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Old 01-06-2009, 01:42 PM   #15
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So what happens when one isn't satisfied even with the 425-ponies of the range-topping Dodge Challenger SRT8's HEMI V8? Well, one solution is to bring the car to the folks over at RDP Performance. The Ohio-based tuner will add a duo of superchargers along with a nitrous boosting system and a series of other modifications to the V8 engine for a total output of 1,000 HP. According to the company, the RDP Challenger SRT8 can hit the quarter mile in 9 seconds - a whole second faster than the Bugatti Veyron... Skip the jump to find out what a 1,000 HP Challenger sounds like.
Doesn't mean anything, veyron is built for top end, that big fat chally is designed for quarter mile. You can have one or the other, not usually both. What is amazing is the veyron can pretty much do both. At the top end class that the veyron is in, the only thing it can do is get to top end faster. Thats about it.
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Old 01-06-2009, 01:59 PM   #16
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Doesn't mean anything, veyron is built for top end, that big fat chally is designed for quarter mile. You can have one or the other, not usually both. What is amazing is the veyron can pretty much do both. At the top end class that the veyron is in, the only thing it can do is get to top end faster. Thats about it.
I'm not sure where they got their numbers but Road and Track tested the Veyron and ripped off a 9 flat 1/4 mile. And being that the Bugatti can hit 253 mph, it ain't faster in any respect.

That said I'm sure the Chally was a hell of a lot cheaper, but the Bugatti at least won't blow up in 200 miles, and is streetable. I hate how they feel the need to compare cars that shouldn't even be compared. That Challenger is pretty sweet either way, just don't claim its faster than the Veyron, nothing wrong with that.
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Old 01-06-2009, 02:00 PM   #17
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The plates on that bad-ass Challenger should read "BOOM" ! Hope he has a diaper under the oil pan to keep from oiling the Road and Track!
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Old 01-06-2009, 02:24 PM   #18
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This is ridiculous. I can't wait to see the high-performance options for the Camaro. I just hope that they look more reliable.

I like the looks of that Challenger, but I don't like reviews. I'd much rather have a Veyron for the top speed and prestige than a Challenger for the quarter mile.
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Old 01-06-2009, 03:40 PM   #19
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Why are we comparing this to the Veyron? It is not the fastest production car in the world.

http://www.shelbysupercars.com/ultimate-aero.php

Either way you go though you are in a very very fast car, i would take either one over the dodge, even if it is faster
True, but isnt the Veyron quicker than that car? Going by the 0-60 stats I think the veryon comes out a few tenths of a second faster in that category, or am I misinformed?
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psh, my lawn mower has that much power...
& that challenger won't cut the grass
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psh, my lawn mower has that much power...
If your lawn mower has that much, remind me never to race you.

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The plates on that bad-ass Challenger should read "BOOM" ! Hope he has a diaper under the oil pan to keep from oiling the Road and Track!
A Diaper?? More like a Kevlar Vest...ya gotta keep all the metal from hitting the track too..
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& that challenger won't cut the grass
it wont need to. when it blows up and catches fire, it will burn the grass down. lol
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it wont need to. when it blows up and catches fire, it will burn the grass down. lol
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