The forthcoming Dodge Charger is set to make its debut on the roads, reimagined as an electric vehicle. Additionally, a gasoline-powered variant equipped with a six-cylinder engine is on the horizon. However, if you're petite enough to fit within, you can already acquire a new combustion-engine Charger. This is the Dodge Charger Junior Roadster, obtainable as a body via Direct Connection. It's a half-size reproduction of the full-scale NHRA Funny Car, redesigned to mirror the new model, including the Fratzog emblem on the grille. Constructed from composite materials, it weighs less than 30 pounds and is intended to accommodate a mini-dragster with an 85.5-inch wheelbase. This precise measurement serves a purpose. The NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League is a legitimate competition open to children aged 5 to 17. As participants age, speeds increase, and these diminutive dragsters can accelerate down the track with notable vigor. In their highest configuration, they can complete an eighth-mile run in 7.90 seconds, reaching speeds of 85 mph. On a smaller scale, these dragsters still achieve 45 mph. Now, you can race with a new Dodge Charger body. All vehicles in the Jr. Drag Racing League utilize a single-cylinder engine, with modifications and racing fuels permitted to enhance power based on the class. Initial expenses for a small dragster typically range around $5,000; Direct Connection offers the new Charger body for $3,765. It was recently unveiled at Dodge Roadkill Nights prior to the Woodward Dream Cruise and is currently available for purchase.
Text: Lara Palmer
14.08.2024
Introducing the Dodge Charger Junior Roadster: A Mini Dragster with Full-Size Appeal