COMPARISION BETWEEN PRODUCTION DODGE CHARGER R/T

AND NASCAR DODGE CHARGER

Description

Production Car

NASCAR Car

     
Engine 5.7-liter HEMI multi-displacement V8 engine 5.9L Magnum V8, MOPAR Cast Iron Block and aluminum heads
Horsepower/RPM 340 horsepower/5000 RPM 800 + horsepower/9000 RPM
Torque/RPM 390 pounds-feet/4000 RPM 500 pounds-feet/6800 RPM
Fuel Mileage city 17 mpg/hwy 25 mpg 4.2 mpg
Fuel Tank Size 19.0 gallons 22 gallon
Decibel Level N/A 110
Top Speed Engine speed electronically limited to 5,800 rpm 200 mph at LMS
Weight 4,031 pounds 3,400 pounds
Tire Cost N/A $1500.00 per set
Shared Technology

Aerodynamic

 

Simulation of Dynamics

 

Design Processes

 

Development - improve on each other

Seat Power driver's seat Custom made carbon fiber seat
Battery H7 Case, 730 CCA TBD
Air Conditioning Standard Cool Box
Safety Architecture Controlled Air Bag deployment Improved Head Restraints
  Three-point seat belts Six-point harness
  Rear sill reinforcement; Energy-absorbing steering column Improved Seats for use with head restraints
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) Improved driver education on proper adjustments for belts, etc.
  All-Speed Traction control Resident safety person working with NASCAR
0-60 6 seconds 4 seconds
Length 200.1 inches 203 inches
Width 74.5 inches 74 inches
Wheelbase 120 inches 110 inches
Sound System Boston Acoustics Speakers (6) with 276-watt digital amplifier 2 way radio to pit crew and spotter
Warranty 3 year / 36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper; 7 year / 70,000 mile powertrain Crash related
Price Pricing TBA $120,000
Sunroof Power sunroof available Escape hatch
Shared Products

Oil 20/50

 

Spark plugs – Bosch

 

Air filters

 

Power steering fluid

 


 


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