[Z06] 2015 Dodge Charger "Hellcat"
02-23-2015, 11:03 PM
#22
Melting Slicks
to the new Z06!http://www.caranddriver.com/dodge/ch...rt-srt-hellcat
Did you really think adding more motor, brakes, wheels, tires etc would make it lighter? Dodge needs to discover high strength steels, aluminum, composites etc....then maybe they'll lose a few pounds....
Last edited by JETninja; 02-23-2015 at 11:27 PM.
02-23-2015, 11:10 PM
#23
Team Owner
New Z06 will run the Hellcat a hell of a lot better in the quarter mile than the Hellcat will run the Z06 on a road course or braking for that matter
02-24-2015, 07:09 AM
#25
Le Mans Master
He's NEW! 
BTW: REAL 'Chargers' have two doors!
frank
BTW: REAL 'Chargers' have two doors!
frank
Trying to understand why you decided to post this in a C5 Z06 section? Are you comparing the two? Are you thinking of trading your C5 Z06 in for one? Did you race one in your C5 Z06?
I'm currently shopping for a BMW 328D, is this the section I post in to ask people about feedback for those cars as well?
I'm currently shopping for a BMW 328D, is this the section I post in to ask people about feedback for those cars as well?
02-24-2015, 11:46 AM
#26
Team Owner
Thats exactly my point but people pointing out the 1/4 run. The vette is and never has been designed as a quarter mile car. The Hellcat is a one trick performance pony nothing more nothing less. Not taking anything away form the vehicle, it is a hell of a car, but why the comparasion is continually made is beyond me!!
02-24-2015, 12:24 PM
#27
Race Director
Dodge/Fiat/MB, etc. has gotten a lot of use from what's essentially a 15 year old MB E320. Cheaper and faster than an AMG. When it comes to the Hellcat's ability to race on a road course, the wife and kids might want to bail. So what; it's cool.
02-24-2015, 12:59 PM
#28
Team Owner
02-24-2015, 01:10 PM
#29
If I could have one in addition to my Z06, I probably would well
GET A NEW C7!
The Hellcat is just not practical as a DD. Yes, it is a monster, has a very usable back seat, and is fast as all get out in a straight line. However:
1. Gas mileage sucks!
2. Tires are about 20K and that's it. And they are going to cost upwards of 1.5K.
3. Brakes are not going to last more than 20K.
If I wanted a good muscle car as a daily driver, I would look more at the SRT8. Much more affordable to keep on the road at much less of a price.
But your and your wife's decision. This is just how I feel. If the gas mileage and replacement parts are not an issue, GO FOR IT.. Sure it would be a blast to drive! Could be a collectible one day, but there again as a DD not going to hold value as well as the low mileage ones.
GET A NEW C7!
The Hellcat is just not practical as a DD. Yes, it is a monster, has a very usable back seat, and is fast as all get out in a straight line. However:
1. Gas mileage sucks!
2. Tires are about 20K and that's it. And they are going to cost upwards of 1.5K.
3. Brakes are not going to last more than 20K.
If I wanted a good muscle car as a daily driver, I would look more at the SRT8. Much more affordable to keep on the road at much less of a price.
But your and your wife's decision. This is just how I feel. If the gas mileage and replacement parts are not an issue, GO FOR IT.. Sure it would be a blast to drive! Could be a collectible one day, but there again as a DD not going to hold value as well as the low mileage ones.
2. any car with 707hp is going to go through tires. are vette tires really any cheaper to complain about this?
3. brakes are dirt cheap and easy todo.
$59k/707hp with a warranty is a hell of a deal. its hard to compare that price to a c7
02-24-2015, 01:12 PM
#30
Team Owner
1. no ones buys a car like this for gas mileage. same with a c7 vette. if you want gas mileage get the v6 model.
2. any car with 707hp is going to go through tires. are vette tires really any cheaper to complain about this?
3. brakes are dirt cheap and easy todo.
$59k/707hp with a warranty is a hell of a deal. its hard to compare that price to a c7
2. any car with 707hp is going to go through tires. are vette tires really any cheaper to complain about this?
3. brakes are dirt cheap and easy todo.
$59k/707hp with a warranty is a hell of a deal. its hard to compare that price to a c7
02-24-2015, 06:06 PM
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You will find great Hellcat information in the C7Z06 forum. They are loving the Hellcat, it maybe 700+ pounds heavier, but the C7 owners love the Mopar beast.
02-24-2015, 07:15 PM
#32
Melting Slicks
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02-24-2015, 07:18 PM
#33
Racer
can someone explain to me how 707 hp at 4450 lbs can beat a 3500lb c7 zo6 at 650 hp??? power to weight ratio is everything in a quarter mile and its going to take a lot more than 57 hp to make up for 1000lbs I have a a&a equipped 98 c5 with 615 to the wheels and would love to run one at the track 
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02-24-2015, 08:02 PM
#34
Team Owner
can someone explain to me how 707 hp at 4450 lbs can beat a 3500lb c7 zo6 at 650 hp??? power to weight ratio is everything in a quarter mile and its going to take a lot more than 57 hp to make up for 1000lbs I have a a&a equipped 98 c5 with 615 to the wheels and would love to run one at the track
02-25-2015, 12:57 AM
#35
I think many are overstating the drag induced by the aero down force, specifically in the 1/4 mile. Aero factors only come into play at higher mph and in the 1/4 mile this is a very short period of time. Weight on the other hand is always present.
02-25-2015, 10:56 AM
#36
Team Owner
Guys in the Z06/C7 section are turning 10.8's @ 131 in the A8's don't think that is too bad
ww.chevyboost.com/content.php?5801-The-8L90-automatics-finally-hit-the-strip-Stock-C7-Z06-8-speed-auto-goes-10-81-131
ww.chevyboost.com/content.php?5801-The-8L90-automatics-finally-hit-the-strip-Stock-C7-Z06-8-speed-auto-goes-10-81-131
02-26-2015, 07:18 AM
#37
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Looked at base car last night! Interior is actually pretty nice, seat seem comfortable but not what the real thing will have. But I'm going to have a problem pulling the trigger on ordering a car that I can't really see first hand...that kind of sucks!
02-26-2015, 05:50 PM
#39
Le Mans Master
If I see you put life insurance or bump your wife's life insurance before she gets a hellcat im reporting this thread lol an 04 GTO and a Hellcat are in COMPLETELY different leagues
02-27-2015, 10:41 AM
#40
Melting Slicks
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