6.1 vs. 426 Hemi
06-17-2008, 04:26 PM
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6.1 vs. 426 Hemi
Two Challengers recently faced off at the Columbus, OH dragway- a 1970 R/T (426) and a 2008 SRT (6.1).
The 1970 got the jump off the line but the 2008 caught it at the top end. The times were:
1970 R/T= 14.2 @99 mph
2008 SRT= 13.45 @105 mph
The 1970 got the jump off the line but the 2008 caught it at the top end. The times were:
1970 R/T= 14.2 @99 mph
2008 SRT= 13.45 @105 mph
06-18-2008, 07:01 AM
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RE: 6.1 vs. 426 Hemi
Wikipedia agrees with you RRunner. They list 383 Magnum as running 14.3@99mph. Wikipedia is lazy research, but please forgive me as I'm working at the same time. Still, real life seldom follows the script, and any number of things could have gone wrong for the R/T to slow it down.
06-18-2008, 08:21 AM
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RE: 6.1 vs. 426 Hemi
Both times seem a little slow... but with that said, weather and track conditions play a big roll. Also above and below sea level plays into things. So this does give an idea of a comparison between RT and SRT Challenger times
06-18-2008, 09:44 AM
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RE: 6.1 vs. 426 Hemi
ORIGINAL: Paladin06
Why will no one accept the fact that the new Car is faster then the old car, even though is much heavier.
Why will no one accept the fact that the new Car is faster then the old car, even though is much heavier.
06-18-2008, 09:56 AM
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RE: 6.1 vs. 426 Hemi
I am sure some of the old purists are mad that Dodge did not offer an optional luggage rack or the ever popular vinyl roof!!
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06-18-2008, 05:58 PM
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RE: 6.1 vs. 426 Hemi
The late 60's, early 70's HEMI in almost any Chrysler would run low to mid 13's. This has nothing to do with old school, it's just a fact. My automatic Roadrunner would run high 13's with a stock hi-performance 383 w/ram air, and I know the HEMI was quicker.
ORIGINAL: Paladin06
Why will no one accept the fact that the new Car is faster then the old car, even though is much heavier.
Why will no one accept the fact that the new Car is faster then the old car, even though is much heavier.