700 hp Shelby F150

RedRocket204 wrote:

Lessmore wrote:
I'd rather have a factory hot rod like the Dodge Hellcat...with it's 707 hp, excellent handling and braking. I think a sedan is a better platform for ultra performance due to it's lower CG, lower profile.

BTW, I'm no Mopar fanboy. I've never had a Mopar, mostly just GM and Ford...then a few VW's, Toyota and a Volvo.

But when it comes to fast domestic vehicles, I think the Hellcat is at the top of what's available.

You sure about that excellent handling part? Dodge has never been known for excellent handling speed related vehicles. Multiple test drive reports also don't support that the Hellcat is an excellent handling car.

I have not driven a Hellcat for personal experience but can tell you the first model year Challenger SRT handled corners like a boat... and not a speed boat, more like a pontoon boat. The Challenger SRT drive was from personal experience.

The SRT's I have driven felt heavy on turn in and in corners. I also would not put them in the high end of handling vehicles.

But boy they were fun cars to drive.