The Dodge Charger and Chevy Corvette are two iconic nameplates that have become synonymous with power and speed. While each car is well suited to stretch its legs at the drag strip, YouTube channel Drag Racing and Car Stuff shows that all is not equal when it comes to a friendly competition between these two iconic race friendly cars. A Hellcat Charger takes on a C8 Corvette at the Rockingham Dragway, and it is clear from the start that the Charger Hellcat is a force to be reckoned with. Watch the YouTube clip on the channel Drag Racing and Car Stuff to witness the battle of these two Detroit legends for yourself.
Battle Of The Brands
The sound of screeching tires and revved engines immediately create a familiarity among muscle and sports car enthusiasts everywhere. Outfitted in bright orange and red paint colors, these two V8 powered legends couldn't be more at home on the drag strip. As each pull up to the line, the Charger does a quick burnout before pulling up further. Each has a 6.2-liter V8, where the C8 is good for a base 490 hp at 6,450 rpm with 465 lb-ft of torque @ 5,150 rpm, while the Hellcat's Hemi outputs 797 hp and 707 lb-ft of torque from the factory. As both pull off the line, the Charger's power advantage is apparent and while the Corvette manages to stay on the Hellcat's trail by a respectably close distance, it is never able to gain an advantage. The Charger finishes with a time of 9.986 seconds and a top speed of 136.88 mph. The Corvette finishes at 10.493 with a top speed of 132.91 mph. It's an impressive showing for both, but the Hellcat shows it isn't playing games when it comes to speed and power.
Hellcat Meets The Ultimate Driving Machine
Next up, the Hellcat takes on a BMW 3-series sedan. One could argue it isn't a fair fight from the beginning, as the Hellcat and the 3 Series are very different cars that appeal to a different type of driver. Nevertheless, the battle rages on at the strip as these two vehicles line up to take each other on. In the case of Dodge vs BMW, the race is less close, with the BMW immediately leaving camera view after the Hellcat takes off the line and not returning to view until virtually the end of the race. The Charger finishes with a 9.952 second time and a top speed of 136.86 mph. The BMW takes 12.492 seconds to finish with a top speed of 118.54 mph.
Is The Third Time A Charm?
Finally the Hellcat lines up to take on an Audi RS3 for a quarter-mile race. The Hellcat smokes the RS3 off the line, but the Audi quickly lessens the gap between the two, making it the closest race among the three the Hellcat takes on that day. As the sun begins to set, each complete the quarter mile and their times display. The Charger finishes in 10.281 seconds with a top speed of 119.16 mph, its slowest of the three battles, while the RS3 ends at a very close 10.454 seconds with a top speed of 136.64.