2011 V10 Dodge Challenger drag pack

[MG8T7GN]

Wow!!

2011 Mopar® Challenger V10 Drag Pak



Here's from the press release:


Mopar Introduces 2011 Challenger Drag Pak for Sportsman Racers
This One Has a V-10 and is Race-ready
• Mopar Challenger V-10 Drag Pak built for sanctioned NHRA Stock and
Super Stock configurations
• Priced at $85,512, Mopar to build 70 serialized units
• Production starts 1Q 2011, applications available now at local Dodge
dealerships or at Mopar - Authentic Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Accessories, Service & Parts
• Past Mopar Challenger Drag Pak model-year programs sold out (2009 and
2010)
Racers rejoice. Mopar is dropping a V-10 into the iconic Dodge Challenger.
The new race-only V-10 powered rear-wheel drive 2011 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak features an 8.4-liter 512 cubic-inch engine with a 2-speed automatic transmission. Mopar will showcase its new drag car this evening at the Dodge Viper Owner’s Invitational in Salt Lake City. The vehicle will then make its way to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas from Nov. 2-5, and the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Orlando from Dec. 9-11.
“With the introduction of our new 2011 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak, Mopar will be the only place to get a factory-built V-10-powered race-ready drag car,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group’s service, parts and customercare brand. “Mopar’s new Challenger Drag Pak is a race rocket that will appeal to racers, collectors, dealers, and Dodge Viper owners.”
Based on the 2011 Dodge Challenger and finished in a Stock Eliminator and Super Stock configuration, the 2011 Mopar Challenger V-10 Drag Pak is the first and only 500-plus cubic-inch V-10 drag-race package car. The car features competition wheels and tires, a Mopar solid rear axle with performance gear ratio, a 2-speed drag race transmission with integrated roll control, a complete competition fuel system with fuel cell, and a complete interior with gauge package. The Mopar Challenger V-10 Drag Pak features a Bright White paint scheme with color options. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $85,512 and production begins early next year.
Mopar offers three options with this vehicle. First, the Competition Package includes an eight-point roll cage, six-point safety harness and a mesh window net (MSRP: $7,950, part number P5155820). Second, a Mopar logo body wrap (MSRP: $950, part number P5155892) and a range of body colors (MSRP: $6,800, part number P5155893). With the Competition Package, the car is ready to go down the drag strip.
Orders must be submitted using the Mopar Challenger V-10 Drag Pak Application, which is available now at Mopar - Authentic Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Accessories, Service & Parts , the Mopar Direct Connection Tech Line at 888-528-HEMI (4364), or a local Dodge dealer. Customers should work with their local Dodge dealer to submit their application.
2011 Mopar Challenger V-10 Drag Pak Highlights
• Identification plate with unique serial number sequence
• Primed and painted body, color options available
• 512 cid V-10 engine
• Unique engine calibration
• 2-speed automatic transmission with shift assembly and built-in roll control
• Special body-in-white modified for drag racing
o No windshield wiper assembly
o No HVAC system (includes block off plates)
o No rear seats
o No power-steering system
o No underbody heat shields
o Complete fuel cell assembly
o Race headers with collectors
o Modified tunnel for transmission clearance and one-piece drive shaft
o Raised floor above differential for solid-axle conversion clearance
• Polycarbonate door windows
• Smart-glass door window system
• Solid engine mounts
• Mopar solid rear axle
• Lightweight seats to accommodate 6-point harness
• Special modified K-member with drop-out crossmember
• Lightweight drag-race only front brake assembly
• Manual rack-and-pinion steering
• Front chin spoiler
• Lightweight cooling module with electric fan
• Lightweight instrument panel assembly
• Special cable-operated decklid release
• Special cable-operated throttle pedal and linkage
• Race-style wheels and tires

The Mopar brand made its mark in the 1960s—the muscle-car era. The Chrysler Corporation built race-ready Dodge and Plymouth “package cars” equipped with special high-performance parts. Mopar carried a line of “special parts” for superstock drag racers and developed its racing parts division called Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use.
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[toofastforyou]

I don't like these cars and here's why:
It's because they're available only to "top name" guys, those who Chrysler Corp. will find worthy of having one but won't be available to everyone who wants one. The small name local and occasional racers won't even be able to dream of having one! The asking price is also ridiculous (over $85,000 ! ), nothing a "regular" budget racer can afford...Also, just try to order one here in Canada and see what happens...hahaha!
And even more insulting is that NHRA will allow them to run in Stock and Super Stock classes against cars that were indeed available to the general pubilc and that were often built from regular street vehicles by their owners !
These specialty built cars (Drag-pack Challengers, Cobra Jet Mustangs, etc...) are great, but should have a class of their own in which to race, but not with in regular Stock classes. They're meant to be only for a select elite racers, but definitely not the general car enthusiast.

Claude.

P.S: One last thing...some of these cars will end up in the hands of so-called collectors who will ask zillions of dollars for them a few years later.....ridiculous...

 

[GNBRETT]

I don't like these cars and here's why:
It's because they're available only to "top name" guys, those who Chrysler Corp. will find worthy of having one but won't be available to everyone who wants one. The small name local and occasional racers won't even be able to dream of having one! The asking price is also ridiculous (over $85,000 ! ), nothing a "regular" budget racer can afford...Also, just try to order one here in Canada and see what happens...hahaha!
And even more insulting is that NHRA will allow them to run in Stock and Super Stock classes against cars that were indeed available to the general pubilc and that were often built from regular street vehicles by their owners !
These specialty built cars (Drag-pack Challengers, Cobra Jet Mustangs, etc...) are great, but should have a class of their own in which to race, but not with in regular Stock classes. They're meant to be only for a select elite racers, but definitely not the general car enthusiast.

Claude.

P.S: One last thing...some of these cars will end up in the hands of so-called collectors who will ask zillions of dollars for them a few years later.....ridiculous...

x2...... $85k.....lol for a junk Challenger

 

[jlat]

hello men; HD is or was doing that with a drag bike(V-rod?) and they where not accessible to everyone. They cost a few bucks also.
IBBY

 

[Just a Six??]

The price is not bad but at least make enuf so that they aren't all collector cars & will never get used. I say make 3x the amount of them & drop the price a few bucks so the Regular People can have one to go beat up on!

 

[toofastforyou]

...but at least make enuf so that they aren't all collector cars & will never get used. I say make 3x the amount of them & drop the price a few bucks so the Regular People can have one to go beat up on!

X2!...EXACTLY! :wink:

Claude. :smile:

P.S: Yes, the price IS bad...

 

[Little6pack]

I saw one run at New england dragway. Dunno how someone got it so early but the other car racing against it won and I bet that car was 55k cheaper.

Still a good effort to build somthing for the rich guys.

 

[EVIL]

Dollar for Dollar i believe the Shelby Super Snake is the better way to go.

it's more sinister looking too!

 

[turbofrank]

The Mopar brand made its mark in the 1960s—the muscle-car era. The Chrysler Corporation built race-ready Dodge and Plymouth “package cars” equipped with special high-performance parts. Mopar carried a line of “special parts” for superstock drag racers and developed its racing parts division called Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use.
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Mopar dropped there followers like hot potatoes too.

 

[krom]

Sat in one at SEMA this week, it was nice.

 

[GBGN1]

They look great.I couldnt afford one but im glad there still making it.

 

[tom j]

It may be worth it if they put a power adder on it

 

[SS/GN]

B/s

These cars are an insult to real stock/superstock racers.They had to do this because the showroom cars are way too heavy.I like new cars but lets keep it real:wink:

Kevin

 

[toofastforyou]

These cars are an insult to real stock/superstock racers.They had to do this because the showroom cars are way too heavy.I like new cars but lets keep it real:wink:

Kevin

X2 ! I agree 100% with you Kevin!...If they want to race, fine, but have a separate class for them.

Claude.

 

[pitch black]

Sat in one at SEMA this week, it was nice.

But you were drooling over the custom challenger they unveiled.

 

[INEEDAGN]

There's no reason for anyone to pay that price tag. A base SE stickers at $23k, can be bought for $20K, Gut the thing and spend way less than $65K to do the same or better, and be done your way. Hell you could probably start with a $45k SRT with the new 6.4 hemi and spend less than that.

Everyone dogs the challenger's weight. What's the camaro, like 200 lbs lighter? Just like having a passenger with you. The challenger is way more car for that 200 lbs. Worth it.

 

[CamoDeafie]

how soon will someone put 2 and 2 and install say a wrecked Vipers V10 into a rental Challenger or even a fleet V6 Charger?