(Above: "Big Daddy" Don Garlits drives his Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak at the 2009 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals).
If you weren't among the lucky 100 to snag a factory-built program vehicle in 2009, Mopar's got your back.
Mopar has unveiled its 2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak
program for 2010, which includes the non-street legal
V-8 powered, rear-wheel drive Dodge Challenger with the 6.1 liter
HEMI® that may be set up with a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed
manual transmission.
Based on the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8® and finished in a
Stock Eliminator configuration, Mopar engineers eliminated select
production components and systems to reduce vehicle weight by about
1,000 pounds. Additionally, the Dodge Challenger Drag Pak
features unique drag-race components including: composite lift-off
hood with functional scoop, Dodge Viper-style front seats,
polycarbonate door windows, a light-weight cooling module with
electric fan, manual rack-and-pinion steering, a special
cable-operated deck-lid release, special light-weight front-brake
assemblies and special cable-operated throttle linkage and pedal
assembly.
The Dodge Challenger Drag Pak features a retro Stone White paint
scheme and is sanctioned for NHRA Stock, Super Stock and Comp
Eliminator drag racing. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail
Price is $39,999 and production begins this summer.
The 2009 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak program commemorated the 40th
anniversary of the legendary 1968 Dodge Hemi Dart and Plymouth Hemi
Barracuda package cars. The ’68 Package Cars were sold as
actual running cars with VIN identification. The 2009 and 2010
Package Cars are not running cars and do not come with VIN
identification.
Orders for the 2010 Challenger Drag Pak must be submitted using the
Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Application which is available now at www.mopar.com or
from the Mopar Direct Connection Tech Line at 888-528-HEMI (4363).
Customers should work with their local Dodge dealer to submit their
application.
