Vehicle Description
This 2009 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, purchased out of the Tyson
Collection (1 of 25 offerings that were sold) in North Carolina,
presents a unique opportunity to purchase not only very rare and
exclusive Mopar sheetmetal, but one that is untouched and as
delivered from the factory. So if you're looking for that next
piece to preserve in your collection, or start your own NHRA/IHRA
Super Stock program, now is your chance!
Dodge built 100 of these cars solely for sanctioned racing as a
package car for stock and super stock series, and this particular
car is number 83 built for the 2009 model year. Buyers were
provided with a motor and race-prepped, non-street legal shell, but
the rest is up to the buyer for completion. Therefore, most of
these Drag Pak cars have gone on to see the intended use they were
built for, making 1/4 mile passes, so finding a car with this kind
of pedigree that is still as the factory delivered in a
body-in-white finish is certainly rare. Not only a time capsule but
a vehicle that can potentially sky-rocket with an investment
standpoint. No to mention it has zero miles since it was never
prepped. While a monetary value is impossible to place, factory
equip cars such as this, from the 60s and 70s go into the 6-figure
range. A Drag Pak exclusive, composite liftoff hood, is the only
update to the body of the Drag Pak cars, everything else is OEM
Challenger finished in Stone White. These cars were never issued a
VIN, so you won't be able to legally take this Challenger on the
road without it. With that in mind, Dodge provided the customer
with a mirror delete for some extra weight savings. You'll also
notice the steel trailer wheels, these are for transport purposes
only since the customer will be supplying their own competition
wheels and tires. The windshields have been spot glued in four
places for easy removal when it's time to install a roll cage, and
there is a small pull latch in the rear fascia to access the trunk
since the Drag Paks are devoid of unnecessary power
accessories.
Inside, things still resemble a street going Challenger. There are
some obvious features missing for more weight savings like the
center console, power controls on the steering wheel, the rear
seat, and sound deadening material. In fact, The Drag Pak weighs
about 1000 lbs less than a regular Challenger and also comes
without a windshield wiper assembly, no power steering system, no
heat shields, no fuel tank assembly, no exhaust system, and even
the door windows are lightweight polycarbonate pieces. There is
only half of the carpet provided and the only obvious additions
over a stock Challenger are the Viper seats to accommodate a
6-point harness and a Mopar switch panel located in the center of
the factory dash. Even though the HVAC system has been removed, the
factory controls still rest in the dash. Probably a good spot to
mount a few auxiliary gauges if this Drag Pak ever sees the drag
strip.
Drag Pak buyers had the options of a 5.7L or 6.1L Hemi, or a 5.9L
Magnum motor. Car number 83 comes with the most powerful option,
the 6.1L Hemi motor braced by solid motor mounts, and it looks
great topped by an aluminum high ram EFI intake manifold with a
four barrel throttle body. Inside the orange, cast iron block is a
forged reciprocating assembly with forged 12:1 pistons and a
hydraulic roller cam. Confirming the authenticity of this rare car
is a LC22 Drag Progarm identification plate with a serial number
mounted by the passenger side strut mount. Drag Pak buyers had the
option of a set-up for a 4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
assembly, this has the latter and displays how the car was
purchased from the factory. A lightweight, drag race only front
brake system is in place, as well as a special modified K-member
with drop out cross-member and manual rack and pinion steering, but
from here everything else is basically a blank canvas. The
transmission tunnel has been modified for clearance and use of a
one piece drive shaft, while the floor has been raised above the
differential for a solid axle conversion.
The last one of these we had didn't last long. Don't let it slip
through your hands and potentially miss the opportunity to buy what
could potentially be one of the last, non-modified examples of this
rare offering. call today!!