A 2022 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat that once ranked among Dodge’s most powerful performance sedans is now drawing attention for an entirely different reason. The vehicle, offered through an upcoming online auction, has been reduced to little more than its body shell following a reported theft that stripped it of nearly every major component.
The Charger carries a salvage Indiana title, with theft listed as the primary damage. That designation explains its current condition. Nearly everything removable has been taken and presumably resold, leaving behind a hollow shell that barely resembles the high-performance sedan it once was. What remains includes the front and rear windshields, the rear three-quarter panels, and a small number of minor components such as the trunk struts. Beyond that, the vehicle is empty.
The car is identified as a 2022 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody, a model known for extreme output and aggressive factory upgrades. Hellcat variants are powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine producing at least 700 horsepower, with some versions surpassing 800 horsepower. The most extreme iteration of the Hellcat family, the Demon 170, pushes output well beyond 1,000 horsepower and delivers supercar-level acceleration figures. None of those mechanical components remain with this example.
According to the seller, the estimated cash value of a clean 2022 Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody sits just above $75,000. Coincidentally, the projected repair cost for rebuilding this stripped shell is also estimated at roughly $75,000. That figure reflects the sheer scope of parts missing, including the engine, drivetrain, interior, electronics, and suspension components.
The vehicle is currently located in Indianapolis and is in the possession of IAAI, which plans to sell it through an online auction scheduled for a future, undisclosed date. While the listing may seem puzzling to casual observers, the shell could appeal to builders seeking a foundation for a long-term project or a race-oriented build, provided they are prepared for extensive sourcing and reconstruction.
For most buyers, it represents a stark example of how quickly a high-value performance car can be reduced to raw metal. For others, it may be an expensive starting point with unlimited possibilities, depending on how much effort and money they are willing to invest.
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