Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody edges out Toyota GR Supra in a 10-second showdown—though one driver jumped the light.
Two high-performance icons squared off at Island Dragway last weekend, delivering a fierce quarter-mile clash that ended in 10-second territory—though not without controversy.
In one lane stood a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody, sporting gray paint with bold black stripes and track-ready rubber. In the other, a sleek Toyota GR Supra, modified with an aggressive aero kit, golden hood, and massive rear wing. Both vehicles rolled into the beams fully prepped, signaling a showdown between two of the most talked-about performance cars—one recently retired, the other nearing the end of its production life.
When the lights dropped, both drivers launched clean and fast—visually, at least. The Challenger surged ahead, roaring down the strip to a blistering 10.33-second pass at 135 mph. The Supra followed closely behind, finishing at 10.79 seconds and 124 mph—a remarkably close result for a lighter, smaller coupe.
But the outcome was clouded by one critical detail: the Hellcat tripped the red light at launch, jumping the start and technically fouling the run. While its raw speed was undeniable, the early launch handed the win to the Supra by default, at least by drag strip rules.
This battle at Island Dragway was just one of several high-stakes matchups featured recently by ImportRace, the YouTube channel known for capturing real-world rivalries at the track. The Hellcat vs. Supra duel joins a growing list of quarter-mile face-offs involving everything from factory-fresh Ford Mustang GTs to hybrid C8 Corvettes.
Though the Dodge took the win on paper with a faster elapsed time, purists will note that rules are rules—jumping the light is still a loss. Still, the contest proved that even as both models face uncertain futures, they remain capable of stunning performance in the right hands.
