Dodge Charger drag car is now lighter and more powerful
What's the story
Dodge has unveiled the 2025 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pack, a purpose-built drag car with a supercharged V8 engine. The new model features carbon-fiber versions of the ICE-powered Charger's hood, doors, front fascia, and hatch. This addition makes the Hustle Stuff 45kg lighter than its predecessor Challenger Drag Pack.
Power upgrade
The beast packs a supercharged V8 engine
The new Dodge Charger packs a supercharged 5.8-liter V8 engine with the latest GEN III aluminum Hemi engine block, new H-beam connecting rods, Diamond aluminum pistons, a forged crankshaft, and a lightweight billet supercharger tensioner. It also comes with a Coan Racing XLT 3-speed automatic transmission with a high-performance torque converter. According to Dodge, this beast can achieve sub-eight-second elapsed times on the track.
Suspension upgrade
It also features an upgraded suspension geometry
The Dodge Charger also features an upgraded suspension geometry with a strengthened four-link rear setup and Mark Williams Enterprises 9.0-inch rear axle with a 4.30:1 final drive ratio. Optional packages include a Lightweight Engine Component Package (Blackbird front cover, external oil pump kit), rear anti-roll bar, Racetech Lightweight Carbon Seat Kit (estimated weight reduction of 9.07kg), and Driveline Lightweight Kit (saves 3.18kg).
Personalization
Buyers can choose from 18 colors
The Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pack comes in Knuckle White as standard, but buyers can choose from 18 other colors such as B5 Blue, Frostbite, Go Mango, Plum Crazy, Sinamon Stick, and Sublime. Graphics packages are also available for customization. Only 50 units of this model will be produced for NHRA Sportsman racers and NHRA-approved for Factory Stock Showdown competition.
Pricing
Reservations for the model are now open
The starting price of the new Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pack is $234,995, excluding destination fees. Reservations for this limited-edition model are now open. If you're one of the lucky 50 buyers and manage to win an NHRA Factory Stock Showdown event early on, you could also score a $26,000 bonus from Dodge.