Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Rotisserie restoration completed in 2013
Diablo-tuned 6.1 liter Hemi V8
Tremec TKO500 5-speed manual transmission / Hydraulic clutch
Customized leather interior / Vintage Air conditioning / Modern
audio
Reilly Motorsports AlterKtion front suspension / Reilly Motorsports
Street-Lynx rear suspension
Dana 60 rear axle / 3.73 gears
Power rack-and-pinion steering / Wilwood 4-wheel power disc
brakes
17-inch U.S. Mags wheels
TTI exhaust system / Dynomax mufflers
Want some incredible, Hemi-powered MoPar muscle? Want it in a
package that doesn't require red ropes and a car bubble? Well, as
the old saying goes: "Car culture starts where the assembly line
stops". And now that more and more authentic, numbers-matching Hemi
cars are being confined to private collections, enthusiasts are
filling the void with creations like this killer Challenger
pro-tourer. The beneficiary of a recent rotisserie restoration,
this clean coupe wraps a 6.1 liter Hemi crate motor in striking
silver and black aesthetics that'll turn heads and drop jaws
wherever the car goes. If you've always dreamed of owning a storied
Hemi muscle car, but don't want the inherent stress that comes with
authenticity, here's the perfect solution!
BODYWORK/TRIM
This cool E-Body's 2013 rotisserie restoration began when its
chiseled body was meticulously stripped, carefully massaged and
thoroughly sanded into a smooth, consistent canvas. Once that
canvas was fully prepped, a bright coat of Metallic Silver base was
lovingly sealed in a thick layer of clear. And when that clear
cured, it was decked in black war paint and buffed to a thoroughly
substantial presence. Take one look down the body of this
old-school Dodge and you'll see tough, slab-sided panels that have
been straightened and finessed far past anything that rolled out of
the factory. Pull the car in to the sunlight and its wet looking
glow accurately reproduces Chrysler's planar lines while offering a
level of protection that can only be achieved with today's advanced
paint technology. Step up close and all that staring and comparing
adds up to one super slick, all-American muscle car that wraps
brutal performance in killer looks!
Wearing lines that originated on Chrysler designer Carl Cameron's
famous Charger Turbine Concept, this classic cruiser makes a
distinctly MoPar styling statement from virtually every angle. At
the front of the car, a 1970-exclusive grille hangs a flashy
"Challenger R/T" script between halogen headlights, halogen parking
lamps, a mirrored bumper and factory chin spoilers. Behind that
grille, an R/T-spec hood, complete with modern "6.1 HEMI" badges,
founds tinted glass beneath straight stainless frames. At the sides
of that hood, a prominent profile hangs flush door handles and
chrome-trimmed marker lamps between a stylish 'pit stop' fuel
filler, body-matched sport mirrors and two more "Challenger R/T"
scripts. And at the back of that profile, a stainless-trimmed
valance props a color-keyed spoiler on body-width, "DODGE" branded
taillights, a second mirrored bumper and correct, quad-outlet
exhaust tips.
ENGINE
Pop the hood and you'll find 6.1 liters of MoPar crate motor that
takes this Dodge from 'very appealing' to 'MUST HAVE' almost as
fast as it takes its driver from 'confident' to 'scared stiff'.
Measuring roughly 370 cubic inches, Chrysler's resurrected Hemi
uses a revised block, a forged crank, lighter pistons, strengthened
connecting rods, new oil jets, variable cam timing and increased
flow heads to turn impressive 10.3 to 1 compression into 425
horsepower and 420 lb./ft. of tire smoking torque! At the top of
the Diablo-tuned mill, a color-keyed Spectre air cleaner captures
wind using two conical filter elements. That air flows through a
factory-spec intake and mixes with liquefied fossils that are
supplied by polished fuel rails. That air/fuel mixture explodes in
a super clean block that's adorned with traditional "6.1 HEMI"
branded coil covers. Remnants of that explosion are forced in to
coated, long-tube headers that are bolted to 2.5-inch TTI exhaust
pipes. And cooling for that cycle is provided by a 28-inch
cross-flow radiator that's equipped with two electric puller fans
and a satin finished header support. The $6,500 V8, sourced from
Georgia's Modern Muscle, features a host of first class
ancillaries, including Wilwood braking components, a Powermaster XS
Torque starter and a snazzy Diablo catch can. Visually, the
body-matched bay comes together every bit as well as the outside of
the car, with its smooth firewall and glossy fenders providing a
perfect frame for modern Chrysler firepower. And installation is
exceptionally well done, with tidy looks that could easily pass as
OEM.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
I know what you're thinking: "So it has a modern Hemi? As fun as
that would be, modern power doesn't always play well with a vintage
foundation." Well, in that case, it's a good thing the bottom of
this E-Body has been completely updated with components from Dana,
Tremec, Wilwood and Reilly Motorsports! The smooth-revving engine
spins a Keisler-supplied Tremec TKO 500 5-speed, which utilizes a
tough hydraulic clutch to twist a familiar Dana 60 that's fitted
with 3.73 gears and 35-spline axles. Not surprisingly, the car's
old-school torsion bars have been tossed in favor of a fresh Reilly
Motorsports AlterKtion kit that wraps Viking double-adjustable
coil-overs in tubular control arms and a beefy sway bar. Opposite
that clip, a Reilly Motorsports Street-Lynx 4-link features two
more Viking double-adjustable coil-overs and more tubular control
arms. Naturally, that pavement-ripping suspension is augmented by
power rack-and-pinion steering and a first class Wilwood Hydratech
brake system that pinches 12-inch drilled and slotted rotors via
4-piston calipers. An intimidating engine note comes courtesy of
2.5-inch TTI exhaust pipes, which shuttle spent gases through an
X-shaped crossover and wicked Dynomax mufflers. Power meets the
pavement through sweet U.S. Mags 5-spokes and 245/45ZR17 Goodyear
Eagle GTs. And the car's over-restored floors frame a roster of
fresh components that includes a stainless fuel tank, stainless
fluid lines and a heavy duty Charlie's oil pan.
INTERIOR
Grab a seat in this great looking Challenger and you'll find a
familiar black interior that's detailed with tasteful accents and
bright trim. The first thing you'll notice is the car's firm SCAT
PROCAR buckets, which stretch comfortable leather hides across
straight frames and fresh foam. The second thing you'll notice is
fade-free carpet, which rides under color-keyed, "Challenger"
branded mats. And the third thing you'll notice is a sculpted
console, which centers a TKO Pistol Grip Shifter in a slick of
carbon fiber trim. At the sides of the car, factory panels frame
traditional door hardware. At the front of the car, a factory-spec
dash hangs Auto Meter Sport-Comp telemetry, modern Clarion audio
and Vintage Air climate control in a faux carbon fiber instrument
panel. At the back of the car, a fully restored trunk pins a fresh
mat beneath a fat spare tire. And in front of the driver, a
traditional Tuff Wheel laps a tilting Ididit column.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
A binder of restoration receipts
A binder of component manuals
A DiabloSport Predator tuner
Fully sorted and ready to cruise, this incredible Challenger is a
refreshing take on the traditional Hemi premi...for more
information please contact the seller.