Driver and race commentator Tommy Kendall comes in for an interesting discussion on racing, working in sports TV and how to get fired. Then we take a look at the amazing new supercharged SRT Hellcat. TK even takes it for a little spin. And we do mean spin.
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Producer: Jeff Fox
Audio Engineer: Chris Laxamana
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Matt,
From the video it sounded like if you were to buy one you might get the paddle shifting auto instead of the 6 speed due to the heavy clutch and wide pedal placement. As a fellow manual transmission guy I also actually have to consider the auto in this thing as well. I hear nothing but great things about the 8 speed. It’s geared more aggressively and all the great quarter mile and 0-60 numbers were tested with the auto. But I also understand that numbers aren’t everything and it would be hard to pass on the stick.
Honestly, it’s a tough choice. Matt, if you had to choose would you go 6 speed or paddles?
Thanks,
Nick
Matt, you’re doing a great job as host. I actually may agree with you about Mustangs for the very first time. I do think if they were part of the Newman history, they should be included in his story. Sorry Matt, not a fan Fox body Mustangs. Just ain’t. Do hope you have fun with yours. Adam, give this man a raise!
Love the show. Keep it up.
It’s a hell of a cat and already a legend. Someone said that a dyno test revealed 717 at the wheels. What octane fuel is needed?
The word on the street is that its horsepower is under-rated at the factory. Not sure of the octane.
–Jeff