Just a bit of history to begin with – The 2009 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak program commemorated the 40th anniversary of the iconic 1968 Dodge Hemi Dart and Plymouth Hemi Barracuda package muscle cars. And despite the fact these cars were sold as road legal, the modern ones are not allowed on the public roads.

And here it is nowadays – Mopar introduced its 2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak program. This is a non-street legal V8 powered, racing version of the Dodge Challenger. This racing muscle car has a 6.1L Hemi V8 and a 6-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The base model is the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 and finished in a Stock Eliminator configuration. It means that a lot of components have been replaced due to reduce weight.

The muscle car has some cool features as composite lift-off hood with functional scoop, Dodge Viper-style front seats, polycarbonate door windows, a lightweight cooling system, no power steering, bespoke lightweight front-brake assemblies and others.

The paint job is outstanding – retro Stone White paint and is eligible for NHRA Stock, Super Stock and Comp Eliminator drag racing. The price is about $39,999 and the muscle car will be available this summer.

PRESS RELEASEDEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 19, 2010 – Customer demand for Ford’s new F-150 SVT Raptor is moving nearly as fast as the world’s only production high-speed off-road performance truck. Already, over 5,300 orders have been placed for the new performance pickup.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the popularity of the F-150 SVT Raptor,” said Mark Grueber, F-150 Marketing manager. “Orders have exceeded our expectations. The truck is so popular that we actually wound up building more 5.4-liter V-8 models than we had originally anticipated. The order banks are now open for the all-new 6.2-liter V-8, and the orders keep rolling in.”

Hello again, folks! When we first wrote about The performance appearance package for the 2010 dodge challenger, we couldn’t tell you the price tag of every tuning option. And now we can:

• door-sill guards – $140
• vehicle cover – $323
• chromed fuel-filler door – $176
• rear deck-lid spoiler – $316
• splash guard kits – $52.75/pair
• classic Mopar hood – $1,275
• decal kits – $190
• floor mat kit – $82.25
• hitch receiver – $298
• interior trim bezel – $172
• cold-air intake systems – $371
• cat-back exhaust systems – $1,745
• Stage 2 coilover suspension Kit – $1,750
• Mopar strut tower brace – $359
• performance brake pads – $74

After we presented you an interview with Doug Fehan, and the upcoming challenge for the Corvette C6R at The 24 Hours of Le Mans, we wanted to present you live image of this beautiful racing muscle car – The Chevrolet Corvette C6R GT2.

The shot above was snapped at the garages of Pratt & Miller, the racing outfit contracted by GM to develop and run the racing Corvettes. As we can see, the color scheme is the same black and yellow, but the 2010 C6R has sharper paint job.

The bodywork is built based on an aluminum frame – for instance – the GT1′s frame is made of steel. The brakes are made of steel, too. The power unit of the muscle car is a downsized 5.5-liter V8.

We all hope that the Corvette Racing team is going to beat the competition, dominated by Ferraris and Porsches.

Disturbing the Peace 1968 Project Camaro is a really cool muscle car project between Cherry Bomb and YearOne. It seems the creators wanted to combine the modern day technology and the sweet 60′s style… and they succeeded.

Some of the specifications of this hotrod is a LsX based engine, modified with the addition of an 8-71 BDS blower, a BDS intercooler system, electronic fuel injection, aftermarket EFI and coil pack controllers, a custom accessory drive system and Cherry Bomb’s side pipes exhaust. The gearbox is a T-56 Magnum 6-Speed by Tremec, rear axle is Moser, front axle – Detroit Speed and Engineering Quadra-Link suspension. Brakes are 6-piston Baer’s 6S.

The interior will be manufactured by YearOne  with restoration parts, classic instruments’ gauges and custom cerullo seats. The paintjob is amazing – Cherry Bomb red over black with gloss stripes, black powder coated trim and details.

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Innovative Vehicle Solutions (IVS) presented the HAVOC Camaro Aero Kit for the muscle car during the 2010 National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) convention.

Adam Moore, business development manager, performance/aftermarket at IVS said “The HAVOC Camaro Aero Kit gives dealers a chance to offer their customers a totally personalized, custom-built experience”. He also added “The kit provides enthusiasts with options that are paramount in terms of design, quality and cost, and provides dealers with a strong sales opportunity.”

The price of this bodykit is in the range of $225 to $625 per individual piece. The kit includes:

• Custom 20 inch HAVOC wheels
• lower front chin spoiler with brake cooling openings
• side lower rockers
• an aggressive rear spoiler
• two-piece diffuser with paintable outer section
• optional carbon fiber hydrographics
• custom side and hood graphics.

IVS also offers the Powertrain Integration kit, which is an engine upgrade package, ECU upgrade and other accessories.

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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION COURTSEY RM AUCTIONS

300+hp, 289 cu. in. pushrod overhead valve V8 engine, four-speed manual transmission, four-wheel independent suspension with transverse leaf springs and tubular shock absorbers, four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 90″

Reproduced on the last page of Mike Shoen’s book, The Cobra-Ferrari Wars, is a hand-annotated typewritten page listing just 42 “Cars Built to Racing Specification.” A legend was built on the successes of those few cars.

Nearly a half century after the first of them was built and more than four decades after the last of them left AC in Thames Ditton and Shelby’s Los Angeles shop, this legend still inspires the admiration and respect that makes the name “Cobra” recognized worldwide. And while many legends are embellished with the passing of time, the Cobra’s iconic status is based on solid fact: the success of a few passionate guys who bested the established powers in U.S. and international road racing on the strength of their ingenuity, persistence, creativity and drive.

We present you the Hennessey VelociRaptor.

The main aspect of this beautiful tuning project is power. Hennessey has put a Whipple supercharger onto the Raptor’s 5.4-liter V8 and produced 501 hp @ 5,100 rpm with the incredible 520 pound-feet of torque @ 3,200 rpm). Let’s add the boost – 9.1 pounds, a K&N intake, upgraded fuel injectors, a stainless steel exhaust and headers, and tuned up ECU – the final result is a real muscle beast with 0-60 time of 5.6 seconds, taking the 1/4 mile in 14.1 seconds at 97 mph.

Hennessey is aiming at 100 VelociRaptors per year. The price of the Hennessey-installed solution is $14,995, which includes a one-year warranty. See the full specs and a video of this muscle “car” after the jump.

“After Cruze in 2009 and Spark in 2010, our centenary year 2011 will usher in five more exciting Chevrolets for Europe,” Wayne Brannon, Chevrolet Europe managing director said according to Carscoop.

“The Aveo RS clearly demonstrates that we are ready to make a big step forward in the small-car segment. Coming to Europe in 2011, the new Aveo will be completely in tune with the striking new Cruze and Spark, our all-new compact and mini entries,” Brannon added.

There is no official information what the specifics of the European based muscle car will be, but some of the assumptions are about 3.6L V6 and 6.2L V8.

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This muscle car is described as “the crown jewel”: The Tractorri. Shortly, this is a body-in-white ’07 Mustang shell with the mechanicals from a Lamborghini Gallardo underneath. From the ABS to the AWD to the E-gear transmission everything works. The long version adds two more Mustangs for parts, thousands of hours of labor and enough one-off parts to make most show cars blush. This is a werewolf in wolf’s clothing!