The Buffalo STX – GTA Online‘s Take on the Dodge Charger Hellcat

To directly answer the question, the Bravado Buffalo STX introduced in the The Contract DLC is the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in GTA Online. This four-door muscle car instantly made waves in the community for bringing over 700 wheel-spinning horsepower to Los Santos streets. Based on the 2015-2020 Charger Hellcat Widebody, the Buffalo STX is the four-wheeled embodiment of American V8 excess.

As a long-time player, I couldn‘t wait to get my hands on this supercharged beast when it was announced. Let‘s take an in-depth look at the key stats, performance benchmarks, customization options, and my own impressions of living out your Hellcat dreams in GTA Online!

Key Specs and Top Speed

Rockstar accurately modeled the real-world Hellcat‘s supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 for the Buffalo STX. Exact power numbers are never given, but testing shows it keeps pace with GTA‘s fastest supercars. Here are the key specs:

The Buffalo STX boasts a top speed exceeding 130 mph based on community testing, giving it the highest limit of any 4-door or sedan in GTA V. Traction from the AWD system allows it to launch harder off the line than rear-drive competitors too.

Customization & Widebody Options

Like most modern GTA DLC cars, the Buffalo STX gets extensive visual customization parts. Special liveries pay tribute to famous Dodge performance models like the iconic 1969 Charger Daytona.

My personal favorite upgrade is the Liberty Walk widebody kit. Adding huge over-fenders front and rear transforms the look while allowing you to cram in massive wheels. Equip this with a bright color like Plum or Dew Yellow, lower it on Bennys wheels, and you‘ll have one of the wildest muscle builds possible in GTA Online!

Racing Lap Times and Comparisons

In addition to top speed, I wanted to highlight some lap time tests that demonstrate how insanely quick the Buffalo Hellcat is in racing scenarios:

These times come from a challenging technical track and represent the current podium for fastest sedans. As you can see, the Buffalo STX comes out on top against the all-wheel drive Jugular and even the mighty Gauntlet Hellfire.

Considering it has one of the highest top speeds AND can shred tracks despite its size, the Buffalo STX may be the definitive muscle car for racing right now. The supercharged Hemi power from Dodge is almost unmatched in Los Santos!

Driving Impressions

Now onto my own thoughts after taking this four-wheeled Hellcat beast for a spin:

Launch and Acceleration: Pin the throttle and the Buffalo erupts forward with a roar, shredding tires in your rearview. The AWD traction lets you better apply all 700+ horsepower, rocketing you down the highway.

Handling: Surprisingly nimble and controlled for its size! Easy to kick the tail out and hold big lurid drifts. Liberal traction control helps put down the power.

Braking: Upgraded brakes rein things in well for a heavy muscle car. Pedal feel seems accurate to the real Dodge.

Sound: ANGRY V8 MUSCLE! Rockstar nailed the supercharger whine perfectly. Bellowing exhaust opens up nicely when you step on it.

The Verdict: Is the New Hellcat Worth It?

The Bravado Buffalo STX captures the real Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat‘s essence remarkably well. It delivers on all fronts with scintillating acceleration, beastly sound, and the overpowered presence you expect. Adding widebody kits and big wheels creates an even more outrageous street monster.

If you love American muscle, this should be your next car in GTA Online. I can‘t wait to see what other extreme performance Dodges might come in future updates too – demonic twins like the Challenger Hellcat or Charger Daytona would be welcome indeed! Given its sub-$1.5 million price, the Buffalo STX brings true Hellcat fury to Los Santos streets for a bargain.