Globally, it is estimated that roughly 73,130 Dodge Challengers were made in 2018, with the vast majority being distributed to the United States. The exact production numbers by country are as follows:
Six different Dodge Challenger submodels—the SXT, GT AWD, R/T, T/A, Scat Pack Shaker, and SRT—were offered for the 2018 model year, along with several additional options within those categories. For a full breakdown of the production numbers, consult the table below:
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SRT (392, Hellcat, Hellcat Widebody & Demon) | |
As is to be expected, the entry level SXT/SXT Plus was the most prolific 2018 Dodge Challenger and accounted for around 47% of the total units produced. This trim came equipped with a 3.6L V6 engine capable of generating 305 horsepower @ 6,350 rpm and 268 lb-ft of torque, alongside an 8-speed automatic transmission.
2018 was the introductory year for the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, the first street-legal production drag car, which boasts a supercharged 6.2L V8 engine capable of producing an astounding 808-840 horsepower.