Dodge to build Challenger Super Stock

[SVT666]

Dodge confirms Challenger Super Stock dragster
May16


For those of you that think American muscle cars are only good at going fast in a straight line, Dodge has proved you, well, right. Dodge has officially confirmed that it is readying a dragster version of its Challenger. The dragstrip-ready model should be set for a July unveiling.

According to Edmunds, the NHRA is in the final stages of approving the Challenger Super Stock's design for competition in its Stock Eliminator class.

Power for the drag-specific Challengers will be sourced from Chrysler's current lineup of HEMI engines, as well as the company's 5.9L Magnum V8. Although no horsepower numbers were mentioned, the Challenger Super Stock will be available in both manual and automatic configurations.

Because the Challenger Super Stock is intended for the strip, it will go on a pretty significant diet. The front fascia will use lighter-weight materials for support and the Challenger's hood will be swapped out for a lift-off, composite unit ? featuring a functional scoop.

According to Allpar.com, the Challenger Super Stock will also use a lightweight cooling system, a lightweight, drag-only braking system and a drop-out front crossmember.

Seats that accommodate a six-point harness and a special Body-in-White modified for drag racing will also be a part of the Challenger Super Stock package.

And because the Challenger Super Stock is only intended for the track, Dodge did away with some of the car's creature comforts, including the windshield wipers, rear seat, HVAC systems, power windows and sound deadening materials.

The end result is a Challenger that is 800 pounds light and ready for track duty.

[r0tor]

why downsize the brakes? 

On alot of drag strips they get worked pretty hard if the track is faily empty and you have little time between staging... I know my friend cooked his one night in his Firebird after 3 closely done passes.

[r0tor]

err... maybe its not an issue since the car weighs so much less.  Probably the case.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Why a manual transmission?

[Soup DeVille]

why downsize the brakes? 

On alot of drag strips they get worked pretty hard if the track is faily empty and you have little time between staging... I know my friend cooked his one night in his Firebird after 3 closely done passes.

Less weight. Lower rotational inertia. Only pansies use brakes.

[Soup DeVille]

Why a manual transmission?

There's still the odd Ronnie Soxer out there who'll run a stick.

[r0tor]

Less weight. Lower rotational inertia. Only pansies use brakes.

well i doubt they are equiping parachutes on the back... you gotta slow down from 120mph somehow -shrug-

[Soup DeVille]

well i doubt they are equiping parachutes on the back... you gotta slow down from 120mph somehow -shrug-

Actually, if you're running an IHRA track and you trap 120, you have to run a parachute; and most tracks are long enough that you only need to brake lightly anyways.

[Sigma Projects]

so a super stock version for the public to purchase? Will it be street legal?

[280Z Turbo]

Less weight. Lower rotational inertia. Only pansies use brakes.

Brakes are the last place I would look to reduce weight.

[Sigma Projects]

haha yea. Oh well, people going tons faster without stopping power, let Darwinism take effect =P but lets hope it's by themselves

[Soup DeVille]

Brakes are the last place I would look to reduce weight.

Pansy.

[hotrodalex]

So, where do I place my order? 

I doubt it will be street legal, especially since it doesn't have windshield wipers.

[Soup DeVille]

So, where do I place my order? 

I doubt it will be street legal, especially since it doesn't have windshield wipers.

I'd suspect that it would be sold just like the old Hemi dart was: through dealerships, but with a disclaimer that it was a competition vehicle for off road use only.

[omicron]

I'd suspect that it would be sold just like the old Hemi dart was: through dealerships, but with a disclaimer that it was a competition vehicle for off road use only.

Hemi Dart! That would put the shivering quits up all those jaunty-capped, raggedy-haired pompoms in their glitzy turbocooled toaster ovens.

[sandertheshark]

There's still the odd Ronnie Soxer out there who'll run a stick.

[raises hand]

[Soup DeVille]

Hemi Dart! That would put the shivering quits up all those jaunty-capped, raggedy-haired pompoms in their glitzy turbocooled toaster ovens.

Is "metaphor" an entire required class in Australian public schools, or do you just have an uncanny talent?

[SVT666]

haha yea. Oh well, people going tons faster without stopping power, let Darwinism take effect =P but lets hope it's by themselves

Shows what you know about drag racing.  This car isn't street legal.

[Soup DeVille]

Heck, a lot of dragsters had no front brakes at all, like this one.



Of course, the driver also sat with his legs draped over the top of the differential, and if the blower ever let go it would likely smack you in the face at 180 MPH, but what the hell, eh?

[280Z Turbo]

Heck, a lot of dragsters had no front brakes at all, like this one.



Of course, the driver also sat with his legs draped over the top of the differential, and if the blower ever let go it would likely smack you in the face at 180 MPH, but what the hell, eh?

Front engine dragsters are deathtraps as far as I'm concerned.

[Soup DeVille]

Tommy Ivo laughs at your fear of mortality.

[CALL_911]

And you thought the torque steer on an Acura TL was bad.

[Soup DeVille]

And you thought the torque steer on an Acura TL was bad.

This only matters if you want to change directions. Only pansies change directions.

[CALL_911]

This only matters if you want to change directions. Only pansies change directions.

So the thing doesn't have a steering rack?

[Soup DeVille]

So the thing doesn't have a steering rack?

Well, yeah it does but if you have to use it, you're pretty much fucked.

[omicron]

Is "metaphor" an entire required class in Australian public schools, or do you just have an uncanny talent?

Given that I do nothing more than drink beer, wear shorts, swim in oceans and neatly escape drop bears, I have much more time to practise my language skills.