A 2023 C8 Corvette Stingray dominates a Hemi Charger and tuned Audi SQ5 in thrilling 1/8-mile drag races at Barona Dragstrip.
The C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray continues to uphold its reputation as a “supercar killer,” proving itself on the dragstrip against formidable opponents. This time, a crimson 2023 Corvette Stingray took on a 2020 Dodge Charger 5.7 Hemi V8 and a tuned 2018 Audi SQ5 at the Barona Dragstrip in Lakeside, California, in a series of high-energy 1/8-mile battles.
In the first face-off, the Stingray squared up against the Mopar muscle of the Hemi Charger. Despite the Charger’s powerful V8 engine, the Corvette quickly established its dominance. The first run was a blowout, with the Stingray clocking an impressive 7.79 seconds compared to the Charger’s 8.86 seconds. A rematch gave the Charger a brief lead, but the C8’s mid-engine balance and precision ultimately reclaimed victory after a decisive gear change…