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Originally Posted by NW-99SS
You must have 500lbs of junk in your Cutlass, they weigh 3400lbs, or 800lbs lighter than your R/T:
https://www.automobile-catalog.com/auta_details1.php
https://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/2010...e-2D-R-T/Specs
Had a Hellcat in my garage while my professional detailer was doing paint corrections and ceramic coating to it - footprint was longer and wider than our 2014 ML350 we owned at that time. Loved the car, sounded amazing starting in a garage. They ride incredibly smooth due to the weight, and offer the most room being the largest of the 3 "pony" cars.
As you stated earlier - GM and Ford should be paying close attention to the Challenger's success. It is painfully obvious that HP and straight line racing matters more for sales than anything else in the market. I am not strictly a drag racer, so I am in the smaller percentage who prefers cars that are lighter and handle well. |
They have paid attention. You get nearly the performance of the Hellcat with a ZL1 and more with the GT500 whilst them not being a two trick pony like the Challenger. The Challenger obviously wins in comfort, but only marginally in real world straight line speed. These engines are so easily modded for more power that is really a mute point.
I have nothing against Challengers and really do like the Chargers, but IMO the only reason to pick a Challenger is comfort and if you prefer that look etc.
Edit: And price also depending on discounts etc. Dodge is usually very aggressive here.