Even highly sought-after Hellcats are starting to feel the hit.
Dodge is in the midst of a transformation that doesn't include the Challenger. Those who want a two-door muscle car could look to the new Charger SixPack, leaving fans of two-door V8s with a choice: embrace Dodge's next chapter or turn back the clock and explore the used market.
For those leaning toward the latter, deals like this 2023 Hellcat might feel like a small miracle.
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Listed on Bring A Trailer with just 47 miles on the odometer, this is as new as a 2023 Challenger SRT Hellcat gets. Moreover, this is a Jailbreak edition, so the original buyer had the option to add all sorts of personalized touches. It seems that they might have decided to go with the most basic colors and finishes for some reason.
Finished in Granite with satin Black on the hood, this car features 20-inch forged Brass Monkey wheels, Gunmetal Gray Brembo brake calipers, and, of course, a 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8.
This mighty engine makes a whopping 717 horsepower (535 kW) and 656 lb-ft (889 Nm) of torque that's routed to the rear wheels via an automatic gearbox.
Maybe it's what this car doesn't have that cuts its value. A manual gearbox probably would've helped. One commenter on the auction mentioned another omission: "The selling price is correct for this as is non non-widebody with very few extras on it." They could be onto something.
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The wide-body flares tend to sell for a bit more. In addition, other missing features like the larger infotainment system could've played a role. Despite that, the car still features some $20,000 in options. They include the wheels, Alcantara seats, a premium sound system, a sunroof, and a spoiler.
It's not the most unique car or the most powerful, but it's also not a bad package either. What's more, few cars offer this type of power for the cash. If you want a two-door Dodge with a Hemi, this is one of the lowest-mileage examples recently available.
Now might be the right moment to start browsing for a Challenger Hellcat before nostalgia pushes prices higher again.