2009 Dodge Mopar Drift Challenger

The new car Mopar has just unveiled its new 2009 Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger at the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show in Las Vegas. Also, the two-time Formula Drift champion Samuel Hubinette, who will steer the Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger during the 2009 season, will participate in this event. The most-anticipated Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger at SEMA continues Mopar’s long commitment to the rising motorsport of drifting.

“The debut of the Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger solidifies the Mopar theme — if you can dream it, you can build it with Mopar,” said Steve Shugg, Director of Sales and Marketing – Mopar, Chrysler LLC. “Mopar is reaching out to today’s car enthusiast by combining its storied racing heritage with a variety of performance and accessory products that allow customers to make a personal statement with their vehicle.”

The creation of this car was no easy task for Carlson and his NuFormz Racing crew.

2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic Recalls Challengers of the Past

Chrysler has unveiled the Dodge Challenger R/T Classic, which pays homage to the original Challengers.

The Challenger R/T Classic is based on the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T and is powered by the 5.7L V8 mated to either a Tremec six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission. A performance tuned exhaust provides even more "throatiness". The dual hood scoops are also functional.

The exterior of the R/T Classic features dual throwback A-line body-side R/T stripes, 'Challenger' fender badging in classic script, large 20-inch polished-chrome heritage wheels with all-season performance tires, classic egg-crate grille with heritage 'R/T' badge, body-color rear spoiler and chromed fuel-filler door.

The Dodge Challenger R/T Classic starts at $34,005 and is available now.

Dodge Challenger SRT8: Pork Goes Vertical

The Dodge Challenger SRT8 is a big, heavy beast of a car, but that didn't stop it from getting a little hang time as evidenced in the picture below the jump.