The 2022 Dodge Challenger continues its reign as the ultimate muscle car, delivering unmatched performance, a wide array of customization options, and a powerful heritage that resonates with enthusiasts. From the track-dominating SRT Super Stock to the efficient and capable V6 models, the Challenger lineup offers something for every driver seeking American muscle. This model year reinforces the Challenger’s position as not just a car, but a statement – a testament to raw power and unapologetic design.
2022 Dodge Challenger: The King of Muscle Cars
In a world increasingly focused on efficiency and subtlety, the 2022 Dodge Challenger stands defiantly as a beacon of American muscle. It’s a car that doesn’t whisper; it roars. Boasting the title of the world’s quickest, fastest, and most powerful muscle car, the Challenger is engineered for those who crave exhilarating performance and a bold, retro aesthetic. For 2022, Dodge enhances the Challenger lineup, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the horsepower wars while offering a spectrum of models to suit diverse needs and preferences. Whether you’re drawn to the immense power of the SRT models or the everyday usability of the V6 variants, the 2022 Challenger delivers a driving experience that is both thrilling and uniquely Dodge.
What’s New for the 2022 Dodge Challenger?
Dodge is always refining and enhancing its lineup, and for the 2022 Dodge Challenger, a key upgrade focuses on security. Recognizing the value and desirability of these high-performance machines, Dodge has made the deluxe security alarm standard on several models. Specifically, the R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, and SRT Super Stock now come equipped with this added layer of protection. Furthermore, for enhanced convenience and security across the broader range, the deluxe security alarm is included within the Driver Convenience Group option for SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, and R/T models. This enhancement reflects Dodge’s commitment to not only delivering exhilarating performance but also providing peace of mind to Challenger owners.
2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock: The Apex Predator
At the pinnacle of the 2022 Dodge Challenger lineup sits the SRT Super Stock, a true testament to drag-strip dominance and raw power. This is not just a muscle car; it’s a purpose-built performance machine designed to conquer the quarter-mile. The SRT Super Stock inherits its heart from the legendary 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, featuring a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI high-output V8 engine. For the 2022 model year, this beast of an engine is calibrated to unleash a staggering 807 horsepower, achieved by increasing the shift point to 6,400 rpm.
Performance figures for the 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock are nothing short of breathtaking:
- 0-60 mph: 3.25 seconds
- Quarter-mile: 10.5 seconds at 131 mph
- Top Speed: 168 mph (tire-limited)
To manage this immense power, the SRT Super Stock is equipped with the robust TorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic transmission, also utilized in the Hellcat models and the SRT Demon. The Bilstein adaptive damping suspension is specifically tuned for drag racing, optimizing weight transfer to the rear wheels for maximum launch traction. Lightweight Brembo four-piston brake calipers and 14.2-inch vented rotors provide formidable stopping power. The SRT Super Stock rolls on lightweight 18-by-11-inch wheels with a Low Gloss Granite finish, wrapped in sticky 315/40R18 Nitto NT05R drag radial tires, originally featured on the SRT Demon. A performance-tuned asymmetrical limited-slip differential with a 3.09 final drive further enhances traction.
Track mode within the SRT Drive Modes calibrates the shocks for optimal drag radial performance. Standard SRT Race Options, including Line Lock, Launch Control, Power Chiller, Race Cooldown, and Torque Reserve, provide the tools for consistent and rapid launches. The 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock isn’t just the halo of the lineup; it’s a muscle car engineered to dominate.
Engine Options: Power for Every Enthusiast
The 2022 Dodge Challenger boasts an impressive range of engine options, ensuring that there’s a powertrain to satisfy every level of performance desire:
- 3.6-liter Pentastar V6: Award-winning and efficient, producing 303 horsepower in SXT, SXT AWD, GT, and GT AWD models.
- 5.7-liter HEMI V8: The legendary HEMI, delivering up to 375 horsepower in R/T models, blending classic V8 rumble with potent performance.
- 392 HEMI V8: Naturally aspirated and packing a best-in-class 485 horsepower in Scat Pack models, offering maximum muscle per dollar.
- Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8: Unleashing 717 horsepower in SRT Hellcat models, this engine redefines the meaning of power.
- Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI High-Output V8 (797 hp): Found in the SRT Hellcat Redeye, this engine pushes the boundaries of performance even further.
- Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI High-Output V8 (807 hp): Exclusively powering the SRT Super Stock, this is the ultimate expression of Challenger power.
Performance and Handling Features
Beyond sheer engine power, the 2022 Dodge Challenger is equipped with features that enhance both performance and the driving experience. A standard Tremec six-speed manual transmission is available on R/T, R/T Scat Pack, and SRT Hellcat models for drivers who prefer a more engaging, hands-on feel. The efficient TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, SRT Hellcat Redeye, and SRT Super Stock models, and optional on R/T, R/T Scat Pack, and SRT Hellcat models, offering smooth and quick shifts. The heavy-duty TorqueFlite 8HP90 version is standard on SRT Hellcat Redeye and SRT Super Stock, and optional on SRT Hellcat, built to handle extreme power.
Active Exhaust, standard on all HEMI V8 models, ensures the Challenger delivers that signature muscle car sound. SRT Drive Modes, standard on R/T Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat models, allow drivers to customize their driving experience, adjusting horsepower (on SRT Hellcat models), transmission settings, steering, suspension, and more. Pre-configured modes include Sport, Track, and Default, with a Custom mode for personalized settings.
The available Widebody Package for R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, and SRT Hellcat Redeye models adds 3.5 inches of width, enhancing both the aggressive stance and handling capabilities. It includes 305/35ZR20 Pirelli tires on 20-by-11-inch wheels, along with an electric power steering (EPS) system with SRT Drive Modes. The R/T Scat Pack Widebody features larger adaptive damping suspension and Brembo six-piston brakes.
For drag racing enthusiasts, the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is a standout model, named after the quarter-mile distance. It incorporates technology from the SRT Demon and delivers an impressive 11.70-second quarter-mile time in showroom stock form. Drag-specific components include TransBrake, Torque Reserve, Nexen SUR4G Drag Spec tires, SRT-tuned adaptive damping suspension, and more.
Heritage-inspired packages like the T/A and Shaker add visual and performance enhancements. The T/A Package features Satin Black exterior elements, 20-inch wheels, and performance intakes, while the Shaker Package includes the iconic Mopar Shaker hood, bringing a nostalgic touch to modern muscle. Both packages are available with the Widebody option on select models.
Interior and Exterior Highlights
The 2022 Dodge Challenger offers a wide range of customization options inside and out. The available Plus Package adds premium interior features like heated and ventilated leather seats, a power tilt/telescope steering column, and memory functions. For those seeking ultimate weight reduction in SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, and SRT Super Stock models, the Rear Seat Delete Group removes the rear seats and belts, adding a rear cargo net.
A plethora of exterior stripe designs allow for further personalization. Safety and security are also well addressed, with over 70 available features, including Forward Collision Warning, adaptive cruise control, Blind-spot Monitoring, and Rear Cross Path detection. The 2022 Dodge Challenger is available in a vibrant palette of exterior colors, including Frostbite, Go Mango, Hellraisin, and Sinamon Stick, among others, and interior color choices like Black/Caramel and Demonic Red.
2022 Dodge Challenger Model Lineup
The 2022 Dodge Challenger lineup provides a spectrum of choices, catering to different performance needs and preferences:
- SXT
- SXT AWD
- GT
- GT AWD
- R/T
- R/T Scat Pack
- R/T Scat Pack Widebody
- SRT Hellcat
- SRT Hellcat Widebody
- SRT Hellcat Redeye
- SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody
- SRT Super Stock (Widebody only)
Dodge//SRT: A Legacy of Performance
Dodge//SRT embodies over a century of American performance heritage. As America’s performance brand, Dodge continues to push boundaries, delivering unrivaled power and driving excitement. While embracing an electrified future with models like the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, Dodge remains committed to its muscle car roots. The 2022 Dodge Challenger exemplifies this dedication, offering a thrilling blend of heritage, performance, and modern technology.
In conclusion, the 2022 Dodge Challenger stands as a powerful icon in the muscle car world. With its diverse model lineup, potent engine options, and customizable features, it continues to captivate enthusiasts and deliver an unmatched driving experience that is distinctly Dodge.
