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Seventh generation · LD sedan · 2011–2023

2021Dodge Charger

A heavily restyled LX (the LD), the long-running modern Charger sedan. Home of the supercharged SRT Hellcat (from 2015) and the 797-hp Hellcat Redeye; the V8 sedan was retired at the end of 2023.

Seventh generation · LD sedan

2021 Dodge Charger Scat Pack — LD four-door sedan, front right view

Photo: “2021 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, front right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023)” by MercurySable99 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Quick facts

Engines
6offered3.6L Pentastar V6 (SXT RWD) → High-output supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 (Redeye)
Top output
797hpHigh-output supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 (Redeye)

Body styles4-door rear-wheel-drive sedan · 4-door all-wheel-drive sedan (SXT AWD, GT AWD and Pursuit V6 AWD) · 4-door widebody rear-wheel-drive sedan (Hellcat models; optional Scat Pack package)

The 2021 model year

Overview

The 2021 Charger expanded to eight retail models by adding GT AWD and the new 797-hp SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody. Regular Hellcat output rose to 717 hp. The police range also changed fundamentally: V6 became AWD and V8 became rear-drive, with both adopting eight-speed automatics. Those two Pursuit configurations must not be inferred from the 2020 fleet matrix.

Specifications

Engines
  • 3.6L Pentastar V6 (SXT RWD)292 hp
  • 3.6L Pentastar V6 (SXT AWD/GT/GT AWD)300 hp
  • 5.7L VVT HEMI V8370 hp
  • 392-cu-in 6.4L HEMI V8485 hp
  • Supercharged 6.2L SRT Hellcat HEMI V8717 hp
  • High-output supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 (Redeye)797 hp
Transmissions
TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic (all retail and Pursuit models)
Body styles
4-door rear-wheel-drive sedan, 4-door all-wheel-drive sedan (SXT AWD, GT AWD and Pursuit V6 AWD), 4-door widebody rear-wheel-drive sedan (Hellcat models; optional Scat Pack package)

Year over year

What changed

  • GT AWD joined the retail range, giving both SXT and GT rear- and all-wheel-drive variants.
  • SRT Hellcat output increased from 707 to 717 hp.
  • SRT Hellcat Redeye debuted with 797 hp, 707 lb-ft and a claimed 203-mph top speed.
  • Pursuit changed to V6 AWD and V8 RWD, both with eight-speed automatics.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • Ten pages cover all eight named retail models and both exact Pursuit configurations.
  • Redeye used the Demon's 2.7-liter supercharger architecture and strengthened 8HP90 transmission hardware.
  • Regular Hellcat Widebody's revised 717-hp rating is specific to 2021 and later, not the 2020 standard model.
  • All Charger and Pursuit configurations now use eight-speed automatics, though transmission variants still differ by engine and duty cycle.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • The 2021 Pursuit drivetrains invert 2020 applicability; fleet driveline and transmission parts require exact model-year/VIN confirmation.
  • Regular Hellcat and Redeye share Widebody structure but use different engine internals, calibration, torque converter and cooling hardware.
  • SXT RWD remains 292 hp; SXT AWD and both GT models use the 300-hp specification.
  • Scat Pack Widebody remains an option package, so wheel, tire, suspension and body fitment depends on build configuration.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 2021 Charger on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2021 Dodge Charger. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
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Scheduled topics
5
Applicability stated
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Exact references
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Before ordering Identify your engine, options and build date. Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Follow the oil-change indicator; severe operation can trigger service earlier.

    Applies to: 2021 · 3.6L Pentastar V6, 5.7L Hemi V8 · United States

    Published interval: 10,000 mi / 12 months · Maximum interval; service sooner when the indicator requires it.

    Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2021 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual pages 257-260 — oil-change indicator and maximum interval · checked

  • Engine air-cleaner filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine air-cleaner filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2021 · United States

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 36 months · Normal schedule.

    Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2021 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual pages 257-260 — engine-air-filter row · checked

  • Cabin / air-conditioning filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Cabin / air-conditioning filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2021 · 3.6L Pentastar V6, 5.7L Hemi V8 · United States

    Published interval: 20,000 mi / 24 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2021 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual pages 257-260 — cabin-filter row · checked

  • Engine coolantView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2021 · United States

    Published interval: 150,000 mi / 120 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2021 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual pages 257-260 — coolant row · checked

  • Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources

    Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2021 · 3.6L Pentastar V6, 5.7L Hemi V8 · United States

    Published interval: 100,000 mi · Mileage-based interval; yearly intervals do not apply.

    Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2021 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual page 259 · checked

  • Engine oil filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil filter

    Exact reference available

    The order numbers below establish replacement-filter fitment only; they do not establish a service interval. Confirm the installed engine, VIN, build date, and filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2021 · United States

    3.6-liter Pentastar V6 (292 net hp / 260 lb-ft)

    K&N SO-7026

    K&N publishes SO-7026 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2021 · 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 (292 net hp / 260 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2021 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2021 Dodge Charger 3.6-liter application row — SO-7026 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    3.6-liter Pentastar V6 (300 net hp / 264 lb-ft)

    K&N SO-7026

    K&N publishes SO-7026 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2021 · 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 (300 net hp / 264 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2021 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2021 Dodge Charger 3.6-liter application row — SO-7026 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    5.7-liter VVT HEMI V8 (370 net hp / 395 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-1017

    K&N publishes HP-1017 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2021 · 5.7-liter VVT HEMI V8 (370 net hp / 395 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2021 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2021 Dodge Charger 5.7-liter application row — HP-1017 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    392-cu-in (6.4-liter) HEMI V8 (485 net hp / 475 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-2010

    K&N publishes HP-2010 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2021 · 392-cu-in (6.4-liter) HEMI V8 (485 net hp / 475 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2021 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2021 Dodge Charger 6.4-liter application row — HP-2010 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    Supercharged 6.2-liter SRT HEMI V8 (717 net hp / 650 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-2010

    K&N publishes HP-2010 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2021 · Supercharged 6.2-liter SRT HEMI V8 (717 net hp / 650 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2021 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2021 Dodge Charger 6.2-liter application row — HP-2010 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    High-output supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 (797 net hp / 707 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-2010

    K&N publishes HP-2010 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2021 · High-output supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 (797 net hp / 707 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2021 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2021 Dodge Charger 6.2-liter application row — HP-2010 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    3.6-liter Pentastar V6 (300 net hp / 260 lb-ft)

    K&N SO-7026

    K&N publishes SO-7026 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2021 · 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 (300 net hp / 260 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2021 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2021 Dodge Charger 3.6-liter application row — SO-7026 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    5.7-liter HEMI V8 (370 net hp / 395 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-1017

    K&N publishes HP-1017 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2021 · 5.7-liter HEMI V8 (370 net hp / 395 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2021 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2021 Dodge Charger 5.7-liter application row — HP-1017 · checked

    Verified ordering references

Accessories matched to this model year

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    Interior protection

    All-weather floor liners

    Fits 2011–2023 Dodge Charger · AWD · RWD · restrictions apply

    Fitment details

    2011–2022 Dodge Charger with rear-wheel drive only. Do not order for an AWD configuration.

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Sources

  1. Dodge / FCA — 2021 Charger and Charger SRT factory fact sheet
  2. Dodge / FCA Fleet — 2021 Charger Pursuit factory buyer's guide
  3. Dodge / Mopar — 2021 Charger owner's manual

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Documented lineup

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Exact factory pairings documentedHow this lineup was verified

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Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan

Dodge Charger SXT RWD

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
3.6-liter Pentastar V6 (292 net hp / 260 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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Four-door all-wheel-drive sedan

Dodge Charger SXT AWD

Body
Four-door all-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
3.6-liter Pentastar V6 (300 net hp / 264 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic; active-transfer-case AWD with front-axle disconnect
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan

Dodge Charger GT RWD

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
3.6-liter Pentastar V6 (300 net hp / 264 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Four-door all-wheel-drive sedan

Dodge Charger GT AWD

Body
Four-door all-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
3.6-liter Pentastar V6 (300 net hp / 264 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic; active-transfer-case AWD with front-axle disconnect
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan

Dodge Charger R/T RWD

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
5.7-liter VVT HEMI V8 (370 net hp / 395 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan; optional Widebody package

Dodge Charger Scat Pack

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan; optional Widebody package
Engine
392-cu-in (6.4-liter) HEMI V8 (485 net hp / 475 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Four-door widebody rear-wheel-drive sedanWidebody

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody

Body
Four-door widebody rear-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
Supercharged 6.2-liter SRT HEMI V8 (717 net hp / 650 lb-ft)
Gearbox
Heavy-duty TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Four-door widebody rear-wheel-drive sedanWidebody

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody

Body
Four-door widebody rear-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
High-output supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 (797 net hp / 707 lb-ft)
Gearbox
Heavy-duty TorqueFlite 8HP90 8-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Four-door all-wheel-drive pursuit sedanPolice fleet

Dodge Charger Pursuit V6 AWD

Body
Four-door all-wheel-drive pursuit sedan
Engine
3.6-liter Pentastar V6 (300 net hp / 260 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic; active all-wheel drive
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Four-door rear-wheel-drive pursuit sedanPolice fleet

Dodge Charger Pursuit V8 RWD

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive pursuit sedan
Engine
5.7-liter HEMI V8 (370 net hp / 395 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version

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