2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Monterey, California

Chassis No. 2C3CDZC98GH199566

For nearly a decade the muscle car left a bold mark on the worldwide automotive landscape. Although the 1970s energy crisis briefly paused America's love affair with big engines, the muscle car returned by the mid-2000s-more powerful than ever. Leading the most recent charge was the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, a modern muscle icon with unapologetic power and style.

The world took note on 11 July 2014, when Dodge announced the Hellcat had become the fastest muscle car, running the quarter mile in 11.2 seconds at 125 mph on stock tires. Its massive 2.4-liter IHI supercharger feeds the 6.2-liter V8, which roars up to 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, propelling it to a 204-mph top speed-firmly placing it among the most powerful American production cars ever. Despite its outrageous power and performance, it remains street-friendly and surprisingly comfortable for long drives with Brembo brakes, high-performance suspension, and sticky Pirelli tires.

The clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report reveals this 2016 Plum Crazy Pearl Coat Hellcat sold new in Pennsylvania in March 2016. Complete with a Black Premium Laguna Leather interior, this car boasted nearly $9,000 worth of optional equipment on top of its already potent SRT Hellcat Supercharged HEMI standard equipment. This includes the 2.62:1 rear axle ratio with an anti-spin differential rear axle, power sunroof, Satin Black aluminum hood with functional vents, engine block heater, and 20x9.5-inch Brass Monkey SRT forged wheels with 275/40 ZR20 Pirelli P Zero summer tires. Completing the options list is the TorqueFlite eight-speed "HP90" AutoStick automatic transmission with remote start and steering wheel paddle shifters.

While CARFAX records a change of ownership in March 2021, this Hellcat has remained within the American Performance Collection from new. Today, the car remains a virtually new car, now displaying just 361 miles at the time of cataloging. With Dodge recently releasing their new electric Challenger replacement, it is unlikely that such a muscle car solely powered by an internal combustion engine will ever be seen again, leaving exceptionally well-preserved examples, such as this, to surely be highly sought after for their ferocity.