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2021 Dodge Charger: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The headline change for the 2021 Dodge Charger is the 797-hp SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, which replaces the previous SRT Hellcat name and adds specialized cooling and launch hardware. A separate 717-hp SRT Hellcat Widebody also joins the trim range and shares the Redeye’s newly designed functional hood.
About the 2021 Dodge Charger
7th generation (introduced for 2011), late-cycle model year with a new Redeye performance model and an updated Hellcat
Dodge positioned the Charger as a four-door muscle car that combines sedan space with unusually broad performance choices. The range covered practical V6 models, V6 all-weather capability through AWD, and several rear-drive V8 models reaching nearly 800 hp. Its main distinction was delivering classic American muscle-car sound, styling, and straight-line performance in a five-seat sedan with a roomy cabin and usable trunk.
The 2021 Charger ranges from the everyday V6-powered SXT and sport-styled GT to several rear-wheel-drive V8 performance models. The 485-hp Scat Pack balances daily-use comfort with Brembo brakes and launch tools, while the widebody Hellcat models add supercharged V8 power, adaptive suspension and larger brakes. At the top, the 797-hp Redeye emphasizes repeatable straight-line performance with extra cooling and specialized launch hardware.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The newly named SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody uses a 797-hp high-output supercharged 6.2-liter V8. The separate SRT Hellcat Widebody joins the trim range with 717 hp.
Styling
Both Hellcat models receive a newly designed functional performance hood with air induction and heat extractors.
Structural
The Redeye uses widebody bodywork with competition suspension, adaptive damping and large Brembo brakes as standard equipment.
2021 Dodge Charger specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V8, HEMI, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, HO, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | 19 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 12 mpg | 12 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | 30 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 370 hp | 292 hp | 485 hp | 485 hp | 717 hp | 797 hp |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft | 395 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 475 lb-ft | 475 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 707 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | ||||
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Automatic High Beams | |||||||
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| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
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| HID Headlights | |||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||
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| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2021 Dodge Charger?
The biggest change is the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, which brings a 797-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V8, widebody hardware, extra cooling and specialized launch systems to the 2021 Charger.
Is the 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody a completely separate new trim?
No. The previous SRT Hellcat name continues as SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody for 2021, now with 797 hp and additional performance hardware. A separate 717-hp SRT Hellcat Widebody joins the trim range below it.
How much power does the 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody have?
The 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody has 717 hp from a supercharged 6.2-liter V8, an increase of 10 hp from the prior model year. It also receives the newly designed functional performance hood.
Did the 2021 Charger SXT, GT, R/T or Scat Pack receive major updates?
No. The SXT, GT, R/T and Scat Pack models have no significant equipment updates for 2021; the meaningful changes are concentrated in the Hellcat models.
Is the 2021 Dodge Charger substantially different from the 2020 model?
Only at the top of the performance range. The 2021 model brings the 797-hp Redeye, a separate 717-hp Hellcat Widebody and a new functional hood for both Hellcat versions, while the rest of the Charger lineup is largely unchanged.
2021 Dodge Charger Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Dodge Charger.
4.4
2021 Dodge Charger
(138 reviews)
“If you love muscle cars and want to have the most complete package of power, sound, handling and convenience, this car is it. There are many fancier cars available in this price range, but watch any youtube video of someone driving a Hellcat and you will see what I mean, it is a delight every time I get in and drive. And...you can make 5 people giggle with excitement.”
“This is the second Dodge Charger I've owned. I had a 2019 Dodge Charger GT, which I loved, but wanted more power of course. Never had a problem with Dodge, mechanical or otherwise.”