What Dodge has 1000 horsepower?
At the moment, the Dodge that officially crosses the 1,000-horsepower mark is the Challenger SRT Demon 170, which delivers up to about 1,025 horsepower on E85 fuel. For context, Dodge’s recent history includes the Challenger SRT Demon’s peak around 840 horsepower (with race fuel) and the modern Hellcat Redeye Widebody at about 797 horsepower, but the Demon 170 is the first production Dodge to breach the 1,000-hp threshold under certain fueling conditions. This article lays out the key models and how Dodge has achieved these extreme figures.
Dodge models and horsepower milestones
These are the most prominent production Dodge variants known for very high horsepower, from the late 2010s to the present.
- Dodge Challenger SRT Demon (2018): 840 horsepower on race fuel; about 808 horsepower on standard 91–93 octane pump gas. This model established Dodge’s high-horsepower credentials and introduced extensive drag-race focus to a factory car.
- Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody (2020–2023): 797 horsepower, with 707 horsepower on the standard Hellcat configuration. This variant pushed the Hellcat line into the 800-horsepower range before the demonized leap to the 1,000+ class.
- Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (2023–present): up to about 1,025 horsepower on E85 ethanol fuel. This is the first production Dodge to offer a factory configuration that exceeds 1,000 horsepower under the right fueling conditions.
These figures reflect factory-rated outputs under specific fuel conditions; actual performance can vary with fuel choice, tuning, transmission setup, and drag-strip calibrations.
How Dodge achieves these numbers
A legacy of forced induction: the supercharged Hemi V8
Dodge’s high-horsepower lineup centers on the 6.2-liter Hemi V8 with roots in forced induction. The Demon family uses a supercharger-driven setup to boost air into the engine, enabling horsepower figures far beyond naturally aspirated rivals. The Demon 170 represents an evolution of this approach, leveraging a larger blower and optimized internals to maximize output on advanced fuels.
Fuel strategy and calibration
Fuel choice plays a critical role in peak horsepower. The Demon 170’s stated 1,025 hp figure comes with ethanol blends (E85), which allow more aggressive timing and boost without detonation. On standard 93-octane gasoline, power figures are lower, reflecting what automakers publish as conservative, production-ready output. Dodge’s calibrations also balance drag-race performance with drivability for street use.
From factory to aftermarket: how far can you go?
Beyond factory numbers, enthusiasts frequently push Dodge engines past 1,000 horsepower through professional tuning, upgraded intercoolers, exhaust systems, and, in some cases, fuel-system enhancements. While these modifications can yield impressive results, they also introduce higher risk to reliability and may affect warranty coverage. For most buyers, the factory Demon 170 remains the sole Dodge offering that crosses the 1,000-horsepower line under official specifications.
Summary
In Dodge’s latest era, the Challenger SRT Demon 170 stands as the marquee model capable of exceeding 1,000 horsepower, delivering up to around 1,025 hp on E85. Previous high-performance Dodges—such as the 2018 Demon at 840 hp and the Hellcat Redeye at 797 hp—set the stage for this milestone. The power story hinges on supercharged Hemi V8s and fuel strategy, with aftermarket tuning offering further, non-factory possibilities. For now, the Demon 170 represents Dodge’s official foray into the 1,000-plus horsepower club.
