Earlier this year, custom car maker Metalcrafters and Chrysler unveiled a “Barracuda” concept car based on the 2008 Charger at the SEMA show in Las Vegas this week. Though the concept is fully functional and of production quality, the show car is actually a one-off road car specially built by Metalcrafters for a customer. Apparently, that customer had their fill of the custom ‘Cuda and the car will now be put up for auction at a Barrett-Jackson event in January.
Metalcrafters built the original Dodge Challenger show car for Chrysler in 2005. Dodge says it has no plans to give the ‘Cuda the green light for mass production.
The body of the Barracuda Concept is completely made of carbon fiber, with exposed sections on the hood, around the taillights and rear deck lid spoiler. Those portions of the car that are painted are covered in a vivid Lamborghini Pearl Orange.
The interior of the concept is pulled straight from a production Charger SRT8, except for the throw-back pistol grip shifter. The Barracuda rides on 22 inch wheels — front and rear — shod in Pirelli rubber and also features six-piston Brembo brakes.
Power for the ‘Cuda comes from Chrysler ’s 6.1L V8 HEMI, although the automaker failed to mention any performance specs.
