2011 Dodge Challenger With 650 HP Viper V10 Is A Drag Strip Special

On the face of it, this is just a 2011 Dodge Challenger prepped for drag racing. Only, while technically correct, it is bit more special than most for a number of reasons.

See, this particular example is one of only 70 made to honor Norm Kraus who, in the fall of 1966, created his first performance Dodge, the GSS 383 M-Code Dart. It was followed by others and, in the five decades since, the Grand Spaulding dealership became one of the leaders for high-performance cars.

This 2011 Challenger Drag Pak features an 8.4-liter V-10 off a second-generation Dodge Viper that puts out 650 HP and 560 lb-ft of torque and is fitted with race headers, solid engine mounts, and a unique computer calibration. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a two-speed automatic with built-in roll control, a one-piece drive shaft and a Mopar solid rear axle.

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All amenities, like air condition, the rear seats, power steering and such, have been deleted, so the car weighs 3,250 pounds, about 500 pounds (250 kg) less than the lightest factory Challenger. Designed to be a turn-key option for NHRA’s Stock and Super Stock race classes, it is so fast, Dodge dealers required a signed document indicating owners would not use it on public roads.

This rare beast, chassis No 2011-50, is available at Worldwide Auctioneers, who haven’t disclosed a price. Sure, nowadays you can get a Challenger with much more power than that, the 797 HP Hellcat Redeye, straight out of the factory for $70k, but this one has been purpose-built for drag racing, so if that’s your thing, you might want to give the vendor a call.