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google_ad_client = “pub-8213487891390535″;google_ad_slot = “5591521468″;google_ad_width = 300;google_ad_height = 250; So this is Christmas! With all due respect to the various readers of automoblog.net as well as to the truer meaning of togetherness and community on this December 25th day, this holiday can be regarded as the most valuable event commercially. Many of us have been honoured with much-wanted gift item under the Christmas tree. However, some of us tear open our gifts realizing we’re beholding products destined to be returned to stores. While a fair share of item returns will result in store credit, some automotive enthusiasts may become the lucky ones to obtain cash back.
Also relevant for those who have acquired their present in the form of money, motorheads can set their sights to a wide ranging assortment of official automotive-branded merchandise bringing post-holiday cheer.
BMW Snow Racer 
Price: £69.95 (7.97 US)
A tragedy as a youngster is to have an object of curiosity within our daily viewing. Seeing a BMW M3 or BMW 7-Series zooming down the road would fill a young mind (as well as the older children at heart) with a desire to one day control a product fronted by the creators of “the ultimate driving machine”. Made from weather resistant plastics, the 6 kilogram (13.22 pound) BMW Snow Racer provides excitement for children 4-10 years old as they storm down white, powdery hills in this stylish sled. Sorry to more mature readers, there is not an adult version of the BMW Snow Racer.
Mopar 2GB USB Storage Drive 
Price: .75
An excellent item for the tech savvy Chrysler fan, the 2 gigabyte-sized Mopar USB flash drive properly advertises fanaticism for the popular accessory brand. Shaped in the form of a Mopar ‘M’ logo, this custom-designed USB drive disassembles from its casing to expose the connection piece. A portable storage device, photos, music and other file formats can be saved on the cleverly-designed USB flash drive.
Mercedes-Benz 2010 Classic Ornament Set 
Price: .00
Never to early for some to think about the next Christmas season, a set of four ornaments features the image of 1970s and 1980s Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Depicted on painted glass ornaments, the classic Mercedes-Benz W123 sedan as well as the 1985 500 SEL coupe. This four ornament holiday grouping arrives inside a custom-fitted red box for extra-safe keeping.
Built Ford Tough Portable Grill 
Price: 9.00
The fully-equipped Built Ford Tough portable grill set includes the ideal outfitting for an impromptu barbecue. Composing of a mini propane-fueled grille (propane tanks sold separately) and a waterproof, insulated cooler and a 3-piece grilling tool complement. The Built Ford Tough portable tool makes anyone the most popular figure at tailgate parties.
Infiniti Essence Sculpture 
Price: 0.00
Unlike a standard die-cast and scaled-model, Infiniti’s automotive Essence Sculpture serves more as an artform rather than an accurate recreation of their design direction. Building only 300 complete examples, the body shell is made of solid resin. Completing the high-fashion presentation, a specially-suited bespoke carrying case for the limited edition sculpture is produced by renowned luggage and handbag Louis Vuitton. This collaboration follows-up on the full-sized concept coupe, the Infiniti Essence which featured custom-fitted Louis Vuitton luggage.
Information and photo source: BMW USA, Chrysler Group, Ford Motor Company, Infiniti USA and Mercedes-Benz
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Warms the cockles of my heart it does. The fact that Chrysler saw fit to even make a drag strip version of the reborn Dodge Challenger in the first place was great. And it seems that they were enough of a success for the company to continue to offer them in 2010.

In 2009, the company created 100 of the drag-strip specials. For 2010 the will be making even more of the cars and they’ve said the price will be ,999. The intent is for them NHRA Stock, Super Stock and Comp Eliminator racing and indeed, they are already sanctioned by the NHRA, so they’re good to go. I know you’re probably thinking the same thing I am, but sadly, the Dodge Challenger Drag Pak is not street legal. So you can just stop that line of thought right now.

The 2009 version of the car was offered with three engine options: A 5.7-liter Hemi, a 5.9-liter Magnum Wedge and a 6.1-liter Hemi V8. The company says 90 percent of the 2009 cars were ordered with the 6.1-liter plant, so there was little point in continuing with the other engines. Which mean that the 2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak is offered only with the 6.1-liter Hemi V8. You do get a choice of trannies though. The 2010 car can be ordered with a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission.

And that’s an interesting option. Do any of you strip guys out there know why you’d go with an automatic versus a manual? My experience is that autos are only good over a certain level of horsepower, and that a manual will always be quicker initially off the line. But there must be some good reason for running an automatic.

Just like the 2009 version, the 2010 will batch of cars are about 1,000 pounds lighter than the street Challenger and will include such sweet goodies as a composite lift-off hood with scoop, Viper-style front seats, polycarbonate door windows, a light-weight cooling module with electric fan, manual rack-and-pinion steering, light-weight front brakes and a special cable-operated throttle linkage and pedal assembly. I know, but DAMN, wouldn’t that be a sweet set of options for the street version?

Mopar will only be manufacturing 70 Drag Pak cars for 2010, so get in line and submit your application to Mopar (the only way obtain one of the beasts).

Source: Edmunds

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