What are Pro Stock cars?
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What are Pro Stock cars?
Pro Stock engines use electronic fuel injection and spec gasoline and are restricted to a maximum of 500 cubic inches. They can make in excess of 1,300 horsepower. A competitive Pro Stock car can run in the 6.5s at more than 210 mph.
What engine is in a Pro Stock car?
500-cid DRCE
Shrouded in secrecy, Chevrolet’s Pro Stock Drag Race Competition Engine (DRCE) evolved the big-block Chevy into a 1,400-hp, 10,000-rpm, naturally aspirated motorsport weapon one race weekend at a time.
How much power does a Pro Stock car make?
Modern pro stock engines generally produce around 2.5 hp/in3 (114 kW/L), and make upwards of 1,500 hp while being naturally aspirated.
Are Pro Stock cars fuel injected?
Pro Stock racing is part of the professional triumvirate of NHRA drag racing, and in 2016, fuel injection was mandated for the first time.
Are there any Fords in NHRA Pro Stock?
In 2018, there were two. Fords were non-existent. Having a Chevrolet-dominated entry list is nothing new for NHRA; even as far back as the 1980 NHRA U.S. Nationals, 23 of the 36 cars entered in Pro Stock were Bowties.
What manufacturers are in the NHRA?
| NHRA PRO STOCK WINS BY MODEL | |
|---|---|
| Chevy Camaro | 211 |
| Ford Maverick | 5 |
| Ford Mustang | 5 |
| Dodge Neon | 4 |
Who built the first funny car?
The first funny cars were Super Stock 1964 Dodge 330 Max Wedges, named the “Dodge Chargers”, prepared, at the behest of Don Beebe, by Dragmaster’s Jim Nelson and Dode Martin.
What is a Dodge Hellephant?
The “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate HEMI engine is a Mopar-first for a 1,000-horsepower crate engine kit offered by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
What manufacturer has the most NHRA wins?
Chevrolet first won the NHRA Manufacturers Cup in 1966. No other manufacturer has won it more times. “Chevrolet is honored to win the NHRA Manufacturers Cup for the 21st time,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet U.S. vice president, performance vehicles and motorsports.
What year did the first Pro Stock car go 200mph?
1997
Dinwiddie, Va.; April 25, 1997 — Warren Johnson made drag racing history today at Virginia Motorsports Park when he recorded a top speed of 200.13 mph in his GM Performance Parts Pontiac. Johnson’s historic run at 7:27 p.m. EDT was the first 200 mph pass by a Pro Stock driver in NHRA national event competition.
Which is faster Funny Car or Top Fuel?
Top fuel dragsters are the fastest class of dragsters, capable of reaching speeds of up to 150 m/s. Funny cars are basically top fuel dragsters with a body over the chassis. As a result, funny cars are usually slower than top fuelers. Top fuel dragsters frequently reach speeds of 134 m/s (300 mph) during their runs.
How much HP does a Pro Mod make?
around 2600-3200 horsepower
A Pro Mod car will produce around 2600-3200 horsepower and the fastest will rundown in the 5 second zone. Each chassis is custom fabricated from 4130 chrome moly tubing according to strict rules. The maximum permitted wheelbase is 115″ (2.92m).
How much is a Jeep Hellephant?
The Michigan-based performance shop from Holly further offers the 707-horsepower Hellcat and 840-horsepower Demon engines, and the most expensive option comes in the guise of a Hellephant 426 swap that retails at a mind-numbing $98,995.
