Factory Dodge Challenger race car

FlyByNight · 07-02-2008, 12:08 PM

Here is an updated video:
http://allpar.powertvonline.com/vide...l.php?mId=6406

Anyone here plan on getting one? Or already have one on order?

Some Rumors

- They will have no VINs just Mopar part number because they don't want them to end up on the street.
- They will be pretty much complete cars, carpet, headliner, door pannels but no sound deadening or creature comforts.
- They supposedly will have solid rear axles like the Jeep Cherokees
- Lift off Hoods
- Lightweight seats
- Lightweight brakes
- 800lbs lighter than the factor Challengers
- Hearing 2 different stories on a few things like I've heard that they will be startable so you could just put on a set of headers and slicks and go racing and I've also heard they won't have fuel or exhaust systems because they know they will be immediately modified.
- They will not be carbon fiber bodies (same bodies as the factory cars)
- I've hear they are going to require or strongly encourage people to put retro paint schemes on them.
- I've heard they will cost $15k to $40k
- I've also heard that only active Stock and Super Stock racers will be able to buy them (at least at first) but that's just rumors and probably started by the Stock and SS racers.. but it has some merit since they are supporting the sport and Mopar they've earned some privileges.
- I've heard they wanted them to be in people hand by January 08 but that didn't happen, obviously.

SSDiv6 · 07-02-2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyByNight

Here is an updated video:
http://allpar.powertvonline.com/vide...l.php?mId=6406

Anyone here plan on getting one? Or already have one on order?

Some Rumors

- They will have no VINs just Mopar part number because they don't want them to end up on the street.
- They will be pretty much complete cars, carpet, headliner, door pannels but no sound deadening or creature comforts.
- They supposedly will have solid rear axles like the Jeep Cherokees
- Lift off Hoods
- Lightweight seats
- Lightweight brakes
- 800lbs lighter than the factor Challengers
- Hearing 2 different stories on a few things like I've heard that they will be startable so you could just put on a set of headers and slicks and go racing and I've also heard they won't have fuel or exhaust systems because they know they will be immediately modified.
- They will not be carbon fiber bodies (same bodies as the factory cars)
- I've hear they are going to require or strongly encourage people to put retro paint schemes on them.
- I've heard they will cost $15k to $40k
- I've also heard that only active Stock and Super Stock racers will be able to buy them (at least at first) but that's just rumors and probably started by the Stock and SS racers.. but it has some merit since they are supporting the sport and Mopar they've earned some privileges.
- I've heard they wanted them to be in people hand by January 08 but that didn't happen, obviously.

In a previous post, Jeff Teuton shared his team will be campaigning 3 cars.

denny harvey · 07-02-2008, 02:56 PM

is it true.only auto no stick shift cars to be built???WTH...

FlyByNight · 07-02-2008, 04:14 PM

The 2008's are all automatics. The 2009+ cars have an available Tremec TR6060 6-speed and limited slip diff.

2009-
SRT's 6.1L HEMI 425HP (auto + stick)

R/T Auto 5.7L HEMI 370 HP
R/T Stick 5.7L HEMI 375 HP

SE Auto 3.5L V6 250HP

stick cars are "super track pack" and come w/ 3.92 gears

denny harvey · 07-02-2008, 09:27 PM

sure hope the new camaro comes with a stick..

55 Chevy · 07-02-2008, 09:49 PM

As far as the challenger I would have done it different.
2008's come only with a stick,no autos.
2009's come only with a stick,no autos.

Hemiparts · 07-26-2008, 09:50 AM

The current word from Mopar as of Friday is that the part number information will not be availble until late sept. And that there will be a limited production run to start,but if the demand is great enough they will build more cars.Only certin dealers will have access to order ( Mopar Speedshops & High volume Mopar Perf dealers).

rpmrcn7616 · 08-05-2008, 09:34 PM

do you think they will have factory finacing with 0% apr and 2.99 a gallon gas for a year plus factory rebates lol one could only hope

Sean Haning · 08-07-2008, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpmrcn7616

do you think they will have factory finacing with 0% apr and 2.99 a gallon gas for a year plus factory rebates lol one could only hope

YES! As well as tires for life at our local dealer!

johnco · 08-06-2008, 02:15 PM

does anybody have contact info for john denato that they could email me at johnco9@yahoo.com

07-02-2008, 12:08 PM	#1
FlyByNight Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Factory Dodge Challenger race car Here is an updated video: http://allpar.powertvonline.com/vide...l.php?mId=6406 Anyone here plan on getting one? Or already have one on order? Some Rumors - They will have no VINs just Mopar part number because they don't want them to end up on the street. - They will be pretty much complete cars, carpet, headliner, door pannels but no sound deadening or creature comforts. - They supposedly will have solid rear axles like the Jeep Cherokees - Lift off Hoods - Lightweight seats - Lightweight brakes - 800lbs lighter than the factor Challengers - Hearing 2 different stories on a few things like I've heard that they will be startable so you could just put on a set of headers and slicks and go racing and I've also heard they won't have fuel or exhaust systems because they know they will be immediately modified. - They will not be carbon fiber bodies (same bodies as the factory cars) - I've hear they are going to require or strongly encourage people to put retro paint schemes on them. - I've heard they will cost $15k to $40k - I've also heard that only active Stock and Super Stock racers will be able to buy them (at least at first) but that's just rumors and probably started by the Stock and SS racers.. but it has some merit since they are supporting the sport and Mopar they've earned some privileges. - I've heard they wanted them to be in people hand by January 08 but that didn't happen, obviously. Last edited by FlyByNight; 07-02-2008 at 12:36 PM.

07-02-2008, 02:56 PM	#3
denny harvey Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: pataskala ohio Posts: 132 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Factory Dodge Challenger race car is it true.only auto no stick shift cars to be built???WTH...

07-02-2008, 04:14 PM	#4
FlyByNight Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Factory Dodge Challenger race car The 2008's are all automatics. The 2009+ cars have an available Tremec TR6060 6-speed and limited slip diff. 2009- SRT's 6.1L HEMI 425HP (auto + stick) R/T Auto 5.7L HEMI 370 HP R/T Stick 5.7L HEMI 375 HP SE Auto 3.5L V6 250HP stick cars are "super track pack" and come w/ 3.92 gears

07-02-2008, 09:27 PM	#5
denny harvey Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: pataskala ohio Posts: 132 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Factory Dodge Challenger race car sure hope the new camaro comes with a stick..

07-02-2008, 09:49 PM	#6
55 Chevy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta area Posts: 228 Likes: 23 Liked 16 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Factory Dodge Challenger race car As far as the challenger I would have done it different. 2008's come only with a stick,no autos. 2009's come only with a stick,no autos.

07-26-2008, 09:50 AM	#7
Hemiparts Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raleigh, N.C Posts: 212 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Factory Dodge Challenger race car The current word from Mopar as of Friday is that the part number information will not be availble until late sept. And that there will be a limited production run to start,but if the demand is great enough they will build more cars.Only certin dealers will have access to order ( Mopar Speedshops & High volume Mopar Perf dealers).

08-05-2008, 09:34 PM	#8
rpmrcn7616 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 19 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Factory Dodge Challenger race car do you think they will have factory finacing with 0% apr and 2.99 a gallon gas for a year plus factory rebates lol one could only hope

08-06-2008, 02:15 PM	#10
johnco Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Factory Dodge Challenger race car does anybody have contact info for john denato that they could email me at johnco9@yahoo.com