News articles say that the Saleen Black Label Mustang surpasses its predecessor the Saleen Hellcat. The Mustang’s 730 horse power engine definitely does show that it rivals the Hellcat’s 707 horse power engine. But how superior is the Mustang compared to the Hellcat?
Brief Specifications
Specifications | Black Label Mustang | Hellcat |
Horse Power | 730 | 707 |
Torque | 600lb-ft | 650lb-ft |
Engine | 5.0-liter Cayote V8 | 6.2-liter Hemi V8 |
Top Speed | 200mph | 199mph |
Acceleration (from 0 to 60mph) | 3 seconds | 3.5 seconds |
Wheels | 20-inch alloy wheels | 20-inch forged aluminium wheels |
Motor Speeds | Options for a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic motor | Options for an 8-speed manual and 8-speed automatic motor |
As seen in the above table there’s not much of a difference in specification between the Black Label Mustang and the Hellcat. While there is a considerable difference between the Mustang and the Hellcat’s horse power, it redeems itself with the amount of torque, and its engine does have different engines the rest of its main specifications are almost the same.
Other information both cars
The Black Label Mustang
Aside from the above specifications there are other things to consider with the Black Label Mustang.
Here are those specifications:
- 15-inch dimpled rotors
- 275/35R20 tires up front and 275/40R20 tires out back
- Carbon-fiber components that add 1.5 inches in front and 2 inches at the back
- Saleen S4 springs, sway bars, and shocks
- An underhood containing, a twin-screw blower
- A Saleen-specific trim, and a numbered dash plate
- Given these specifications, the Black Label mustang can be yours with a price of $73,214.
The Hellcat
- There’s more to the Hellcat than meets the eye. Below are added specifications of the Hellcat:
- Pirelli P-Zero three season tires
- Six-piston Brembo callipers for breaks, four of these pistons are situated in front of the car
- Has a mileage of 22-mpg
- NHRA-certified 11.0 second quarter mile time on street tires and a 10.7 second quarter mile time on drag radials.
- Time for acceleration from 0 to 60mph, while on street tires, the Hellcat takes 3.7 seconds while on drag wheels it takes 2.9 seconds
- A three-mode suspension
- The Hellcat has been reported to reach a top speed of 204mph, despite its advertised top speed of 199mph
- Five drive modes which are: Custom, Sport, Track, Default, and Eco
Like the Black Mustang, the Hellcat sports impressive specifications that can be yours with its price of $60,000.