Previous GT500s and Hellcats
Previous GT500s and Hellcats have previously been able to run into the nines with drag radials, pulleys, and a race tune. But two elements set this new GT500 apart. First, it genuinely runs the 1/4 mile in the mid-tens totally stock. And importantly it ALSO can competitively run against high performance cars on a circuit racetrack, with lots of turns and braking required. The Challenger Hellcat Redeye widebody handles decently for being so heavy and having an older chassis. The Camaro ZL-1 is a top handling car as well, but lacks the GT500's 760HP. So the new GT500 seems like a super-GT350 approach, rather than yesterday's musclecar idea where it is plenty powerful, but mostly spins or bogs, and only is competitive in a straight line.