Mopar Factory Drag Cars

Mopar Factory Drag Cars is a comprehensive 176-page paperback reference that documents Dodge and Plymouth's legendary quarter-mile dominance during the golden era of American muscle car racing from 1962 to 1972. This book is essential reading for automotive enthusiasts, restoration specialists, and drag racing historians who want to understand how Chrysler Corporation's factory teams engineered and campaigned some of the most dominant vehicles ever to hit the strip. Whether you're researching original drag car specifications, planning an authenticity-focused restoration, or simply fascinated by factory performance history, this resource provides the technical depth and historical context that casual publications cannot match.

The technical content covers factory-built drag cars, their engine architecture, transmission specifications, chassis modifications, and real-world quarter-mile performance data from competition. Mopar Factory Drag Cars details the engineering decisions behind iconic models—including the legendary 426 Hemi power plants, Super Stock platforms, and factory experimental vehicles that pushed the boundaries of straight-line acceleration. Readers gain insight into how engineers optimized weight distribution, suspension geometry, and fuel delivery systems to achieve competitive advantage. The book includes period photography, race results, and technical specifications that illustrate the evolution of Mopar drag racing technology across the decade, providing both mechanical knowledge and historical documentation that validates authenticity during restorations or research projects.

Mechanics, collectors, and drag racing enthusiasts benefit most from this reference when undertaking factory-correct restorations, validating original specifications, or researching the performance capabilities of classic Mopar vehicles. Restoration shops use Mopar Factory Drag Cars to ensure authenticity when rebuilding original drag cars or period-correct street machines based on factory specifications. The 8.4 x 10.9 inch format and compact 1.38 lb weight make it easy to keep on the workbench or transport to shows, auctions, and technical meetings. This S-A Books publication serves as both a technical manual and historical archive for anyone serious about understanding Chrysler's factory drag racing program and its lasting impact on American performance automotive culture.