Stingray vs Hellcat comparison
Le Mans Master
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I appreciate.....
...that despite the fact you're no longer a Vette owner you took the time to maintain the connection. I really do see the two cars as apple and orange. It takes quite the car to make a Vette feel underpowered but the handling basically flips the comparison. Thanks
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Le Mans Master
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My connection to the corvette and this forum runs deep. There really isn't a better forum out there. The hellcat forum is good but the conversation as well as membership is lacking... I love my new car and wouldn't go back but I'm sure I'll still be spending a bunch of time on here.
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Get write up and I am glad you are happy with your purchase! I too am a car guy, and am not loyal to any auto brand. I simply buy what appeals to me since I am the one paying for it. At the current time I enjoy my Z51 with plans to buy a Z06 or C8 in 2-3 years. I personally would never have considered a Corvette before the C7 came out. Most likely I would have purchased a 911 S. As with any forum, their are car enthusiasts and their are fan boys.....I think it's easy to tell who from who by the thread responses! Enjoy your car.....you have a great one!
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Good write up the only thing is, why hasn't anyone compared a Z06 to a Hellcat, they are similar in price and in power so why not? I understand you did the best you could considering you had a Stingray, I'm just wondering why a professional outfit hasn't done it yet.
Good luck and enjoy your ride.
Good luck and enjoy your ride.
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Good write up the only thing is, why hasn't anyone compared a Z06 to a Hellcat, they are similar in price and in power so why not? I understand you did the best you could considering you had a Stingray, I'm just wondering why a professional outfit hasn't done it yet.
Good luck and enjoy your ride.
Good luck and enjoy your ride.
As you said from my standpoint I couldn't. As far as professional outlets I don't know why. I've seen and watched some crazy comparison videos on cars that differ way more than these two. Maybe time to send Jason and Jonny of motor trend an email asking for a head to head.
Zl1 vs Hellcat is a much better comparison however . Same motor as the Z06 and has a backseat.
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I have a C7 Z51 and Challenger Scat Pack; both 2015s. My wife wants to upgrade to the Hellcat and I am looking at either an ECS for the C7 or a trade as well.
My friend just traded his supercharged 2009 Challenger RT for a Hellcat. Got a great deal on it and is happier then a clam.
Yes, they are opposite ends of the spectrum but I think cross shopped / owned much more then what most people think.
My friend just traded his supercharged 2009 Challenger RT for a Hellcat. Got a great deal on it and is happier then a clam.
Yes, they are opposite ends of the spectrum but I think cross shopped / owned much more then what most people think.
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OP great compare and glad youre happy with your new toy...
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I have a C7 Z51 and Challenger Scat Pack; both 2015s. My wife wants to upgrade to the Hellcat and I am looking at either an ECS for the C7 or a trade as well.
My friend just traded his supercharged 2009 Challenger RT for a Hellcat. Got a great deal on it and is happier then a clam.
Yes, they are opposite ends of the spectrum but I think cross shopped / owned much more then what most people think.
My friend just traded his supercharged 2009 Challenger RT for a Hellcat. Got a great deal on it and is happier then a clam.
Yes, they are opposite ends of the spectrum but I think cross shopped / owned much more then what most people think.
Burning Brakes
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Great write up and I agree people cross shop these more than you think. I had a 2011 SRT 392 Challenger with an E-force on it and loved it. I'm so disappointed with the build quality of my Z51 I'm again considering going back to a Challenger Hellcat. Im waiting on what the new Trackhawk Hellcat version of the Grand Cherokee is going for first. My 11 year old one ton dodge diesel has less squeaks and rattles than my 2016 Corvette.
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Nice write up Josh, congrats on the new ride buddy!!!
Of course adding an ECS supercharger to your C7 would have evened out the power playing field though, just strap the kids to the roof.
Of course adding an ECS supercharger to your C7 would have evened out the power playing field though, just strap the kids to the roof.
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There are trade offs between the two vehicles, that's for certain.
I personally don't care about straight line power if the handling is not commensurate with it.
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Enjoy the cat! Sweet car. I have a Z06 with two kids and living in Brooklyn as well limits my driving time. I'm unfortunately not sold on dodges offerings and cadilliac made the CTS to big and the ATS has the v6 that I'm not crazy about. I'm going to hold on to the Z until the new caddies come out. I'm hoping for a V8 ATS size car. I have actually considered a GTR as well. I would be nice to give up the the daily driver and have one fun car. I made mention of a 2+2 offering vette on here once and almost got banned lol. The camaro doesn't do it for me either.
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Congrats on the new car. Life changes often dictate our car choices.
It's great we live in a world where we have so many choices of high performance cars that can fit our personal needs.
Hoping you have many years of enjoyment w/ the Hellcat.
It's great we live in a world where we have so many choices of high performance cars that can fit our personal needs.
Hoping you have many years of enjoyment w/ the Hellcat.
