Albeeno, careful when you go citing mythological characters. To begin with, Kowalski would have a four-speed R/T, since he'd be driving a 1970 model. And as we all know, NOTHING can beat a 1970 Challenger. "Vanishing Point" proves that. Hence, your argument is flawed.

Next, you'll be trying to tell us that in the real world, Steve McQueen actually could have outrun the Charger. Remember, "Bullitt" is the whole reason bumper stickers that say "It Takes A Dodge To Catch A Dodge" exist.