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Challenger SRT Demon 170 vs Mustang Shelby GT500

Dodge · Ford

1/4 Mile winner
Challenger SRT Demon 170
Beats the Mustang Shelby GT500 by 2.97s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Challenger SRT Demon 170 beats the Mustang Shelby GT500 by a wide margin, finishing 2.97 seconds ahead. It's the 265 extra horsepower talking — the Challenger SRT Demon 170 simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power
1025 hp
760 hp
0–100 km/h
1.66s
3.5s
Top speed
346 km/h
290 km/h
Engine
Supercharged V8
Supercharged V8
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
1281 Nm
847 Nm
Price
$100,000
$79,420

Simulated race times

Distance
Challenger SRT Demon 170
Mustang Shelby GT500
100 m
3.570s
4.988s
1/8 mile
5.330s
7.378s
1/4 mile
8.134s
11.103s
1 km
15.050s
19.947s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Mustang Shelby GT500 is $79,420 vs $100,000 for the Challenger SRT Demon 170 — a $20,580 gap. Power: Challenger SRT Demon 170 makes 265 hp more (1025 vs 760). 0–100 km/h: Challenger SRT Demon 170 is 1.84s quicker (1.66s vs 3.5s). Top speed: Challenger SRT Demon 170 runs to 346 km/h, 56 km/h higher than Mustang Shelby GT500.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Challenger SRT Demon 170 or the Mustang Shelby GT500?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Challenger SRT Demon 170 is faster, beating the Mustang Shelby GT500 by 2.97 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Challenger SRT Demon 170 vs the Mustang Shelby GT500?

The Challenger SRT Demon 170 hits 100 km/h in 1.66 seconds, while the Mustang Shelby GT500 does it in 3.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Challenger SRT Demon 170 produces 1025 hp; the Mustang Shelby GT500 produces 760 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Challenger SRT Demon 170 tops out at 346 km/h, and the Mustang Shelby GT500 reaches 290 km/h.

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