At a Las Vegas drag strip, Chevrolet’s electrified Corvette E-Ray recently proved it can hold its own against old-school American muscle. The all-wheel-drive hybrid took on a modified Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and a classic Ford Torino GT SportsRoof in a pair of head-turning races that drew plenty of attention online.
Introduced in 2023, the E-Ray represents the first electrified Corvette in the model’s 70-year history. Its 6.2-liter LT2 V8 pairs with an electric motor on the front axle, delivering a combined 655 horsepower. Despite weighing nearly 3,800 pounds, the E-Ray’s all-wheel-drive system and instant torque make it one of the quickest Corvettes ever produced.
In the first matchup, the E-Ray lined up against a heavily modified Dodge Charger Hellcat. The sedan, easily identified by its rear parachute, reportedly features a Whipple 3.8-liter supercharger on its 6.2-liter Hemi V8—an upgrade capable of pushing output past 1,000 wheel horsepower when tuned on E85 fuel. Wearing drag slicks, the Charger launched hard and claimed victory over the stock Corvette, which struggled slightly off the line. The E-Ray still clocked a respectable 11.16 seconds at 120 mph, slightly behind Chevrolet’s claimed 10.5-second quarter-mile estimate.
The E-Ray fared better in its second run against a modified 1970–1971 Ford Torino GT SportsRoof. While details on the Torino’s setup weren’t disclosed, its wide rear drag tires and aggressive launch hinted at serious power. Even so, the Corvette managed to edge out the classic by a slim margin, showcasing the benefit of its electric-assisted launch.
The video, shared by the Wheels YouTube channel, highlights what many already suspect: even in a field of high-horsepower monsters, the Corvette E-Ray is redefining what American performance looks like—combining hybrid precision with the heart of a V8.