Vehicle Description
2010 Dodge Challenger STR8/"Super �Cuda" Convertible
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Designer: Norm Kraus "Mr. Norm"
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Estimate: $70,000 - $115,000 Without Reserve
Chassis Number: 2B3CJ7DW6AH282029
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Decoded: 2=Canada, B=Dodge; 3=Passenger car; C=Seat belts and air
bags; J=Challenger; 7=SRT-8; D=2-dr Coupe; W=6.1L Hemi V8; 6=Check
Digit; A=2010; H=Brampton, Ont. Assembly; 282029=Unit Sequence
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Engine: 6.1L �Hemi V8
Supercharged/600 bhp
6-Speed Manual Transmission
Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
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Odometer: 4,400 Miles
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The Model - Back in the heyday of the muscle-car era, one of the
rarest of all was a Hemi �Cuda convertible. When Dodge reintroduced
the Challenger coupe, something was missing, its little brother the
Plymouth �Cuda. Enter Norm Kraus, better known as "Mr. Norm". He
says he loved Mopar fans and will do anything for them, and that is
what he did in the creation of his "Super �Cuda". Starting with a
Hemi equipped Dodge Challenger, Norm added a new grill trim
reminiscent of the 1970 �Cuda's, and he performed a similar trick
to the rear-end treatment. Under the hood, he adds a Kenne Bell
supercharger and front-mount intercooler capable of up to 900 HP,
but the 650 HP version is a bit more street friendly. A Corsa
Performance "cat-back" dual exhaust helps out too. Custom Mopar
spider alloy wheels, Brembo disc brakes on all four corners and
this is a car that will run rings around the competition.�
The Car - Just like the original "Hemi �Cuda", Mr. Norm produced
just a handful of the "Super �Cuda" convertibles and to find one
available is just about as rare of an occurrence as finding an
original. This beautifully maintained example is one of Mr. Norm's
finest creations and while it has been enjoyed to a limited degree,
today it appears to be as new as the day it rolled out of those
shops where new legends are being born. Even with the top up, that
sporty appearance stays true. Under the hood, the highly polished
supercharger is the star of the show, and for a vocal
accompaniment, the throaty roar from the exhaust will make gear
heads applaud. It's not just all glitz and glamour, this fine ride
will get up and scoot with unofficial 0-to-60 times coming in under
5 seconds and top speeds well above posted speed limits everywhere.
It provides the stock entertainment center, plus amenities like
cruise control, power everything, including the folding top, and
the most comfortable seats you can hope for at any speed. We
searched the records and cannot find when another of Mr. Norm's
Super �Cuda convertible crossed an auction block, so this may be
your one and only chance to bid on a legend that is admired today
and will be treasured tomorrow.
