ExoMod Concepts is nearing the completion of a reskinned Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat created to appear like a 1968 Dodge Charger and outfitted with an engine modified by the authorities at Hennessey Performance.

The custom shop, primarily based out of Greenville, Pennsylvania, has been developing its reskinned Dodge Challengers for very some time and this most current instance is completed in a straightforward shade of white with black stripes operating across the rear quarter panels and decklid. As with eXoMod’s other projects, all of the Challenger’s original physique panels have been replaced with lightweight carbon fiber components.

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The general shape of the existing Challenger lends itself very nicely to a classic Charger-inspired style. The front finish incorporates a blacked-out grille just like an original Charger even though there is also a pronounced black spoiler and a new hood with pronounced air intakes. Significant alterations have also been produced to the rear of the Dodge and consist of 4 circular lights and new tailpipes. The comprehensive use of carbon fiber contributes to a claimed 400 lb (181 kg) weight reduction.

Then we get to the engine. Found beneath the hood is a new six.two-liter supercharged Hellcat V8 engine that has been tuned by Hennessey Performance and is great for 1,000 hp at six,500 rpm and 948 lb-ft (1,285 Nm) of torque at four,200 rpm. Among the modifications produced consist of the fitment of a reduce pulley upgrade, upper pulley upgrade, ported supercharger snout, stainless steel extended-tube headers, a higher-flow air induction technique, higher-flow fuel injectors, and a bespoke exhaust. Mated to the boosted engine is an eight-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels.

“Our distinctive ‘widebody 1968 Charger’ is a modern supercar powered by a 1,000 horsepower V8 tuned by Hennessey Performance,” eXoMod Concepts chief executive Rick Katzeff mentioned. “The awe-inspiring powertrain, from a company that has been making ‘fast cars faster’ for more than 30 years, perfectly complements our custom carbon fiber bespoke building process.” 

Modern Dodge Challenger models modified and upgraded by the tuner do not come inexpensive. In truth, this automobile has an eye-watering value tag of $379,000.