2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Program Announced

Dodge Challenger Drag Pak program. Based off the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8, this V-8 powered monster is not street-legal and comes with a 6.1 HEMI mated to a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. The designers have been able to bring down the curb weight by around 1000 pounds by eliminations several non-essential production components.

It features unique drag-racing components like a composite lift-off hood with functional scoop, polycarbonate door windows, Dodge Viper-style front seats, manual rack-and-pinion steering, a light-weight cooling module with electric fan, special light-weight front-brake assemblies, a special cable-operated deck-lid release and a special cable-operated throttle linkage and pedal assembly.

“We’re proud of our drag racing heritage at Mopar and we will continue to support our drag-race customers where they compete,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and Chief Executive Officer – Mopar Service, Parts and Customer Care, Chrysler Group LLC. “The Dodge Challenger Drag Pak program was a success last year, and we’ll be carrying that momentum into our 2010 build.”