Chrysler this week at the SEMA auto show will exhibit a customized version of the Dodge Challenger Concept, which since January has served as a preview of the 2008 Dodge Challenger. The 392 HEMI Dodge Challenger Super Stock Concept commemorates the original 392 HEMI engine introduced in the new 1957 model year Chryslers and Imperials.
While most SEMA cars are modified versions of readily available models, this 392 HEMI previews what might be possible in the next few years. For now, the Challenger is just used as a showcase for the new crate motor. The engine itself will be offered immediately as a kit to performance enthusiasts from Mopar with as much as 540 horsepower and 490 lb.-ft of torque. Gallery after the jump…
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10/30, 11:42 PM
posted by:
lanapat7
Just doesn’t look that cool in white.
10/30, 11:46 PM
posted by:
camaro king
just say it its ugly id rather git da new camaro in 2009
10/31, 12:11 AM
posted by:
gsh
retro never looked so bad
10/31, 1:07 AM
posted by:
04focus
You know it’s a problem when you literally can’t tell the new one apart from the original.
10/31, 1:25 AM
posted by:
AlCal
Love it !
Retro at its best !
10/31, 1:47 AM
posted by:
bepsf
Where’d they get this – EBay?
10/31, 1:48 AM
posted by:
acura_el2000
never liked this look on any car. paint is so redneckish, but I love the new challenger.
10/31, 1:53 AM
posted by:
WonbyOne
The intent is to connect the new crate motor to it roots with the origional Challenger. You are not supposed to see a lot of difference between this and the origional.
Beauty is in the eye of the ‘keyholder’. One full application of the gas pedal and I suspect most of your criticisms would cease.
10/31, 1:57 AM
posted by:
cknoff
How many of those concept bodies to they have? Are the red one and the orange one the same body with different paint jobs? And where did this one come from?
10/31, 2:19 AM
posted by:
ironpony42
The swingin’ 70’s USA paint theme doesn’t work for me. I realize they’re trying to show off a hot motor here with a drag car but the execution looks cartoonish to me. I really want the new challenger to rock. But I wonder…
DC show us a sweet T/A version with side pipes and classic hi-impact colors. Billboard decals and “go” wings. Or a triple black convertible RT with a shaker hood. Show us something we’d want in our garage.
10/31, 2:57 AM
posted by:
Stuart
Camora is going to get it ass kicked. At least this car looks half decent and with Mercedes Multilink rear suspension and E-class/CLS/SL chassis should give it the handling to match its good looks.
10/31, 3:17 AM
posted by:
Cooper
Sounds like one heck of a crate engine, makes me want to go out and buy an old dodge to put it into.
10/31, 6:41 AM
posted by:
Drabix
The color scheme makes me think of the Sox & Martin ‘Cudas
10/31, 8:56 AM
posted by:
DialM4Speed
Holly Jesus! What an ugly piece of crap!
10/31, 10:57 AM
posted by:
novicius
Joe Dirt, your dream ride has arrived!
10/31, 11:12 AM
posted by:
moogleii
Is that a decorative hood scoop? I hope not.
10/31, 12:15 PM
posted by:
lilcua
word…..now thats what iam talking about red white and blue true american babe
10/31, 12:49 PM
posted by:
A4
who cares if its ugly, that motor is sick
10/31, 12:56 PM
posted by:
GL1
I love the way the new challenger looks its REALLY SWEET. However this is NOT a color combination i would have picked to show off this new combination. How about Black witht the old hockey stick stripe on it in white ? and yes whoever said it this is supposed to be the old Socks and martin colors.. but it only looked hot in 1970 through 1978 and not now… otherwise very very sweet and the new motor too… Go Mopar…
10/31, 2:42 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Woah, that’s one hell of an engine…that’s U.S power for y’all!
10/31, 2:46 PM
posted by:
6 Pins
I’m guessing the paint scheme was meant to evoke the Sox & Martin cars of the late-60’s early 70’s.
10/31, 11:36 PM
posted by:
Sharif
I completely agree with GL1, just I might want my stripes in blue or gray
11/01, 6:22 PM
posted by:
BrokenCadillac…
This is how you do a muscle car right! GM is gonna have a tough time trying to convince people that the retro cartoon they call the Camaro is anywhere near as awesome as this is.
11/01, 8:31 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Yeah, Chrysler/Dodge is slowly but surely getting back to their roots…awesome!