2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 vs. 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt | Track Tested | Edmunds.com

The rebirth of the American muscle car is about a lot more than retro. It's about pride. It's about recalling a time when Americans looked down the road to the future with confidence, and they wanted a great big V8 engine to get them there as soon as possible.
It's no wonder the 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt has our respect. It's the best version yet of the 2005 Ford Mustang, the car that set Detroit on fire again with enthusiasm for good old American muscle. Maybe the fuel-guzzling muscle car won't save Detroit from the challenge to build cars that people need, but it's surely restored the domestic car industry's confidence in its ability to do so. And it's shown that Americans can build cars that are utterly unlike anything you'll find in Stuttgart, Shanghai, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur or any of those other places that economists think they're so clever to know about.
Now that the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is here, Chrysler is cracking the seal on its own Mopar-branded can of muscle-car whoop-ass to show that it understands what's at stake in the muscle-car sweepstakes. The Bullitt and the Challenger are the two coolest cars in America, and it's only natural to bring them together.
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[@TerryA_Gudde]

I just bought an 08 srt8 and I have to say I'm thoroughly impressed...

[@ROARINGAJR1996]

how about now

[@Illbebacc]

Yeah i love any kind of challenger.

[@trapr1993]

@@Illbebacc i prefer the 2010 but yeah the 11 and 15 bodies are ok. The 2010 looks the most powerful. 2011 looks the weakest and 15 isnt bad definitely better than 2011

[@teambronski]

I drove the Charger this weekend with the 5.7 and it was way powerful. I mean sideways around corners powerful and i was in the automatic. (the trip tonic thing sucks) I think it will be worth the wait for the 6 speed. I was honestly shocked at how powerful the 5.7 was.

[@TJJasso]

i really like both of them. i own a 2001 Bullitt and its a great car! wish i could afford to have a Challenger and new bullitt all at the same time!

[@wyldfantasies]

Awesome comparison video!

[@daveschwartz1186]

Mopar Baby. No car like the Mopar!

[@azindependentsrt5721]

That's right there is no muscle car like a Mopar #1. >direct connection< baby

[@azindependentsrt5721]

No car says muscle car like Mopar that's for damn sure

[@S.C1970]

That didn’t age so well lol.

[@jessegraham9906]

Great video

[@Infectiousdzz]

they are both amazing!

[@stacks3892]

why do people compare the SRT8 (top of the line) vs a mustang GT? The RT version is the in the same rank as the GT, the SRT8 is in the same rank as the GT500, thats like me comparing my GT mustang to a v6 camaro...

[@zelmarhernandez2681]

Yeah, they should have compared the bullitt vs r/t challenger

[@voodoodiecast]

+jose vega at that time, dodge released the top of the line first(SRT8) and then the r/t and v6.

[@azindependentsrt5721]

That's right vega these chumps don't know much about anything and is an insult to the far superior street racing technology division of Mopar (SRT)

[@captainboose8788]

They made this video before the RT was even out....

[@blackeye3336]

Absolutely true this inside the line whatever magazine has zero clue how compare cars GT500 vs DRT8 is the right comparison and the GT500 smoked it

[@kanokponkruasan3249]

Challenger forever

[@drewdlecam]

@SuperWhoopass I agree completely! Though, you'll be happy to hear that the Challenger is available with a 6-speed manual.

[@trapr1993]

And a touch screen

[@Flooned]

YAY I SAW THE CHALLENGER ON THE HIGHWAY TODAY! WOOT! THEY ARE SO BADASS! i love these cars

[@zelmarhernandez2681]

Besides the srt8 barely beat the Mustang, and it's go over 100hp than the Mustang, this is definitely a mustang victory.

[@azindependentsrt5721]

Learn to write English and no the GT did not win idiot

[@cxtyonphone5820]

Go mopar

[@psychoclown420]

Agreed, i recently made a 1500 mile round trip and saw 3 challengers, about 10 camaros, and at least 100 mustangs.

[@dg11306]

Yea I love the looks of the Challenger - it really stands out on the highway. I saw a black on black one recently. Still, woulda been nice if they could have built its own platform (best I remember, the Challenger/Barracuda platform was an "E-body" and pretty much exclusive to those cars).

[@charlesgrady2178]

WOW!!!! Cars are so cool i need to GET ONE SO BADLY!!!!!!!

[@dumbf7y]

"in this is were everything for the mustang goes horrible worng" lmmfao priceless

[@jjx180]

That Challenger is sincerely going to be my next vehicle!!!!!!

[@fenixwylde]

I like em both, but have always had a love for mustangs :)

[@Illbebacc]

That's what I like about the challenger it's BIG and has a lot of power and looks so good.

[@redpilllife4life198]

When I put bigger tires and a custom tune and full exhaust the srt8 is a MONSTER! Even for today's standards.

[@skylineevo2001]

0:53 good intro for a bullitt chase movie

[@knutfheifer]

@RocafellaAF1 is that a heminoid?

[@Syfer13]

Yeah thats what he said. I couldn't find the post earlier. Ok heres the deal omcx1. Turbos have lag, because they are driven by exhaust and it takes time for the exhaust to spool up the turbo. A number of things have to happen between you hitting the accelerator and that chain reaction producing enough exhaust to do anything for the turbo to work. I agree with you there.

[@dg11306]

I love both of these cars. The only beef I have with the Challenger is the beef - it's huge. Seems like the extra mass doesn't hurt it much, but if you look at a side by side with the Challenger of the early 70's, the older car actually looks smaller.

[@kickin77]

my 05 GT gets 24 mpg @ 105 mph. we held that speed for 3 hrs going to phoenix this past thanksgiving.

[@Flabernat]

How fast doest the new Challenger run the Nurburgring?

[@teambronski]

Maybe I am just a damn hippie or something but I think it's great that America has two of the most exciting cars available. I have a Challenger and I have had nothing but thumbs up and kind comments from Mustang drivers. In fact, the Mustang got me into cars in the first place! (saw a late 50's one when I was 9 and that was it)

[@skylineevo2001]

i like that scene at 0:55. That would be a cool chase into for a movie

[@bcarby]

Is the american club racer tuning package installed by dodge?? if so that's an amazing time.

[@RedisResponding]

What you would put the challenger up against?

[@lordbutz]

i like how they said USEFUL back seats

[@hool10]

You do know the Challenger is made in Brampton, Canada. Second generation was in Japan. And yeah, it had a Hemi too. A big four banger.

[@avansc]

and how fast does that car go around a track?

[@Valefor242]

So what a viper or a v10 challenger vs a gt40?

[@timmhg]

How is possible to burn tires stopped?

[@mitchel8gg]

look at the evo x at 2:20. luv that car

[@ElroyMcDuff]

And a solid rear axle. I half expect to find leaf springs in the suspension. =P

[@JohnnyType2]

absolutely gorgeous car.

[@Edrox5000]

damn that guy got aggressive at 2:24!

[@MuskokaMudFish]

PREECH BROTHA

[@adrenalineboyzryan]

The state troopers here use the Hemi Challenger for the highway patrol cars. It is crazy fast! I saw it run down a 600cc bike flying down the highway with ease.

[@skylineevo2001]

somebody should do a short Bullitt and Vanishing Point spoof!!

[@Fastback91]

lets hope that that doesn't happen i've been looking forward to this new muscle car war!

[@Notis59]

I dont think one can really know which car is better when there are different drivers for each one of them. The drivers play the most significant role

[@AJahtp]

yeah it was. some of the fairlanes and galaxy's came with them. but then they also had the race one which you could buy over the counter, just like the hemi's there were ones they used in the street cars and ones they used in nascar

[@wooite]

i'm a new dodge owner and i love the new designs. got myself an avenger 2008 R/T do to lack of money for anything higher, but the challenger will be next on the list....in about 10 years. haha.

[@brandongill4542]

Did you get it?

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Two years later......the Camaro ZL1 shows up, The Shelby GT500 goes to 650+ horsepower and the SRT8 392 becomes an afterthought.

[@Mustangmike232]

i like both cars. mustang and challenger

[@SpeedManiac1976]

cool stuff :)

[@BlacKnightRising]

My SRT8 Jeep sees many of these 'stangs in it's rear view mirror, getting smaller and smaller and smaller hehe

[@DaveMcKerron]

my dad bought an r/t, its pretty smooth

[@magicalpoop]

Interesting, I've read about that on ZR1 runs on the Nurumburg. I'll have to see myself in the end when I come out of school and buy a car. I was doubtful upon hearing mixed performance from the ZR1. But from videos and reviews, it would seem the ZR1 lacks what newer cars have in terms of technology. Guess I'll just test drive both in RL and in GT5 haha, then decide. Were you able to purchase the GT-R at close to MSRP?

[@Crimdelacrim93]

How do you compare a GT to a SRT??

[@Edrox5000]

damn that guy got aggressive at 2:24.

[@Edrox5000]

damn that guy got aggressive at 2:24

[@Valefor242]

There is no lag with a "roots" style blower.

[@south9563]

i had no idea they made a bullit after the prior body style!

[@prsplayer16]

the six speed has been out in the challenger for a while. i've driven 4 of them at the dealership i work at

[@RipTwist1985]

fear not that was only for the first run of challengers. as all of the first run was badged srt-8. definatley can get them now.

[@dicap456]

@ctibbs32 idn what v6 mustang youre talking about but even the new v6 has only 305...

[@alamopala]

Só quero ver quando o Camaro chegar e logo após o Pontiac Firebird,a volta dos muscle-car...is a muscle car is back!!!

[@iflaw01]

absolutely true

[@Valefor242]

Back pressure ..is that your next step ?

[@greglikesthesens]

what happened to the new pistol grip manual they had in the concept of this car and it doesnt at all come in a manual transmission?

[@Syfer13]

I have a 4.6 which translates to a 281 small block. Its putting out 320+hp and its naturally aspirated as well. I don't need a power adder, I just want one.

[@DaminoLordXL]

I agree with you sir. I was reading through the comments on the vid about the Challenger's weight issue (and it does lol). But I was looking at the Infiniti g37 convertible and that thing weighs the same about but nobody says a peep.

[@1Sthabi]

I own a 330i cope convert...but if we had a mustang or even a challenger here in South Africa, I think I would have gone for onw of them. They look more mascular and intimidating

[@chamilitary1]

That's nice, tell me...how much is one of those going to cost?

[@Icygt500]

2:57 sound amazing

[@Pioneers22014]

@SuperWhoopass the challenger does have a manual trans available

[@Jamzil]

got a big point there. Theyre also backing up the challenger's handling for the tires. Remember though, they are talking about Bone Stock Cars, just like any other type of show. Top Gear is the same way. They will give you comparison to cars that they "Just bought and started a test drive as they drove away from the dealership" But your right, 5400 can definitely give you a nice Supercharger and a good tune and still have your warranty.

[@Syfer13]

You did say that any power adder has lag, didn't you?

[@knutfheifer]

@tsblair95 Ah! but is it european origin 100% thoroughbred? is it a track or road car, could you please be more detailed? thanks

[@drfaticus]

have you heard of the COBRAJET MUSTANG from FORD??what about the 800hp prudhomme edition mustang???

[@Xiber1]

are these cars really practical......I mean how fast can you go?

[@SpyroTDragon]

It sucks that this newer Challenger do not got a manual trans compared to the classic one in the "Bullitt" flick.

[@Corkoth55]

i've seen one. sat in it actually.

[@knutfheifer]

@tsblair95 Ok, Im back lol, How's your fiat panda getting along with that 750cc engine? I heard they make good shagging wagons for small people?

[@MICHAELLEEKLINE]

what are thay talking about i got an srt8 Challenger with a 6 speed??

[@Braden420]

half a second! yaa right you'd be lucky to gain a tenth of a second and that be on the best of days

[@sicilianwop]

How can you match a car that has 312hp vs 425hp?

[@GrandTheft99210]

We own a 2012 dodge challenger srt8 470 hp 6.4L hemi with. Nitto Invos with a 240 tread wear rating so yea at 61,392 its well worth it with all extras including a gps and 6 speed manual transmission so its loads of fun at the track

[@goatman455]

What are they doing? Displacement and Compression. Hemispherical Combustion chambers resist detonation and are generally very efficient.

[@TehShadowDeath]

Now that is great to hear. I hope to see them running around here. The officers on base here like to buy expensive cars. I like to just drive my pickup and gawk at them. Too much for me I'm afraid. >.>

[@austinbbmopar]

@iandude454 then it says under 2009 "In addition to the SRT8, which remained unchanged except for the optional 6 speed manual"

[@racingisfun]

anything you say... howbout a zr 1?

[@bmelcher9]

lol, might I direct you to the 2011 Mustang Boss 302.

[@CovertOperationsClan]

@24okay I believe I've seen some 3sgte's at that level as well.

[@th3coolon3]

@Paintballg0d your lancer doesn't make loud deep exhaust notes and it doesn't have that good ol' smell of gas in the morning.

[@Extra_Ordinary_Gary]

@derby0001 the 6 speed came out a year after the challenger was introduced. so during the test, there were no 6 speeds

[@AJahtp]

its funny how you cant stand not to have the last word lmao

[@peteyjamesg]

@SuperWhoopass This was in 2008. The 2009 and 2010 had a 6 spd manual as an option, and it is standard on the 2011 with the auto as an option.

[@Swidhelm]

@derby0001 I've seen them offered in stick, but was shocked the other day when on the Dodge Canadian site and they had no manual transmission offered. They did have a auto/stick which I guess is like shiftronic kind of deal. I did think it was weird though that the first group off the line when they came out were automatic.

[@AJahtp]

hell yeah

[@skylineevo2001]

they should do an all white Vanishing Point edition

[@petereuropa]

Two awesome cars, they are YES. Saw on TV Discovery how they build a Challenger. 1st class job! I was impressed. Engine built in Mexico = also 1st class factory. Engine --> Canada and put together there. There is no chance to get a Monday ex.if you buy a Challenger. And I'm sure its the same with the Mustang. Go America Go!!! Wrrooom the muscle cars are back on the highway!

[@PharohElion]

this is very correct idk why they did this the price range is different they put the cars in a diff. bracket of performance

[@ADD8oi]

@trans275 how bout i one up ur 9yr old engine with a 40yr old 600hp 454...or a 2 yr old 530hp 4.6L?