SEMA preview: Mopar Underground unveils six Challenger, Ram-based concepts
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 in Advanced Autozone, Dodge
On the heels of the Viper-powered Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept released earlier this morning, Chrysler has released details of six additional SEMA show vehicles that will be officially unveiled at the industry-only event early next month in Las Vegas. Two are based on the Dodge Challenger and four are based on the all-new Dodge Ram pickup.
The Dodge Challenger Blacktop started as a Challenger R/T and adds custom spoilers, paint, a Mopar coil-over suspension and strut tower brace and 22 inch Dodge Viper wheels from Factory Reproductions. A handful of Mopar upgrades under the hood bump performance by an unspecified degree: A cat-back exhaust and cold air intake. The interior features bright red Katzkin leather and a Mopar/Kicker audio system.
The Dodge Challenger Targa comes with a competition pedigree: It raced in the Targa Newfoundland earlier this year. Based on the Challenger drag race package from Mopar, it gets unique snakeskin green paint, a Mopar chin spoiler, Stop-Tech brakes, and a KW-developed racing suspension from the Dodge Viper ACR. Underhood, the Challenger Targa has a 392 Hemi V8 crate motor that puts out 540 horsepower and 490 lb-ft. of torque. It mates to a six-speed Tremec manual.
The four Dodge Ram concepts each take a unique approach to the new pickup.
The Ram TRXtreme starts life as a TRX-4 quad cab off-road truck and gets a Mopar lift kit for 4.5 additional inches of clearance. BFGoodrich 37-inch tires wrap polished and forged Mopar 20-inch wheels. Feature upgrades include Mopar wheel flares, a Mopar tube step, Mopar telescoping mirrors and a one-off steel hood with cooling louvers. A Mopar dual exhaust is the only mechanical upgrade.
The Ram Sportsman, designed for hunters, features a “blowing leaves” camouflage paint scheme, a two inch lift, 20-inch Mopar wheels and 33-inch tires. The interior shows off perforated leather seats by Katzkin and an ambient lighting system.
The Ram R/T potentially previews a production Ram R/T. It starts life as a Ram Sport with a 380-horsepower 5.7 liter Hemi V8, a 4.10 gear and a high stall converter. It also features some Mopar Performance upgrades: A cold air intake and dual exhaust. The hood is a Mopar dual-snorkel aluminum hood with carbon fiber accent stripes. A concept Mopar Air Suspension Kit drops the body a bit and a unique bodykit adds to the look. The Ram R/T rolls on 22 inch Alcoa/Mopar alloy wheels.
Finally, the Ram Mopar Street Package also includes the body kit with sill extensions and features a small body drop with leveling kit. Like the R/T, it also features the dual-snorkel aluminum hood. Inside, it gets suede trim, and a high-zoot audio system.
Check back here in early November for Leftlane’s live coverage of the industry-only SEMA show.
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