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Originally Posted by TheShooter
Listen, obviously I'm a fan of the Hellcat. It pretty much does everything well, but it's still not a drivers car. There is almost zero communication from the wheel of my Charger. It's a point and shoot machine and you learn the limits out of trust in what SRT did with the suspension. Better tires will not aid you much.
Those who say it's a straight-line car are obviously not drivers or repeating what basement dwellers like to say. It handles fine; it's just not a sports car. It's a very good package and if you like speed and power, this is about as raw as it gets. And don't kid yourself because the Hellcat is laying down more than 707 HP.
But a ZL1 is giving about the same level of power to weight and ADDS world-class handling. It's a real sports car while the Hellcat really isn't. When it comes to being practical, forget it. The Hellcat is a HUGE step up.
I don't regret owning the Hellcat for a second. But I'd like a more complete package and the ZL1 is it. And while it's missing the practical edge compared to my Hellcat, it's a way to get Vette type fun while still being a real car. At 6'3 I don't fit into a Vette or Viper anyway!
I do think a Hellcat beats Camaro and Mustang in one area....attitude! That said, attitude won't handle those corners at all.
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I've had those cars over the years e92 M3 and 14 tuned S4. I get the handling aspect, frankly me coming towards the v8 right now is more about that raw mean muscle piece which is half the reason I'm leaning towards the Hellcat.
As I mentioned I don't particularly care about the cornering - it will never see a track - maybe a drag strip but never a track. and the hellcat is big an heavy but we don't have anything like the Dragons Tail or the mountain roads you have out your way. So i'll never push it far enough to need more.
Frankly I'm looking for raw power, factory, american v8 power (tq). Both give it but one has a useable rear seat and trunk and the other handles beautifully.
I'm pretty sure I'll be happy in either but neither really stands above and beyond the other with my requirements (which is why GT350 isn't on the table)
Test drive may throw that out the window but we will see.