12,000
horsepower
0 to 100
MPH in 0.8 seconds
2,650 lbs
pounds, total weight
13–15 gal
gallons of fuel per run
3.5-6 g
acceleration force
Car Breakdown
The Components
Car Breakdown
The Components
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Engine — Controlled Explosiveness
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Clutch — Managing Massive Power
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Supercharger — Force-Feeding Power
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Chassis — Built for Extreme Performance
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Body — The Signature Shape
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Rear Tires & Aerodynamics — Grip at Speed
Engine — Controlled Explosiveness
The supercharged 500-cubic-inch HEMI generates thousands of horsepower, creating the explosive acceleration that defines Funny Car racing.
Clutch — Managing Massive Power
A sophisticated multi-disc clutch system progressively transfers the engine’s enormous power to the rear wheels, helping the driver maintain traction throughout the run.
Supercharger — Force-Feeding Power
The massive supercharger forces air into the engine, allowing it to burn more fuel and generate the incredible power needed for a Top Fuel launch.
Chassis — Built for Extreme Performance
The tubular chassis provides the strength and rigidity needed to handle tremendous acceleration while surrounding the driver with critical safety protection.
Body — The Signature Shape
Unlike a Top Fuel Dragster, a Funny Car is enclosed by a lightweight carbon-fiber body designed to resemble a production-based car. Its shape helps manage airflow while giving the class its unmistakable look.
Rear Tires & Aerodynamics — Grip at Speed
Massive slick rear tires provide the traction needed to put power to the track, while the body and aerodynamic elements help keep the Funny Car stable as it approaches more than 330 mph.
