Dodge Super Charger 1968 Concept

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Dodge Super Charger 1968 Concept

The 1968 Dodge Charger, one of the most iconic vehicles ever built by FCA US, is reimagined with modern elements from the current Dodge Charger SRT and the Dodge Challenger SRT lineup to create a unique package for showcasing the Mopar brand's new "Hellephant" 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate HEMI engine and kit.

The 1968 Dodge "Super Charger" Concept is adapted to accommodate the "Hellephant" engine, enabling the classic ride to slam 1,000 horsepower to the pavement through a stock T-6060 manual six-speed Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat transmission.

The custom "De Grigio" Grey Metallic classic 1968 Dodge Charger, which is marking its 50th anniversary in 2018, feeds the "Hellephant" fresh air through a supersized hood scoop modeled on that of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. The hood features fiberglass construction on the outside with inner-steel construction inside carried over from the original vehicle. The 1968 Charger's pop-up headlamp design is tweaked to plant Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat headlamps permanently behind the grille. The original's door handles and drip rails are shaved away, creating a clean, streamlined appearance. Front door vent windows are removed and replaced with a one-piece side glass. The 1971 Duster mirrors add a more modern appearance.

The 1968 Dodge "Super Charger" Concept assumes a "wide body" stance thanks to front and rear fiberglass wheel flares painted "De Grigio" Grey Metallic body color. The front wheels push forward two inches to accommodate the flares and shorten the Charger's overhang, extending the classic's wheelbase from 117 inches to 119 inches. Front wheels are stock 20 x 11-inch Devil's rims pulled from the Challenger SRT Hellcat, while the rears are upsized 21 x 12-inch custom-milled aluminum Devil's wheels. The body drops 2.5 inches in the rear and 3.5 inches in the front to aggressively hug the pavement. Six-piston Brembos deliver a decisive stopping-power advantage over the 1968 brakes.

Custom fiberglass front and rear bumpers are flushed up and shortened cross-car to provide an integrated design. The custom fiberglass front chin splitter takes influence from the Demon, while the custom rear spoiler is inspired by the modern Charger R/T. The trunk key cylinder lock is shaved and the Satin Black fuel door embellished with a custom-milled aluminum "Hellephant" medallion, one of many unique design touches incorporated throughout the "Super Charger" Concept. Vehicle graphics and badging are Satin Black vinyl decals, including the "Hellephant" logo on the front fenders, "Super Charger" badging above the doors and classic tail stripes at the rear.

The Product Design Office (PDO) team let their imaginations run wild at the tail of the '68 Charger. The lower exhaust tips are eliminated and replaced with Alfa Romeo Stelvio 5-inch dual-walled exhaust tips re-engineered to run through the taillamp housing. The brake lights have been uniquely reconfigured with LED lights that glow around the exhaust tips.

Inside, door panels and interior trim are Satin Black with the unique "Hellephant" milled medallion applied on the upper door panels. The Dodge Viper steering wheel also carries the "Hellephant" medallion at its center. The instrument panel insert is "De Grigio" Grey Metallic body color and the dash is customized with a full array of Mopar gauges.

https://www.netcarshow.com/dodge/2018-super_charger_1968_concept/

 

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Dodge 'Hellephant' Charger is the right kind of evil

If you had loads of money to spare, what sort of custom car would you build?
Dodge answered this question at this year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas with its 'Hellephant' powered 'Super Charger Concept' - a supercharged brute of a car with the heart of a modified Hellcat and the looks of a classic muscle machine.

The car features a 7-litre supercharged Mopar HEMI crate engine that spits out 746kW and 1288Nm of torque - which should be more than enough to please Vin Diesel and his buddies who like to live life a quarter mile at a time.

“Our enthusiasts crave power and performance and our new ‘Hellephant’ Mopar Crate HEMI engine and kit deliver huge horsepower and torque in a plug-and-play package that is unique in the industry,” says Steve Beahm, Head of Parts and Service (Mopar) and Passenger Car Brands, FCA - North America.
He says that the 1968 Dodge Charger is one of the hottest classic cars ever, which is why they decided to use it as a starting point for the ‘Super Charger’ Concept. "It’s an amazing vehicle and a great showcase for our ‘Hellephant’ engine.”

The 'Hellephant' engine makes a magical 1000 horsepower (745.7kW) thanks to a bulked-up displacement, compared to the standard engine used in Hellcat.

Also, an improved supercharger with a high-efficiency rotor is mounted on an all-aluminum block, which provides huge weight savings to keep the 'Hellephant' engine light.
The engine and kit’s distinctive 'Hellephant' logo provides a nod to the Mopar brand’s past and present. The logo and name call out the legendary 426 HEMI engine, first introduced in 1964 and nicknamed the “elephant” engine for its power and size, as well as the 707-horsepower (527kW) Mopar “Hellcrate” Engine Kit, revealed last year at the 2017 SEMA Show.

The complete engine kit includes a water pump, flywheel, front sump oil pan, supercharger with throttle body, fuel injectors and coil packs. It's been purpose-designed for installation on pre-1976 street and off-road vehicles.
Mopar made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era, with Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use, and expanded to include technical service and customer support. Today, the Mopar brand’s global reach distributes more than 500 000 parts and accessories in over 150 markets around the world.

So, if you have an old school muscle car wasting away in the garage, the ideal engine for it has arrived. Get in touch with FCA South Africa to find out if they can help you import a 'Hellephant' kit.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...nt-charger-is-the-right-kind-of-evil-17717509

 

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Mopar shows-off 746 kW Dodge Charger Hellephant at SEMA

The Dodge Charger is one of the most iconic muscle cars of all-time and for resto-modders it’s often a popular platform to use for projects. This custom Dodge Charger by Mopar, dubbed the Hellephant, boasts a modern 426 Hemi engine supercharged to 746 kW and 1 288 N.m of torque.

To accommodate this power the Hellephant has been fitted with a sturdy T-6060 manual six-speed gearbox from the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. Stopping power is provided by a set of six-piston Brembo brakes for the front and rear axles.

The aggressive wide body kit is cast of fibreglass and stretches the wheelbase by 50,8 mm. Aggression is added by the 20-inch front and 21-inch rear Devil alloy wheels and is complemented by a height drop of 63,5 mm in the front and 88,9 mm on the rear.

According to Mopar this 426 Hemi is the first OEM 1 000 horsepower crate engine kit offered to consumers. The all-aluminium block beasts a bore and stroke of 104,78 mm x 101,6 mm as well as an improved supercharger with a high-efficiency rotor.

The engine assembly includes a water pump, flywheel, front sump oil pan, throttle body, fuel injectors and coil packs. Additionally the kit comes with valve covers from the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and a valve train, valves, locks and retainers sourced from the Demon. The high-lift cams and forged pistons are custom. This engine can be used on pre-1976 street and off-road vehicles.

https://www.carmag.co.za/uncategorized/mopar-shows-off-746-kw-dodge-charger-hellephant-sema/