SRT just launched a great new ad campaign called “Body and Soul” featuring the new Viper plus some awesome old Mopar iron. Check out the video after the jump!
New SRT Body and Soul Ad Campaign
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New Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Hydrolocks in Ten Inches of Water
Was the speed of approach too fast? This was a brand new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, and so far Jeep is refusing to warranty the wrecked motor. Check out the video after the jump and the forum thread over at Jeep Forum and see what you think. Maybe next time try it with a snorkel? Via Jalopnik
Is Fiat-Chrysler Planning to Kill Dodge?
That seems to be the gist of this recent article at Ward’s Auto. Trucks are now Ram. We know the Avenger is going away. The minivans may end up being exclusive to Chrysler. So that only leaves the Dart, Journey, Charger, Durango and Challenger with no new models planned. What do you think? Is Ward’s just trying to grab some headlines?
Green Hornet Movie Car on eBay
Here it is, the 1965 Chrysler Imperial used in the 2011 Green Hornet movie. According to the seller it is the only Black Beauty that kept its original interior and original 413 engine. It is also the Black Beauty that Jay Leno drove on Jay Leno’s Garage. See a ton more pics plus more details from the eBay auction, plus the Jay Leno video after the jump! Thanks to Darren for the tip!
Dodge Challenger Factory Tour
National Geographic has a series called Ultimate Factories, and in this 2011 episode they took a close look at the Brampton, Ontario plant where the Dodge Challenger is built, along with the Saltillo, Mexico plant where the Hemi is built. The Challenger, which shares the line with the Charger and 300, takes just 20 hours to go from raw steel to a running, driving Mopar. Watch the entire process in the 45 minute episode after the jump!
Is This The Wile E. Coyote Road?
Actually, it’s the Valley of Fire road, north of Las Vegas. Wouldn’t this be awesome in a Mopar? Meep meep! Via Reddit
Mopar ’13 Dart
The limited edition Mopar ’13 Dart has officially been priced at $25,485, and will hit dealer lots this summer. The package includes Pitch Black paint with a blue racing stripe, a lowered stance, chin spoiler, deck-lid spoiler and rear diffuser, plus black 18-inch wheels. Power still comes from your standard Dart 160 hp 1.4 liter four banger. One more pic after the jump! Via Chrysler
Mopars at Canepa Open House
Saw these wicked looking E-bodies on Speedhunters and thought I’d repost them here. Canepa Design is an automotive design house in Scotts Valley, California, and they recently had this cool little open house. One more pic of the ‘Cuda after the jump!
1970 Plymouth Superbird Video Review
saabkyle04 has built up a huge following on Youtube doing reviews of late model cars. He has taken a close look at a few older cars, though, including this 1970 Plymouth Superbird. He’s pretty nerdy, but he does own a Mopar. Full 16 minute Superbird video review with plenty of good Mopar engine noises after the jump!
Instagram of the Week: Junkyard 1968 Dodge Charger
Pic via american_cars_daily Think this one got saved?