66dts-v

Well, to be honest, the Viper (while a little dated and WAY over priced) is actually a capable car on the track as well.

I still wish they would have done the Barracuda rather than the Challenger because the body lines were way better. But my '71 Cuda was only good in a straight line, too.

Black 02

This type of mindset and arrogance is why it's so fun to have a car that can easily outrun cocky Corvette owners. I went to a track day awhile back where the "Corvette Club" was also attending. Most of their cars were stock, but it was extremely entertaining to outrun them in a big four door sedan. It left them rather confused and was quite fun

NukeC5

And mine would destroy it for a fraction of the price. I'll take that route.

Black 02

Be careful with claims like that. There is always someone faster just waiting to crush your ego.

NukeC5

Sure there is. No doubt about that. But we're talking about the Hell Cat. That won't.

Black 02

Just looked at some of your posts. You ran 7.50s in the 1/8 mile at 95 mph? No offense, but the dodge will easily outrun that on DRs.

racebum

love the challenger, the retro style is spot on. also wouldn't have to put my head down like i would in a c7

NukeC5

Since then I have a nitrous kit. So there's quite a difference. But anyways, I hope you aren't getting too upset. It's just the forum and it's all in good fun. Everyone has a right to their opinion.

Black 02

I'm not mad, I just think it's funny you have this attitude. Your car in Houston would be considered flat out slow. I guess everything is relative. Have fun out there

lionelhutz

An exec brought one to the hotel on Friday night before Woodward cruise. He took some people for a ride and was really hanging it out down the side street. He said it was easy to drive and hang the rear out with the suspension and tire package on it. But on the flip-side of that, the stock tire package really didn't have much hope of hooking that power. Still, overall it's a pretty cool car.

Last weekend I ran into a guy with a KB supercharger on a Challenger he claimed was making around 650hp and he was wrinkling the quarter panels running DR's on the street. It made me wonder what extra bracing they had to put into the hellcat. I also wouldn't have expected that much extra chassis/body flex in a >4000lb RWD sedan when adding a couple of 100hp.

Dean2144

Here we go again!

540i 6spd

Something really cool about them, but not for me!!

bikeriderga

I really like the Challengers and think that they are one of the best retro looking muscle cars.

Could not see paying what they are charging for the Hellcat. Would buy a C7 first.

The reason I say this is that the Hellcat is simply not practical. It would not be a good daily driver and that is the one thing that makes the Challenger such a good muscle car. Rides well, practical, and can double as a multi seat driver's car. Would rather have the SRT. More practical and still very fun!

That being said I still would rather have a Corvette. But I do not need a multi passenger seat car on a regular basis. Can certainly see a guy with kids still at home getting a nice Challenger instead of a Corvette.

DevilDog II

I don't know why anyone would buy a high horsepower car in the first place because there's no way you can use all of that power on the street. Some of these comments have been a "wake-up call" for me. I never realized the danger I'm creating by driving on the streets of my community. I've seen the light! I'm going to sell my car tomorrow and buy a Prius.

dbgoodwin

Dunno. I love the hellcat. I think it's sick. Looks muscular, big, mean, sounds wicked, and has the muscles to back it up. Good job dodge. To the people complaining that it's not a complete package, it was never meant to be a complete package.

GenerationX1

I think it's pretty cool. However, it basically runs the same as a 14 GT500 and a C6 Z06 stock for stock.

RC000E

Car is decent for what it is. I don't think they are the most attractive cars from the back end but...its an interesting concept that will have the straightline boys pre-cumming in their boxers.

My Z will smoke that pig...I'm not worried.

neutron82

I will be looking for one of these to introduce my taillights to

ZigZag

That one in the pic does nothing for me, the color is unimpressive and those black wheels are overdone nowadays. The car itself is cool with a better color /wheel combo. JMO

BKH

I think it's an awesome car. Yes, my car would spank it also but that's not what its about. Horsepower wars are a great thing for car guys.
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