Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Dodge Charger Drag Pak

When it comes to factory drag racing, Dodge doesn’t play around—and the all-new 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak proves it. This marks the first time in history that the Charger name has worn the “Drag Pak” badge, and it’s also the most advanced, most powerful version ever developed by Direct Connection.

Limited to just 50 turnkey race cars, the Hustle Stuff Drag Pak was built to dominate NHRA Factory Stock Showdown-class racing while honoring Mopar’s deep drag racing heritage. Fully certified, dyno-tested, and engineered for hardcore racers, this machine represents the absolute peak of factory-built quarter-mile performance.

Race-Built, Track-Only, 100% Mopar – 

Like all true Drag Paks, the Hustle Stuff is not street legal and carries no VIN. Every unit will be built and race-prepped by Riley Technologies in Mooresville, North Carolina, the same facility known for working closely with SRT on championship-winning efforts. Each car will be delivered directly to customers from Riley’s shop.

Powertrain: The Heart Of The Beast –

Under the hood, the Hustle Stuff Drag Pak hides a hand-built 5.8-liter (354 cubic-inch) HEMI® V8 with a Mopar cast aluminum block, billet steel main caps, and forged internals including billet crankshaft, H-beam rods, and 2618 forged pistons. Topping it off is a Whipple 3.0-liter twin-screw supercharger force-feeding air through a 109mm billet throttle body and stainless steel long-tube headers.

Every engine is dyno-validated and tuned using a Holley Dominator ECU paired with a Racepak Smartwire module, ensuring peak performance and reliability under full boost.

Fueling is handled by an Aeromotive brushless pump, dual inline filters, and an ATL SFI-certified drag fuel cell. Cooling duties fall to a C&R lightweight radiator with an electric water pump, keeping this supercharged monster consistent through every pass.

Transmission & Driveline –

The Hustle Stuff Drag Pak is fitted with a Coan Racing XLT 3-speed automatic transmission featuring lightweight 300M internals, a Reid SFI case, and M&M aluminum shifter. A 9.65-inch billet torque converter transfers power to a Mark Williams modular 9-inch rear axle with a 4.30:1 final drive ratio and 40-spline gun-drilled axles.

Connecting it all is a 4-inch 7075 aluminum driveshaft with heavy-duty 1350 Spicer u-joints. This setup ensures rock-solid reliability and explosive launches.

Suspension & Brakes –

The chassis features a NHRA 7.50 ET-certified SFI 25.5E chromoly cage, an adjustable four-link rear suspension, coilover shocks, and a custom K-member up front.

The braking system uses Mark Williams lightweight four-piston calipers, cross-drilled rotors, and aluminum hats. Steering comes courtesy of a Flaming River 15:1 manual rack, providing direct control and reduced weight.

Lightweight Carbon Fiber Body –

Weight savings were prioritized throughout the build, with a body composed almost entirely of autoclaved carbon fiber. Components include the doors, hood, front fascia, hatch, and bumper supports, paired with Lexan windows.

Inside, the cockpit is trimmed with carbon fiber instrument closeouts, Sabelt lightweight racing seats, and Sabelt harnesses, ensuring both comfort and safety under high G-forces.

Race-Ready Electronics –

The Hustle Stuff Drag Pak features a Racepak 6.86-inch digital dash, Racepak V300SD data logger, and Holley Dominator ECU. This system manages everything from launch control to fuel mapping and allows racers to record every run with precision.

Safety & Certification –

Each car meets NHRA’s SFI 25.5E certification with a wheelie bar, parachute, and window net as standard. The Sabelt harnesses and fire-safe interior materials keep drivers compliant with safety regulations out of the box.

Exterior Colors & Wrap Options – 

Buyers can personalize their Drag Pak with one of 18 high-impact vinyl wrap and paint colors, a callback to Dodge’s muscle car heritage. Vinyl wraps adds roughly 2–3 weeks to production and costs $6,395 USD and paint adds 6-8 weeks to production, with an added cost of $13,995 USD.

• Triple Nickel

• Redeye

• TorRed

• Octane Red

• Go ManGo

• Peel Out

• Sinamon Stick

• Bludicrous

• After Dark

• Frostbite

• B5 Blue

• Plum Crazy

• Sublime

• F8 Green

• Green Machine

• Destroyer Gray

• Granite Crystal

• Diamond Black

Each car comes standard painted in White Knuckle with a Satin Black interior, engine bay, and underside.

Optional Graphics Packages – 

• Direct Connection Vinyl Graphic: $4,290 USD

• Direct Connection Reveal Graphic: $4,490 USD

• Fratzog Vinyl Graphic: $4,990 USD

Optional Packages – 

Fully Loaded Example –

A 2026 Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak equipped with:

• Data Package ($11,295)

• Lightweight Racetech Carbon Seat Kit ($7,995)

• Lightweight Driveline Package ($3,695)

• BBP Lightweight Front Cover Kit ($10,395)

• Rear Anti-Roll Bar Kit ($995)

• High-Impact B5 Blue Paint ($13,995)

Total Price: $283,365 USD (before taxes and fees)

Expect delivery timing to extend by up to 8 additional weeks due to the painted finish option.

Ordering & Availability – 

Reservations open Friday, November 7, 2025, exclusively through Direct Connection. Interested buyers must either submit their email on the official website or contact [email protected] to be added to the reservation list. Allocation will be first-come, first-served, and with only 50 cars available, they’re expected to sell out quickly.

The Legacy Continues – 

The 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak isn’t just a limited-edition race car—it’s a statement. It combines a modern HEMI® powertrain, championship-grade components, and the legendary Charger name in one of the most advanced drag platforms ever sold by an American automaker.

Built for racers by racers, it represents everything Mopar stands for: power, precision, and pure passion for speed.