Dodge Challenger (LC) SRT Hellcat vs Ford Mustang (S550) Shelby GT500
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TL;DR
Dodge Challenger (LC) SRT HellcatBuilders, Head Turners
Biggest reasons are Displacement (+16%), Body Style (coupe), and Transmission (automatic 8-speed).
Ford Mustang (S550) Shelby GT500Tourers
Biggest reasons are Redline (+21%), Body Style (coupe / convertible), and Transmission (dual clutch 7-speed).
| Spec | Dodge Challenger (LC) SRT Hellcat | Ford Mustang (S550) Shelby GT500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2008–2023 | 2015–2023 | |
| Release Date | 2009-07-09 | 2014-09-08 | |
| Body Style | coupe | coupe / convertible | |
| Configuration | V8 | V8 | |
| Displacement | 6.2L (376 ci) | 5.2L (315 ci) | -16.3% |
| Engine Code | Hellcat Hemi | Predator | |
| Crank | cross-plane | cross-plane | |
| Aspiration | supercharged | supercharged | |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline | |
| Redline | 6,200 rpm | 7,500 rpm | +21.0% |
| Power | 717 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 760 hp @ 7,300 rpm | +6.0% |
| Torque | 650 ft·lbs @ 4,800 rpm | 625 ft·lbs @ 4,000 rpm | -3.9% |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | |
| Bore × Stroke | 103.9 × 90.9 mm | 93.0 × 95.0 mm | |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Transmission | automatic 8-speed | dual clutch 7-speed | |
| Curb Weight | 4,451 lbs | 4,273 lbs | -4.0% |
| Power-to-Weight | 355 hp/ton | 392 hp/ton | +10.4% |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.6s | 3.3s | -8.3% |
| Top Speed | 200 mph | 180 mph | -9.9% |
| MSRP | $68,995 | $73,995 | +7.2% |
| Fuel Economy | 19 / 30 / 23 mpg | 22 / 32 / 25 mpg | +8.7% |