Not surprisingly, many of our modern-day Mopars outperform the fastest big block muscle cars of the early 70s in top speed. Look at these comparisons: Daytona/Superbird (426)- 185 mph Chevelle SS LS6 (454)- 162 mph DeTomaso Pantera (351)- 162 mph Torino CJ (429)- 150 mph Challenger R/T (426)- 146 mph Road Runner (426)- 142 mph 3.5L- 140 mph top speed 3.6L- 146 mph top speed 5.7L- 155 mph top speed (electronically limited) 6.1 L- 173 mph top speed 6.4L- 182 mph top speed 6.2L Hellcat- 199 mph top speed 6.2L Redeye- 203 mph top speed 6.2L Demon- 168 mph top speed
Watch these videos. See how Legendary Motorcar Company had to modify the body of its $500,000 1970 Super 'Cuda (V10, twin-turbo, 1,500 hp., 800 lb-ft.) to reach 208 mph on a 36-degree banked racetrack. Even with all of the custom mods, the 'Cuda's windshield molding blew off and the AAR-style hood air scoop had to be blocked off. Legendary Motorcar SuperCuda on Forgeline ZX3R Wheels (5023) Revisiting the 'Super' Cuda | Our 208 MPH Plymouth Cuda vs. Ferrari Enzo - YouTube Also, watch the second video where the Challenger designers discuss all of the aerodynamic tweaks they had to make in order for the retro-styled 2008 Challenger SRT to handle at 180 mph speeds. 2008 Challenger Designer Interview -- Segment 3
