Dodge Hellcat raced a Tesla Plaid but only one of them ever stood a chance

  • The Dodge Hellcat races a Tesla Plaid
  • The race happened in Florida, US
  • The muscle car and hypersedan both have merits

Published on Dec 10, 2024 at 6:12 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Last updated on Dec 11, 2024 at 8:23 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Tom Wood

Consider this the Clash of the Titans as the Dodge Hellcat goes up against a Tesla Plaid in a drag race in Florida, USA.

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and Tesla Model S Plaid raced at Bradenton Motorsports Park.

The muscle car and hypersedan go head to head.

The loser never stood a chance.

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The Dodge Hellcat vs the Tesla Plaid

The ICE-powered Dodge Hellcat costs 700+ horsepower via a powerful and supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine.

It can get from 97km/h (60mph) in a mere 1.66 seconds or 8.91 seconds to the quarter mile.

In short, the Hellcat family is one of the most powerful and fastest muscle cars in a straight line.

In fact, Shaquille O’Neal put his Dodge Hellcat on the line when he challenged a well-known comedian to a race.

Meanwhile, the Tesla Model S Plaid packs 1,020HP via tri-motor electric technology.

That means its 97km/h (60mph) is 1.99 seconds with a top speed of 322km/h (200mph).

We’ve previously seen a POV of the Tesla Model S Plaid hitting record-breaking speed on the German autobahn.

The drag race

Buckle up for what was a bumpy ride on the drag race track and was recently shared by Drag Racing and Car Stuff.

After it’s seen warming up its tires before they line up at the start line and the light turns green, the Dodge Hellcat launched quickly due to its traditional muscle car acceleration.

In fact, it left its electric rival in the dust.

However, the Tesla Plaid gained ground rapidly with its superior electric drivetrain performance giving it the extra nudge it needed.

That means the Tesla Model S Plaid is the ultimate victor of the quarter-mile race, despite the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat’s strong start.

Maybe combining the best of both worlds or potentially a disaster, one man created the ‘Cybercat’, a Dodge Hellcat body on a Tesla Model S Plaid.

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London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.