A Brand-New Dodge Hellcat V8 Is Selling for Under $20,000

Dodge was long the king of muscle cars, and now there’s a chance to bring its iconic supercharged Hemi V8 into your own garage. A brand-new 6.2-liter Hellcrate V8 is listed on eBay by Steve White Motors for under $20,000, complete with a 2-year Mopar manufacturer warranty. While some new 2023 Dodge Hellcats are still available at big discounts, the Hellcrate provides a simple, plug-and-play way to add Hellcat-level performance to a project car like a Plymouth Prowler.

The Hellcrate Engine

The Hellcrate engine, which debuted at the 2017 SEMA Show, is the same 6.2-liter supercharged powerplant found in the Dodge Challenger Hellcat. It delivers 707 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque and revs to 6,200 rpm, thanks to a cast iron block, forged steel crank, forged pistons, and DLC-coated rods for durability. Although not included in this listing, buyers can also purchase an additional engine controller kit to bump output to 717 hp and 656 lb-ft of torque.

What You Get with the eBay Listing

The eBay listing includes a full crate engine assembly. Included are a water pump, flywheel and clutch, front sump oil pan, intake manifold with throttle body, fuel injectors, and coil packs. Everything is OEM Mopar, brand-new in the package, and covered by a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Steve White Motors will ship the crate engine only to the continental USA only, so buyers outside this area will need to wait for another opportunity.

An Engine Worth Splurging On

Factory-new Hellcrate V8s rarely come up for sale. Most were sold when the engine first debuted, and unused examples today usually cost way more than they did originally. Listed at $19,078.94, this Hellcrate is about $500 less than its original price, though it costs nearly twice as much as a new 450-hp inline-six Dodge HurriCrate engine. For the average person, paying $20,000 for an engine without a car might seem extreme. But for anyone who loves the whine of a supercharger and the idea of fitting a massive V8 into a car that has no business wielding that much power, it is worth every penny.