By Patrick Rall, Editorial Staff
Compare and Contrast Challenger Scat Pack and SRT 392
So there has been some heated debate as of late about the similarities and differences between the 392 SRT and the Scat Pack (reminds me a little bit of the egg dispute in Gulliver's Travels). Well, of course we couldn't resist stirring the pot a little bit. Just a reminder to keep it classy people.
The 2015 Dodge Challenger lineup is the largest in the segment, with 10 different trimlines ranging from the base V6 SXT to the top of the line Hellcat package. The downside to having 10 trimlines for one car is that some consumers lose track of which features come with which trimline, and in the case of the 2015 Challenger, there seems to be some confusion about what makes the R/T Scat Pack and the SRT 392 different. Today, we bring you a detailed look at what features are common and unique between these two 485hp Mopar muscle cars.
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Technical Aspect
First off, the biggest source of confusion on the 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack and the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT 392 is the fact that they both come with the 6.4L, 392 cubic inch SRT Hemi. This mill delivers 485 horsepower and 475lb-ft of torque in both of these Challengers, with a standard 6-speed Tremec manual transmission or an optional 8-speed automatic sending the power to the rear wheels with the help of a 3.90 gear set. The drivetrains of the Scat Pack and the SRT 392 are essentially identical, so what makes the two different?
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The key functional differences are in the wheels, brakes and suspension systems, as the SRT 392 Challenger features the massive 6-piston Brembo brake package and the adaptive suspension system found in the mighty Hellcat. This system includes 15.4 inch rotors up front under those 6-piston calipers, while the rears have 4-piston Brembo calipers over 13 inch rotors. Both of these 392-powered Challengers come with 20 inch wheels, but the Scat Pack has a unique 20x9 wheel while the SRT 392 has a similar 20x9.5 wheel to that found on the Hellcat model.
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Most importantly, the Challenger SRT 392 features the 3-mode Bilstein adaptive suspension system, which allows the driver to enjoy the SRT drive mode system that is also found in the Hellcat Challenger. The Scat Pack has a great sport-tuned suspension setup, but the SRT 392 suspension package offers the driver the choice of picking from Street, Sport and Track modes with active dampers that stiffen up for each mode.
Performance Differential
The Dodge Challenger SRT 392 features the brakes, wheels, tires and suspension comopnents of the Hellcat package, which means that the SRT 392 offers far great handling capabilities than the Scat Pack – while the different modes afford the car a smoother ride when that is what you want. Basically, the SRT 392 can be more comfortable than the Scat Pack and it can also out-corner the Scat Pack, while also offering far better braking capabilities.
The downside is that the bigger brakes and the high tech suspension bits add weight in addition to adding performance, and that has an impact on the straight-line performance. In my own experiences, the Challenger Scat Pack is capable of ripping off repeated 12.6-12.7 quarter mile times while the SRT 392 reeled off back to back 12.8 runs while I was testing those models.
Aesthetic Differences
In terms of exterior design, the Scat Pack and SRT 392 packages are very similar, with the key differences being the wheels that we discussed above, the hood and the badges. The Scat Pack has the same hood as the R/T, while the SRT 392 has a front-vented hood similar to that on the Hellcat, only without the side vents of the Hellcat hood. The SRT 392 has 392 Hemi badges on the fenders while the Scat Pack has the colorful bee logo and out back, the SRT gets an SRT badge on the wing while the Scat Pack does not.
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On the inside, the Scat Pack and SRT 392 differ a great deal, with the Scat Pack coming in a sort of standard budget form while the SRT 392 only comes loaded. You can add leather seats and all of the high end goodies of the SRT lineup to the Scat Pack, but in base form, you can get cloth seats and a minimal infotainment package, all of which keeps down the cost of the car. On the other hand, the SRT 392 comes with heated, cooled and power Laguna leather seats, a heated steering wheel with a huge spread of controls, a premium driver information center and the top of the line UConnect infotainment suite.
Tradition Or Technology?
When shopping the Dodge Challenger in Scat Pack and SRT 392 form, the intangible bit centers on the name of the two high performance packages. The SRT brand is the hot new thing in the Mopar world, with an entire, massive community growing from the SRT name. On the other hand, the Scat Pack is an old school moniker that has resonated very well with buyers, especially among those Mopar traditionalists who fondly recall the classic Scat Pack Dodge cars of the 60s and 70s.
The Scat Pack is ideal for someone who is more focused on straight line performance and a lower base price, with the option to add interior amenities as he or she wants. The SRT 392 offers better all-around performance with stunning handling and braking capabilities, while also having an interior that is fitting of a luxury sports coupe…although with a bigger base price.
Compare and Contrast Challenger Scat Pack and SRT 392
So there has been some heated debate as of late about the similarities and differences between the 392 SRT and the Scat Pack (reminds me a little bit of the egg dispute in Gulliver's Travels). Well, of course we couldn't resist stirring the pot a little bit. Just a reminder to keep it classy people.
The 2015 Dodge Challenger lineup is the largest in the segment, with 10 different trimlines ranging from the base V6 SXT to the top of the line Hellcat package. The downside to having 10 trimlines for one car is that some consumers lose track of which features come with which trimline, and in the case of the 2015 Challenger, there seems to be some confusion about what makes the R/T Scat Pack and the SRT 392 different. Today, we bring you a detailed look at what features are common and unique between these two 485hp Mopar muscle cars.
Technical Aspect
First off, the biggest source of confusion on the 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack and the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT 392 is the fact that they both come with the 6.4L, 392 cubic inch SRT Hemi. This mill delivers 485 horsepower and 475lb-ft of torque in both of these Challengers, with a standard 6-speed Tremec manual transmission or an optional 8-speed automatic sending the power to the rear wheels with the help of a 3.90 gear set. The drivetrains of the Scat Pack and the SRT 392 are essentially identical, so what makes the two different?
The key functional differences are in the wheels, brakes and suspension systems, as the SRT 392 Challenger features the massive 6-piston Brembo brake package and the adaptive suspension system found in the mighty Hellcat. This system includes 15.4 inch rotors up front under those 6-piston calipers, while the rears have 4-piston Brembo calipers over 13 inch rotors. Both of these 392-powered Challengers come with 20 inch wheels, but the Scat Pack has a unique 20x9 wheel while the SRT 392 has a similar 20x9.5 wheel to that found on the Hellcat model.
Most importantly, the Challenger SRT 392 features the 3-mode Bilstein adaptive suspension system, which allows the driver to enjoy the SRT drive mode system that is also found in the Hellcat Challenger. The Scat Pack has a great sport-tuned suspension setup, but the SRT 392 suspension package offers the driver the choice of picking from Street, Sport and Track modes with active dampers that stiffen up for each mode.
Performance Differential
The Dodge Challenger SRT 392 features the brakes, wheels, tires and suspension comopnents of the Hellcat package, which means that the SRT 392 offers far great handling capabilities than the Scat Pack – while the different modes afford the car a smoother ride when that is what you want. Basically, the SRT 392 can be more comfortable than the Scat Pack and it can also out-corner the Scat Pack, while also offering far better braking capabilities.
The downside is that the bigger brakes and the high tech suspension bits add weight in addition to adding performance, and that has an impact on the straight-line performance. In my own experiences, the Challenger Scat Pack is capable of ripping off repeated 12.6-12.7 quarter mile times while the SRT 392 reeled off back to back 12.8 runs while I was testing those models.
Aesthetic Differences
In terms of exterior design, the Scat Pack and SRT 392 packages are very similar, with the key differences being the wheels that we discussed above, the hood and the badges. The Scat Pack has the same hood as the R/T, while the SRT 392 has a front-vented hood similar to that on the Hellcat, only without the side vents of the Hellcat hood. The SRT 392 has 392 Hemi badges on the fenders while the Scat Pack has the colorful bee logo and out back, the SRT gets an SRT badge on the wing while the Scat Pack does not.
On the inside, the Scat Pack and SRT 392 differ a great deal, with the Scat Pack coming in a sort of standard budget form while the SRT 392 only comes loaded. You can add leather seats and all of the high end goodies of the SRT lineup to the Scat Pack, but in base form, you can get cloth seats and a minimal infotainment package, all of which keeps down the cost of the car. On the other hand, the SRT 392 comes with heated, cooled and power Laguna leather seats, a heated steering wheel with a huge spread of controls, a premium driver information center and the top of the line UConnect infotainment suite.
Tradition Or Technology?
When shopping the Dodge Challenger in Scat Pack and SRT 392 form, the intangible bit centers on the name of the two high performance packages. The SRT brand is the hot new thing in the Mopar world, with an entire, massive community growing from the SRT name. On the other hand, the Scat Pack is an old school moniker that has resonated very well with buyers, especially among those Mopar traditionalists who fondly recall the classic Scat Pack Dodge cars of the 60s and 70s.
The Scat Pack is ideal for someone who is more focused on straight line performance and a lower base price, with the option to add interior amenities as he or she wants. The SRT 392 offers better all-around performance with stunning handling and braking capabilities, while also having an interior that is fitting of a luxury sports coupe…although with a bigger base price.