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In the USA it has become a national sport to convert HEMI V8 engines into old ones Chargers to install And this example from 1973, a Challenger equipped with a high-performance V8, is one such vehicle. Equipped with a paint job that takes some getting used to with "HEMI" lettering on the rear fenders, the old Challenger is being supercharged Hellcat V8 fueled. Concretely does that crate engine with a displacement of 6,2 liters 720 PSthat only go to the rear wheels. That's a lot more than an original HEMI Challenger from the muscle car era, which "only" came from the factory with 425 hp. The engine is mated to a custom Gearstar transmission that can handle up to 850 hp and in the rear is a 9-inch Eaton rear axle.
with Hellcat Crate engine
The chromed wheel set is covered with standard 305/35R18 drag tires and provides the necessary grip. But let's get back to the optics. the Challenger shows itself with a bright blue upper part and the lower part of the body is painted black. It's all combined with a red stripe down the waistline and white graphics reminiscent of the 1970 Plymouth AAR 'Cuda. And the interior is similarly extensively modified. Few things here have anything in common with the 1973 Challenger. Shown is a Challenger Hellcat interior, the modern one Bucket seats It also features a new Flaming River steering wheel, steering column, Dakota Digital gauges and some carbon detailing on the dashboard.
in the end it wasn't sold
The vehicle was recently posted on the Wags Automotive YouTube channel and was supposed to be auctioned off at Kissimmee 2023. However, Mecum Auctions stopped the auction at $100.000, which means the Challenger Restomod was not sold. So it's still available. If we get more information about the changes, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed about this if you simply use our Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
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Hellcat Crate engine in the 1973 Dodge Challenger HEMI!
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