RDP Performance out of Ohio purchased a new Dodge Challenger back in November with the plan of building a one-of-a-kind 1,000 horsepower Twin Supercharged 9 second beast in time for the PRI show in Florida. From the looks of the photo above RDP finished the twin-supercharged Dodge Challenger in time for the show. RDP is hoping to have the title of the first Challenger in single digits for the quarter mile. All the specs, high-res photos and a video of this beast after the jump…
Hurst Performance Vehicles announced today details and pricing for its new 2009 HURST/Hemi-Challenger which debuted earlier this year at the SEMA show.
“We are very excited to release production information and pricing details for the HURST/Hemi-Challenger Performance Series,” said Nate Shelton, Chairman of Hurst Performance. “We are ready to begin production and accept orders of this highly anticipated collector vehicle.”
The HURST/Hemi-Challenger is available in five performance stages. Series 2 vehicles are available through participating Dodge dealers nationwide, while Series 3, 4 and 5 vehicles are only available from Hurst Performance Vehicles and can be ordered via the company’s website at Hurst-performance.com. Hurst Performance packages do not include the base price of the vehicle which could be purchased through participating dealers.
After the jump you will find detailed package information including horsepower and torque estimates for each.
Legendary drag racer “Big Daddy” Don Garlits purchased the first production Dodge Challenger Drag Pak vehicle with plans to race it in NHRA Division 2 competition in 2009. Garlit who has had a lengthy career in top fuel drag racing will be taking it easy by some standards while competing in his Challenger Drag Pak vehicle. He will mark his 60th year in drag racing when he competes at the 2009 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals.
Garlits will receive a special certificate from Mopar recognizing his purchase of the first production Challenger Drag Pak at the 21st annual Performance Racing Industry trade show going on this weekend at Florida’s Orlando Convention Center.
With Christmas just around the corner you might be wondering what to get the Challenger enthusiast on your list. Well, Bend Rod Garage has you covered with three unique limited edition 12-inch resin sculptures that come in silver, black and Hemi orange. These unique detailed pieces of artwork based off the current Dodge Challenger will run you $120 shipped with availability limited to just 333 units per each color. Check out all the photos after the jump… Continue reading ‘Bend Rod Garage Dodge Challenger sculptures’
Another video for those curious about the WideBody Dodge Challenger and what went into the build. The video above done by Heavy Hitters magazine gives us an inside look of how master fabricator ‘Topo’ built the WideBody Challenger for the SEMA show. Heavy Hitters magazine will feature this very Challenger in their next issue due out on newstands nationwide in a couple weeks.
German tuner Geiger Cars has unveiled a 569 horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT8 at the 2008 Essen Auto show. Geiger took the stock 6.1-liter Hemi V8 with 425 horsepower and added a supercharger upping the horsepower to 569 and 500 lb-ft of torque. Other goodies available on this Challenger include a stainless steel exhaust system, high-performance brake package that includes six-pot front calipers with 14.9-inch brake discs and four-pot rear calipers with 13.9-inch brake discs. Also available are 22″ matte black wheels and an H&R suspension package. More photos after the jump.
The Eibach Dodge Challenger debuts at the Essen Motor Show with a custom Eibach suspension, OZ wheels and custom stereo/dvd audio system.
With its muscular shape, its orange paintwork with two black racing stripes, the set-back radiator grill and the light-band going around the rear, the new Challenger of the top SRT8 range is reminiscent of the original R/T of 1969. Eibach also reminds us of the memorable debut with its choice of number plates. With 425 HP the nominal performance of the 6.1 litre V8 engine also corresponds to that of the legendary 426-cid Hemi engine, the most powerful standard motor of the first series. The powerful two-door was imported for Eibach by USCars24.de and converted according to the applicable German lighting and licensing regulations. Continue reading ‘Eibach Dodge Challenger debuts at Essen Motor Show’
George from JW Motorsports and the famous fabricator ‘Topo’ talk about the 2009 Widebody Challenger they customized for the SEMA show. The Widebody Challenger features a lowered suspension, exhaust and 24-inch front and 26-inch rear custom-built Asanti wheels. Check out the video above.
I found some great photos of the yet to be released Seibon Carbon Fiber hood over on ChallengerTalk.com. The Seibon Carbon fiber hood is an exact replacement for the OEM hood on your Dodge Challenger so no cutting or grinding to get this baby in the right position. The hood in the photos actually sits atop the Diablosport Challenger from the SEMA show. Seibon also plans to manufacture a Carbon Fiber trunk, splitter, wing, rockers, radiator covers and canards. Check out the high-res photos after the jump.
Check out this video above of the 600 horsepower Speedfactory Challenger SRT8 that is modified with a 5.5 lb Vortech supercharger and custom wheels. Speedfactory sells the modified 600 horsepower Challenger SRT8 through Landmark Dodge in Georgia. Speedfactory is a specialty vehicle company specializing in tuning and transforming Chrysler brand vehicles including the Challenger, Charger and Ram Trucks. More information can be found at Speedfactorycars.com.
