I think a lot of it is knowing your car and knowing how to drive. Last summer I blew the doors of some kid in a late 90's GT in my standard Crossfire. He just didn't know how/when to shift. On the Crossfire's best day it can't keep with an R/T Charger... I think the Challenger will do just fine and I can't wait till the '09's come out so I can get mine. I think the driver can make or break the car. IMHO