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Chrysler & Chrysler Canada are more then happy to promote as many variations on their 2009 – 2010 Dodge challenger. The 09 Challenger SRT8 ($45,995 ) obviously takes the cake for drag-strip icon, with an optional six-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential, and carbon fiber hood can be complimented with a variety of colors, including “General Lee” orange, Silver/Black Hurst coloring or, my personal fav, metallic blue.

You can also pick up the $34,995 R/T ‘09 model with the familiar 5.7 L V8, or even a bare-bones SE for $24,995. Just don’t expect to blow anyone away at the track. Regardless of horse power, all versions look fantastic speeding around Englishtown’s course. If you’re ever in the area, we highly suggest check out Raceway Park. As for the 2009 Dodge Challenger SXT, here are more realistic options/calculations:

PRICE: $26,995

WORST: Big car feel

These Challenger SRT8 prototypes have been modified to lose about 1000 pounds each, sound blockers, gutted components and roll bars with race seats/restraints. WorldCarFans reports: Reducing weight even more, they also fitted composite, polycarbonate and light weight components. For the driveline and chassis they repositioned the engine for improved driveline angle and weight distribution, shortened the wheelbase by 0.5-inch, added a front suspension cradle with bolt-in crossmember for easier access and added solid engine mounts.

Built at Chrysler’s Brampton, Ontario plant in Canada, Mopar will build at least 100 Challenger Drag Race Cars. Depending on the configuration selected, MSRP will begin about low to mid $30,000 range. Each car will carry an identification plate with sequential serial number. Get in line race fans!