RE: Why the 6.1L Challenger could be faster than the GT500
oh, i dont question that with a close ratio manual trans and the 6.1L, that it will scoot right off the line...when well driven, there shouldnt be many stock domestic cars that should give it a run. the GT500 is one, as is the Z06. the difference in HP should make it quite a bit quicker than the mustang GT, even with the weight difference. the GTO seems to be a nightmare to launch, even with the 6.0L.automatic LS2 GTOs are only regularly in the low 13s in stock form, but in good conditions, they are capable of high 12s.
but other than those mentioned models, there shouldnt be any domestics, and very few foreign models, that should keep pace in the quarter mile. keep in mind that the charger srt-8 is capable of low 13s and high 12s stock, with the auto trans...ive seen one in person, running something like a 12.96. with simple mods like an intake and exhaust upgrade, as well as some good sticky tires, someone has gotten a 300c srt8 into the 12.70s, from what i understand....but in stock form, "most" srt-8 cars run very very low 13s. figure the drivetrain loss difference with the auto trans, and you have more wheel hp in the challenger...but it is also harder to launch.
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