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SEMA preview: Mopar Underground unveils six Challenger, Ram-based concepts

10/14/2008, 12:31 PM

By Andrew Ganz

On the heels of the Viper-powered Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept released earlier this morning, Chrysler has released details of six additional SEMA show vehicles that will be officially unveiled at the industry-only event early next month in Las Vegas. Two are based on the Dodge Challenger and four are based on the all-new Dodge Ram pickup.

The Dodge Challenger Blacktop started as a Challenger R/T and adds custom spoilers, paint, a Mopar coil-over suspension and strut tower brace and 22 inch Dodge Viper wheels from Factory Reproductions. A handful of Mopar upgrades under the hood bump performance by an unspecified degree: A cat-back exhaust and cold air intake. The interior features bright red Katzkin leather and a Mopar/Kicker audio system.

The Dodge Challenger Targa comes with a competition pedigree: It raced in the Targa Newfoundland earlier this year. Based on the Challenger drag race package from Mopar, it gets unique snakeskin green paint, a Mopar chin spoiler, Stop-Tech brakes, and a KW-developed racing suspension from the Dodge Viper ACR. Underhood, the Challenger Targa has a 392 Hemi V8 crate motor that puts out 540 horsepower and 490 lb-ft. of torque. It mates to a six-speed Tremec manual.

The four Dodge Ram concepts each take a unique approach to the new pickup.

The Ram TRXtreme starts life as a TRX-4 quad cab off-road truck and gets a Mopar lift kit for 4.5 additional inches of clearance. BFGoodrich 37-inch tires wrap polished and forged Mopar 20-inch wheels. Feature upgrades include Mopar wheel flares, a Mopar tube step, Mopar telescoping mirrors and a one-off steel hood with cooling louvers. A Mopar dual exhaust is the only mechanical upgrade.

The Ram Sportsman, designed for hunters, features a “blowing leaves” camouflage paint scheme, a two inch lift, 20-inch Mopar wheels and 33-inch tires. The interior shows off perforated leather seats by Katzkin and an ambient lighting system.

The Ram R/T potentially previews a production Ram R/T. It starts life as a Ram Sport with a 380-horsepower 5.7 liter Hemi V8, a 4.10 gear and a high stall converter. It also features some Mopar Performance upgrades: A cold air intake and dual exhaust. The hood is a Mopar dual-snorkel aluminum hood with carbon fiber accent stripes. A concept Mopar Air Suspension Kit drops the body a bit and a unique bodykit adds to the look. The Ram R/T rolls on 22 inch Alcoa/Mopar alloy wheels.

Finally, the Ram Mopar Street Package also includes the body kit with sill extensions and features a small body drop with leveling kit. Like the R/T, it also features the dual-snorkel aluminum hood. Inside, it gets suede trim, and a high-zoot audio system.

Check back here in early November for Leftlane’s live coverage of the industry-only SEMA show.

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10/14, 1:05 PM

posted by:

Tecknik

Hey LeftLane, I think you got the pictures backwards for the Challengers.

You have the Blacktop drawing marked as the Targa, and the Targa pictures marked as the Blacktop.

10/14, 2:27 PM

posted by:

rds130

Screw gas prices. I want that Blacktop.

10/14, 2:29 PM

posted by:

Raven37

Those willlook pretty cool when there actually built, these animated pictures dont do them justice

10/14, 3:07 PM

posted by:

pavlindrom

So the green is actually the blacktop, or they already switched the name… When I think of targa I think of how Porsche has it: a coupe-wagon.

10/14, 3:54 PM

posted by:

justagigilo85

LOVE those trucks.

10/14, 9:13 PM

posted by:

eff1Fifty

pretty pictures

10/15, 12:56 AM

posted by:

carbonsigma

I just wanna see if Mr Ronn turns up with his hydrogen car at SEMA.

rds130 +1

10/15, 7:23 AM

posted by:

JohnnyBlazE

Hehe the blacktop reminded me of DM Multimedia’s Capri Concept from 2006:

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/capri2006_media/capri_2006_074.jpg

Bearing in mind the Ford Capri is a Brit Ford and is nothing like a challenger, but still… reminded me :$

 
 
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