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Originally Posted by DarkneSS

Honestly this car is a disaster. Who wants something so heavy and so expensive!? If it makes 700 HP it will cost over 70gs and STILL be slower than a GT500. Its like you either chose the ZL1 which is fast around turns and can be easily modded for 1/4, or you get the GT500 for 1/4. Both are cheaper and faster in their own respects.

I love the looks of it and probably would have gotten one over my Camaro if it didn't weigh so damn much. It needs a new platform and a diet BADLY. Just like the current Viper, this Hellcat isn't going to sell well when there are cheaper and better options. The Viper's main problem is the Vette. The hellcat has two, Zl1 AND GT500.

Waste of time making this thing, they should have just started focusing on the next gen.

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What makes you so sure it will be slower than the GT500? I'd be willing to bet stock vs stock this Hellcat will win more races on the street and strip due to the 8-speed automatic. Look at what the bolt-on ZL1 automatic cars are running, the Hellcat will most likely start off with similar stock rwhp. It also has fully forged internals, a twin screw supercharger, it will beg for boost modifications.

You also understand that the Hellcat will weigh approx. 2-3% more than the ZL1, and should have a significant hp advantage over it.

I really think the days of lightweight muscle cars are over. Look at the drastic steps taken with the Z/28 and it still is in the 3800-3900 lb range. The new GT will most likely be gaining weight.