Dodge has silently removed the six-speed manual option on its 2022 Challenger SRT Hellcat model. This was brought into light by one automotive website last year itself. As per Dodge officials, there is a calibration issue with the manual transmission and because of that, it has been discontinued since November 2021. Although they did add that the issue is not related to the chip and PCM supply shortages instead are part of the daily roster of production that requires updating the calibration from time to time. That said, Dodge hasn’t given a fixed date for when they will bring back the manual transmission option.
But if you are looking to buy a Challenger SRT Hellcat right now you can do so with the eight-speed automatic transmission. While if you prefer the six-speed manual then either go the pre-owned route or wait till Dodge brings back the stick shifter. The 2022 Dodge Challenger starts at $30,825 while the 2022 Challenger SRT Hellcat series starts at $68,320. The Challenger SRT Hellcat can also be had in SRT Hellcat Widebody for $75,020, SRT Hellcat Redeye for $76,925, and the SRT Hellcat Widebody for $83,230. The top-end model for the 2022 Challenger is the Super Stock which starts at $86,230.
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The Challenger SRT Hellcat is powered by a 6.2L HEMI Supercharged V8 engine making 717 hp and 656 lb-ft of torque. While the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye from the same engine pumps out 797 hp and 707 lb-ft of torque. Sitting on the top the Challenger Super Stock uses the same HEMI V8 and cranks out 807 hp and 707 lb-ft of torque. The Challenger Super Stock does 0-60 MPH in 3.25 seconds and does a standing quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds. The Challenger SRT Hellcat on the other hand does 0-60 MPH in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 199 MPH.
Feature highlight on the 2022 Challenger SRT Hellcat includes Brembo performance brakes with a six-piston setup for the front and a four-piston setup at the rear. To unleash the full potential the Challenger SRT Hellcat gets line lock, launch control, and after-run chiller. The Challenger SRT Hellcat rides on 20-inch alloy wheels finished in gloss black and gets Bilstein adaptive damping suspension with customizable ride stiffness settings. On the hood it gets a functional dual snorkel hood with cold air intake, no fake stuff happening here.
The interior of the 2022 Challenger SRT Hellcat features a driver-centric layout with an 8.4-inch Uconnect 4C touchscreen infotainment system. The front seats are both heated and ventilated and the driver’s gauge has special SRT Hellcat decals on it. The cabin of the Challenger SRT Hellcat isn’t premium but way better than what we see in the base model of the Challenger i.e. the Challenger SXT. The Challenger though being a two-door coupe is among the most spacious and practical five-seater. Speaking of practicality the Challenger SRT Hellcat offers 16 cubic feet of cargo space in its trunk.
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