--- title: "Dodge Challenger Hellcat Manual Is Finally Back for One More Ride" description: "The Dodge Challenger Hellcat lost its manual transmission option in 2021 but it's coming back for one final year." date: "2023-06-04" modified: "2023-06-04" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/dodge-challenger-hellcat-manual-is-finally-back-for-one-more-ride" categories: - "Dodge News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Challenger SRT Hellcat" - "dodge" - "sports car" --- # Dodge Challenger Hellcat Manual Is Finally Back for One More Ride ![]() The manual [Challenger Hellcat]() was one of the most outrageous cars of the modern era. Where else could you get a 717 horsepower supercharged V8 paired with a six-speed stick? Such outrageousness made it a huge hit with the Mopar-faithful. However, [Dodge ]()broke the hearts of countless enthusiasts by dropping the manual option in 2021. According to a Dodge dealership in Virginia, though, the manual is back for 2023, sending the modern classic out with a bang. According *[Road & Track]()*, Dodge quietly [dropped the manual]() from the Challenger Hellcat in 2021, claiming the powertrain required updated calibration and that it would only be gone temporarily. Well it seems Dodge finished recalibrating the powertrain, as Koons Tysons Corner Dodge took to [*Hellcat* ]()forums to not only announce the manual's return but that it has allocations and is currently taking orders. ![]() If you go to Dodge's website and try to configure your Hellcat with a manual, you can't. The only Hellcat transmission option on Dodge's builder is the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic. However, Koons Tysons Corner is instructing potential customers to use the online builder to create their desired spec, then send the PDF to the dealership with a note requesting a manual transmission. The dealer says the manual is available on both standard and Widebody models and that the first five orders will get them at MSRP. A few forum members claim to now have price order confirmations (POC) for manual Hellcats. *The Drive* reached out to Stellantis, to confirm that the manual Hellcat was indeed back and available to order. According to a Stellantis representative: "The Dodge Challenger Hellcat with manual transmission is now available, in low production volumes. Customers can use the Dodge Horsepower Locator tool at [*DodgeGarage.com*]() to find a dealer with a remaining Challenger Hellcat allocation, and then connect with the dealer to place an order for a Challenger Hellcat with a manual transmission." Dodge is killing off the Challenger Hellcat after 2023, marking the end of one of the coolest cars to come from America this century. With its monster V8, rear-drive architecture, and old-school muscle car vibe, the Challenger Hellcat was a modern slice of classic automotive Americana. So it's only fitting that Dodge is bringing the manual transmission back for one last ride. Update: a Dodge Representative *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()