Which Dodge has the most horsepower?
The current horsepower crown for a Dodge production car goes to the 2023–2024 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, which can produce up to about 1,025 horsepower on high-octane fuel (E85) and roughly 900 horsepower on regular pump gas. This model surpasses previous Dodge power leaders, including earlier Demons and Hellcat variants.
To put this in context, Dodge’s performance lineup has long revolved around supercharged Hemi V8s. The Demon family brought drag-race-inspired power to production cars, while Hellcat variants have kept the brand in the upper echelons of horsepower for daily driving and street performance. This article breaks down the current top figure, how Dodge reached it, and how it compares to recent history.
Current horsepower king in Dodge's lineup
The 170-code Challenger marks a milestone by tipping past the 1,000-horsepower barrier for a street-legal Dodge. The engine is a 6.2-liter Hemi V8 equipped with a robust supercharger and specialized fuel strategies that enable 1,025 hp on E85 (high-octane fuel) and around 900 hp on typical 93-octane pump gas. It remains a limited-production model, designed to celebrate Dodge’s horsepower heritage while pushing technological boundaries.
- 2023–2024 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 — up to 1,025 horsepower on E85; about 900 horsepower on standard pump gas; limited-production.
- 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon — about 808 horsepower on 91-octane fuel, with up to roughly 840 horsepower on 100+ octane race fuel.
- Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody — 797 horsepower; the most powerful Hellcat variant before the Demon era.
- Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Jailbreak — around 807 horsepower; a late-era Hellcat variant offering high output with customization options.
Here is a quick look at the main Dodge models known for high horsepower in recent years, in rough order of peak output:
Concluding paragraph: The Demon 170’s power figure represents a clear leap beyond earlier Demons and Hellcats, establishing it as the most powerful Dodge production car to date. The earlier Demons and Hellcats sit in the high 700s to mid-800s horsepower range, serving as the brand’s performance benchmarks for much of the late 2010s and early 2020s.
How Dodge achieves top horsepower
Dodge achieves these horsepower figures primarily through supercharged V8 powertrains, advanced cooling, strengthened drivetrain components, and fuel strategies that allow higher boost levels. The Demon 170 in particular uses high-octane fuel (such as E85) to unlock its peak output, along with drag-strip oriented equipment and configured weight-reduction measures to maximize acceleration and speed.
Fuel considerations and real-world use
Actual horsepower depends on fuel and conditions. The Demon 170 delivers its peak 1,025 hp on E85 or other high-octane fuels, while pump gas typically yields numbers closer to 900 hp. Users should also note these cars often come with limited production runs, specialized tires, and safety systems tailored to controlled drag-strip driving rather than everyday commuting.
Summary
As of the mid-2020s, the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 holds the title for the brand’s most powerful production car, with peak outputs around 1,025 hp on high-octane fuel and about 900 hp on regular pump gas. This surpasses the horsepower levels of the original Demon and contemporary Hellcat variants, cementing Dodge’s reputation for extreme straight-line performance.
