Tale of the tape
The matchup
This matchup pits the supercharged brute force of the Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye against the compact heavyweight BMW M2. The Hellcat Redeye is all about raw power and straight-line performance, while the M2 offers a more nimble approach with its smaller frame. Both cars are RWD, making it an interesting battle of different philosophies in performance.
Off the line
The Hellcat Redeye's 0-100 km/h time of 3.5 seconds gives it a slight edge off the line compared to the M2's 4.1 seconds. With its massive torque from the supercharged V8, the Redeye should launch hard and get the holeshot. The M2, however, may rely on its agility to keep pace during the early part of the run.
The back half
As they hit the back half of the strip, the power-to-weight ratio becomes critical. The Hellcat Redeye's significant power advantage will likely open a gap as it accelerates through the gears. The M2, while capable, may struggle to close that distance given the Redeye's brute force.
The x-factor
Driver skill can always play a role here; a perfect launch could help the M2 stay competitive. Track conditions, heat soak, and battery state for both cars will also influence performance. However, the Hellcat’s sheer power makes it the favourite in less-than-ideal conditions.
Check out the embedded video to see how this epic battle unfolds on the strip.
Questions from the fence line
which is faster in a drag race?
The Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye is faster in a drag race, with a quarter-mile time of 10.6 seconds compared to the BMW M2's 12.0 seconds.
What is the power difference between the two cars?
The Charger Hellcat Redeye has 594 kW, while the BMW M2 has 338 kW, meaning the Hellcat has a significant power advantage.
How do their 0-100 km/h times compare?
The Hellcat Redeye accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, whereas the M2 takes 4.1 seconds.