2011 Dodge Challenger V10 Drag Pak

[NewHemi]

The 2011's will have all sorts of new engine options... I won't let those other cats out of the bag yet, But the 2011 cars are coming race ready...

Consequently So you won't have to wait so long to see one a track near you. Or in the lane next to you.

So, be afraid.... Be very afraid!

David
The New Hemi Guy

[lvd2340]

i've added a few more pics to the original post

[Dgal]

Originally Posted by lvd2340

i've added a few more pics to the original post

Thanks for posting the pictures. That is a very good looking car. I like the hood better than the 2010 Drag Paks.

There are a couple of things that I noticed. I didn't see a factory weight box, but that shouldn't be a problem. It doesn't appear to have much set back to the engine. That may be due to it being a V10. I would be a little concerned about getting it to hook if it makes power like the other combos have been on 9" tires.

Don

A two speed? You mean to tell me Mopar Race Engineers cannot manage all that torque with a 3 or 4 speed auto in an all out racecar even with a 9 inch tire? I hope this is a misprint or a joke. Maybe they should have contacted Pro Trans first. Here we go again.


Been looking at the new Camaro race spec........ It's a bit too heavy.

[Myron Piatek]

Originally Posted by Dgal

Thanks for posting the pictures. That is a very good looking car. I like the hood better than the 2010 Drag Paks.

There are a couple of things that I noticed. I didn't see a factory weight box, but that shouldn't be a problem. It doesn't appear to have much set back to the engine. That may be due to it being a V10. I would be a little concerned about getting it to hook if it makes power like the other combos have been on 9" tires.

Don

Power? maybe. But the v-10 Viper engine is ALL aluminum! But I don't know what it weighs compared to a new Hemi or conventional Mopar small block.

[dwydendorf]

Rumor has it that there is a supercharged version and a n/a version and one is light enough with the aluminum block to still fit in A/SA .

[FINESPLINE]

That is some combination ! Is everybody assuming that the trans is a powerglide or is this a mopar one off trans ? Best reason I can think of for offering the 2 speed is to make it easier to hook with small tires ( 9 in.) ! Would it be a retroactive trans to the 2009- 2010 Drag Paks ? Cannot even begin to ponder the the ratings on this motor ! GONNA BE AN INTERESTING WINTER .

Originally Posted by FINESPLINE

That is some combination ! Is everybody assuming that the trans is a powerglide or is this a mopar one off trans ? Best reason I can think of for offering the 2 speed is to make it easier to hook with small tires ( 9 in.) ! Would it be a retroactive trans to the 2009- 2010 Drag Paks ? Cannot even begin to ponder the the ratings on this motor ! GONNA BE AN INTERESTING WINTER .

I think you are correct Finespline. You mean to tell me they could not put a 2.20, 2.30, 2.00 or even a 1.90 low and second gear combo together for a three speed or even a four speed auto? They have all the other whistles and bells so what is the reasoning for that move? It will be interesting to see where they classifie this thing. NHRA is shoveling more dirt on top of my ride.

[Jeff Lee]

The newest Viper has a 640 or 650 HP option above the standard 600 HP. Basically headers, cat-back and air filter mods. Wild-***-guess I would say these V-10 will be at least 850 HP as delivered. And we haven't even seen what the compression and cam specs are. There's probably some CNC heads on the horizon as well.
I know Mopar tried submitting a V-10 to NHRA previously and NHRA was not interested. My, what a difference a day makes!

[Jeff Lee]

"Roll Control" that one almost made me laugh!