In a surprising showdown between a second-generation Cadillac CTS-V and a Dodge Charger Hellcat, the expected outcome defied logic. Traditionally, one might assume the Hellcat would easily outperform the CTS-V, but a video shared by Bay Area Racing revealed a different story.
Initially, the Hellcat surged ahead of the luxury CTS-V sedan. However, as both vehicles approached the 100-mile-per-hour mark, the CTS-V began to close the gap. Gaining significant momentum, the CTS-V ultimately sped past the Charger, completing the half-mile at an impressive 159 mph, while the Hellcat clocked in at 150 mph.
According to Bay Area Racing, the CTS-V featured minor enhancements, such as a more aggressive cam setup. Nevertheless, one might wonder if there was more than meets the eye, as the second-gen CTS-V typically generates 556 horsepower—a figure that falls short of the Hellcat’s powerful performance..
