--- title: "Final Dodge Challenger Could Have 215 MPH Top Speed, Other Absurd Stats" description: "Dodge reveals another teaser for its final high-performance Challenger and it could have a 215 mph top speed." date: "2023-03-12" modified: "2023-03-12" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/final-dodge-challenger-could-have-215-mph-top-speed-other-absurd-stats" categories: - "Dodge News" - "News" - "News by Brand" --- # Final Dodge Challenger Could Have 215 MPH Top Speed, Other Absurd Stats ![]() Dodge isn't done teasing its final high-performance [Challenger ]()with strange, cryptic, leprechaun videos. This latest one reveals a figure that isn't as cryptic, though—a 215 mph top speed, which [Dodge ]()clearly gives away in the title of the video. The rest of the teaser isn't so clear, though. Several numbers are thrown out on the screen of what looks to be a digital anemometer. Then a leprechaun, who looks like he came third in a Slash impersonation competition, screams into it. How does any of this make any sense or have to do with the new Dodge Challenger? According to Dodge, "the answer is blowing in the wind." OK, so what does that mean? Before Lucky Slash blew into the anemometer, there were a few numbers on its digital readout: 105@(3.02x2.88)=. After the scream, the readout added 1,582 to the end of that equation. If you solve the parenthetical, that equation turns to "105@8.9996=1,582." ![]() As pointed out by *[Motor1]()*, the '105' could represent the engine's octane rating, which might suggest its ability to run on E85. The 8.9996 also seems like it could be a quarter-mile time, which would beat the Challenger Demon's 9.65 second time. But what about that last figure? Could '1,582' be its horsepower? That seems a like too much of a jump to go from the Demon's 840 horsepower all the way to Bugatti Chiron-levels of power. However, because '1,582' doesn't pop up until the leprechaun screams into the anemometer, it seems more likely that it represents the engine's airflow in CFM (cubic feet per minute). Considering the Demon's engine had an airflow of 1,150 CFM, it wouldn't be unreasonable to think this upcoming monster Challenger, with a larger supercharger, could breath in 1,582 CFM. There's also a theory that '105' represents the Dodge [Hellephant ]()crate engine's 105mm throttle body and that '3.02' is for the supercharger's 3.02 inch pulley. However, I still can't figure out what else '2.98' might represent. Dodge will reveal this new Challenger on March 20 in Las Vegas and then we won't have to do weird leprechaun math anymore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VnDi7xYvag *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]()