In Denver, CO at the Mopar Mile-High Nationals, Dodge unveiled two Challenger Drag Race Packages, which made their introductory runs down the quarter mile track. Mopar plans to build at least 100 of the cars to meet NHRA requirement, and they will be eligible to run in Comp, Super Stock, and Stock categories. Mopar will begin taking orders in late August or September, and pricing will most likely start in the low $30,000 range.
Each of the Drag Race Package cars, which is based on the standard Challenger SRT8, will feature a completely stripped body. Meaning, the body sealer, sound deadener, and undercoat will all be removed. Additional components are also left out including the windshield wipers, HVAC system, air bags, rear seats, power steering, exhaust system, side-impact beams, rear bumper beam, and more. Overall a total of 1000 pounds will be shaved off the car; further weight being saved by the use of composite and poycarbonate components.
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