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uwntsumrtII
07-14-2008, 02:49 AM
Big Daddy Don Garlits runs the New Challenger Drag Race Pack :hail:

11.24 @ 121.52 in the 1/4 at The Mile High in Denver :drive:

that's a 10sec car at better elevation :rockwoot:

haven't found any vids, YET!!

geo2slow4u
07-14-2008, 03:20 AM
Big Daddy Don Garlits runs the New Challenger Drag Race Pack :hail:

11.24 @ 121.52 in the 1/4 at The Mile High in Denver :drive:

that's a 10sec car at better elevation :rockwoot:

haven't found any vids, YET!!

I want one.

scatpackdal
07-14-2008, 03:22 AM
yeah, have this discussion going on over at the delphi board. today was the official unveiling of the package. still trying to get all the details about what they plan to do with them. i've read only 100 produced and first offered to hand picked mopar racers.

oh yeah, using the NHRA's generous correction factor for bandimere to sea level, it'd be a 10.54 at sea level.

bad360rt
07-14-2008, 03:34 AM
Badass!! Factory race cars FTMFW!!!! :rockwoot:

uwntsumrtII
07-14-2008, 05:32 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs2Z9HkPL8E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9PwZpLvdmE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmSLGvYpQDg

uwntsumrtII
07-14-2008, 05:51 AM
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/New-Challenger-Drag-Pack_171492.htm

PSSTRT
07-14-2008, 10:51 AM
That was sweet!!! Nice Find:hail:

geo2slow4u
07-15-2008, 03:29 AM
You know how long I was side tracked watchin challenger video's after this.

scatpackdal
07-15-2008, 04:01 AM
http://www.leftlanenews.com/mopar-unveils-drag-race-packages-for-challenger.html

Over the weekend, Dodge made good on its promise and unveiled its Drag Race Package for the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 at the 29th Annual Mopar Mile-High Nationals in Morrison, Colorado. Dodge will sell similar cars to NHRA race teams, giving them engine and specific race-oriented options.


Unlike the production version, the NHRA-spec Challengers will offer a choice of three engines and two transmissions. They will also be about 1,000lbs lighter than the production versions, thanks to the elimination of production components and systems that aren’t needed in a dedicated race car. In addition, certain steel body panels and windows were replaced with composite, polycarbonate or otherwise lightweight components under the Package Car program. Other structural changes include a wheelbase that is half an inch shorter than the production car, and a front cradle with bolt-in crossmember and solid engine mounts.

Dodge’s high-performance division, Mopar, will build at least 100 Challenger Drag Race Package cars that meet NHRA requirements. Starting life off as body-in-white examples from the Brampton, Ontario production line, all unnecessary components such as body sealer, sound deadening and undercoat will not be applied. The windshield wiper assembly, HVAC system, airbags, rear seats, power steering, exhaust and heat shields, side impact door beams, rear bumper beam and rear decklid spoiler are also all gone.

Racers can then pick between the 6.1- or 5.7-liter Hemis or a 5.9-liter Magnum Wedge, mating each to either an automatic or manual transmission. They will then have to finish building their cars to meet other NHRA-mandated rules and regulations. The cars will be able to run in the NHRA’s three Eliminator categories, Comp, Super Stock and Stock, in up to 40 classes.

NHRA drag racing legends Don “Big Daddy” Garlits and Judy “Miss Mighty Mopar” Lilly piloted the two cars at the event on their inaugural public runs.

Prices will range from the low to mid $30,000 range, Dodge said, with Mopar starting to take orders in late August.

http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/may2008/challengermopar2.jpg

uwntsumrtII
07-15-2008, 04:13 AM
You know how long I was side tracked watchin challenger video's after this.

YOU?!?!?!?!

i spend hours just searching for them :jester: