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900 HP Dodge Challenger Hellcat vs 900 HP Toyota Supra, The Plot Twist Drag Race

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The two cars you're about to see engaging in a drag race couldn't be more different. Not only are we dealing with the classic muscle vs. import battle, as well as with a major generation gap, but while this is the kind of Challenger you'd expect to see when mentioning "Hellcat," the Supra isn't the Mk IV generation most people associate with the name.
Instead, we're dealing with a Mk III Supra. However, this has learned a lesson or two from its successor. For instance, the Toyota's engine compartment hosts a 2JZ engine. The infamous powerplant is gifted with a monster turbo that delivers 30 psi of boost, allowing the driver to play with well over 900 hp and 800 lb-ft of twist.

As for the Hellcat, this is mentioned as a full bolt-on car, which leaves plenty of room for speculation. However, in the end, the muscle is all that matters, and we are told this SRT beast now produces north of 900 ponies.

The two duke it out on an empty airfield runway, and while the quarter mile is still the name of the game, this isn't an ET battle. Instead, the Supra and the Hellcat are out to see which of them can deliver a superior trap speed.

While we don't know the exact number when it comes to the weight difference separating the two, we're certain there's a hefty difference when it comes to their footprint on the scales.

Interestingly, the Supra driver doesn't seem to have practiced his starting procedure too deeply. For example, the man struggles to pull the mandatory burnout. After more than one failed attempt to bring the rear tires to the correct temperature, the guy calls it a day and heads for the starting line. But does that matter all that much in such a fight? You're about to find out.

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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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