The new mopar challenger drag pak wasnt based off a clean slate but an evolution of a workable package thats now further refined, more efficient, and has a proven track record literally. The 2015 dodge challenger drag pak looks like a hellcat. Nhra top fuel star leah pritchett, shown driving a mopar dodge challenger drag pak in nhra factory stock showdown competition last year, will race in all seven 2018 factory stock showdown events. Dave thomas sets nhra aasa et, mph records in mopar challenger v10 drag pak auburn hills, mich. The mopar dodge challenger drag pak build on a racing tradition that began. We last saw a new challenger drag pak in 2015, preceded by models in 2010 and 2008 yet another reminder that the current challenger has been around a long time. On thursday the company said it will build another variant for 2019.
Well, for the most serious quartermile burners, the ultimate challenger is this one. Each will carry an identification plate with sequential serial number. Bound into late1970 issues of popular magazines such as hot rod, motor trend, and car and driver, it depicts a bright yellow ta complete with black fiberglass snorkel hood with pins, ta side stripes, sideexit megaphone exhaust tips, staggered e60g6015 tires, trunk. And while in many ways it looks like past drag paks, there are a number of tweaks that should make this the fastest and most capable factory drag. However, the introduction of the newest ford mustang cobra jet drag car has led to a tough 2019 season, but mopar has. Looks like the link is pointing to an earlier bangshift post. The new drag pak includes the dodge challenger front and rear fascia trim and a redesigned full roll cage fabricated to nhra specifications. The new mopar dodge challenger drag pak is designed for passionate sportsman racers who compete in nationally sanctioned drag racing series, such as the national hot rod association nhra. Engine truck short block and a complete 392 hemi from a scat pack challenger. Personal, up close photos, construction, part numbers and finishes along with a complete history of the programs development.
Mopar rolls out the 2020 dodge challenger drag pak at sema. The mopar dodge challenger drag paks roots start with the factory production of max wedge package cars in the early 1960s, followed by 1968s 426 hemipowered dodge dart and plymouth barracuda package cars. Inside the supercharged dodge challenger drag pak were taking a deep dive into the factory muscle cars, engineered in detroit, and campaigned by nhra sportsman racers in. Mar 03, 2017 just a quick video unloading the new drag pak challenger we just picked up from detroit.
Mopar will build a minimum of 100 challenger drag race package cars to meet nhra requirements. Dodge challenger drag pak is ready to start laying some. The 2019 dodge challenger rt scat pack gets a quarter. The dearborn automaker is projecting that the ford performance prototype can crush the quartermile in the low8second range at more than 170 mph. The 2015 dodge challenger drag pak test vehicle is the next step in the evolution of the modern day package car whose earlier incarnations include more than 150 v8 challenger drag paks, an additional fifty v10 versions, as well as 426 race hemi upgrade kits. Mopars new challenger drag pak is a race rocket that will appeal to racers, collectors, dealers, and dodge viper owners.
See mopars new 1,000hp challenger drag pak get bolted together. The 4thgeneration mopar dodge challenger drag pak roared to life before a packed house at the 2019 sema show on tuesday, nov. Authenticity guide 2009 dodge challenger lc22r drag pak. This limitedproduction drag pak offers a complete turnkey package ready for the track or a variety of modular installation kits to bring added mopar muscle. The dodge challenger drag pak dominated the nhra factory stock showdown class in 2018, with mopar top fuel driver leah pritchett claiming the title and setting a handful of records along the way. The 2016 dodge mopar challenger drag pak boasts a choice of supercharged 354 hemi or naturally aspirated 426 hemi engines. Those cars still compete in the super stockautomatichemi ssah class of nhra sportsman racing. When he first heard rumors of the new dodge challenger drag pak, dom papa knew he had to add one to the collection. David bartons old drag pak set the fsb record at maple grove raceway last. The mopar dodge challenger drag pak build on a racing tradition that began in the heat of the muscle car wars in the 1960s. Mopar opens orders for allnew dodge challenger drag paks. Dodge opens the order books for 60 examples of these.
Papas chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram is the place to go and we have the. Mar 23, 2010 well its time to take notice to one man thats surely gotten it figured out, at an lxplatform shootout in bradenton one 09 drag pak put down a solid 9. Mopar muscle is at the dream giveaway garage dream giveaway today and were checking out their 2019 challenger redeye widebody that is powered by a magnuson supercharged 6. Participate with nhra contingency in 2020 to get paid to win as the new season begins. Dodge reveals specs for challenger drag race package. During a test session at atco raceway in new jersey last week, in preparation for the nhra division 1. Hellcat vs drag pack challenger drag racing youtube. Dodge srt unveils the new 2019 dodge 426 drag pak at sema show 2019. No 2019 challenger refresh coming, but a drag pack is. The challenger is engineered for grassroots drag racers that compete in sportsman classes in events sanctioned by the national hot rod association nhra and national muscle car association nmca. Aug 29, 2014 the chrysler group has offered up the first information and images of the 2015 dodge challenger drag pak, a purpose built race car that is based closely on the production road model right down to. Jan 16, 2014 see all photos 01 starting with a rolled 10 dodge challenger rt, we had a long road ahead when we decided to build a dedicated drag car from this wreck. The dodge challenger drag pak returns for 2020 hemmings. Dealers open order books for 201516 mopar dodge challenger.
Orders for the 2010 challenger drag pak must be submitted using the dodge challenger drag pak application which is available now at. Dodge really caused a stir by including the 1971 challenger ta in a sixpage dodge scat pack advertising insert. The 2020 dodge challenger drag pak is a monster muscle car. Details of every part of the first mopar stock drag racing package in 40 years. This is the first dragraceonly, factorybuilt package car built in 40 years. The sanctioning body rule book will outline roll cage parameters, but here.
Not legal on pollutioncontrolled vehicles or vehicles registered for highway use. The 2020 drag pak will be limited to a production run of just 50 serialized units. Original form with steel trailer tires, original engine 6. Car tech books latest book is a great diy sources for hemi lovers. Dodge challenger drag pak is ready to start laying some hemi. The mopar dodge challenger drag pack vs hellcat challenger,top speed,acceleration and drag race.
Drag racers will have a choice of three engines to power the challenger drag race package car for race competition. With video the racers have spoken, and mopar has finally answered their prayers. Build biology s2 e22 7 second drag challenger, from the factory duration. Mopar celebrates the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the gen ii 426 race hemi. This past weekend, don schumacher racing top fuel driver leah pritchett participated in a grudge match race with the guy who owns papa johns pizza. Really dodge is making a fortune off the current generation lx platform cars challenger charger dodge should be able to build a whole slew of drag pack cars, cars that feature the hellcat engine in a super. Though he missed out on the 2009 production run, he was among the first in line for a 2010 model and got serial number three of the 50 to be built. Jun 26, 2015 it was last summer that dodge showed off a prototype of its new drag racer based on its latest challenger muscle car, the 2015 challenger drag pak, and now the final version has made its debut. Mopar and dodgesrt roll out new challenger drag pak at 2019. The dodge challenger lineup just keeps growing and aging.
The best books to read while social distancing, according to book lovers. This 2020 mopar dodge challenger drag pak edition, currently appearing at the sema aftermarket show, isnt street legal but is nhra certified for a 7. Powered by a choice of supercharged 354 cubic inch hemi v8, or naturallyaspirated 426 cu. Mopar unveiled the new, trackonly package car for sportsmen drag. In early december 2015, chip hoynitskis 2015 drag pak challenger rolled into ray bartons shop in robesonia, pennsylvania with one goal in mind. Mopar 2020 dodge challenger drag pak burns rubber at sema.
All carbon fiber, where the original drag pak hood was a combination of polycarbonate hood and fiberglass scoop. Jul 14, 2008 chrysler, together with its inhouse parts and services arm mopar, revealed its new dodge challenger drag race package car over the weekend at the 29th annual mopar milehigh nationals event at. The trackonly coupe arrives with certification for national hot rod. Mopar built the first two challenger drag race package cars for development and testing. Dodge will build just 50 of these quartermile specials, and there are few details beyond that at this point. Ordering the drag pack challenger dodge challenger forum. Dodge challenger mopar drag pak concept 2014 pictures.
Mopar and dodgesrt roll out new challenger drag pak at. Jun 12, 2017 2 thoughts on this 2010 dodge challenger drag pak is up for sale. The dodge challenger is the name of three different generations of automobiles two of those being pony cars produced by american automobile manufacturer dodge. Dodge challenger drag pak debuts to dominate the quartermile. Mopar and dodgesrt took the wraps off a new, fourthgeneration version of the factorybuilt, racetrackonly mopar dodge challenger drag pak. Mopar offers the only factorybuilt, v10 powered raceready package car. The 2020 mopar dodge challenger drag pak, unveiled at the 2019 sema show, delivers sportsman racers a new, turnkey package loaded with suspension and. Mopar revealed two dodge challenger drag race package cars at the 29th annual mopar milehigh nationals today before thrilled fans at bandimere speedway in morrison. Its been discussed that the upcoming challenger might abandon its outdated giorgio platform, seen within the alfa romeo giulia and begin riding on. Building on lessons learned with the thirdgeneration drag pak, the new fourthgeneration challenger drag pak offers racers the choice of buying a. Underside replicated from original stock street car. Build your race car with these parts and get paid to win in 2020. Based on the production dodge challenger srt8, mopars modern factoryprepped challenger drag race package car will begin as a special bodyinwhite biw from. The 2015 mopar challenger drag pak test vehicle is the next step in the evolution of the modern day package car whose earlier incarnations include more than 150 v8 challenger drag.
The cockpit reflects the dodge challenger interior, but with the addition of a mopar gauge pack, driver and passenger lightweight racing seats, along with a safety net and a fivepoint harness. Mar 22, 2017 pritchetts challenger drag pak isnt a demon by patrick rall on march 22, 2017 at 1. Mopar challenger v10 drag pak sets nhra aasa records. Based on the 2011 dodge challenger and finished in a stock eliminator and super stock configuration, the 2011 mopar challenger v10 drag pak is the first and only 500plus cubicinch v10 drag race package car. This 2009 dodge challenger drag pak, purchased out of the tyson collection 1 of 25 offerings that were sold in north carolina, presents a unique opportunity to purchase not only very rare and exclusive mopar sheetmetal, but one that is untouched and as delivered from the factory. Surpassing the performance of legendary names such as jeg coughlin in the same car is an impressive feat. Auburn hills, michigan dodge dealers will open the order books for the 2015 16 mopar dodge challenger drag pak racecar beginning july 23, fiatchrysler said on friday the naturally. Its only been out for a month, but now, thanks to the efforts of veteran racer dave thomas. On thursday, ford motor company pulled the wraps off their new mustang cobra jet factory drag racer with allelectric propulsion. Challenger drag pak is the first dragrace, factory prepped package car built in.
And while in many ways it looks like past drag paks, there are. Inside ray bartons drag pak 354 gen iii hemi build. Mopar and dodge roll out new 2020 challenger drag pak at sema. Mopar and dodgesrt took the wraps off a new, fourthgeneration version of the factorybuilt, racetrackonly mopar dodge challenger drag. This particular challenger came from the factory with the 354 raceprepped gen iii hemi configuration and features a whipple. The order books are now open for an extremely limited run of. On november 5, 2019, during the annual sema show in las vegas, mopar and dodgesrt took the wraps off their latest offering, a new, fourthgeneration version of the factorybuilt, racetrackonly, dodge challenger known as the drag pak.
The 2020 dodge challenger drag pak is ready to cover the quartermile at a lightningquick speed at the 2019 sema show. Weve got the authentic mopar parts to improve performance and handling like wheels, exhaust systems, suspension and steering, big brake kits, cold air intakes, lighting and. Building on lessons learned with the 3rdgeneration drag pak, the new 4thgen challenger drag pak offers racers the choice of buying a complete, turnkey package ready for the track or a variety of modular kits to install on their own dodge challenger drag car. This is a amazing drag car, it runs fast and straight every time. Mopar challenger v10 drag pak sets nhra aasa records autoblog. May 25, 2017 rounding out the list of insanely priced supercars that would lose to the dodge demon in a drag race is the lamborghini aventador super veloce. Based on the standard narrowbody challenger, the drag pak is powered by a 354 cubicinch supercharged hemi v8 that drives the rear wheels through a manuallyshifted threespeed automatic.
In case you dont have an encyclopedic knowledge of fiatchryslers product history, this is actually dodges fourth drag pak challenger to. Mopar unveils dodge challenger drag pak wvideo autoblog. More than 45 years after the 1968 dodge dart and plymouth barracuda mopar package cars contributed to building the brands reputation at the drag strip, mopar still lives up to its heritage by continuing to add to the lineage of high performance quality products. Build your race car with these parts and get paid to win. Jul 23, 2015 the order books are now open for an extremely limited run of supercharged and hemipowered versions of the mopar dodge challenger drag pak.
Dodge drag pak challenger sets record dodge challenger forum. The dodge challenger drag pak has returned for 2020, five years after the last one arrived, and two years after it began development. Apr 15, 2016 in early december 2015, chip hoynitskis 2015 drag pak challenger rolled into ray bartons shop in robesonia, pennsylvania with one goal in mind. Aug 29, 2014 this is where the challenger drag pak comes in to play, and chrysler and mopar have just shown off the first test vehicle for this upcoming rig. Latest update on drag pack will also see even more of the trickle down effect with the demon goodies, get spread throughout the srt lineup with the introduction of the 2019 drag pack not to be confused with drag pak packages. Butfinallythe time will come for a fresh new challenger, which should arrive at 2021 using the new generation charger. Mopar will build a minimum of 100 package cars to meet nhra requirements. However, the first use of the challenger name by dodge was in 1959 for marketing a value version of the fullsized coronet silver challenger. Group llc reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation, to the information. Nhra top fuel star pritchett to drive mopar dodge challenger. The plate on the dashboard is for cosmetic purposes only. In true factory drag car tradition, these cars are strictly radio delete.
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