Five-Point Inspection: 2015 Dodge Charger SRT 392
3. Handles Better
All the handling hardware is shared between the two SRT models. That means the SRT 392 includes the three stage adjustable dampers, large 15.4-inch front brake rotors squeezed by six-piston Brembo calipers and wide Pirelli P Zero tires measuring 275/40R20 in width. Unlike the Hellcat though, the SRT 392 Pirellis do not come with Y-Plus speed ratings.
Like I’ve found in the Hellcat, tire grip is surprisingly good for such a heavy car. Since there is no supercharger or intercooler hardware, the SRT 392 weighs less than the Hellcat at 4,410 lbs. That’s a 165 lbs. weight savings, most of which comes at the front end of the vehicle. This improves weight distribution for the SRT 392 to 54/46 front/rear compared to the Hellcat’s 56/44. Better still, the steering in the SRT 392 is customizable through three settings unlike the Hellcat.
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On the track, I didn’t notice a huge difference between how the Hellcat and SRT handled corners. But with less power being sent to the rear wheels, I didn’t have to be as cautious with throttle application when exiting as I did with the Hellcat monster. The rear end can still be hung out, but it’s much easier to control. The SRT 392 is more Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in how it can be a sedate cruiser or raucous animal. The Hellcat is a beast almost all the time.
