... which is awesome 
Hellcat vs C8
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,089
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From: Pasadena Texas
I forgot to mention that. Yes, the car is on 93 octane, which is the reason for the rather conservative tune.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 986
From: Scottsdale Arizona
Interesting how the tables have turned. In years past with the C6/C7 vs. an ME DCT car, it was always about roll racing because the FE RWD Vette would just roast the tires off the line...Then it was, 'wait til it has good tires or DR's.' Etc...
Now that the C8 is ME with DCT, it's interesting seeing people's comments change and how they are beginning to appreciate, understand and experience why GM went this route...I.E. - the advantages of a ME, DCT. It's not to say that the FE RWD (M7) cars aren't fun...they are a blast. BUT, it takes a lot more skill to drive them hard and drive them well. So for the average person, the ME DCT is the better overall experience. Cheers!
Now that the C8 is ME with DCT, it's interesting seeing people's comments change and how they are beginning to appreciate, understand and experience why GM went this route...I.E. - the advantages of a ME, DCT. It's not to say that the FE RWD (M7) cars aren't fun...they are a blast. BUT, it takes a lot more skill to drive them hard and drive them well. So for the average person, the ME DCT is the better overall experience. Cheers!
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 127
Likes: 38
Here’s another comparison. This ones with the GT500. Yes it’s a drag race but the GT is “supposed” to be good on a road course also.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...500-drag-race/
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...500-drag-race/
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 157
Likes: 225
Here’s another comparison. This ones with the GT500. Yes it’s a drag race but the GT is “supposed” to be good on a road course also.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...500-drag-race/
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...500-drag-race/
Mustang jumps the line every time!
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