Is the Hellcat faster than the Mustang Shelby GT500?

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Both the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and the Dodge Challenger Hellcat are very powerful sports cars,

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but which one is faster is up for debate and depends on a number of factors.

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The supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine in the 2022 Shelby GT500 makes an impressive 760 horsepowe

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r and 625 lb-ft of torque, and it can go as fast as 180 mph. The Hellcat, on the other hand,

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has a 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine that is supercharged and makes 717 horsepower and 656 lb-ft of torque.

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It can go as fast as 199 mph. But speed isn't the only thing that matters when deciding which car is faster.

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Handling, stopping, and other performance measures also play a role. In the end, the Shelby GT500

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