Dodge Challenger Concepts SEMA 2008

The Dodge Challenger 'Blacktop':
The Dodge Challenger 'Blacktop' concept began life as a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T equipped with a 5.7-litre Hemi V8 and six-speed manual transmission. Mopar Underground added custom made spoilers and front brow. To finish off the look, a black on black racing stripe paint scheme was added. The "in the weeds" stance and superb handling characteristics are accomplished by the Mopar coil over suspension and strut tower brace. The Blacktop rolls on massive 22-inch Dodge Viper wheels from Factory Reproductions wrapped in Dunlop tyres measuring 265/35 R22 front and 305/30 R22 rear. To ensure the powertrain can keep up with the suspension, under hood performance is enhanced. The addition of Mopar components, including a cat back dual exhaust, cold air intake, allow the Hemi V8 to breathe easy. The interior has been enhanced with Katzkin leather seating finished in bright red plus a Mopar Kicker audio system for premium sound.

Dodge Challenger Targa:
The Dodge Challenger Targa is a full blown competition car that raced and completed the infamous Targa Newfoundland race this year. "Samantha" started life as a Mopar Challenger drag race package car. Many features were borrowed from the Dodge Viper, but the most noticeable is the snakeskin green paint. To keep the front end down, wind tunnel-developed Mopar chin spoiler "Splats" were added. Mopar gauges keep a close eye on the vital signs. The Mopar hood is equipped with a scoop to make room for the 540-horsepower, 490 lb. ft. of torque, 392 Hemi V8 Mopar crate motor. Mated to a Tremec six-speed manual gearbox, the engine blasts power to the rear wheels through a production 2009 modified gear ratio in the rear end. An abundance of fade resistant stopping power comes from Stop-Tech brakes. Up front, the six-piston calipers clamp 380mm rotors, while in the rear, four pot calipers work with 355mm rotors. Developed by KW, the race suspension and brake upgrades came from the Dodge Viper ACR. Mopar provided the bulk of the parts used in the Challenger Targa.

Challenger SRT10 Concept:
The opportunity for SRT engineering to "one-up" itself comes to fruition with the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept. Power for the SRT10 Concept comes from the Dodge Viper 8.4-litre, all aluminium V10 with 600 horsepower and 560 lb. ft. of torque. The Challenger SRT10 Concept features Tornado Red paint with a carbon-fibre deck lid and hood. The "shaker hood" is a nostalgic representation of the 1970 Hemi Cuda, giving the 600-hp Viper V10 engine room to breathe. Brakes have been upgraded and Bilstein shocks at all four corners improve handling balance. The interior boasts sport seats and carbon-fibre accents throughout and, of course, true to the Viper powered vehicle - a red engine start push button in the dash.