Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye vs Jeep Trackhawk Drag Race – Muscle Car

By Dave Ashton

Here we have a drag race between a Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye vs. a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. On the surface, this challenge may seem unusual, pitting an SUV against a regular saloon car. However, each vehicle has under the hood the same Hellcat engine in the form of a 6.2L high-output supercharged V8.

Although the basic engine configurations are the same in both vehicles, this is where the similarities end. The Challenger Hellcat Redeye can kick out 797 horsepower and 707 lb-ft. of torque. Plus in jailbreak mode, the power can be upped to 807HP. In the Trackhawk, the basic Hellcat engine setup is in place with 707HP, 645 lb-ft. of torque, and a towing capacity of up to 7,200lbs.

In both cases these vehicles are heavyweights, but the Trackhawk is a far larger lump of metal with slightly less power. This should mean on paper that the Challenger Hellcat Redeye should easily win. However, as in all drag races, who crosses the finish line first is not always down to basic car specifications. Driving ability, traction, and a whole host of other variables always play a part.

As usual, you will have to watch the video to find out the winner of the race. But no matter who wins, this little drag race shows how a bulky SUV can still keep up appearances in the performance stakes.

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