The Mopar world may be changing, but old-school power still thrives on the track. At Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania, two Dodge Challengers reminded fans what true performance looks like—even if both have strayed far from factory spec. One carried a Toyota 2JZ engine under its hood, while the other traded its supercharger for twin turbos. The result was a pair of outrageous muscle cars running side by side in a high-speed roll race, each topping well over 150 mph.
The event, part of RaceMotive’s 65-mph roll series, turned the 2.5-mile tri-oval into a battleground for horsepower supremacy. Both cars were lowered, wide-bodied, and fitted with massive concave wheels, looking more like street-legal missiles than traditional Challengers. For Mopar purists, it was a shocking sight: one Challenger powered by a legendary Japanese straight-six, the other by a turbocharged variant of the familiar Hemi setup.
The first run started at around 60 mph, and the twin-turbo Hellcat quickly showed its strength, clocking more than 160 mph by the end of the straight. Its 2JZ-swapped rival wasn’t far behind, but still fell short by a few miles per hour. Refusing to settle the score on a single pass, the drivers lined up again for a rematch. The second run produced a near-identical outcome, with the twin-turbo car once again taking the win at roughly 159 mph, while the 2JZ-powered Challenger trailed just under 150 mph.
As Dodge transitions into its next era with hybrid and electric powertrains, these modified machines represent a rebellious send-off for the brand’s gasoline-fueled legacy. Whether boosted by Japanese engineering or American brute force, both cars prove that even as the industry evolves, raw speed and creative builds remain the true heartbeat of performance culture.
