Introduced back in 2008, the 3rd-generation Dodge Challenger is an American muscle car that has spawned a good number of variants in the eleven years it existed. There’s the Challenger SRT Hellcat, the Challenger R/T, the SRT8, the SRT 392, the powerful SRT Hellcat, the Challenger GT, and of course…the ludicrous but still street legal Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.
In this year’s SEMA Show though, Dodge introduces the Dodge Challenger Drag Pak. A drag oriented, a track-only car with certifications from the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and the National Muscle Car Association. Sweet.
What sucks though is the Dodge is making only 50 of these beasts and they aren’t even making the price public.
Guaranteed wheelie for every gear shift. Ha!
What’s so special about the Challenger Drag Pak?
For starters, the Challenger Drag Pak is a car built to go fast on a straight line. To do just that Dodge tuned its 5.8 Liter supercharged V8, gave it a three-speed Kik-Shift manual shifter, a programmable power distributor called Racepak Smartwire, a very non-standard and very lightweight driveshaft, and a non-standard cross member which lowers the car’s gravity from the center.
Not much was done to the exterior except for the sweet paint scheme
Aside from those goodies, MOPAR, Fiat Chrysler’s service and customer care organization also fitted the special Challenger variant with a sturdy roll cage for safety, Bilstein double-adjustable struts and a pair of coil-overs for the rear as well. The kicker though is the addition of a chassis-mounted parachute and wheelie bars because the car does wheelies like its business.
View it from the rear and you'll know this car means business
When it comes to its visual design, here’s what Mark Trostle, the head of performance, passenger car and utility vehicle design for FCA North American said:
“We want this to look so cool that when the customer buys a Challenger Drag Pak, he or she wants to run these graphics because they are so iconic and it stands out.”
Does the Challenger Drag Pak inspire you? Let us know when you decide to build something similar: A drag-track car that’ll do wheelies. For that though, check out our cars for sale section for listings of the Dodge Challenger, new and used.
Only 50 will be built and it is not road legal
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Know more about Dodge Challenger 2024
The Dodge Challenger is a rear-wheel-drive muscle car that comes in a 2-door coupe body style. Locally, this model has only one variant. There’s the Challenger GT 3.6L, priced at Php 4,490,000. The GT trim uses a 3.6-liter V6 capable of producing up to 303 horsepower and 363 Nm of torque.
Size-wise, the Challenger Scat Pack variants are 5,027mm long, 1,923mm wide, and 1,466mm in height. The GT trim is slightly smaller at 5,
Locally, the Dodge Challenger competes against the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Nissan 370Z, BMW 2 Series Coupe, among others.
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Dodge Challenger Launch
The first generation Dodge Challenger was introduced in 1969 and was meant to compete with the Pontiac Firebird and the Mercury Cougar. The second-generation Dodge Challenger was previewed in 1978 from a rebadged from another coupe, the Mitsubishi Galant Lambda. Its current generation was initially unveiled through photos on the internet and was formally revealed on November 21, 2005. In 2006, the refreshed concept was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show.
Locally, a revamped version of this iconic coupe was unveiled in 2018 complete with exterior and interior upgrades.
Dodge Challenger Exterior
On the outside, the Dodge Challenger for the Philippine market gets automatic HID headlamps, LED taillights, LED daytime running lamps, an active exhaust system, and power-folding side mirrors, among others. Depending on the trim, this model also rides on a set of 20-inch aluminum wheels.
Dodge Challenger Interior
Inside, the Challenger gets plenty of amenities. Its seats and steering wheel are clad in leather, and it also gets a rear-view auto-dimming mirror, a 60:40 split folding rear seat, a push-to-start button, and a six-way power adjustable driver’s seat.
It also gets an automatic air-conditioning system, and ventilated seats. Its tilt and telescopic column are also power-adjustable, and it gets a power trunklid release as well.
Technology & Safety Feature
Aboard the Challenger is an 8.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. The said headunit is also linked to a 19-piece speaker set, and the model in question also gets an ample amount of USB charging ports, as well as a 12-volt center console power outlet.
It also has a comprehensive safety kit which includes a rear parking assist system, a tire pressure monitoring system, anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, automatic highbeams, active head restraints, forward collision warning, a rear backup camera, traction control, adaptive speed control, among many others.
Platform & Chassis
The current version of the Dodge Challenger uses the Chrysler LA platform. It shares this with the Chrysler 300, and the Dodge Charger.
For suspensions, it uses a short and long arm type for the front and a multi-link type for the rear. It also gets disc brakes all around, as well as a manual, foot-operated parking brake.
Engine & Drivetrain
The Dodge Challenger GT utilizes a 3.6-liter mill capable of producing up to 303 horsepower and 363 Nm of torque.
Dodge Challenger 2024 Price List
Let's check out the Dodge Challenger 2024 price in September in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger GT 3.6L V6 AT | ₱4,490,000 |
₱ 4,490,000 - ₱ 5,780,000
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