Hellcat Challenger vs ZL1 Camaro Roll-on Race

John Hennessey and team answer the question: Which car is faster, Hellcat Challenger or ZL1 Camaro? Both vehicles are factory stock. www.HennesseyPerformance.com
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[@abez5261]

I'm a Camaro guy but props to the Hellcat...anyways that ZL1 is fucking sexy!

[@Tangsters]

Bah you guys are too busy arguing. How about a Hoorah for good ol'AMERICAN muscle!

[@mahmoodmaged6032]

Hellcat is an auto ,not fair ,you clearly see everytime the zl1 shifts the hellcat takes a step further

[@KINGKJ2REAL]

Should have both been automatics to really see which was better

[@joshuawheeler8743]

Love how everyone is so respectful of both amazing cars. I think we can all agree that mustangs SUCK!

[@marinuslubbe3993]

The manual gearbox hampered the camaro. Also on a track it will demolish the hellcat.

[@focused313]

Both very nice cars.

[@bateslabel]

Lol.....no matter how you slice it, the Hellcat is a beast. But downforce for the ZL1, the design which makes it a great all around track car hurts it in situations like this. On the street I don't think this will be faster than a Hellcat. But here is the thing as I always say, if you can afford to drive ANY of these cars, its a privilege very few can enjoy. No losers no matter which car you choose.

[@DefMusic79]

You call that a race? Most races start off at a dead stop. Just saying

[@HennesseyPerformanceF5]

In Texas, we call this a race..

[@lopez1102]

fat cat for the win!!

[@gatorman22]

Thanks to HPE for these comparison videos. No fluff, just real content.

[@Qassi3m]

We want to see the auto version of the Camaro

[@r.c.collins6513]

Nicely done. The ZL1 will walk away when the road gets twisty. If only the Challenger was 500lbs lighter...

[@wreck_ignition7847]

Both vehicles are gorgeous. I'm so excited that these have tripled in power and economy in 20 years. 1000 hp economy cars by 2040?

[@mohammedsawaed8549]

this is an unfair race ZL1 should've been with the 10speed auto or the hellcat should've been manual

[@focused313]

Mohammed Sawaed even then, there would be two separate drivers which alone is a big variable.

[@ForgottenReasons]

What's the point of having an Auto Hellcat vs a Manual ZL1? You know what's going to happen. So is it just for views?

[@HennesseyPerformanceF5]

If we had a manual Hellcat we would have run it instead of the auto. In the real world and on the street you don't get to pick the transmission of your adversary. Thus, we felt like this was a relevant test. The new ZL1 Camaro auto should be as fast as they Hellcat auto - maybe faster? We will find out when the 10-speed ZL1 comes out in a few months.

[@WynterK]

they seem dead even.The only thing holding back the ZL1 is the manual shifts

[@Jamminmotorking]

I feel bad for Chevy fanboys and girls. Such a big deal was made for the 6 gen Camaro and it's not all that. It's ugly, no room inside, can't see out of it and still gets walked by a overweight retro fat cat! Damn!

[@foreshee10]

All the cry babies on here.Everyone wants a manual until they race a auto.lol Both are fast cars. I'll take one of each.

[@clutchkickpj693]

people keep complaining auto vs manual but if it were same gearboxes and zl1 wins do hellcat people get to complain about the weight difference? Mopar made 70 more whp but that doesn't equate to a 600lb weight difference. stop crying because in real world you DON'T get to choose what the other guy is running period.

[@steelwolf2849]

1:02 I didn't know hellcats had V-TEC

[@ARDEN440i]

Why not do the 6 speed ZL1 vs 6 speed Challenger Hellcat and auto ZL1 vs auto Charger Hellcat?

[@Super1coolman]

They both sound awesome. Someday I'd like to bring my 392.

[@joseaguilar0417]

Great video. Both cars are great fast cars but of course that Hell kitty's power is amazing lol

[@Marbind]

Automatic vs Poorly shifted manual The outcome is obvious. At least they are aware that if both cars were of the same transmission the outcome would be very close.

[@geoffreygallagher3548]

Love it and keep them coming please. Another great no BS video. Thanks!

[@Yankeebro123]

Automatic on a manual doesn't seem too fair

[@mlk4life]

awesome video - i thought it was a pretty controlled test. either way u look at it - freakin awesome cars. were in the golden age boys. this is it.

[@tipdog36]

I'm a c6 owner and have driven a hellcat.....It's a beast!!!! I would never own a Dodge but can't deny it's raw power.

[@jeffm7669]

I thought the ZL1 would've did better but I would gladly take either car.

[@ProformanceTrucks]

just got to admit the hellcat walked him trough

[@M00SEFIST]

This race is set up for the car with more power ZL1 would take it in a head to head drag

[@JRODD666]

Love both these cars. Amazing times. My 2013 zl1 is a dream come true.

[@Punishurr]

Finally someone with good angles, good drivers and excellent performance! Trial and error runs are good, tons of factors involved here even in a simple race.. temp, tires, elevation etc etc. Great video

[@Jermaine50]

Hellcat is King, though it might take big brother Charger to take down the 10 speed automatic Zl1

[@Dm0stFin3sT]

Saw that coming

[@haromaster6086]

Both cars are amazing! Getting myself a SRT8 Scatpak.

[@stefanwolfe7431]

I love both but hellcat needs to be manual

[@mikeanglada742]

Two of the Best American Beast Ever Created!! Luv It!!! Thanx Duder! :D

[@tupapi6197]

great run for 75k zl1 is a hell of a deal

[@svt89]

Still sad giving the weight difference lol . Going to be a sad day when Dodge decides to drop weight to around the same weight as the 3800 lb camaro .

[@FerasDishli]

Auto vs manual ! that is not fair enough.

[@jroh9121]

would the zl1 10 spd. would have made a diff.?

[@Dirty-D]

Auto vs manual? Roll? Why?

[@JP-db7wo]

Now let's see the ZL1-1LE against the HellCat

[@GTS_Fanatic]

Rather have the Hellcat Charger and C7 Z06

[@shaquilleomeal708]

2 great cars ! Both look awesome and have great specs...comes down to preference honestly

[@2258mmm]

coolest video on KZbin right now (auto vs auto will be better though)

[@DrNo-uq7xx]

The Rat will never beat the Elephant.

[@bigdaddyballer2005]

looked like to me after the Camaro shifts that hellcat was still pulling on it so stop making excuses for the every car it beats suck it up people...

[@61484]

Awsome race

[@YeahYall]

Hellcat looked like Usain Bolt down the stretch.

[@ryanfeeheley8796]

yeah slap that 10speed on that ZL1 the hellkitty might have its hands full

[@jayelbee1111]

If the Camaro ZL1was an automatic, it would probably be a tie or a closer race. A car with an automatic would win over the manual anyway because there is no driver intervention on the gears. The Dodge Challenger Hellcat would still win, probably with a half car length lead. It is going to be interesting when Ford introduce the new GT500 Mustang. I heard that it is going to have around 700 to 740 horsepower.

[@joditucker1539]

the trans in the hellcat is amazing, shifts to fast for the zl1

[@ACEMEDIA]

I feel like if the ZL1 was the Auto it wouldve had a better chance.

[@choward874]

both cars are awesome but I'd still rather have the Camaro it does so much more then go fast in a straight line, I really thought the with the huge weight difference the Camaro would have won.

[@billy33365]

Good Video

[@JstAbase_c6]

I'm not surprised my stock C6 08 Corvette can hang with a stock 2013 ZL1. For some reason I think GM is restricting these cars from what their real potential can be.

[@bbullard007]

Both cars are super cool. This is what real cars are supposed to sound like.

[@android-ud2nf]

plum crazy is my fav color on these challengers. both cars are great but i like the fact the challengers have a decent back seat.

[@paulcondie2520]

They are both badass cars!!! Being a true car dude i don't discriminate! Love em all!

[@ChubRok08]

Now make the same video with the ZL1 equipped with 10 speed. That he'll cat is done !

[@thedoriangray666]

Glorious

[@keltingr2612]

Camaro ZL1 gets spanked by the Hell kitty LOL

[@DB-oi6vm]

I'm wondering what would happen if the ZL1's engine was broken in and the driver was speed shifting.

[@jayf8st496]

Mopar or No Car!

[@urdirtyness5132]

No more talking love it

[@walidh6114]

DAAAAAMN HELLCAT! HEMI HEMI HEMI

[@merc2ss]

Both good cars. Hennessy fan too

[@lese39]

Hellcat is meant to be fast in a straight line, that's why it's an automatic (faster acceleration) and The Camaro is meant to conquer track racing, that's why it has a manual (better control in speed variations) both are amazing cars, and we hope we owned one of them. tthe end

[@MrDjh66]

Very close love both lets see on road course

[@toshirohitsugaya9508]

Now let's be unbiased and put it up against an automatic....

[@Z900RS58]

Always a excuse for the Chevy ... if you thought a automatic would have won why delis you bring a manual. The mopar is 500 plus pounds heavier and still won. Both American hot rods both awesome cars 👍🏻

[@shively65]

Sweet I like the Challenger a lot it's pretty fast too

[@717swerv]

Don’t really car which car one, I just know that I fucking love both of them.

[@sticks_studiosHQ]

YES GO CHALLENGER my dream car 🚗

[@vincentlogan7398]

Why not auto vs auto that would have told the real story

[@ThisGuyDrives]

Vincent Logan because the auto isn't available yet. That cat is dead when the auto is released.

[@ronaldoscargonzalezmadera8997]

EN MI CRITERIO LOS 2 SON VEHICULOS DEPORTIVOS Y MUY RAPIDO PERO A NIVEL DE FIGURA ME GUSTA MAS EL ZL1

[@chuckp4710]

Looks like the Chally is a we bit faster.

[@prideventues]

I don't know if there are many cars who could keep up with the Hellcat in a roll on race. it is not a great off the line racer but the power is so great that it will pull away from most cars, including GTR.

[@AmericanFury]

I don’t even care who wins. Just two badass American muscles duking it out. And don’t even get me started on the two superchargers from hell 🤤

[@SlowRide723]

What did the camaro owner do after he beat the hellcat? He turned off his Xbox and went to bed.

[@deloriantaylor4513]

was the hellcat auto?

[@JuanMartinez-hy6yf]

zl1 can take on ferrari in paddle shift mode. zl1 bomb af and hellcat also.

[@04tsxpower]

one race was enough.... gap was too big

[@chrislucy1589]

ZL1 definitely looks better!

[@willmcelroy8176]

They should have drag raced them!

[@2averagenoobs108]

Can we also see the redeye?

[@alilofallbb93]

can't wait to c auto vs auto . that 10 speed is going to do damage

[@jeepgirl3370]

The zL1 is still may favorite nice race though

[@bmack1447]

I'm not going to give ZL1 a pass on this one, although it is a manual. Being that Hellcats are in their 3rd yr of production. Which means they had 3 yrs to prepare plus the 1 or 2 yrs before the Hellcat was put into production. That's a total of 5 years. The '03, '04 Cobras only came in manual & when they where first release. They kicked everybody ass including Viper. So no they don't get a pass for being a manual. Especially with today's technology...

[@Jayarea510]

What if there is a turn in the road

[@Evo4726]

Do hellcat charger with zl1 plz

[@woobacca9215]

I love that color on the Hellcat. *Hell yeah!* and yes the ZL1 should have been manual.

[@Whowntswat85]

hell cat auto 4sure. why not make a even race?

[@FP2000]

love the hellcat im a dodge die hard....and still give a thumbs up to the ZL1 sexy ass car i say ....both beautiful and so powerful ....to bad camaro has no space and windows are way to small otherwise it would of been my car long time ago...thats why i went with a 4 door scatpack charger ....srt motor ....planty space for the kids and for my in law to shit a brick when i drive her to the store ....nice video and i think both cars are winners here....

[@Wildkat-1]

The Hellcat pulled the Camaro through the gears and in high gear , changing trans. is not going to change the out-come !

[@peterlaskiewicz8252]

Would anyone take the Hellcat over the Camaro? The Hellcat is basically a tractor with a huge supercharged iron block engine. The Camaro would probably put 5 secs a 1 min lap on a road course on it.

[@davidhenning8704]

time to bring in the Papa, the Hellcat Demon!!