This is an awesome time to be an American muscle fan and we're here to deliver a fresh example - the Chevrolet Tahoe RST isn't exactly a muscle car, but its 6.2-liter V8 certainly makes for a performance full-size SUV. And, with a bit of help from some friends, the slab of GM can keep up with all-out muscle cars like the Dodge Challenger Hellcat.
We have to mention that the Tahoe we have here has been massaged by Hennessey Performance, with the Texan developer currently working to showcase its work. As such, it's obvious that the drag race that brought us here is a bit biased.
To be more precise, the driver of the Chevy gets a bit of an early start, while the one behind the wheel of the Hellcat smoked the rear tires quite a bit. Nevertheless, since this battle delivers massive giggles, we'll look past such details and enjoy the speeding journey.
For one thing, the Mopar machine we have here is a Dodge Challenger Hellcat Widebody that comes in stock form, which means it packs 707 ponies.
As for the Tahoe RST, the V8 heart of the machine has been given a thorough tech massage. To be more precise, the motor has received a 2.9-liter supercharger and a 416 cubic inch stroker kit.
The list of supporting mods includes an air to water intercooler, forged aluminum pistons with a 10:1 compression ratio, forged steel wrist pins, billet steel H-beam connecting rods with ARP bolts and others.
The Lone Star State developer brought these two slabs of America in its backyard, allowing them to properly stretch their legs.
Of course, each drag race of the sort has an aural side that can sometimes be just as important as the visual one. As such, we're asking you to turn up the volume before reaching for the "play" button below.
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. Full profile
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