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Dodge Challenger (LC) R/T Scat PackSmart Money, Pragmatists
Biggest reasons are MSRP (+40%), Displacement (+20%), and Crank (cross-plane).
Ford Mustang (S550) Shelby GT350Drivers, Racers
Biggest reasons are Redline (+29%), Power-to-Weight (+20%), and Crank (flat-plane).
Spec Dodge Challenger (LC) R/T Scat Pack Ford Mustang (S550) Shelby GT350 Difference
Model Years 2008–2023 2016–2020
Release Date 2009-07-09 2015-08-31
Body Style coupe coupe
Configuration V8 V8
Displacement 6.4L (392 ci) 5.2L (315 ci) -19.5%
Engine Code 6.4 Hemi 392 Voodoo
Crank cross-plane flat-plane
Aspiration naturally aspirated naturally aspirated
Fuel gasoline gasoline
Redline 6,400 rpm 8,250 rpm +28.9%
Power 485 hp @ 6,100 rpm 526 hp @ 7,500 rpm +8.5%
Torque 475 ft·lbs @ 4,100 rpm 429 ft·lbs @ 4,750 rpm -9.6%
Compression 10.9:1 12.0:1 +10.1%
Bore × Stroke 103.9 × 94.6 mm 94.0 × 93.0 mm
Powertrain ICE ICE
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Transmission manual 6-speed manual 6-speed
Curb Weight 4,178 lbs 3,761 lbs -10.0%
Power-to-Weight 256 hp/ton 308 hp/ton +20.5%
0–100 km/h 4.3s 4.3s
Top Speed 181 mph 180 mph -0.3%
MSRP $43,095 $60,440 +40.2%
Fuel Economy 19 / 30 / 23 mpg 21 / 32 / 25 mpg +8.7%