Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Rips a 2.9 0-60 Time
The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is faster than a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 under certain conditions.
Following today’s announcement that the Corvette Z06 will accelerate to 60 mph from a standstill in a blistering 2.95 seconds, TorqueNews is reporting that the Charger SRT Hellcat will do it in 2.9 seconds when equipped with drag radials. Even more impressive, the 707-hp sedan ran the quarter mile in just 10.7 seconds, showing just how much of an improvement drag radials can make on a high-performance vehicle.
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With stock tires, the Charger SRT Hellcat runs the quarter mile in 11.2 seconds despite its 4,500-lb weight and it’ll be interesting to see the battles going down at your local racetrack once these high-powered muscle cars start arriving at dealerships.
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[Source: TorqueNews]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Was the Z06 time on drag radials? If not then its not really a good comparison.
After looking up the chevy test of the '15 Z06, the 10.95 quarter mile and the 2.95 0-60 was done with drag radials and an automatic transmission like the Charger Hellcat. It did not specify the brand or tire size, but I would assume something in the 135/305/19 or 20 range on the rear, running tires slightly narrower and a smaller rim size on the front axle, as has been common with the Corvette family in the past.