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Drag Race Tesla Model Y Vs Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye
Aug. 09, 2020 11:20 AM ET by Michael Butler Muscle Cars / 23 Comments It wasn't even close. The drag racing scene has been dominated by big muscle cars for decades, with Japanese cars only recently coming onto the scene, but now there's a new kid in town, and he sails down the quarter-mile without making a sound. We are of course talking about the dawn of the electric vehicle, and in particular the Tesla. In the following video, we see a Tesla Model Y duking it out with the mighty Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye. This is a battle that stirs the imagination, as old school muscle fans try to hold onto what little respect they have left in a world dominated by Greta Thunberg and other greenies. As we all know, Tesla cars are not slow, but exactly how will a Model Y perform against one of the most powerful American production cars ever? YouTube/The Fast Lane Car YouTube/The Fast Lane Car YouTube/The Fast Lane Car YouTube/The Fast Lane Car The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye is powered by a supercharged V8 engine producing 797 hp and 707 lb-ft. Power is sent to the rear via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Dodge claims that this car can sprint to sixty in 3.7 seconds, and continue to a top speed of 203 mph. The quarter-mile time? Under 12 seconds. That is if you can nail the launch. The Tesla on the other hand is powered by dual electric motors which is paired to a single-speed fixed-gear transmission. The numbers are as follows: 480 hp, a zero to sixty time of 3.5 seconds (in performance guise) and a top speed of 155 mph. So on paper it seems as though these tow cars are meant to duke it out. YouTube/The Fast Lane Car YouTube/The Fast Lane Car In the video we see the two cars line up at the Christmas tree. The Tesla forgoing the obligatory burnout. As the lights go green the Tesla catapults away, leaving the Dodge suffocating in its own tire smoke. The cars cross the line, with the Tesla posting a time of 12.188 seconds at 112.55 mph. The Dodge shows 15.323 seconds at 111.8 mph. The second run is a repeat of the first, with the times and speeds staying more or less the same. On the fourth run, the Tesla still beats the Dodge, but the big American now posts a time of 12.919 versus the Tesla's 12.285. On the final run, both cars post their best times: 12.181 seconds for the Tesla, and 12.534 seconds for the Hellcat. It is clear that the EV absolutely walked the big muscle car. YouTube/The Fast Lane Car YouTube/The Fast Lane Car Join The Discussion
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Tesla Model Y Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Michael Butler Associate Editor After four blurry years in advertising school, and a harrowing career in the advertising industry, by the will of the car gods, and his passion for anything with more than four cylinders, he landed at CarBuzz where he covers breaking automotive news, writes the occasional review, and plays a very average game of Counter-Strike. In his personal time, Mike loves to waste money on project cars that only run once or twice a year, break his ankles at hardcore shows, and get dumb tattoos that make his mother cry. Contact Michael LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top