Mopar premieres 2011 Challenger V10 Drag Pak
Mopar, the MOtor PARts division of Chrysler has introduced its all-new, 2011 Challenger Drag Pak race-only monster, which benefits from an 8.4-liter 512 cubic-inch V10 engine unit linked to a 2-speed automatic transmission. The race ride is rear-wheeled of course and its premiere was held this weekend at the Dodge Viper Owner's Invitational in Salt Lake City. 2011 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak will be also one of the highlights at the forthcoming SEMA show next month Las Vegas.
Besides its exceptional 500-plus cubic-inch V10, the ride further features competition wheels and tires, a Mopar solid rear axle with performance gear ratio, a 2-speed drag race transmission with integrated roll control, a complete competition fuel system with fuel cell, as well as a complete interior with gauge package.
With manufacturing process scheduled to start in early 2011, the 2011 Challenger Drag Pak by Mopar will boast a MSRP of 85,512 USD.
2011 Mopar Challenger V10 Drag Pak special features:
- Identification plate with unique serial number sequence
- Primed and painted body, color options available
- 512 cid V-10 engine
- Unique engine calibration
- 2-speed automatic transmission with shift assembly and built-in roll control
- Special body-in-white modified for drag racing
- Smart-glass door window system
- Solid engine mounts
- Mopar solid rear axle
- Lightweight seats to accommodate 6-point harness
- Special modified K-member with drop-out crossmember
- Lightweight drag-race only front brake assembly
- Manual rack-and-pinion steering
- Front chin spoiler
- Lightweight cooling module with electric fan
- Lightweight instrument panel assembly
- Special cable-operated decklid release
- Special cable-operated throttle pedal and linkage
- Race-style wheels and tires
Mopar has introduced numerous industry-first features including:
- Camper trailers: first to introduce off-road camper trailers
- Vehicle-information apps: first to introduce smartphone vehicle-information applications, a new channel of communication with consumers
- Electronic owner manuals: first to introduce traditional owner manuals in a DVD and brief user-guide format
- FLO TV: first to offer live, mobile television
- WiFi: first to offer customers the ability to make their vehicle a wireless hot spot
- WiTECH: first to support vehicle diagnosis and software updates leveraging off-the-shelf personal computers and a dedicated wireless tool network