1968 Plymouth Road Runner as a restomod with 1.000 hp V8!

Thomas Wachsmuth 3 January 2024 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuner from AZ, News vehicles, Plymouth, Tuning classics

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This 1968 Plymouth Road Runner, which will soon be up for auction, is an example of a perfect one restoration. The classic car is characterized by a blue metallic paint with chrome accents and color-matching steel rims out of. However, neither at first nor at second glance can you tell what secret the vehicle is hiding. Only those Hellephant logos subtly hint that there is a real monster hiding under the hood. The interior also connects the classic charm from back then with modern upgrades. Next to one Vintage air conditioning and analog Dakota Digital instruments The cabin houses, among other things, one two-tone upholstery and one Lokar shift lever.

Plymouth Road Runner Restomod

1968 Plymouth Road Runner as a restomod with 1.000 hp V8!

The biggest change, however, is under the hood. The former 6,3 liter V8 was through a supercharged 7,0-liter Hellephant supercharged engine replaced, the crazy one 1.014 HP (742 kW) & 1.287 Nm torque delivers. The engine is number 17 of 100 and the heart of the conversion. It is also used to transmit power 4L80E racing transmission with TCI control and additional improvements such as TTI manifold , and a Aluminum cooler contribute to the restomod's insane performance. And a good solution is the fact that the battery was moved to the trunk due to lack of space in the engine compartment.

of course with Wilwood sports brakes

The technical improvements are not just limited to the drive train. The Road Runner was included Wilwood sports brakes all around and one Dana 60 rear axle housing from Strange engineering fitted. Other highlights include a Street-Lynx four-link system behind and adjustable Viking performance dampers. By the way, an approximate estimate for the auction has not yet been determined, but there is no doubt that it will Plymouth Road Runner will attract pretty high bids due to its impressive upgrades and classic look.