Good kill. i've owned one of those R/T Challengers myself. it was some porky meathead marine-type and he sure was surprised that his heavy POS got beaten by an NA 4 cylinder. Poor guy.

 

He needs to let some air out of the tires. 2.2 60 fts with drag radials is terrible.

My buddy ran 13.77 @ 101.3 with a 2.1 60 ft.

 

Do those Challengers only come in auto too?

 

I don't think so. They have both a 4 speed auto and a 6 speed standard version i think?

 

na 08 was that first year of them, and they only came in auto. the rest of the years offered 6 speed.

yeah, woot need some kind of mod. cough driver haha

 

Never driven the R/T. I own an AP1 and a 2010 SRT8. In a straight line the HEMI ought to cook the Honda, but as far as the handling and quality of the ride, the S2000 stands out. The S2000's lack of low end torque commands a different ride altogether,. It takes getting into VTech to really appreciate the S2000's acceleration, while the SRT8 opens up right from the jump/off the line. 2 completely different philosophies. It's a bit disorienting switching between the 2.

 

Holy ancient thread.

I had an S2000 and a HEMI Challenger back to back (to back with the Challenger in between two s2000s). Anyway, It's an apples to oranges comparison. The Challenger is a big, comfy cruiser that is anywhere from a lounge chair with good fuel econ (v6 with 8spd) to a track car (Hellcat with widebody) to the fastest drag car from a dealer (Demon). I'm sure a Hellcat beats an s2000 at everything. And it should given the price. I'm not sure how the ride of the s2000 stands out - maybe in a bad way but a Challenger rides way better with no squeaks or rattles.

It will be interesting when they go to the Guilia (D body, smaller) platform and still have 840hp. It was great for DDing and road trips, the reasons why most people buy cars.

That said, I have an s2000 again. It's not the logical choice but its more fun and more me.

 

I think the S2000 ride stands out if one is seeking a more pure driving experience. The SRT8 holds the road well and is responsive for a car its size. However, when I drive the S2000, I'm locked into the contours of the road and the feeling of the drive. That's what I meant when I said better ride in the S2000. The Challenger is much more comfortable and smooth so much better for long rides. The S2000 is a joy to drive on winding roads or track.