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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@cobrastang777]

I like both cars but Challenger is $5400 more. For that amount you could easily equal or surpass the power in the lighter Bullitt with mods. Go Stang!

[@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

[@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).

[@daveschwartz1186]

Mopar Baby. No car like the Mopar!

[@azindependentsrt5721]

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

[@Infectiousdzz]

they are both amazing!

[@kanokponkruasan3249]

Challenger forever

[@goatman455]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@azindependentsrt5721]

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

[@S.C1970]

That didn’t age so well lol.

[@Flooned]

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

[@cxtyonphone5820]

Go mopar

[@Huels]

I've heard the rumor that the Dodge Rams transmission will start to go bad around 70,000 miles. I had a boss and her 1500 went out at 72,000 miles. What is your take on this?

[@wyldfantasies]

Awesome comparison video!

[@bcarby]

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

[@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.

[@RedisResponding]

What you would put the challenger up against?

[@Syfer13]

And does the Roots or Twin Screw type supercharger create vacuum, since thats what we were talking about? No one was talking about centrifugal (by the way we should all know the centrifugal supercharger is little more than a glorified type of turbo charger.)

[@iandude454]

@austinbbmopar here is the link and the sentence. All (7119) 2008 models were SRT8s and equipped with the 6.1 L (370 cu in) Hemi and a 5-speed AutoStick automatic transmission.

[@psychoclown420]

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

[@chamilitary1]

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

[@Flabernat]

How fast doest the new Challenger run the Nurburgring?

[@jjx180]

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

[@kickballjedi]

Really? $5k more for 0.5 seconds and +4.5mph in the 1/4 mile, 0.1 mph better in the slalom, no manual transmission, and more switches on the steering wheel? Wow that extra $5k and +110hp really blew away the Mustang. Give the Mustang a $500.00 tune oh hell, give it a $1,000 tune and it will beat those Challenger numbers.

[@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)

[@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?

[@pontiacGXPfan]

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

[@avansc]

and how fast does that car go around a track?

[@ElroyMcDuff]

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

[@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

[@Pioneers22014]

@SuperWhoopass the challenger does have a manual trans available

[@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.

[@infringementMAN]

@24okay I do believe it's the weight that's slowing them down. Lightness > brute power.

[@Valefor242]

Back pressure ..is that your next step ?

[@Pookie2419]

ok to compare the 2 performance wise, it's no comparison being that the stang is underclassed. y not compare the challenger to the shelby gt?

[@birdman3402]

the vid is old, the challenger has is available with the 6 speed that comes in the viper now

[@WhatTheFproductions]

@Saleen302Extreme : This video was posted in May 07, 2008 lol. Besides, do they even have a 2010 Bullit yet? I've been to a Ford dealership not long ago and only saw '08 models. Yea, I'm pretty sure they don't have the 2010 Bullit yet.

[@Syfer13]

However, as said previously, the superchargers that are belt driven or even gear driven do not have a lag. as soon as the motor revs up, they are producing power. In fact since the power is produced and introduced to the motor the entire time it is on, inclucding while it is at idle rpm, a supercharger is actually ANTI lag in that it reduces response time between pushing the accelerator and the engines response. Good Day sir.

[@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.

[@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.

[@knutfheifer]

@RocafellaAF1 is that a heminoid?

[@dumbf7y]

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

[@timmhg]

How is possible to burn tires stopped?

[@M3MPH1SM0J0]

u can get it in the srt8 on the 2009 model, but htey only offered the srt8 model in 2008 (its first year) with an automatic

[@Maverick550]

Why they didn´t test the SRT-8 with manual transmision? At Dodge site there is 5 speed and 6 speed manual transmission.

[@knutfheifer]

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

[@Valefor242]

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

[@Xiber1]

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

[@Syfer13]

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

[@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.

[@Crimdelacrim93]

How do you compare a GT to a SRT??

[@austinbbmopar]

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

[@VinceGalasso]

i was responding to droppinadeuce11 who was saying that the 2L turbo evo x has a faster 0-60. the evo is awd.

[@13612]

I am totally Mopar and that is what I drive, but with the 5K difference in price, you can easily put the SRT 8 in its place with some motor work/mods. SRT 8 though can't be beat for looks, the Challenger is just nothing but BADASS hands down, no matter what motor is in it!

[@TehShadowDeath]

Already been tested, the Shelby KOTR mustang did beat the Hennessee Challenger but only by a few seconds.. The driver said if the Challenger came with a manual and not the Automatic that it did it probably would have fared better. Then again the regular SRT-8 Challenger does come with a Manual.

[@Illbebacc]

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

[@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

[@redpilllife4life198]

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

[@TheJellybean1988]

I have a 2011 challenger rt automatic, same car. I got the 0-60 timer on evic, and did it in 4.82 seconds, stock. Whoever said 0-60 in 5.7 seconds doesnt know how to drive. But then at the same time, once in a while the car has some "dead spots" where I hit the accelerator expecting power and it isnt there..... Why?

[@drfaticus]

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

[@SpyroTDragon]

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

[@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

[@corvettels9]

Only on the 2008; the 2009-20?? has the Viper 6 speed as an option

[@goatman455]

BTW, I have heard the manuals are not running as well, may be a gear ratio thing. This could be isolated too, we will have to wait until enough people to run them for us to see for real.

[@futureBLESS]

the challenger does have a manual transmission, it uses the getrag from the viper

[@charlesgrady2178]

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

[@Icygt500]

2:57 sound amazing

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@unkillable584]

@brad7490 yes but i dont believe that will be the case for long. the new 5.0 mustang is supposedly a big improvement but i havent seen it in action yet. also dodge has created a 6.4 l hemi that is supposed to be put in the challenger soon. then chevy is gonna have to go back to the drawing board

[@69charger440]

ok, there seems to be some confusion on what a modular engine is. a modular engine is a ford thing. The modular engine did not get its name from its design or sharing of certain parts among the engine family. Instead, the name was derived from a manufacturing plant protocol, "Modular", where the plant and its tooling could be changed out in a matter of hours to manufacture different versions of the engine family.

[@blue1973charger]

@SuperWhoopass Its been available with a manual for maybe a year or so but the very first ones did not

[@72GranTorino1]

@tenormayne You have to add the weight to power ratio. so it almosts even outs

[@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?

[@dicap456]

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

[@BlackoutShifty]

@SuperWhoopass It has been able to be manual since 2009.

[@sicilianwop]

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

[@IGranturismo]

@timmhg power breaking throught the rear brakes(slight breaking )

[@skylineevo2001]

0:53 good intro for a bullitt chase movie

[@Syfer13]

Nos has more lag than a supercharger does. Nos you have to arm and push the button wich has at least a millisecond delay. Superchargers boost is already there before you need or want it. Its a constant factor in a supercharged engine. I agree about the displacement and if I ever find a bigger engine that I can afford and will outperform mine I would definitely get it and transplant.

[@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

[@kickin77]

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

[@gr3en21]

A hemisphere shaped chamber or pentroof design is able to burn the air/fuel much more efficiently, and with dual spark plugs you have a much better chance of buring all the fuel in the chamber, which equals better MPG and performance.

[@MICHAELLEEKLINE]

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

[@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.

[@ShamusOGrady2]

theyre putting a new 5.0 in the new mustangs idk if its the 5.0 cammer crate engine, but it exceeds 400hp.

[@jessegraham9906]

Great video

[@michaelbeakley9585]

Did i hear 4.6L vs 6.1L and they are very similar in performance numbers? Mopar should be ashamed. Don't get me wrong the challenger is a awesome car,but let me see them make a 4.6L with the same performance and then we can talk. Sounds like they shoved a big motor in there to compete with a small motor. :(

[@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.

[@JustinJapan]

@SuperWhoopass Congratulations buddy! It does have a manual.

[@CovertOperationsClan]

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

[@khenry1991]

why didnt they compare it to the R/T?

[@racingisfun]

anything you say... howbout a zr 1?

[@silfocus84]

@NeroX231 right.... wasn't part of the video but yeah... randomly bring up imports and exotics...