Dodge is one of the biggest names in the muscle car market, as it has been for decades now. The famed Charger and Challenger cars are two of Dodge's biggest and most famous icons, and deservedly so. Sadly, both these cars are now coming to an end, before Dodge turns a new leaf and begins producing electric versions of them. The Challenger remains a beast of a car, and in its twilight, Dodge offers the car plenty of powertrain and design options, spoiling gearheads for choice.

While there are many trims of the Challenger that cater to a wide range of customers, the Hellcat is inarguably the most monstrous version. Coming close to the power of the Hellcat is the Scat Pack Challenger, which packs plenty of punch over the more standard trims of the car. We don't blame you for being a little confused between the two while making a choice, since both the Hellcat and the Scat Pack Challenger are equally impressive options with plenty of merit. That said, here are 5 things we love about the Dodge Challenger Hellcat, and 5 reasons why we would prefer a Scat Pack over it.

10 The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Is One Of The Most Powerful Production Cars On The Planet

2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Super Stock
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People know the Dodge Challenger Hellcat for being one of the most powerful production cars in the entire world, and it surely is a monstrosity right off the assembly line.

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Armed with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that makes a heart-stopping 707 horsepower along with 650 lb-ft of torque, the Challenger Hellcat is for those who want nothing but raw, unadulterated power.

9 The Scat Pack Dodge Challenger Is Still Pretty Powerful Without The Additional Price

The Dodge Challenger Scat Pack on the road.
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While the Dodge Challenger GT and R/T models are pretty impressive in their own right, it is the Scat Pack trim where you begin seeing the vast disparity in power from the rest of the models. The 392 Hemi V8 under the hood of the Scat Pack challenger makes 485 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque.

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While these numbers might pale in comparison to the Hellcat or the Redeye, the Scat Pack Challenger pretty much puts every single car in its class to shame. After all, a 4.2-second 0 to 60 time gives the Scat Pack some serious bragging rights.

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8 The Hellcat Is Frighteningly Faster Than The Scat Pack

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The V8 under the hood of the Dodge Challenger Hellcat equips it with an insane 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. This means that while the Scat Pack is pretty fast, it doesn't hold a candle to the demon that the Hellcat is.

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Thanks to the extra ponies the Hellcat holds under the hood, it can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, which is a whole second faster than what the Challenger Scat Pack can do.

7 Dodge Offers Plenty Of Performance-Oriented Features With The Scat Pack Challenger

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As the high-performance trims of the Challenger start with the Scat Pack, Dodge also includes plenty of performance-oriented features on the Scat Pack as standard.

These features include launch assists, launch control, and several driving modes like Eco, Valet, Sport, Track, and a Custom mode.

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The Dodge Challenger Scat Pack also comes with a high-performance suspension equipped with Bilstein shocks as standard, making a more poised and confident ride as you set fire to the tarmac.

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6 The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Carves Its Own Place With A Unique Visual Design

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When a Dodge Challenger Hellcat drives by, onlookers turn heads and know which powerful version of this iconic muscle car is driving by. This is thanks to the distinctive visual design of the Hellcat.

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The exterior design of the Dodge Challenger Hellcat features a unique front grille and bumper, along with a double-scooped hood design. The larger air intakes on the Challenger Hellcat grab eyeballs and help cool the engine. The Hellcat rides on stylish 20-inch black wheels which feature an upgrade six-piston brake package.

5 The Scat Pack Dodge Challenger's Wheels Angle Inward For Controlled Cornering

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Even though it is considerably less powerful than its Hellcat sibling, the Dodge Challenger Scat Pack is still a pretty powerful car that could gap the best sports cars of its time.

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Dodge equips the Scat Pack Challenger with upgraded high-performance 4-piston brakes from Brembo, and the 20-inch wheels which come standard on the trim are even angled inwards. This inward angle helps the car corner at high speeds.

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4 The Hellcat Is The Only Dodge Challenger That Comes With Competition Suspension

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There are a few things that are exclusive to the Dodge Challenger Hellcat, like an intercooler system that keeps the high-performance engine cool as it blisters through the roads.

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Another thing exclusive to the Dodge Challenger Hellcat are its high-performance and competition suspension options. These top-tier suspension options keep the Hellcat composed in curves and corners.

3 The Scat Pack Dodge Challenger Proves More Efficient Than The Hellcat Variant

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When comparing efficiency-to-power, the Scat Pack Challenger does seem like the more reasonable choice to make. Sure, if you have a Hellcat, you certainly don't care too much about the mileage, but it is undeniably a factor.

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According to the EPA, Dodge Challenger Hellcat has an estimated fuel economy rating of 13 MPG in the city, 21 MPG on the highway, and 16 MPG combined. The Scat Pack, on the other hand, delivers 15 MPG and 24 MPG in the city and on the highway, respectively.

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2 The Hellcat Redeye Dodge Challenger Manages To Take Even The Hellcat Up A Notch

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If you thought the Dodge Challenger Hellcat was extremely powerful, the Hellcat Redeye would make you think again. The supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 under the hood of the Challenger Redeye makes a mind-blowing 797 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque.

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Not only that, but the Widebody variant of the Challenger Redeye is the only factory-supercharged muscle car in production today that comes with widebody fender flares. These larger flares and tires help the Hellcat Redeye keep up with the balls-to-the-wall performance of the Redeye.

1 The Scat Pack Widebody Dodge Challenger Attracts Even More Eyes On The Road

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There is simply no denying the allure of a widebody muscle car, and the Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Widebody is simply impossible to turn your eyes away from.

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Thanks to the wider fenders on the Widebody Scat Pack, the Challenger carves a more aggressive and intimidating image in the rearview mirror, one that would turn heads and perk up ears wherever it goes.