Dodge today unveiled a number of new products for its line of direct-attach factory parts, including the Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak direct-attach chassis for mass-produced drag racers, Dodge Challenger white body kit, direct-attach licensed SpeedKore carbon fiber parts, vintage Dodge Charger carbon fiber bodywork licensed by Finale Speed, licensed American Racing headgear from Dodge Charger, Challenger and Durango and more.
The new Direct Connection parts were announced at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan during the three-day Dodge Speed Week event series. Dodge Speed Week will feature more Dodge Gateway Muscle and Future Muscle product announcements on August 16 and 17, respectively.
“Not only do we listen to Dodge owners, but the brand also delivers the high performance products our street car enthusiasts, racers and vintage muscle car enthusiasts demand,” said Dodge brand CEO Tim Kuniskis. “Direct Connection is a real program with a range of new products including the Drag Pak wheeled chassis for our Sportsman drag racers, new licensed carbon fiber panels to reduce weight and improve performance and many more new products for us. – performing parts.
Drag Pak Rolling Chassis The new direct-attach Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak Rolling Chassis provides members of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and National Muscle Car Association (NMCA) with a foundational blueprint for grassroots racers ruling the sport. own racing car. The Drag Pak rolling chassis features 4130 chrome tubes and a fully welded TIG roll cage certified by NHRA with an elapsed time of 7.50 seconds.
The Direct Connection Drag Pak Rolling Chassis comes with a four-link rear suspension that has been engineered to be stiff and stable for the quarter mile. Dual Drag Pak-tuned Bilstein adjustable shocks, a 9-inch Strange Engineering rear end and Strange Pro Series II racing brakes, and lightweight Weld beadlock wheels with Mickey Thompson racing tires provide riders with a powerful quarter-mile package. With Drag Pak’s movable chassis, racers are free to choose transmission, transmission and engine management to complete the build of their dream drag machine.
In addition, for mainstream riders, the new Dodge Challenger body kit in white (no roll cage) offers standard trim or additional body colors for the 2023 model year vehicle.
The US Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the direct mount Drag Pak rolling chassis is $89,999 and the white-bodied Dodge Challenger kit is $7,995. Both are available through the Direct Connection Tech hotline at (800) 998-1110.
Carbon Fiber by AllDirect Connection has partnered with SpeedKore to supply Direct Connection licensed carbon fiber components for the current Dodge Challenger. SpeedKore offers high-quality carbon fiber modifications that meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer (OEM) quality standards and reduce weight with custom-made lightweight carbon fiber. Direct Connection approved carbon fiber components include a rear spoiler, front splitter, side sills and a rear diffuser.
Direct Connection will also work with Finale Speed to license a 1970 Dodge Charger carbon fiber body that can be assembled into a complete vehicle. Designed to OEM body specifications, these carbon fiber-bodied vehicles combine the iconic muscle car’s iconic looks with the performance and technology of a modern muscle car. Future carbon fiber bodies licensed from Direct Connection through Finale Speed will include the Plymouth Barracuda and Road Runner.
Modern PerformanceDirect Connection has also expanded its modern performance portfolio with several new products, including:
More availability, pricing, and vehicle applications for new Direct Connection products will be announced at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 1-4.
Direct Connection of the Dodge Brand to Performance Launched earlier this year through the Dodge Power Brokers dealer network, the Direct Connection parts range includes four categories: modern performance, engine in boxes, drag pack and vintage muscle parts.
The Hyundai Performance app includes 14 performance kits for today’s production Dodge Challengers, including the Challenger Hellcat fender/fascia wide flare kit and the Challenger Hellcat hood. In the Drag Pak category, Direct Connection offers Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak kits, first introduced in 2008 as ready-made trailers for NHRA and NMCA racers. Direction Connection provided Drag Pak with 13 pre-race kits and four graphics packages, including a body kit and a supercharged HEMI 354 engine.
The direct-attached drawer slider category includes a powerful lineup of five popular drawer sliders. Model ranges range from 383 horsepower to 345 cubic inches. Pack a HEMI engine into a 1000 HP Hellephant. and a volume of 426 cubic inches. Supercharged HEMI engine. Direct connect vintage products can be used in a variety of applications including transmissions, engines, suspension and external components.
For complete information about the Direct Connection product portfolio, visit DCPerformance.com. You can also call the Direct Connection Tech Helpline at (800) 998-1110 for technical assistance.
The direct-coupled Dodge muscle was born in the 1960s when Dodge introduced groundbreaking performance improvements to dominate the track and drag lane. As the muscle car enthusiast community grew, so did the desire for factory quick parts. In 1974, Direct Connection was introduced as the exclusive source of quality parts and technical information direct from the manufacturer. An industry first, Direct Connection is a game changer with a wide range of high performance parts sold through its dealer network, complete with technical information and performance guides.
Fast forward to today, and with the release of the most powerful and fastest production car in the world, Dodge has become synonymous with high performance. A new generation of muscle car enthusiasts are looking for “ready to ride” parts, and Direct Connection is back as a new source of high performance parts and technical knowledge straight from the factory.
Dodge Power Brokers Dodge Power Brokers dealers are staffed by trained personnel who provide the best possible customer service. Power Brokers reseller capabilities include:
For more information about Dodge and the brand’s Never Lift program, which is Dodge’s 24-month blueprint for future results, visit Dodge.com and DodgeGarage.com.
Dodge // SRT For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has lived on in the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with muscle cars and SUVs that offer unparalleled performance in every segment they compete with.
Dodge forged ahead as a pure performance brand, offering versions of the SRT for every model across the entire lineup. For the 2022 model year, Dodge offers the dominant 807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, the 797-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Redeye (the world’s most powerful and fastest production sedan), and the Dodge Durango SRT 392, America’s fastest. The most powerful and roomy three-row SUV. The combination of these three muscle cars makes Dodge the most powerful brand in the business, offering more horsepower than any other American brand in its entire lineup.
In 2020, Dodge was named the “#1 Brand for Initial Quality”, becoming the first domestic brand ever to be ranked #1 in the JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS). In 2021, the Dodge brand will be ranked #1 in JD.com’s APEAL (Mass Market) study, making it the only domestic brand to be #1 for two consecutive years.
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