What Is a Scat Pack?

The ScatPack is the Dodge Challenger and Charger trim level you should look for if you want to drive the streets of Indianapolis with comfort while being able to spin your tires at any time. The modern Scat Pack is a far cry from the lineup of the ’60s, but it retains the Scat Pack’s performance legacy well.

At Indy Auto Man, we have a good assortment of used Dodge cars for sale , and you will always find several Challenger and Charger models in different trims, including the Scat Pack. Check the availability right now!

The Scat Pack name was created for the Dodge line in 1968 but was resurrected in 2014 as an option on the Challenger, Charger, and Dart. The Scat Pack name is said to have come from the “Rat Pack” and refers to the Dodge’s old lineup of muscle cars, including the Coronet R/T, Charger R/T, Dart GTS, and Super Bee.

These days, the ScatPack is several trim levels between the Challenger R/T and Hellcat. The Scat Pack Widebody and Challenger Scat Pack trims are performance gateways as they have more power modifications than the entry-level R/T and SXT, but not as extreme as the Hellcat.

The Super Bee and Scat Pack are basically the same cars. The Dodge’s Super Bee emblem was redesigned for the Scat Pack logo.

The Scat Pack with 485 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque is no match versus the 707 hp of the SRT Hellcat, which provides a quarter-time of 10.96 seconds. The Scat Pack can go through a quarter-mile at a top speed of 115 mph only in 12.40 seconds.

SRT (Street and Racing Technology) is the in-house tuning department at Dodge. It is also the name for the various performance models in the Dodge line and a public performance brand. The SRT features multiple performance levels from the Charger, Challenger, and Durango, and also includes crazy Hellcat models. However, the Scat Pack is essentially an upgraded trim for the Charger and Challenger.

The Scat Pack boosts the performance of the Challenger R/T trim with a larger 6.4-liter V8 engine, upgraded suspension, and braking system. This 392 engine produces 485 hp., which is 100 hp more than the base R/T model and mated to a TREMEC eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. The Scat package also includes improved stopping power from four-piston Brembo calipers that match high-performance brake discs.

The Challenger Scat Pack is equipped with an anti-skid axle, 20-inch wheels, as well as a tether lock and launch control. But performance isn’t everything, as the Scat Pack features an 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, heated seats, and steering wheel.

Finally, if you want to give the Challenger Scat Pack a more aggressive look, you can opt for the Scat Pack Widebody with SRT front fascia and splitters, wide fender flares, and Bilstein adaptive suspension.

The Scat Pack trim has specific design amenities, such as a decklid, grill, and HEMI® fender badges with the number representing the heritage-inspired 392 cubic-inch motor.

The studies of 2015-2020 Dodge Scat packages provide surprising insight into Dodge cars’ value. The first general observation is that used Standard Body ScatPack Challengers are the most common in the used car market in the US compared to all other Dodge Scat Pack options. The average price of a 2015-2020 Narrow Body Challenger Scat backpack is $39,000 . Moving on to the Widebody Challenger Scat Pack, the average price for a used widebody car is $50,000, while the new base model Widebody Challenger Scat Pack is just $48,220 ($59,135 on top of the well-selected Widebody Challenger Scat Pack). So If you were going to sell your Dodge Challenger, it is high time to get your online appraisal right now.

If you’re looking for a V-8 American muscle car, you have no other choice but a Hemi-powered Dodge. Other domestic producers are nibbling on the edges. Cadillac could do the same, but at what cost? The Mustang GT might be a faster car for the same price but forget about taking your family on long trips. The same goes for the Camaro. To be honest, nothing can replace what the Dodge does.

At the moment, it seems like the best deal to buy a used Scat Pack. But if you want to compare the models and try any of them on the road, you are always welcome to Indy Auto Man for a test drive!