Vehicle Description
It's a great time to be a Dodge fan! Not only did the 21st century
see the return of the brash Charger and top dog Challenger, it also
spawned a new generation of MoPar performance dubbed Street &
Racing Technology. But even with countless special editions, and
Chrysler's varying degrees of Hemi-fueled fury, Dodge owners are
pretty much used to the fact that someone else is going to show up
with virtually the same wheels. Hey, it's not a bad thing that
MoPars are so popular. But, then again, part of the appeal of
having a special car is the guarantee of it actually being special.
Enter this virtually new Challenger R/T. Built for NBA super star
Shaquille O'Neal, this surly coupe takes all the torque-rich
goodness of Dodge's preeminent pavement pounder and throws in a
unique, top-down driving experience courtesy of Drop Top Customs.
If you're looking to pick up a modern, hassle-free hot rod that's
loaded with tons of cool technology, here's your nouveau
classic!
EVOLUTION OF THE GREATS
Beginning life at Chrysler's excellent Brampton manufacturing
facility, this Challenger has roamed a mere 5,117 miles in the
hands of one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Pull
the car under the lights and you'll find crisp Billet Clear Coat
that's been dressed in sinister Hemi banners. Below that lust
worthy canvas, original sheetmetal fits precisely, displaying
excellent build quality. A close look down that slab-sided fuselage
reveals not so much as a dent or ding anywhere. And it all adds up
to one slick modern MoPar that wraps world-beating performance in a
substantial sense of style!
Challengers have never been safe havens for the meek. And they're
almost morally offensive to folks who like their cars as bland as
rice cakes. So, as if to bully critics into submission, someone
optioned this coupe to just south of audacious using a full array
of gnarly aesthetics. At the front of the car, black-on-black
grilles hang monochromatic "CHALLENGER R/T" badging between high
intensity headlights, projector fog lamps and an aggressive chin
spoiler. Behind that spoiler, a tall profile founds subtle "HEMI"
badging between a matte fuel filler, Satin Black rockers and a
tight convertible top that was retrofitted by Drop Top Customs of
High Springs, Florida. That top folds between a striped hood,
factory-tint glass and a Satin Black deck spoiler that's fitted
with a requisite Center High Mount Stop Lamp. And beneath that
spoiler, a glossy, "DODGE" branded valance hangs LED split
taillights above a black-trimmed bumper and polished exhaust
tips.
HEMI POWER
Of course, there's only one question that comes to mind with any
Dodge muscle car - Does it have a Hemi? At the heart of this
Challenger, a stout, 5.7 liter Hemi V8 utilizes 375 horsepower to
transform what's essentially a comfortable touring coupe into a
heavyweight stoplight slayer. While not as brutally moody as the
426 Elephant that immediately springs to mind, the Gen III is an
award-winning motor that features a great mix of old school power
and modern technology. Aesthetically, Chrysler's install is
exceptionally clean, presenting well under a beefy Drop Top Customs
shock tower brace. And, best of all, this is a Hemi that'll fire up
in any weather, drive thousands of miles before anyone needs to
turn its bolts, and probably lay waste to any old school muscle car
that's brave enough to pick a fight.
BIG MOVES
Straight from Auburn Hills, Chrysler's LX platform was a solid
foundation that could easily spawn multiple rear and all-wheel
drive applications. And when this Challenger's engineering team
bolted up a Mercedes S-Class front suspension, threw in a Mercedes
E-Class rear suspension and re-christened it "LC", they created the
perfect blend of American attitude and European road manners. The
powerful Hemi commands eight forward gears through a tough ZF
automatic, which twists a trusty anti-spin differential around
friendly 3.08 gears. Power-assisted steering ensures you'll want to
do more than make traditional NASCAR lefts. Braking comes courtesy
of power-assisted calipers that, with the help of standard
anti-lock software, clamp a quartet of vented rotors. Spent gases
exit through a throaty, true-dual exhaust system. And at the
corners, upsized blades spin 245/45ZR20 Goodyear Eagle RS-As.
BIG TIME COMFORT
Look inside this Dodge and you'll find a comfortable and stylish
cockpit that's ready for long road trips and plenty of summertime
fun. Supple Katzkin seats, which, like the quality Haartz top, were
installed by Florida's Drop Top Customs, feature 18 inches of
adjustment for the car's driver. The rear seats were built to match
with custom tailoring of the cushions to accept the extended seat
travel. A driver-oriented dash features highly detailed telemetry,
dual-zone climate control and Chrysler's lauded Performance Pages
technology. Uconnect infotainment mixes convenient Bluetooth
connectivity and reliable satellite radio with crisp Alpine audio.
A French-stitched console centers an attractive shifter between
"DODGE" branded floor mats. Contoured side panels front smooth
power mirrors, requisite power windows and standard power door
locks. In front of the driver, a leather-wrapped steering wheel
spins factory cruise control and small shift paddles around a
tilting column. And naturally, all the luxuries you'd expect in a
high dollar muscle car are present and accounted for, including
ParkView and Enter-N-Go keyless entry.
VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND
ACCESSORIES
The car's Owner's Manual and factory accessory booklets
A copy of the car's previous Title and registration (in Shaquille
O'Neal's name)
A photo of Shaq with the car at Drop Top Customs
A cardboard cutout of Shaq
A clean CARFAX report
A locking lug nut socket
Two keys with fobs
Sporting only 5,117 miles, this showroom-fresh MoPar is the perfect
car for any enthusiast who wants to hit the hobby rolling. In
addition to providing an awful lot of performance and fun, it's an
innately cool cruiser that'll turn heads as soon as it backs out of
the garage. Looking to grab some unique, modern muscle? Pick up the
phone, schedule a visit and drive away in this killer Challenger
drop-top!
HIGHLIGHTS
1-owner Challenger convertible that was custom built for Shaquille
O'Neal
Only 5,117 miles
5.7 liter Hemi V8 / 375 horsepower
ZF 8-speed automatic transmission / AutoStick
Katzkin leather interior / Premium Uconnect infotainment
Dual-zone climate control
Power rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
Limited-slip differential / 3.08 gears
Billet Clear Coat paint / Haartz convertible top
Previous Title and registration in Shaquille O'Neal's name
Clean CARFAX report
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
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