The SRT Hellcat boasts a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that produces 707 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque that can hit zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, covers a quarter-mile in 11 seconds, and has a top speed of 204 mph, according to Dodge. The R/T Scat Pack, Daytona 392, and SRT 392 trims have a 6.4-liter V8 that puts out 485 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque. There are several high-performance trims that come with more powerful engines. The 5.7-liter V8 returns an EPA-estimated 16/25 mpg city/highway. The base Charger gets an EPA-estimated 19/30 mpg city/highway, which is competitive with other models featuring a V6. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard with all engines.
A 370-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 powers the R/T and Daytona trims. The Charger features a 3.6-liter V6 base engine that puts out 292 horsepower. The 2015 model's suspension has been further fettled from an already fine starting point, gliding rather than merely 'riding' on its absorbent independent front and rear suspension." - Edmunds (2015) "The Charger may have aggressive styling but it rides as smoothly as some luxury sedans.Remember, it's a four-door sedan with room for five, and even if you never sampled all of its 707 horsepower you'd still enjoy driving it." - Forbes (2015) "But even more impressive than the Charger SRT Hellcat's confident and nimble performance at Summit Point Raceway … was its supple, refined performance on the public roads leading to and from the track.It's a compelling package, but Chargers get better when you add horsepower, and the 370-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 in the R/T and Daytona is a nice wake-up call." - Kelley Blue Book
The standard 8-speed automatic transmission is smooth and doesn't annoyingly hunt for gears. "The 3.6-liter, 292-horsepower V6 in the 2017 Dodge Charger SE and SXT offers plenty of punch with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).The Charger offers a compliant, comfortable ride with sporty handling. The 2017 Dodge Charger impresses with its standard V6 and range of powerful V8 engine options.