2018 Dodge Challenger specs, maintenance & manuals

(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington. (b) Manual transmission meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 and is marketed in California as LEV II; automatic transmission meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 4 and is marketed in California as ULEV II. (a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions requirements and ULEV II requirements in California and the other listed states; the sheet's footnote (a) text appears with the 3.6-liter engine and again after the Hellcat engine. (a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions requirements; marketed in California as LEV II under cleanest vehicle rules.

— not listed or not applicable

Alternator

160A — standard 180A — optional 220A — standard (6.4-liter and 6.2-liter engines)

Battery

H7 Case, 625 CCA (730 CCA – Demon), maintenance-free

Type

Electric power steering (EPS) with multi-mode assist Rack-and-pinion with hydraulic power assist and fixed displacement hydraulic power-steering pump (SRT Hellcat)

Overall Ratio

16.4:1 ratio — Challenger GT AWD 14.4:1 ratio — All RWD models

Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)

37.4 ft. — Challenger SXT and R/T models 37.8 ft. — Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392, SRT 392 38.5 ft. — Challenger SRT Hellcat 38.1 ft — Challenger SRT Demon 38.7 ft — Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody

Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.62 — Challenger SXT, R/T and T/A models 2.56 — Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 and SRT 392 and Demon 2.52 — Challenger SRT Hellcat and Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody

Front

Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and 32 mm hollow stabilizer bar, lateral and diagonal lower links (SRT 392) Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and 34 mm solid stabilizer bar, lateral and diagonal lower links (SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Widebody) Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and 28 mm hollow stabilizer bar, lateral and diagonal lower links (SRT Demon)

Rear

Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle Five-link independent with coil springs, link-type 19-mm hollow stabilizer bar, gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle (SRT 392) Five-link independent with coil springs, link-type 22 mm solid stabilizer bar, gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle (SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Widebody) Five-link independent with coil springs, link-type 19 mm hollow stabilizer bar, gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle, unique knuckle with reduced camber

Performance Suspension

Standard — Challenger SXT, SXT Plus, GT, R/T and R/T Plus models

Super Track Pak Suspension

Standard — Challenger R/T Shaker and R/T Plus Shaker; T/A and T/A Plus; R/T and R/T Plus models with Super Track Pak

High-performance Suspension

Standard — Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 and SRT 392 models. Available on R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, T/A and T/A Plus

SRT-tuned Three-mode Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

Street Mode = sporty, compliant ride Sport Mode = firm, improved handling Track Mode = firmest, maximum handling (SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat)

SRT Demon-tuned Three-mode ADS Suspension

Auto (Street) mode = compliant ride (Compression/rebound — front & rear: soft/soft) Sport mode = sporty ride and improved handling (front & rear: soft/firm) Drag mode = maximum weight transfer (front: firm/soft & rear: firm/firm)

Wheelbase

116.2 (2,950.4)

Track, Front

63.4 (1,611) 64.0 (1,625) (Challenger SRT Hellcat) 65.6 (1,666.9) (Challenger SRT Widebody) 65.8 (1,671.4) (Challenger SRT Demon)

Track, Rear

63.8 (1,620) 63.7 (1,618) (Challenger SRT Hellcat) 65.7 (1,618) Challenger SRT Widebody) 65.7 (1,667.8) (Challenger SRT Demon)

Overall Length

197.9 (5,027.4) 197.5 (5016.6) (Challenger SRT Hellcat and SRT Demon) 198.0 (5,028) (Challenger SRT 392) 197.5 (5015.6) Challenger SRT Widebody)

Overall Width (with mirrors)

85.4 (2,169.4)

Overall Width (without mirrors)

75.7 (1,923.1) at widest point of vehicle = doors 78.3 (1,989.9) (Widebody) at widest point of vehicle = front flares

Overall Height

57.5 (1,459.5) 57.0 (1,449.4) (Challenger SRT Hellcat) 55.9 (1,419) 57.2 (1,451.6) (Challenger SRT 392) 57.5 (1,459.8) (Challenger SRT Widebody) 57.5 (1,459.8) (Challenger SRT Demon)

Ground Clearance

5.2 (130.9) 4.5 (115.2) (Challenger SRT Hellcat and SRT Demon) 4.5 (115.2) (Challenger SRT 392) 4.5 (115.2) (Challenger SRT Widebody)

Drag Coefficient

0.337 Cd 0.383 Cd (Challenger SRT Hellcat) 0.398 Cd (Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody) 0.356 Cd (Challenger SRT 392) 0.376 Cd (Challenger SRT Demon)

Curb Weight

3,865 (1,753) — SXT 4,106 (1,862) — GT 4,164 (1,888) — R/T (manual) 4,147 (1,881) — R/T (automatic) 4,231 (1,919) — R/T Scat Pack (manual) 4,235 (1,921) — R/T Scat Pack (automatic) 4,262 (1,933) — SRT 392 (manual) 4,276 (1,939) — SRT Demon 4,286 (1,936) — SRT 392 (automatic) 4,442 (2,015) — SRT Hellcat (manual) 4,490 (2,037) – SRT Hellcat Widebody (manual) 4,449 (2,018) — SRT Hellcat (automatic) 4,498 (2,040) — SRT Hellcat Widebody (automatic)

Weight Distribution, percent F/R

52/48 — SXT and GT 54/46 — R/T (manual) 54/46 — R/T (automatic) 55/45— R/T Scat Pack / 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker / T/A 392 (manual) 55/45 — R/T Scat Pack / 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker / T/A 392 (automatic) 55/45 — SRT 392 (manual) 55/45 — SRT 392 (automatic) 57/43 — SRT Hellcat (manual) 57/43 — SRT Hellcat (automatic) 58/42 — SRT Demon

Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (liters)

18.5 (70.0)

Dimensions are inches (millimeters) unless noted, measured at curb weight with standard tires. Curb weights are pounds (kilograms).

Seating Capacity — F/R

2/3 — standard on non-Demon 1/0 — standard on Demon 2/0 — optional on Demon 2/3 — optional on Demon

Front: Headroom

39.3 (999)

Front: Legroom

42.0 (1,067)

Front: Shoulder Room

58.5 (1,485)

Front: Hip Room

55.3 (1,404)

Front: Seat Travel

Driver — 10.0 (255) Passenger — 8.7 (220)

Front: Recliner Angle Range

Driver — 64 degrees Passenger — 63 degrees

Front: SAE Front Volume Index

55.8 cu. ft. (1.58 cu. m)

Rear: Headroom

37.1 (942)

Rear: Legroom

33.1 (840)

Rear: Knee Clearance

0.2 (4.4)

Rear: Shoulder Room

53.9 (1,368)

Rear: Hip Room

47.8 (1,215)

Rear: SAE Rear Seat Volume Index

37.9 cu. ft. (1.07 cu. m)

Total Interior Volume

93.9 cu. ft. (2.67 cu. m)

SAE Cargo Volume

16.2 cu. ft. (0.459 cu. m)

EPA Interior Volume Index

110.136 cu. ft. (3.12 cu. m)

Trunk Lift-over Height

33.2 (845)

Availability

Standard on Challenger SRT Demon

Type and Description

90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled

Displacement

376 cu. in. (6,166 cu.cm)

Bore x Stroke

4.09 x 3.58 (103.9 x 90.9)

Valve System

Pushrod-operated overhead valve, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhausts and hollow stem intakes, 16 hydraulic roller lifters

Fuel Injection

Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless

Construction

Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers

Compression Ratio

9.5:1

Power (SAE net)

840 bhp (626 kW) @ 6,300 rpm with Direct Connection Controller and unleaded 100 octane minimum fuel 808 bhp (603 kW) @ 6,300 rpm with Premium 91 octane fuel

Torque (SAE net)

770 lb.-ft (1,044 N•m) @ 4,500 with Direct Connection Controller and unleaded 100 octane minimum fuel 717 lb.-ft (972 N•m) @ 4,500 with Premium 91 octane fuel

Max. Engine Speed

6,500 rpm

Fuel Requirement

Premium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — required Direct Connection Performance Engine Controller: Unleaded 100 octane minimum (R+M)/2 — required

Oil Capacity

7 quarts (6.6 liters)

Factory Oil Fill

0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra™ synthetic

Coolant Capacity

14 quarts (13.25 liters)

Induction System

Combined air-flow rate of 1,150 CFM from: Air-Grabber hood – 45.2 square inches; Air Catcher headlamp; Air box opening near wheel liner

Intercooler System

Separate low-temp cooling system with dual water-to-air intercoolers and a high-flow variable-speed electric water pump In Drag Mode: SRT Power Chiller™ liquid to air intercooler chiller system is activated and redirects air conditioning refrigerant to chill the intercooler coolant When engine is shut down: radio-selectable After-Run Chiller system turns on radiator fan and intercooler water pump to reduce intercooler coolant temperature

Emission Controls

Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters heated wide range upstream and switching downstream O2 sensors(a)

Exhaust Type

Dual 2.75-in. straight-though exhaust system with twin Electronic Exhaust Valves (EEV) with rectangular Black Vapor-chromed tips

Max. Gross Trailer Weight

Not rated for trailer-tow

EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/cmb)

TBD

(a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions requirements; marketed in California as LEV II under cleanest vehicle rules.

Availability

Standard

Description

Adaptive electronic control with full manual control via gear selector or paddle shifters, with three SRT-unique selectable modes: Street, Sport and Drag (features TransBrake™, rev-matching, performance shifting and gear holding feature)

Torque converter

151k

1st

4.71

2nd

3.14

3rd

2.10

4th

1.67

5th

1.29

6th

1.00

7th

0.84

8th

0.67

Reverse

3.32

Final Drive Ratio

3.09 — Asymmetric-limited slip, performance-tuned

Overall Top Gear

2.07

Alternator

220A

Battery

H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free

Type

Electric power steering (EPS), rack and pinion with multi-mode electric assist

Overall Ratio

14.4:1 ratio

Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)

38.04 ft.

Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.56

Front

Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and 28 mm hollow stabilizer bar, lateral and diagonal lower links

Rear

Five-link independent with coil springs, link-type 19 mm hollow stabilizer bar, gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle, unique knuckle with reduced camber

SRT Demon-tuned three-mode ADS suspension

Auto (Street) mode = compliant ride (Compression/rebound - front and rear: soft/soft) Sport mode = sporty ride and improved handling (front and rear: soft/firm) Drag mode = maximum weight transfer (front: firm/soft and rear: firm/firm)

Brembo High-performance Brake Package

Standard

Front: Rotor size and type

14.2 x 1.26 (360 x 32.0) 2-piece, vented and slotted

Front: Caliper size and type

1.73 (44) diameter Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing

Front: Swept area

351 sq. in. (2,261 sq. cm)

Rear: Rotor size and type

13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slotted

Rear: Caliper size and type

1.26 (32) diameter Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing

Rear: Swept area

316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm)

Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Traction Control

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Brake Assist

Standard

Brake Knockback Mitigation

Standard

Hill-start Assist (HSA)

Standard

Three (Street, Drag, Off) -position ESC/Traction Control Mode Selection

Standard

Power-assist Type

8 + 9 (203 + 209) tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster

Wheelbase

116.2 (2,950.4)

Track, Front

65.8 (1,671.4)

Track, Rear

65.7 (1,667.8)

Overall Length

197.5 (5,015.6)

Overall Width (with mirrors)

85.8 (2,178.7)

Overall Width (without mirrors)

78.8 (2,001.5)

Overall Height

57.4 (1,459)

Ground Clearance

4.5 (113.5)

Drag Coefficient

0.376 Cd

Curb Weight

4,280

Weight Distribution, percent F/R

58/42

Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (liters)

18.5 (70.0)

Dimensions are inches (millimeters) unless noted, measured at curb weight with standard tires. The curb weight is printed as 4,280 with no unit or metric value.

Seating Capacity — F/R

1/0 – standard 2/0 – optional 2/3 – optional

Front: Headroom

39.3 (999)

Front: Legroom

42.0 (1,067)

Front: Shoulder Room

58.5 (1,485)

Front: Hip Room

55.3 (1,404)

Front: Seat Travel

Driver — 10.0 (255) Passenger (optional) — 8.7 (220)

Front: Recliner Angle Range

Driver — 64 degrees Passenger (optional) — 63 degrees

Front: SAE Front Volume Index

55.8 cu. ft. (1.58 cu. m)

Rear (optional): Headroom

37.1 (942)

Rear (optional): Legroom

33.1 (840)

Rear (optional): Knee Clearance

0.2 (4.4)

Rear (optional): Shoulder Room

53.9 (1,368)

Rear (optional): Hip Room

47.8 (1,215)

Rear (optional): SAE Rear Seat Volume Index

37.9 cu. ft. (1.07 cu. m)

Total Interior Volume

93.9 cu. ft. (2.67 cu. m)

SAE Cargo Volume (above spare tire well)

16.2 cu. ft. (0.459 cu. m)

EPA Interior Volume Index

110.136 cu. ft. (3.12 cu. m)

Trunk Lift-over Height

33.2 (845)

Availability

Standard

Size and type

315/40R18 street-legal drag radials

Mfr. and model

Demon-branded Nitto NT05R (exclusive tire construction and compound)

Revs per mile (km)

742 (461)

Availability

Standard

Type and material

Lightweight aluminum

Size

18 in. x 11 in.