Hellcat vs C8
Team Owner
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5.7 is an absolute slug in comparison to the other pony cars base model V8's. FIL just got rid of his 2016. Nice boulevard cruiser but I could whip up pancake batter while driving it with my foot to the floor. Uneventful.
Le Mans Master
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From: Cypress TX
My buddy just bought a Hellcat. I'm going to show him how slow it actually can be because his traction situation is worse than mine. 
Oh, and that C8 hole shot was very impressive!
Oh, and that C8 hole shot was very impressive!
Last edited by VetteVinnie; Mar 18, 2020 at 09:54 AM.
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I don't think this "not full power" thing is real under 500 miles. As was seen in the Stradman video and others you can go to redline below 500 miles if you choose to. Just not recommended.
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Race Director
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I may have misunderstood something in this regard. I don't believe the issue is being able to go to redline. The issue is whether the computer pulls power.
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Burning Brakes
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I believe this is true computer won't allow full TQ in first however I think he said after that everything was full power.
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"Hillbilly" stuff. Gotta love the humor in this type of condescending arrogance. Sorry my friend but the overwhelming majority of cars guys do not engage in road course racing and could actually care less about it. Straight line metrics are how performance cars are measured. 0-60,1/4 mile, trap MPH. The Hellcat is a really fun straight line car that appeals to more than just "Hillbillys".
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FWIW, true hillbillies are far, far better winding road drivers than city folk.
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"Hillbilly" stuff. Gotta love the humor in this type of condescending arrogance. Sorry my friend but the overwhelming majority of cars guys do not engage in road course racing and could actually care less about it. Straight line metrics are how performance cars are measured. 0-60,1/4 mile, trap MPH. The Hellcat is a really fun straight line car that appeals to more than just "Hillbillys".
Yes..........Hellcats are a one trick pony.......yes...........the base and optional tires totally suck. I refused to take my car to the track until I got some drag radials on..............yes...........with around $4,000 I have a high 9 second car, with all the creature comforts that come with the car. My mods are in my signature and yes.........the car is a land yacht weight wise. My 9.92 @ 137 was under full weight and not run at the best of DA and track prep. My tune is a very conservative one. Yes, the plum crazy color is a real head turner. For a big guy like myself the car is very comfortable.
The C8 and Hellcat are very different cars and can't really be compared with each other.
and yes, I'm not brand loyal and may have a 2021 C8 Z06 in my garage in the near future, which will be my 4th Vette.
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As a current Redeye owner, I have to agree with this statement.
Yes..........Hellcats are a one trick pony.......yes...........the base and optional tires totally suck. I refused to take my car to the track until I got some drag radials on..............yes...........with around $4,000 I have a high 9 second car, with all the creature comforts that come with the car. My mods are in my signature and yes.........the car is a land yacht weight wise. My 9.92 @ 137 was under full weight and not run at the best of DA and track prep. My tune is a very conservative one. Yes, the plum crazy color is a real head turner. For a big guy like myself the car is very comfortable.
The C8 and Hellcat are very different cars and can't really be compared with each other.
and yes, I'm not brand loyal and may have a 2021 C8 Z06 in my garage in the near future, which will be my 4th Vette.
Yes..........Hellcats are a one trick pony.......yes...........the base and optional tires totally suck. I refused to take my car to the track until I got some drag radials on..............yes...........with around $4,000 I have a high 9 second car, with all the creature comforts that come with the car. My mods are in my signature and yes.........the car is a land yacht weight wise. My 9.92 @ 137 was under full weight and not run at the best of DA and track prep. My tune is a very conservative one. Yes, the plum crazy color is a real head turner. For a big guy like myself the car is very comfortable.
The C8 and Hellcat are very different cars and can't really be compared with each other.
and yes, I'm not brand loyal and may have a 2021 C8 Z06 in my garage in the near future, which will be my 4th Vette.
Le Mans Master
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From: Cypress TX
"Hillbilly" stuff. Gotta love the humor in this type of condescending arrogance. Sorry my friend but the overwhelming majority of cars guys do not engage in road course racing and could actually care less about it. Straight line metrics are how performance cars are measured. 0-60,1/4 mile, trap MPH. The Hellcat is a really fun straight line car that appeals to more than just "Hillbillys".
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From: NJ
50 60 roll are exactly what you would expect.
I am curious to see an A8 C7 at same speed vs the C8. I bet its door to door. The short gearing help lower speed but you lose that advantage in the higher mph.
5th at 110mph or so is a little tough. Such a ling gear too. Not enough power to push that car through from there.
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"Hillbilly" stuff. Gotta love the humor in this type of condescending arrogance. Sorry my friend but the overwhelming majority of cars guys do not engage in road course racing and could actually care less about it. Straight line metrics are how performance cars are measured. 0-60,1/4 mile, trap MPH. The Hellcat is a really fun straight line car that appeals to more than just "Hillbillys".
Last edited by Parcival; Mar 18, 2020 at 02:54 PM.
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From: MD
As a current Redeye owner, I have to agree with this statement.
Yes..........Hellcats are a one trick pony.......yes...........the base and optional tires totally suck. I refused to take my car to the track until I got some drag radials on..............yes...........with around $4,000 I have a high 9 second car, with all the creature comforts that come with the car. My mods are in my signature and yes.........the car is a land yacht weight wise. My 9.92 @ 137 was under full weight and not run at the best of DA and track prep. My tune is a very conservative one. Yes, the plum crazy color is a real head turner. For a big guy like myself the car is very comfortable.
The C8 and Hellcat are very different cars and can't really be compared with each other.
and yes, I'm not brand loyal and may have a 2021 C8 Z06 in my garage in the near future, which will be my 4th Vette.
Yes..........Hellcats are a one trick pony.......yes...........the base and optional tires totally suck. I refused to take my car to the track until I got some drag radials on..............yes...........with around $4,000 I have a high 9 second car, with all the creature comforts that come with the car. My mods are in my signature and yes.........the car is a land yacht weight wise. My 9.92 @ 137 was under full weight and not run at the best of DA and track prep. My tune is a very conservative one. Yes, the plum crazy color is a real head turner. For a big guy like myself the car is very comfortable.
The C8 and Hellcat are very different cars and can't really be compared with each other.
and yes, I'm not brand loyal and may have a 2021 C8 Z06 in my garage in the near future, which will be my 4th Vette.
Hellcats have great engines that are super easy to modify. Now imagine if they would put that engine in a lighter chassis..