Yeah, This Charger Is Packing A HEMI® Under The Hood

Dodge is about to break the internet with this one. The Brotherhood of Muscle just pulled the wraps off one of the wildest factory-built race cars we’ve ever seen — the 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak. This isn’t your average Charger, not by a long shot. This is a purpose-built, track-only drag car packing a supercharged 5.8-liter (354 cubic-inch) HEMI® V8 under the hood, built to dominate the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown series. And with only 50 serialized units planned, it’s bound to be one of the rarest, most coveted Dodge muscle machines ever produced.

The Hustle Stuff Drag Pak marks the first time a Charger — not a Challenger — takes up the Drag Pak mantle. The message from Dodge is loud and clear — pure HEMI power still reigns supreme on the drag strip.

HEMI Heart, Hustle Soul – 

At its core, the new Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak is all about pure mechanical aggression. Under that widebody skin sits a championship-proven, supercharged 5.8-liter (354 cubic-inch) HEMI V8. It’s paired with a 3.0-liter Whipple twin-screw supercharger and upgraded from crank to cam for uncompromising performance.

This engine isn’t just a rehash of what powered the Challenger Drag Pak — it’s been completely re-engineered by SRT Performance to squeeze every fraction of performance possible. We’re talking a new GEN III aluminum HEMI block, Diamond aluminum pistons, forged-steel eight-counterweight crankshaft, H-beam connecting rods, and a lightweight billet supercharger belt tensioner — all race-spec pieces.

The result? A car capable of sub-8-second elapsed times right off the trailer. That’s blistering speed for a car you can literally buy from Dodge, plug into NHRA tech inspection, and go racing.

“The Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak is mission-engineered to equip our FSS drivers with an upgraded, championship-winning, supercharged HEMI race engine wrapped in a next-level race car incarnation of the all-new Charger,” said Kevin Kidd, Motorsports Competition Director for Stellantis American Brands.

That pretty much says it all — mission-built, championship-focused, and wrapped in unmistakable Dodge attitude.

Hustle Stuff Heritage –

The “Hustle Stuff” name isn’t just some clever throwback — it’s a direct callback to the Mopar Hustle Stuff performance catalogs of the 1970s, where racers found the latest lightweight and go-fast parts straight from the factory.

This Drag Pak revives that same spirit, combining heritage and modern muscle. With the re-established SRT Performance division now responsible for all things high-performance — including Direct Connection, factory motorsports, and NHRA programs — the Hustle Stuff Drag Pak is the first official project under the new structure.

It’s the ultimate intersection of factory engineering, racing expertise, and classic Mopar drag racing DNA.

Built To Win –

Beyond its monster motor, the 2026 Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak is an engineering masterpiece designed for hardcore racers who want a true turn-key race car.

Lightweight Construction:
Dodge and SRT engineers went to town trimming mass from every corner of this machine. The body incorporates carbon-fiber panels — including the hood, doors, front fascia, and hatch — cutting 100 lbs. off the previous Challenger Drag Pak. Even the front and rear bumpers are lightweight units, and a new K-member further reduces static weight while maintaining rigidity.

Suspension and Chassis:
The chassis has been overhauled with an all-new four-link rear suspension, developed alongside Mark Williams Enterprises, who also supplies the custom 9-inch rear axle with a 4.30:1 final drive ratio. Out back are double-adjustable coil-over shocks, while up front, lightweight race-designed knuckles, aluminum control arms, and spherical bearings keep things precise under brutal acceleration.

Transmission:
A Coan Racing three-speed automatic with micro-polished internals and a lightweight aluminum driveshaft ensures power reaches the slicks efficiently. It’s topped with an M&M aluminum safe-neutral shifter, a Reid SFI case, and a bolt-together torque converter ready for competition.

Brakes, Steering, and Fuel:
All hardware is race-grade — Mark Williams four-piston calipers, cross-drilled lightweight rotors, Flaming River manual steering rack, and an ATL drag-race fuel cell fed by an Aeromotive brushless pump. Everything is designed for strength, safety, and repeatable passes.

Interior:
Inside, Dodge merges new Charger design cues with a pure race-car cockpit. There’s a chromoly roll cage (SFI 25.5/7.50 ET), carbon-fiber dash close-outs, Sabelt lightweight seats embroidered with Direct Connection and Hustle Stuff logos, and six-point harnesses. A Racepak digital dash with Holley EFI system monitors every vital stat. 

The Look Of A Winner – 

Even though this Charger Drag Pak will live its life a quarter-mile at a time, Dodge still made sure it looks as mean as it performs. The new widebody design captures the bold, heritage-inspired look of the next-gen Charger while infusing it with hardcore race presence.

The Fratzog logo — Dodge’s modern emblem of performance — takes center stage on both the front and rear fascia. A special “Drag Pak” hood badge replaces the standard production SIXPACK hood bezel, signaling what’s lurking beneath.

Available in 18 high-impact colors, buyers can spec classics like B5 Blue, Frostbite, Go ManGo, Sinamon Stick, Sublime, and Plum Crazy, alongside modern finishes. Dodge also offers three optional graphics packages, including a red-and-blue striped version proudly wearing the Direct Connection logo across the hood.

Lighter, Faster, Smarter –

The combination of advanced materials and motorsport-grade hardware makes this the most technologically advanced Drag Pak Dodge has ever produced. Every nut, bolt, and bracket was scrutinized for performance. The end result is a Charger that’s lighter, quicker, and more adaptable than any factory-built drag car in the brand’s history.

Even the electronics have been upgraded: a Holley EFI Dominator ECU, Racepak Smartwire power module, and V300SD data logger let racers fine-tune and analyze every run. Optional data and lightweight packages let buyers drop additional pounds or gain extra performance feedback for serious competition use.

Breaking Down The Specs – 

Engine: Supercharged 5.8L (358 cubic-inch) HEMI V8 (GEN III aluminum block)
Supercharger: Whipple 3.0L twin-screw
Transmission: Coan Racing XLT 3-speed automatic
Rear Axle: 9-inch Mark Williams with 4.30:1 ratio
Driveshaft: 4-inch 7075 aluminum
Wheels/Tires: WELD Racing 17×4.5 front / 15×11 rear, Mickey Thompson drag radials
Weight: Approx. 100 lbs lighter than Challenger Drag Pak
ET Capability: Sub-8 seconds (NHRA FSS legal)

Factory Race Car, Ready To Run –

Each Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak will be race-prepped by Riley Technologies in Mooresville, North Carolina — the same legendary shop that’s built countless championship-winning SRT and Dodge race cars.

The car will make its official debut at the 2026 NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida (March 5–8, 2026). Dodge is so confident in its performance that the company’s NHRA Contingency program will award $26,000 to the first racer who wins an event with it — the largest payout Dodge has ever offered under the program.

Reservations open October 31, 2025. Interested buyers can email [email protected] to join the waitlist. Cars are assigned strictly on a first-come, first-served basis, and pricing starts at $234,995 (excluding taxes and fees).

On Display For The World To See –

Before it hits the strip, Dodge is showing off the Hustle Stuff Drag Pak at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Powered by Direct Connection (Oct 31 – Nov 2), followed by a public debut at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas (Nov 4 – 7). 

Expect massive crowds — and plenty of HEMI fans losing their minds — when this new Charger takes center stage under the lights.

Decades Of Drag Pak Domination –

The Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak carries the torch of decades of factory drag racing heritage that began in the early 1960s. From Max Wedge cars and 426 HEMI package models to the modern Challenger Drag Paks, Dodge has never left the strip.

• 2008: Challenger Drag Pak revives factory drag racing after 40 years.

• 2010–2011: Dodge offers both 6.4L HEMI and V10 race engines.

• 2015: Third-generation Drag Pak debuts with the first supercharged 354 HEMI.

• 2019: Fourth-generation Challenger Drag Pak launches with major suspension and powertrain upgrades, later winning back-to-back NHRA titles in 2024 and 2025.

• 2025: The all-new Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak arrives, the first Charger-based Drag Pak ever — lighter, faster, and built under the SRT Performance banner.

Final Thoughts –

The 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak isn’t just a race car — it’s a statement. It’s proof that Dodge still lives and breathes high-octane performance. From its supercharged HEMI engine to its carbon-fiber bodywork and limited 50-unit production, it’s everything the Brotherhood of Muscle stands for: power, authenticity, and speed without compromise.

This car doesn’t whisper performance — it screams it down the quarter-mile. Built to win, built to turn heads, and built to remind everyone why the Dodge name still means performance.

So yeah, Dodge is about to break the internet with this one.

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