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Meet ‘Hellucination,’ Speedkore’s Latest Menacing 1,000 HP Dodge Charger Restomod

Meet ‘Hellucination,’ Speedkore’s Latest Menacing 1,000 HP Dodge Charger Restomod

Speedkore knows exactly how to get the best out of a classic American performance vehicle.

The custom shop was enlisted by Stellantis design chief Ralph Gilles to help reimagine his 1968 Dodge Charger. The resulting restomod has been dubbed “Hellucination” and it’s as fast as it is mean thanks its 1,000 hp powerplant.
It makes sense that Gilles would turn to Speedkore to give the legendary muscle car some new life. Last year, the Wisconsin-based tuner built a similar car for Kevin Hart, though that one was based on the 1970 model year version of Dodge’s storied bruiser. The funnyman’s restomod is nicknamed “Hellraiser” because of its massive 426 Hemi engine and sinister blacked-out look.

Inside the 7.0-liter Hellephant V-8 

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Speedkore’s latest Charger restomod is powered by a 7.0-liter Hellephant V-8 mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox. The engine in Gilles’s car may be different than the one in Hart’s, but both pump out a hair-raising 1,000 horses. The vehicle is built on top of a Speedkore frame with perimeter reinforcements and has carbon-fiber body panels, as well as a hood, floor pan and wheel-well tubs made from the same material. Gilles also had the coupé outfitted with a double A-arm front suspension from Detroit Speed and a custom-made four-bar diagonal link setup in the back.
While muscle car aficionados will be able to spot all the subtle differences between the two Chargers, there’s no denying that Hart’s and Gilles’s rides look strikingly similar. But, with these two models, the devil is definitely in the details. The designer’s muscle car may look black from a distance but its carbon-fiber body has actually been finished in a glossy clear coat that allows you to see the material beneath. The headlamps and rear lights have also been replaced by Dapper Lighting LEDs that cast a ghostly glow. Finally, it rides on a set of custom-made HRE wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sports 4S tires.
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Inside the Hellucination you’ll find a carbon-fiber dashboard, door panels and seat backs. The vehicle’s two seats were made by Gabe’s Custom Interior and are done up in black and gray with orange contrast stitching, as is it’s the three spoke steering wheel which has the Speedkore logo at its center. The cabin has also been equipped with a 2,000-watt, six-speaker Kicker audio system.
Unsurprisingly, Speedkore hasn’t announced how much Gilles’s Charger cost to build, but did say it spent two years working on the vehicle, according to Road & Track. No price was announced for Hart’s Hellraiser, either, though a TMZ report at the time put the cost at “several hundred thousand dollars.” We’d imagine the Hellucination’s price tag is in the same neighborhood.

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Hennessey Starts Building Its Largest Truck Ever, the 1,026 HP Mammoth 6×6

Hennessey Starts Building Its Largest Truck Ever, the 1,026 HP Mammoth 6×6

After two long years, Hennessey has started building the largest truck in its 30-year history.

The aptly named Mammoth 6×6, which was unveiled in September 2020, officially entered production on Tuesday. The Texas-based tuner plans to make just 12 examples a year of the monstrous six-wheeler that will start at an equally imposing half a million.
To recap, the Mammoth is based on a 2021 Dodge Ram TRX that has been punched up to deliver even more power and presence. Under the chest-height hood, the existing 717 hp, supercharged Hellcat V-8 has been swapped for a 7.0-liter Hellephant engine tuned to churn out a massive 1,026 hp. Similarly, the torque has jumped from 650 ft lbs to 969 ft lbs to help propel the monster truck forward.

Hennessey plans to make just 12 Mammoth 6×6 trucks a year. 

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“Everything we do at Hennessey Performance is turned up to 11, but the Mammoth 1000 6×6 is definitely turned up to 12,” founder and CEO John Hennessey said in a statement.
Beyond performance upgrades, Hennessey extended the base by an extra 4 feet and added a third axle to accommodate the additional two wheels. Dwarfing regular pickups, the finished Mammoth is almost 24 feet long, 7 feet high and 7.3 feet wide. The truck is also equipped with an off-road kit, including a locking rear axle, Bilstein suspension and thick 37-inch tires covering 20-inch rims.
Elsewhere, the 6×6 sports uprated front and rear bumpers, along with an array of LED lights to help attract even more attention. Inside, the four-door offers a custom interior to add to the exclusivity.

The four-door cabin can be customized by each client. 

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“Everything on the Mammoth 6×6 is bigger, badder and more imposing—plus, it’s still super-fast, while being a total powerhouse off-road,” added Hennessey. “It’s the undisputed king of the road.”
Maybe everything really is bigger in Texas.
The Mammoth 1000 6×6 TRX starts at $449,950 and can be ordered now through authorized Ram retailers or directly with Hennessey.
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This Restored ’69 Dodge Charger Has a Hellcat V-8 Peeping Through Its Shaker Hood

This Restored ’69 Dodge Charger Has a Hellcat V-8 Peeping Through Its Shaker Hood

The Dodge Charger doesn’t need any more power or panache, but don’t tell Jim and Mike Ring that.

The Ringbrothers shop in Wisconsin, which is adept at reviving old pony cars, has just unveiled a souped-up new take on the famous American muscle car. Commissioned by four-time Bathurst 1000 winner Greg Murphy, the bright yellow dream machine is a 1969 Dodge Charger that has been tweaked and tuned to the nth degree.

Christened Captiv, the restomod retains the Charger’s classic ‘60s looks but boasts modern-day power. The original car was treated to a complete rebuild that involved 4,000 hours of painstaking work. The beating heart of Captiv is the Hellcat V-8 crate engine that can be spotted through the car’s undeniably cool shaker hood. The gutsy mill is good for 700 horses, according to Ringbrothers. For comparison, the original ‘69 Charger could be fitted with either a two- or four-barrel 383 engine that could churn out a more modest 290 hp and 330 hp, respectively.

Contrary to the exterior, Captiv’s interior is decidedly modern. 

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The powerplant is mated to a Tremec six-speed manual gearbox and a Flowmaster exhaust that exits just behind the rear wheels. You’ll also spot a front splitter under the nose. In addition, Ringbrothers added a MoTeC engine management system, carbon-fiber driveshaft, adjustable shocks and Baer six-piston brakes, as well as a custom set of HRE wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.
Captiv’s exterior is finished in a custom hue called Pile Up Yellow with contrasting black stripes. The resulting color scheme would make Wu Tang proud. The interior, meanwhile, has been completely overhauled to give a more contemporary feel. The revamped cabin sports a carbon-fiber steering wheel with billet aluminum spokes and a digital instrument cluster with a large screen.
Though this Charger will already a dedicated driver behind the wheel, Ringbrothers is open to new projects and says it will take any custom build that you pitch seriously. Time to put your thinking cap on.
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This Rugged New Camper Van Is an All-in-One Escape Pod for Off-Road Adventures

This Rugged New Camper Van Is an All-in-One Escape Pod for Off-Road Adventures

Overlanding, already on the rise pre-pandemic, has seen its popularity explode as outdoor enthusiasts take social distancing to the extreme. If you’re in the market for a turnkey go-anywhere machine, the EarthCruiser Terranova is an all-in-one escape pod that’s a giant leap from your everyday modified 4×4, ideal for off-the-grid recreation (or when the proverbial fan takes a hit).

On the narrow roads of Southern California’s coastal mountains, the over-cab explorer, starting at $315,000, is surprisingly friendly to drive despite weighing as much as an African bush elephant. There’s little sway as the 10,800-pound weight is distributed evenly across the Ford 350 chassis—you can also use Dodge’s Ram 3500 as a base—and deftly managed by a suspension buoyed with Rad-Flo shocks and custom springs. Mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, the 350 hp, 7.3-liter Godzilla V-8, with 468 ft lbs of torque, flexes plenty of muscle and quickly dispatches moderate climbs.

Surprisingly, the Terranova is considered the entry-level model from Oregon-based EarthCruiser, an outfit founded by Lance Gillies and Michelle Boltz, who initially crossed paths in a Malaysian jungle. “We both enjoy traveling very much, and traveling with your own gear is really important for the independence and convenience,” says Gillies.

To that end, Gillies and Boltz decided to develop their ultimate transport. “Imagine an EarthCruiser as its own little energy system, it has got to be self-contained wherever it is,” mentions Gillies. “It could be just as happy sitting in a Starbucks carpark or a on beach in Morocco. Our job is to make sure that it doesn’t know or care.” And practically nowhere should be considered out of range. “It’s actually pretty easy to move a vehicle around the world, if you know how to do it,” he adds, “and the main claim to fame for our trucks is that they can fit into shipping containers.”
The all-season composite camper electronically extends to a roofline of 10.5 feet and offers amenities for up to four occupants, including an induction cooktop, a fridge and freezer, an indoor shower, a freshwater reservoir and loads of cargo space. And, if work must come with you, tailored connectivity solutions are an easy add-on, with solar panels replenishing the 12-volt lithium battery.

A Designer Turned a Dodge Viper V-10 Engine Into a Fire-Breathing Coffee Table

A Designer Turned a Dodge Viper V-10 Engine Into a Fire-Breathing Coffee Table

The Dodge Viper‘s V-10 engine would be a terrible thing to let go to waste, so John Cobb turned it into something else entirely.

The Automotive artist, who’s also the creative mind behind industrial design shop Alaris Invent, recently found himself in possession of the mill from a 2002 Viper, according to Motor1.com. Rather than just use it for another car, he decided to use it for something completely different—a fire pit that can double as a coffee table.

Alaris Invent’s Viper Engine Fire Table 

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The artist used the Viper’s massive 10-cylinder mill, which has been given a deep scrub so that it looks practically brand new, as the pit’s base. He then attached pistons and connecting rods to the engine block for use as legs and support. In images of the table Cobb posted to Facebook you’ll notice that there’s no surface, but that’s likely just to show off its fire pit capabilities. We imagine a simple glass top could be used to turn it into a fully functional coffee table.

While the table-pit’s design is likely to stop you in your tracks, even more jaw-dropping are its fire-breathing capabilities. Cobb equipped each cylinder of the engine with its owner burner and igniter, so that a flame spits out of each. He also rigged up a pretty cool ignition system to turn the fire pit on. You simply turn a key installed in the engine block to turn on the igniters and feed each of them gas from an attached tank by stepping on the pedal from an actual Viper. It’s really not much different from getting the actual supercar’s engine roaring. Of course, it should go without saying that you’ll only want to use the fire pit function outside. If you’re eyeing this as a coffee table, though, its suitable for indoor use.

2002 Dodge Viper 

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Cobb has built engine coffee tables and fire pits for customers in the past, but he spent five months hand-crafting the dual-use Viper model for himself. He’s willing to build one for you, too—for a cool $11,500. If you’re interested, you can reach out to him through his website. It will no doubt be, well, fire.

Car of the Week: The One-of-a-Kind 1954 Dodge Firearrow II Concept Is a Jet Age Flight of Fancy

Car of the Week: The One-of-a-Kind 1954 Dodge Firearrow II Concept Is a Jet Age Flight of Fancy

RM Sotheby’s will bring some significant automotive treasures to Monterey for its 24th annual auction held August 13 through 14 at the Monterey Conference Center. As is the auction house’s tradition, the sale includes dozens of important European sports and competition cars, as well as a unique concept car that wowed spectators when it was unveiled in 1954.

Concept cars were all the rage in the early postwar years, but the trend was actually begun by Buick’s Y-Job from 1938. Although Word War II put a hold on all civilian automotive production, within a decade, the motoring public was chomping at the bit to get behind the wheel of cars that reflected American postwar prosperity and the promise of the Jet Age.

The 1954 Dodge Firearrow II concept car to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s. 

Photo by Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s.

General Motors fueled public fantasy from 1949 to 1961, showcasing futuristic creations at its circus-like Motorama auto shows. Meanwhile, Chrysler was busy developing its own vision of the future with concept cars that—today—are among the most enduring designs. One that has aged particularly well over the intervening years is the 1954 Dodge Firearrow II by Ghia. The design was a hybrid, long before the word suggested gas and electric power-train configurations, but rather, the combination of sleek Italian coachwork and a powerful American V-8 engine.
One reason Chrysler’s concepts were so well received—and have remained such timeless designs—is the man who spearheaded them, Virgil Exner. Chrysler’s chief of advanced design, Exner had a flair for style that, while exuberant, emphasized balanced proportions and sophisticated lines, avoiding gratuitous chrome and gee-gaws popularized by GM stylists. Although the Firearrow II was designed and fabricated by Italian coachbuilder Ghia, the fact is, Exner’s aesthetic actually influenced many Italian stylists during the 1950s, resulting in a creative give-and-take that makes cars from the era among the most fascinating.

The minimalist two-seat interior. 

Photo by Patrick Ernzen, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s.

Unlike most other design chiefs, Exner was also quick to give credit to the men who actually penned his concepts. It was Ghia stylists who envisioned the signature wrap-around beltline and bisected grille of the Firearrows, which evolved quickly from 1953 to 1954. Four different cars were made, each with hand-formed bodies crafted by Carrozzeria Ghia in Turin, Italy. The Firearrow I, which debuted at the Turin Auto Show in 1953, was a “pushmobile,” lacking an engine and strictly made for the show turntable.

The 1954 Dodge Firearrow II was the first fully functional Firearrow and was widely exhibited at a time when America was infatuated with low, two-seat roadsters. The nation had recently embraced Chevrolet’s 1953 Corvette and was about to be introduced to the Ford Thunderbird for 1955.

Ghia stylists envisioned the signature wrap-around beltline and bisected grille of the Firearrows. 

Photo by Patrick Ernzen, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s.

With an estimate of $900,000 to $1.2 million, the Firearrow II represents a significant design landmark, about which Gord Duff, global gead of auctions at RM Sotheby’s says: “We are thrilled to offer the Dodge Firearrow at the Monterey auction, as this show-stopping example has brought one of the most memorable concept cars to life and is sure to capture the attention of collectors and enthusiasts today as much as it did in period while on the show circuit as a concept car.”

The car’s Chrysler 241 cu in “Red Ram” Hemi V-8 engine. 

Photo by Patrick Ernzen, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s.

The Firearrow II is long and sleek, with its Italian body atop a Dodge chassis with a 119-inch-wheelbase—17 inches longer than the Corvette and Thunderbird. Painted a light yellow, the shape was clean and embellished with even less trim front and rear than the Firearrow I. The design featured round headlamps, and a quartet of exhaust pipes were integrated into the rear fenders. The car is powered by a Chrysler 241 cu in “Red Ram” Hemi V-8 engine with a Gyro-Torque fluid-drive four-speed automatic transmission.

The Firearrow II has a 119-inch wheelbase, 17 inches longer than the Corvette and Thunderbird of the era. 

Photo by Patrick Ernzen, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s.

Following the success of the Firearrow II, Exner created a coupe (the Firearrow III) and a final roadster (the Firearrow IV), the latter in anticipation of a production version. While the Firearrows were never given the greenlight for production, the design inspiration afforded by them was put to good use. The elegant Dual-Ghia, made from 1956 to 1958 by Dual Motors in Detroit, was a Ghia creation powered by a big Chrysler 315 cu in Hemi V-8 in a Dodge chassis.

Carrozzeria Ghia’s body sits atop a Dodge chassis. 

Photo by Patrick Ernzen, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s.

The unique automobile crossing the block through RM Sotheby’s was restored in the early 1990s as a part of the important Joe Bortz concept car collection, and is finished in its original light-yellow paint. And the black two-seat interior is punctuated by an Italian wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel. The Firearrow II represents a Jet Age flight of fancy with few equals when it comes to concepts of the era.

Learn more about Robb Report’s 2022 Car of the Year at the event taking place in Napa Valley here and in Boca Raton here.

Dodge Is Building the World’s First All-Electric Muscle Car—and It’s Coming in 2024

Dodge Is Building the World’s First All-Electric Muscle Car—and It’s Coming in 2024

Dodge may not be the first automaker that comes to mind when you think of the bleeding edge of automotive technology, but its executives realize there’s no use pushing back against the electric revolution.

On Thursday, the Detroit mainstay announced plans to launch its first fully electric model in 2024. But this won’t just be any old EV—it’s set to be the world’s first battery-powered muscle car.

The announcement was made during Dodge parent company’s Stellantis’s EV Day press event on Thursday. In a short video presentation, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis said his brand has no intention of offering mere electric cars but will instead sell “American eMuscle.” And as a way of proving this, Kuniskis revealed that the automaker’s first EV will be a zero-emission muscle car. A name has yet to be revealed, and the vehicle’s design was only hinted at, but the assumption is that the battery-powered beast will be based on the brand’s most famous muscle car, the Challenger. Of course, if the company is looking for an easy electrification pun, it could also be based on the four-door Charger.

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“Our engineers are reaching a practical limit of what we can squeeze from internal combustion innovation,” Kuniskis said in his presentation. “They know, we know, that electric motors can give us more. And if we know of a technology that can give our customers an advantage, we have an obligation to embrace it.”
While details are currently close to non-existent, EV Day’s messaging suggests that the vehicle will be built on Stellantis’s new STLA Large platform. The auto conglomerate claims that vehicles built on the platform will be able to generate a maximum of 886 horsepower, go 500 miles on a single charge and accelerate from zero to 60 mph in two seconds, according to Autoblog. If true, this would make the forthcoming EV even more powerful than the current top-of-the-line Challenger, the SRT Superstock, which is equipped with a supercharged 6.2-liter High-Output HEMI V-8 that can generate 808 horsepower and 707 ft lbs of torque.
The muscle car, whichever nameplate it ends up using, won’t be the only famous Dodge that’s getting the electric treatment. Stellantis also announced plans to release an all-electric pickup based on the Ram, which is now its own dedicated sub-brand, in 2024. By then, America’s three top-selling trucks, including the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado, will have EV versions.

Learn more about Robb Report’s 2022 Car of the Year at the event taking place in Napa Valley here and in Boca Raton here.

Test Drive: The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Is a Family Hauler That Seriously Hauls

Test Drive: The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Is a Family Hauler That Seriously Hauls

In an era when electrification is being endlessly touted as the next big thing, the intrinsic appeal of the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is obvious the first time you press that big red start button. A seven-passenger vehicle with the heart of a no-holds-barred muscle car, the new supercharged Durango embodies the kind of hot-rodded ostentatiousness that, recently, has only been pulled off by the Street & Racing Technology (SRT) division of what was formerly known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. (It appears the team will be reconfigured after FCA’s recent merger to become Stellantis.)

Does the world need a 710 hp three-row SUV that can sprint to 60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds and top out at 180 mph? Absolutely not. Is the world a better place for it?  You bet.
Of course, even Dodge is willing to concede that such a machine faces significant automotive headwinds. Production of the Durango SRT Hellcat is limited to a single year and capped at a total of 2,000 examples. Still, considering the fact that the entire allotment is already spoken for at the dealer level, it’s clear that the motoring public’s appetite for V-8-derived horsepower remains as strong as ever.
The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat.  Photo by Bradley Iger.

But while its straight-line capability is stunning, what makes the 6.2-liter Hemi-powered behemoth truly remarkable is how well it does everything else. Stopping power is provided by six-piston Brembo brake calipers with 15.75-inch rotors up front, while four-piston calipers with 13.8-inch discs are installed at the rear—a combination that brings the 5,700-pound Durango to a halt from 60 mph in a mere 116 feet. These big brakes not only effectively corral the big brute’s power and mass after some judicious use of the go pedal, they should also come in handy when dealing with the vehicle’s 8,700-pound towing capacity.
Only 2,000 examples of the model will be made.  Photo: Courtesy of FCA US LLC.

And although the Durango SRT Hellcat’s suspension is noticeably firmer than that of a garden-variety Durango, the SRT team worked with the folks at Bilstein to develop new three-mode adaptive dampers with a wider dynamic range than the ones used in last year’s Durango SRT 392, the previous high-water mark in the Durango lineup. The result is better ride quality in Auto mode (the default setting) and better body control in Track mode, the most aggressive option. There’s new rear damper mounts on hand as well, which are 18 percent stiffer than the previous units, working in conjunction with the re-tuned shocks to help reduce understeer while allowing for greater corner entry and exit speeds.

Out on the winding tarmac of the Angeles National Forest, about 20 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles, it’s clear that the engineering required was worth the effort. Despite its high center of gravity and sheer mass, the SUV surprised us with its responsive handling and sharp steering. Given the size of this beast, its competence in the corners is commendable, although don’t expect to run down any 911s out in the canyons. The all-wheel-drive system and eight-speed automatic transmission also make good use of the abundant power on tap, while the brakes remained consistent throughout our flogging sessions, reassuring us that we’d be able to scrub off the speed when needed.
The 5,700-pound Durango SRT Hellcat can come to a stop from 60 mph in 116 feet.  Photo: Courtesy of FCA US LLC.

It looks the part of a Hellcat as well, with a unique grille, a two-piece front splitter and an SRT-exclusive rear spoiler design. Coupled with an aggressively styled hood and big 20-inch x 10-inch wheels, the top-dog Durango has legitimate presence. But while the performance and aesthetics offered by Hellcats has helped keep them in the spotlight since the supercharged Challenger and Charger models landed on the scene in 2015, it’s the everyday civility they offer that has kept automotive enthusiasts coming back for more.
That split personality has become a hallmark of Dodge’s approach to contemporary high-performance tuning, and the Durango SRT Hellcat continues the tradition. It means that even when you’re stuck in commuter traffic, being behind the wheel can still be a pleasant experience: set the (optionally available) adaptive cruise control, dial in the heated and ventilated seats to your liking, crank up the burly Alpine audio system and let the miles roll by.
Along with speed, the Durango SRT Hellcat demonstrates its power with an 8,700-pound towing capacity.  Photo: Courtesy of FCA US LLC.

The 2021 model year brings a host of updates for the entire Durango lineup, and the biggest improvements among them are found in the cabin. The interior now takes inspiration from that of the Challenger, offering a more driver-focused layout, and the SRT Hellcat model gets red-accented gauges along with a number of Hellcat callouts on the front and second-row seats.

Perhaps the biggest upgrade comes by way of the onboard technology, as the 2021 Durango is one of the first vehicles in the FCA/Stellantis ecosystem to receive the all-new Uconnect 5 infotainment system. It’s been reworked from the ground up, boasting a 10.1-inch bonded-glass touchscreen and enhancements like wireless Apple CarPlay and five times the processing power of its predecessor.
The SUV’s 6.2-liter Hemi Hellcat V-8 makes 710 hp and 645 ft lbs of torque.  Photo by Bradley Iger.

The infotainment system takes its cues from modern smartphones, both in its interface design and feature set. And as it now runs on Android OS, the graphics are sharp, input response is near-instantaneous and the overall design shows a strong emphasis on personalization. In addition, a wireless charging pad is situated below the center stack, which means you can use CarPlay or Android Auto for Google Maps navigation while also charging your phone—all without ever plugging in a cable. That might not sound like a big deal at first glance, but in practice, it’s incredibly useful and convenient.
The interior features the new Uconnect 5 infotainment system with a 10.1-inch touchscreen and five times the processing power of its predecessor.  Photo: Courtesy of FCA US LLC.

Taken as a whole, the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat plays to inherent strengths of the platform while delivering on its promises of eye-watering performance and undeniable curb appeal. It may be out of step with where things are headed these days, but for anyone who both loves muscle cars and is obligated to the needs of a larger family, it’s just what the doctor ordered.

Kevin Hart’s Beastly New Carbon Fiber 1970 Dodge Charger Has 1,000 HP

Kevin Hart’s Beastly New Carbon Fiber 1970 Dodge Charger Has 1,000 HP

Kevin Hart’s collection of muscle cars continues to grow. But while the latest addition looks just like a 1970 Dodge Charger, what’s under the hood tells a different story.
That’s because the comedian’s new ride was custom built by Speedkore. And because the Wisconsin-based tuner has yet to meet a high-performance vehicle it couldn’t make even more powerful, the “Hellraiser,” as it’s been dubbed, has been equipped with a massive 426 Hemi engine.

Speedkore 1970 Dodge Charger “Hellraiser”  Speedkore

That 7.0-liter crate engine, which promptly sold out upon its debut two years ago, is better known as the “Hellephant,” according to Motor1.com. And sure enough, it is a true beast, capable of delivering a jaw-dropping 1,000 horses and 950 ft lbs of twist. The second-generation Charger is already an iconic muscle car, but even its most powerful configuration, which featured a 7.2-liter V8 capable of producing 375 horsepower and 480 ft lbs of torque, couldn’t hold a candle to this monster.

But the “Hellephant” engine isn’t the car’s only 2020 upgrade. The beastly mill is mated to a  Demon-spec ZF 8HP90 8-speed automatic transmission, which, we can assume, will offer significantly better performance than the original 3-speed automatic gearbox. The muscle car has also been equipped a front suspension from a C6 Corvette and a custom-made four-bar setup with Penske shocks in the back. Other nifty features include Brembo brakes and three-piece HRE wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.
Inside the “Hellraiser”  Speedkore

While the car maintains the original Charger’s design and shape—there are some things you just don’t mess with—the body has been entirely redone in exposed carbon fiber. It also features a blacked-out color scheme that gives the car a menacing and extremely cool vibe. The Gabe’s Custom Interiors-designed cabin features a roll cage, Recaro GT Sportster seats with 4-point Simpson Racing harnesses and a custom-made audio system.
Speedkore didn’t reveal a price for the custom ride, but it’s fair to assume it set Hart back well into the six figures. Indeed, a report earlier this week suggests the star spent “several hundred thousand dollars” having the classic muscle car fully revamped. Two words: Worth it.

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