Super stock challenger info

[hemiram]

Mopar will build a minimum of 100 Challenger Drag Race Package Cars to meet NHRA requirements. Based on the production Dodge Challenger SRT8, Mopar’s modern factory-prepped Challenger Drag Race Package Car will begin as a special Body-in-White (BIW) from Chrysler’s Brampton, Ontario, Canada, assembly plant. The body sealer, sound deadener and undercoat will be eliminated. To reduce vehicle weight, major production component and systems will also be eliminated including: windshield wiper assembly, complete HVAC system, all airbag components, rear seats, power steering system, exhaust system and underbody heat shields, cross-car and side impact door beams, rear bumper beam and rear deck lid spoiler.

The drag racer has three engine options—6.1-liter or 5.7-liter HEMI or 5.9-liter Magnum® Wedge—as well as manual or automatic transmission.

A build book/owner’s manual will be provided to document the modifications made to the Challenger SRT8 as well as provide recommendations to finish the Package Car for Stock Eliminator competition. To accentuate weight savings, there are unique drag-race components in the Package Car program including: composite lift-off hood with functional scoop, Viper-style front seats, polycarbonate door windows, lightweight cooling module with electric fan, manual rack and pinion steering, special cable-operated deck lid release, special lightweight front brake assembly and special cable-operated throttle linkage and pedal assembly.

[raman noodles]

It's priced lower than the srt version.  Why would anyone buy the srt when you could get this and go even faster? 

[moparman]

It's priced lower than the srt version.  Why would anyone buy the srt when you could get this and go even faster? 

This one isn't street legal.  Though I wonder what kinds of things you'd have to do in order to make it street legal, you might still come out ahead.

[gman]

It's priced lower than the srt version.  Why would anyone buy the srt when you could get this and go even faster? 

This one isn't street legal.  Though I wonder what kinds of things you'd have to do in order to make it street legal, you might still come out ahead.

What makes it not street legal?  Too much horsepower??? maybe.  That's a mean looking car is all I know, I wouldn't want to end up against it on the track.

[markedman]

It's priced lower than the srt version.  Why would anyone buy the srt when you could get this and go even faster? 

This one isn't street legal.  Though I wonder what kinds of things you'd have to do in order to make it street legal, you might still come out ahead.

What makes it not street legal?  Too much horsepower??? maybe.  That's a mean looking car is all I know, I wouldn't want to end up against it on the track.

I would think it's the HP that's the problem.  Aren't all police cars supposed to be tuned to be faster than any street car so that you can't get away from them?  If you had too much HP then you could easily outrun the cops.

[05ram]

What's the 5.9-liter Magnum® Wedge???  Anyone have any insight on this engine?

[NitroNanny]

It's the old 5.9L engine that's in my truck.  I don't know why they'd still make it or even offer it.  From my understanding the new 5.7L hemi is more reliable, better hp/torque, and better mpgs.  Weird.