2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye | Grab the Visine | TestDriveNow

Because the Demon was a one and done and the Hellcat only made 707-horsepower, the crazy minds at Dodge SRT have birthed another Hellcat baby - the Redeye - making an outrageous 797 horsepower.
MSRP as-tested: $89,105
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[@rj9617]

Major kudos to Dodge for building such a beast.

[@jaymccartin910]

The Harmon Kardon in the challenger is one of the best sound systems I’ve ever heard. Definitely not a disappointment!

[@ThePaul1551]

Agreed, Without a doubt, not sure what many of these guys are used to to even say that.

[@jlolment]

Harmon Kardon is "badge engineering." They'll provide some tuning for a specific vehicle, but phase, impulse, and transience are always disappointing. Maybe most telling is what the speakers are made of - paper, just like the entry level speakers. If you want great sound, get the standard system, stuff some dynamat (or equivalent) behind the interior panels, and swap out the speakers with something other than vibration-prone paper. The ideal speaker is a thin, lightweight, compressible, and very stable plane. You already make sacrifices by using conical speakers, don't skimp on their materials.

[@erichwilliams8136]

@@jlolment Thanks I'll check that out.

[@yurfilthy9614]

I have a regular hellcat.. not the red eye 👁 and the hk system is fantastic.. when it’s cranked up it will make Yur balls bounce off the seats 💺...

[@DidarStuff]

He uses the radio to test it :|

[@2Meals]

I love this car. The only real American Muscle car left.

[@cadsux]

I do too, but technically, it has an Italian sugar daddy called Fiat.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Cleiton Abilio yes, those Mexicans build one hell of an engine!

[@sacatolasmoreira5593]

The only one who still cant corner

[@waynewilliams5353]

Sacatolas Moreira ever actually driven one? It corners just fine. I’ve seen several mustangs and camaros smoked by even my mother in her R/T on backroads

[@markdangerfield4421]

yes

[@tevetanders9729]

Interior is good enough for the working man.

[@cedrick305]

It looks so much better as a wide body, they should’ve create it like this since day one and the Charger also.

[@ronaldgunthrop7449]

cedrick305 they know that but it’s marketing, that’s how they get their sales.

[@jrodzilla24]

Hahahah

[@raynjpg]

You're tripping, the interior of the Hellcat is subtle but awesome.

[@mdmuscle9464]

Almost the same as my redeye. It is a fun car to drive and the supercharger whine never gets old.

[@JohnControl]

MD Muscle is it a good daily driver?

[@mdmuscle9464]

@@JohnControl Mine is not a daily driver that is why after 5 months I only have 550 miles on it, but that is because of my work. Room wise and comfort it could be, but with gas prices I wouldn't recommend it.

[@JohnControl]

MD Muscle hope I get to enjoy one regardless, still a student tho 😅

[@mdmuscle9464]

@@JohnControl Work hard and one day you will. It took me many years to get this car.

[@soxfunny98]

@@lanemendenhall1717 Daily drive mine as well I have had it for a few months and already have 9,122 miles on 3 Months

[@voodoodiecast]

Redeye vs GT500 will be the comparison we all been waiting for.

[@slump9822]

Love to see it

[@cadsux]

Or even the Shelby Super Snake.

[@raymondrocco6251]

Both are amazing cars but you have a 3rd generation Mustang along with Camaro and Corvette while Challenger and Charger have been in the same generation for over a decade . I know Dodge has a big surprise in the next few years. Mercedes platform and chassis is definitely being replaced. Anyway the Redeye is just a small taste of whats yet to come. A rumored Widebody Charger Angel with a new platform and suspension and a 1000 HP 426 Hemi Motor would make me leave skid marks to the nearest Dodge dealer !!! Lol I'm born Dodge but i wouldn't buy right now. Def would wait to see what happens in the next few years.My brother just got a Redeye and i begged him to wait another year or two but he couldn't wait and spent the 90 grand lol

[@JeffCarsboatsatvs]

Raymond Rocco I’m with you but hard to wait

[@JeffCarsboatsatvs]

Raymond Rocco true dat Ray your on point brother

[@cutupboylr]

Yes finally!!! Been waiting on this review... thanks!!!

[@stevehammes]

So much fun!

[@JeepCherokeeful]

The Redeye is basically a Demon, let’s not gloss that fact over!

[@JeepCherokeeful]

I’d believe that;)

[@kristen101123]

There’s actually quite different. The demon is hands down the best factory drag car made, different suspension made for straight line runs. The redeye is more Of a street monster , not as fast in the 1/4 but handles quite well for a very heavy car.

[@snoodyyyputudiy8315]

Not really. Demon is 2.3 seconds 0-60 but the redeye is 3.3 0-60

[@marvinscottjr.4310]

i was so sleepy. but watching this video just woke me up fast!

[@mojojojo911]

[@stevehammes]

Ha! My background is in TV news...maybe that helps? ;-)

[@leert2698]

You can honestly say, “I’m going to make a quick trip to the store” !! ( or anywhere else for that matter )

[@blairbrown4812]

It must blow your mind to know that,when you drove that Challenger SRT8 ten years earlier,400-something was a crazy amount of HP back then. And Dodge is getting ready to launch the 807hp SRT Hellcat SuperStock.

[@stevehammes]

It is amazing! And soon you'll be able to drive a Durango with over 700hp! Who would've thought?

[@lancelane217]

Awesome vehicle that I would love to run up and down Central Ave with on a Saturday night as this is definitely a boulevard hotshot that is going to draw a lot of attention(wanted and unwanted). Having driven this car, I have to say there is nothing from an OEM that screams Angry Power like this does. Forget the sound system in the dash, the only one needed is under that hood. Nice job Steve!!!

[@stevehammes]

You are the man!!! Well said.

[@Agent77X]

A great car for city driving! Let you get merge into the street lane and the highway lane. On the highway, you can keep up with traffic! Nice passing power too! Not good on snowy conditions however!

[@vladg7966]

This is so cool car! I have no words to say how this car is amazing

[@strikeeagle6871]

This is a beautiful beast ! I still think the widebody Scatty is the best bang for your buck ! A car that can do 160 mph if your foolish enough yet very capable of mid 20 mpg on a 70-75 mph cruise on the highway. Identical good looks at half the price ! That is insane ! I had the 2008 Challenger SRT8 in black . I purchased it from a dodge dealer owner who put 1900 miles on it in six yesrs . Completely loaded and black . I sold it and regretted it. Next year I will get the Scatpack widebody in pearl black. Hell you only live once ! Right ? Steve you always do great reviews 👍 ❗

[@HondaXr650L]

I want this car so bad man. In that same indigo color. I need that 797hp in my life. My Dodge Durango SRT w/475hp aint cutting it.

[@stevehammes]

Ha!! We live in an age where nearly 500hp in an SUV isn't making the grade...God bless us ;-)

[@erichwilliams8136]

I love it, inside and out.

[@ravioli2389]

Getting 1 of my own......SOON !!! 👍

[@shannonjude1]

can i get a wide body that wont kill my insurance... or my criminal record?

[@stevehammes]

Good luck with that! ;-)

[@mdmuscle9464]

I only pay 156 a month for my redeye.

[@wesleyensey8488]

Whent from ScatPack to RedEye insurance came down . Crazy

[@oklol9]

@@mdmuscle9464 how?

[@mdmuscle9464]

@@oklol9 there are so many variables that affect your payment. I am over 25 married with kids and those are some things that lower your payment. Also I haven't had a ticket in a long time which really helps. We also have 5 vehicles between the 2 of us and that lowers my payment as well. I pay around 300 a month total for all 5 vehicles with full coverage on all.

[@Mod2Fame]

Great review

[@stevehammes]

Thanks!

[@rouxosborn5914]

Oh God I love you Dodge!

[@anthonydent616]

Great review as usual!

[@stevehammes]

I appreciate that

[@jakey20022]

Looking forward to the Charger hellcat wide body. God that car looks good.

[@raymondrocco6251]

SRT BOSS RIchard Kunnis stated that is just the begining phase. New platform and chassis coming and should knock off over 400 lbs off the car weight. New suspension we already know about. The big mystery is what Monster Hemi motor will they be putting to this animal ! Lol rumored 426 Hemi with estimated 900 to 1000 hp would be the icing on the cake lol Dodge def going to exceed the 800 hp Redeye motor we have now in the next few years. Challenger will probably go into a new generation also.

[@atiksepbintung2147]

Raymond Rocco A major setback is that the government have warned dodge to either stop the challenger and charger production or continue making them as electric cars.

[@raymondrocco6251]

@@atiksepbintung2147 all cars some day

[@jrodzilla24]

it will be a waste until they add more power...

[@fixitmyself]

I personally like the interior treatment. It's a very comfortable place to spend an afternoon cruising. I own a '17 TA392 with the same interior. I also have the Harman in mine and don't understand why the reviewer was disappointed, because he didn't qualify his statement. The system is crystal clear, pounds if you want it to. The only comment I would make is that I would have liked to have more volume, but not at the expense of the clarity.

[@BM-wc3zo]

Nice looking car ,I got one love the car love the power love the look don’t change it 😎

[@FireSneaks83]

That twin screw whine...🤤

[@shanemallams6702]

looks awesome from every angle and looks like it will whoop your ass sitting still just awesome

[@baigutov_01]

Very strong and beautiful car 👍🔥🔥🔥

[@Liberty-Works1111]

The cabin hasnt changed because the car will loose the retro nostalgia if they get too radical... Look in a 69 or 70 model & you can still feel the heritage transfer... BUT... They could upgrade the interior materials and visual technology... The interior of a Red Eye Should glow Red like your in the "Hot Place" & the Eye should blink with red Led's like you say... They could get some drama on for near 100k...

[@LILKRANKIN]

This year they are giving it a carbon fiber and suede interior option for about 1600$

[@mcwolf4255]

Q8 review was awesome, however this Hellcat Red Eye was truly Audacious, Love it.

[@stevehammes]

And I went right into a VW Golf wagon after this...;-)

[@mcwolf4255]

TestDriveNow Reviews by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Powerhouse Muscle to a wagon 😂. Looking forward to it.

[@frankmorales643]

What a beast!

[@rimawihone]

I love this!! My Next car

[@Marcelo-yg9oy]

PARABÉNS DODGE PELO MELHOR MUSCLE CAR DO MUNDO!!!!

[@gummybear41283]

Si Amigo, esta Muscle Americano 🙂

[@adrianharvey3511]

That’s is one beautiful monster.. yea it’s heavy and the 1LE might handle but I imagine this car is more softer and easier to drive anywhere in comfort and that’s a winner for most who want to enjoy their cars .. I don’t care what ANYONE SAYS 7 plus horse out the box is insane and that price ain’t bad comparing to foreign models with half that power at much crazier prices .. nice review steve I know u had fun..

[@stevehammes]

Most definitely! Thanks.

[@davids7809]

My new dream's car

[@MrT-nh6di]

Best Muscle car on the planet!

[@fartdonkey8290]

This cabin? Um, have you sat in the seats of a mustang or Camaro? Challenger seats are so much better bro

[@stevehammes]

The seats are great. The sea of cheap, black plastic not so much.

[@Pcgamingfixes]

The people who are serious about taking the red eye into ultra performance and awesome interior get carbon fiber interior panels.

[@josephmares3374]

Girls in porn X Xbox Porn xxx

[@terencehayes9840]

Great video

[@DevPack]

The sound O_O

[@ChristopherDillman]

Gotta do the Charger Redeye next. 🔥🤘

[@archiecunningham3734]

The camaro and the mustang are slowly getting away from the retro style. What are they thinking? Look at the new blazer it could have been great. Let me ask you do you see Porsche leaving the 911 style?

[@cadsux]

Yeah what's Ford thinking, over 10 million Mustangs sold in 55 years, while Porsche 911's have sold only 1 million in 57 years, while Camaros & Challengers died & came back?

[@hpickettz34]

There getting away from retro style because the generation that grew up with those cars are dying off.

[@royalordinance]

That sound is heavenly. In AusDollars, what’s the price?

[@barrysmith1341]

Great car! I love my 2015 Hellcat I paid $49.5K for. 6 speed manual Trans.

[@ReticentIndignation]

Thats what I'm talking about, 6 speed manual!

[@ARDEN440i]

Expect a good leg work out on the commute to work!

[@barrysmith1341]

Supercharged HEMI I don’t skip leg day!

[@ReticentIndignation]

@@ARDEN440i Any worse than a Gen II Viper?

[@barrysmith1341]

Lane Mendenhall I’ll keep what I have... I’m getting some options added soon that’ll give me ~ 750rwhp for $2200.

[@kelinjohnson7421]

chevy with the C8 and dodge with the charger and challenger are giving people what they want soon ford will as well with the gt500 it is great to be american and a car lover............man i wish i could only afford one of these tho lol

[@hellcatredeye-g6582]

Pretty good review they are pretty bad ass😏👍

[@wisebruce1489]

What a Beast !

[@limpunsing224]

It' an amazing car but is it also fun to drive on twisty road ? Great review, Steve

[@stevehammes]

It really is. Very sticky.

[@limpunsing224]

@@stevehammes Thanks for your insight

[@edwardgeorge2514]

Would love one

[@FRESNOSTATE1559]

I love my 09 rt but damn that’s a good looking whip the wheels fenders hood...........

[@midsouthhotshots3875]

I’ve owned a ZL1 Camaro and a Shelby Mustang they where ok but had no room at all and rode like,I’ll say it crap. My first SRT was a 6.1 Challenger then I got a hellcat and was so impressed and put just over 150,000 miles on her. Well I just took delivery of my Redeye its gorgeous and build quality is second too none. The last muscle car in the world young ones forget the Camaro and mustang are not muscle cars they were pony cars. This one stands alone

[@fabiano6793]

Fantástic!☆

[@fartdonkey8290]

I agree about the sound system. 18 speakers .. yet I've had 4 speakers and 2 subs sound better 20 years ago. $1500 option that sucks

[@jeffreygraves4120]

Just brute power. Strait fkn muscle baby!

[@williebender2561]

Move over amg! Great review Steve

[@stevehammes]

Thanks, Willie!

[@dillionjohnson5545]

Having a Redeye is awesome but I’m satisfied with my Scatpack. 😉

[@Andrew-zx9wx]

Dillion Johnson LOL me too 👍

[@p9r4ex8dyk]

Dillion Johnson you know damn right

[@p9r4ex8dyk]

Andrew Phillips you know damn right

[@dillionjohnson5545]

Lane Mendenhall badass 😎

[@mustafahajj]

Same here. (1320)

[@toufiklebciralgeria1541]

Very nice video

[@JG-ef2cn]

Cool car. How does this compare to the Demon ? Can you mod Redeye suspension for launching to compete with Demon at drags?

[@JerseyMikeP]

Demon has different (drag racing suspension), smaller brakes to fit in the smaller drag radials. Also the trans-brake, different camshafts, hood, etc. Not to mention the drag radials are limited to 168mph, like the Demon.

[@JG-ef2cn]

@@JerseyMikeP Until its retuned I've heard. Sounds like The Demon is much better than Redeye for racing. Thanks

[@kenanthony6520]

I want one that one or 2020

[@jonathanserrato3768]

Nice boat 🚣‍♀️

[@nasapeterbilt6042]

I love the interior of it I own one everyone talks bad about it look at the old ugly heater vents a n d parts inside the mustang and the old antiquated inside of a camero.

[@mikemonteforte9726]

That's my dream car

[@brianb7637]

Use the EQUALIZER and the radio will sound Awesome !!!!!

[@Andrew8126]

In this case, I'm not thanking you for the info. Just for the vicarious thrill! My doctors tell me that there's no curing the part of me that wants this car, but I would settle for the soundtrack. It would certainly add some swagger to my Soul EV.

[@stevehammes]

I wish you had driven this one! It was quite the experience.

[@adrianandro327]

I wish someday my dream come true, im dreamin about this muscle car, dodge demon or hellcat..

[@wmean45]

True Supercar !!!!!!!

[@erictalkington5674]

That is very nice lookin car. I like old 60's and 70's muscle cars more, but this is nice. Looks like the tire flares are wider than normal, or maybe it's just me.

[@JerseyMikeP]

Widebody option has that to go from 275mm tires to 305mm.

[@LS7chevy]

Excellent as always! Please do the Camaro ZL1

[@stevehammes]

An oldie but a goodie...kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKiTdHadZqh3bac

[@iceberg4736]

The French have Bugatti's Veyron with a 1000 horses & two keys; 🇺🇸 has the Redeye.

[@marcojordan1368]

Redeye ZL1 Camaro beat the gt500

[@bombardierrecreationalprod1023]

lol comparing a bugatti to a dodge 😂

[@user-kv4lc7lg4w]

That also costs 20 times more than a redeye...

[@rikwilkinson1451]

You dont think that the 2015 interior updrage was definitely a huge difference over the earlier models? I disagree on that. I love the interior as much as the exterior. That said, that was a great review Steve

[@readyon3506]

Although with the demon engine, the red eyes is not running anywhere close to what a demon is capable, the demon still has the Trans Brake and drag radials and drag suspension and it's lighter than the red eyes, the demon is a beast.

[@regalgs51]

Hi, Steve. Can you elaborate on why the Harman Kardon stereo is a huge disappointment or what makes you think that? Thanks!

[@stevehammes]

Sound is thin and the 2 subwoofers in the trunk produce inconsistent bass levels. I actually think something may have been wrong with the wiring.

[@weeniehutjunior]

I have the HK system in my brand new scat pack (wide body) and it sounds GREAT. I love it.

[@kristen101123]

I’m going to have to disagree with you about the stereo, it goes loud as F... , and sounds perfect even when cranked. But the real thing is , once you start driving everyone turns the radio off just to listen to the blower wine and exhaust noise. That’s real music 🎶

[@imafckingkamikaze7060]

"Hellcat makes ONLY 707Hp" ONLY.

[@mji9208]

Are those LED headlamps? Or still HID?

[@stevehammes]

Bi-functional HID headlamps with LED daytime running lamps.

[@independent2368]

That interior isn't a decade-old, and was updated in 2015 lol. The interior was the same from 08 to 2014, but then got the upgrade after that

[@lickzy56]

Is it manual

[@MatheusSilva-pf9ji]

Hellcat 👏👏👏

[@tylerpenberthy8523]

Imagine putting this engine in a dually and tuning it for towing. 707 Lb Ft of torque ain't too shabby

[@HemiBurns]

WIDE BODY!!!

[@mitchellmckee8054]

He made a critial mistake bashing the cars interior and that it hasn't changed in the last decade. First they refreshed it for 2015. The interior is better than the Camaro and MUCH better than the current Mustang. It's big, comfortable, great beefy steering wheel. Visually pleasing gauges, big comfortable wide seats. Great shifter and a class leading touch screen.

[@stevehammes]

Mitchell McKee Sorry - at this price point it is a awash in plastic and unimaginative design. Seats and electronics are great - which I noted - but no other car in this price range skates with such a low grade interior.

[@mitchellmckee8054]

@@stevehammes Then how would you describe the interiors of the latest Camaros and Mustangs? The Camaro has a nice clean look on the inside but is smaller and the gauge cluster still looks like a base model Cruze. Mustangs interior is even worse. Clustered with a zillion buttons between the steering wheel and center stack with the base radio, crappy climate controls, etc. You probably think a base Honda Civic has a better interior than a Challenger or Charger lmao.

[@roberthaynes8542]

They need a tow truck mode when the trans gets stuck in 6th or 7th oh

[@davidwebb8877]

When I win the lottery this is on my list….

[@markdangerfield4421]

yes i do too

[@markdangerfield4421]

yes

[@wellw7006]

I don't get it, this video has almost 7 minutes, but somehow it took me more than 40 minutes to se it.

[@guidobrunellijr.3]

Epic

[@michaeldoucette3336]

Car gurus had one i verified funds to buy it never hear back from them

[@LILKRANKIN]

This year they are giving you the option to have a carbon fiber and suede interior to make it feel more luxurious. (The carbon fiber will replace all the plastic in the car and the suede will replace all the soft touch materials in the car. It’s a 1600$ option)

[@TechhMann]

5:30 is that "R" crooked?

[@mooremaceo]

Yes.

[@jacobbarrena818]

Love the car. The interior needs huge improvement though

[@ajv802]

God damn Merican Freedom!

[@martysmith5260]

Retro muscle car, with a luxury car price!

[@erictalkington5674]

I would most assuredly get in trouble with this car.

[@JerseyMikeP]

203 mph:-)

[@royalordinance]

Don’t know much about Yank cars, but I defy anyone to not fall in love with this Dodge.

[@xTtownThump24x]

I don’t understand why every review states they need to get a better interior.. I daily drive my Challenger rt and I have never once said “wow I wish this interior was nicer”

[@stevehammes]

At $90k it’s hideous.

[@marcojordan1368]

Redeye vs GT500

[@Ashton_2176]

Hopefully Dodge has fixed the trans axle, and the rear differential, lots of problems there

[@2t713]

trans axle...lol..GTFO.

[@shmiggz]

I guess you haven't driven a pre 2015 challenger as the interior was completely different.

[@stevehammes]

Yeah, only about a dozen.

[@flipfloplogic]

Challengers are true muscle cars not "sports" cars like camaros and mustangs. I love my 19 scat pack. In my opinion hellcats are way too powerful as a daily driver. The scat pack is the sweet spot. Nothing looks as mean and beastly as a challenger.