camera. Adaptive cruise control and forward-collision warning can be added by choosing Technology Group for $1,295.

2021 Dodge Challenger Super Stock Price

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The 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock has a base price of $80,170. On top of this, you’ll be asked to pay a Gas Guzzler Tax of $2,100 and destination charges of $1,495. This means the Super Stock will cost you $83,765 in standard form before options. Sure, it might appear quite expensive for a Challenger, but then who else offers 800+ horses below $100k?