It's V10 powered and turn key!

http://blog.chryslerllc.com/blog.do?p=entry&id=1186

http://behindthepentastar.webs.com/apps/blog/show/4926474-v10-challenger

Yeah...I saw that David. The whining over on Class Racer has already started and there is not even any racing yet.

Mopar® Introduces 2011 Challenger Drag Pak for Sportsman Racers

I think it's way, way, cool. Look out CJ's.


This One Has a V-10 and is Race-ready
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ --

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 www.mopar.com
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 customer-care 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 www.Mopar.com, 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
No windshield wiper assembly
No HVAC system (includes block off plates)
No rear seats
No power-steering system
No underbody heat shields
Complete fuel cell assembly
Race headers with collectors
Modified tunnel for transmission clearance and one-piece drive shaft
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

Wow is the word.
Body in flight is more like it.

Forgive my ignorance of "class racing", but, whats the point of a V10 chally? I thought that class cars had to have engines that are available in production vehicles? Or did I miss an earlier announcement?

unless the rules have changed

TO QUALIFY AS PRODUCTION IT TAKES A MINIMUM OF 100 VEHICLES

Now purists can run a powerglide and claim they are a factory option....

Wow.

thats some carzy stuff, almost like the SS darts and barracudas from a long time ago but to compete with the fords,maybe a twinscrew ontopp of said V10 for 2012 ?

no serious hood scoop ?
maybe another entry point ??

There you go, Fred. Right up your alley.

Next thing you know, someone will dip one, move the wheels around, and, WALLA!! Do some match racing...it's deja vu all over again.

I love it!!

Very, very cool. Turnkey for a price less than building out a 2010 6.1 Drag Pak. I am very, very interested! Way to go Mopar!

NHRA is trying to bring back the rivalry between the manufacturers in Stock and Super Stock.

They're also trying to be flexible regarding engine/body combinations to allow the Drag Pak (and Cobra Jet Mustangs) to run various classes.

This why there is a 5.9L Magnum listed in the classification guide for the Challenger and also a 428 and 352 (both based on Ford Racing's 351W platform) for the CJ Mustangs.

Now, were the heck is the 2011 COPO Camaro...?!?

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I think it is cool right up to the 2 speed trans in a heavy car. Crazy. At least put a 3 speed in it.