What does 72 pounds really make in drag racing results?
The remote starter is the only factory upgrade for the white TRX. It adds $72,385. The interior is made of a mixture of vinyl and cloth, so there are no heated seats. The vehicle does not have a trailer brake controller, or reverse steering control. A few styling improvements have been made by the owner, including vinyl decals and Hellcat logos. The payload of the lightly-equipped truck is 72 pounds (32.6 kilograms) lower than that of the loaded pickup.
The same powertrain is used in both trucks. The Hellcat 6.2-liter supercharged, 6.2-liter V8 produces 702 horsepower (523 Kilowatts) as well as 650 pound-feet (881 Newton meters). The eight-speed automatic transmits the power to a 4-wheel-drive system. Upgraded components have been added to the transfer case to handle the power. A Dana 60 solid rear axle is available with an electronic locking rear differential.
This race demonstrates how similar these two vehicles can be. Although the white TRX is lighter, the red TRX wins. They are only a few inches apart at the finish. When they pass the cones, they are almost side-by-side.
The second race demonstrates how important the launch is when two vehicles are closely matched. The white TRX starts strong. The red TRX can’t keep up with this pace.