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Category Archives: 21st Century Mopars
A Cackling Heffner Viper
Watch a Viper GTS that puts down 650 hp care of Heffner Performance do battle with a Nissan GT-R and a Lamborghini Aventador. More at CarBuzz. Video after the jump!
The V8 Hemi’s Days Are Numbered
While not a surprise, it’s still painful to hear Ralph Gilles admit that the V8 Hemi will not be around forever. Gas prices will never drop, CAFE standards are getting tougher and V6’s continue to get more powerful. Get ’em while you can folks. See the story at Street Legal TV.
Watch a Dodge Dakota Pull a Tanker Truck Out of the Snow
How cool is this? A Dodge Dakota owner happens on a tanker truck which was stuck in some deep snow. The tanker driver didn’t he could do it, but the 2000 Dodge Dakota SLT quad cab 4×4 4.7L V8 pulled him right out! Video after the jump! Via The Car Lounge
Stolen Challenger Superbird Found!
A very recent post alerted you to a custom Challenger Superbird, built for top speed contests, that was stolen along with the trailer that it was stored in. Good news. The low-lifes have been captured and the car recovered. It was in pieces but apparently all the pieces are still there. Video surveillance cameras supplied the authorities with a description of the suspects vehicle and a partial plate number. Score one for the good guys! See more at Street Legal TV.
New Satin Vapor Edition SRTs
The SRT level Charger, Challenger and Chrysler 300s are getting new Satin Vapor Editions. Black satin chrome 20 inch alloys, Nappa leather/suede and red Brembo calipers help to separate your SRT from all those run-of-the-mill SRT’s out there. Now which one to buy? See more at CarBuzz. More pics after the jump!
SRT Motorsports Viper GTS-R Daytona 24 Hour Podium Finisher
The number 91 SRT Viper that finished third at the Daytona 24 hour race showed up at the Chicago Auto Show in as-raced condition. See it at Hooniverse. Now THAT would be one heck of a barn find in 2044! Details of the race can be found at Motorsport.com. Clean car pic after the jump!
Entry-Level Viper? Fuhgedaboutit!
Ralph Gilles continues to insist that the Viper does not compete with the Corvette. While there are rumors of a lower priced entry-level Corvette, the SRT boss insists that there is no such plan for the Viper. Regarding a slushbox: “The people who buy (the Viper) relish the manual, they relish the driver’s car, the raw connections to the vehicle. That is what it is about. So we are not chasing rainbows here.” About dropping in the 6.4L Hemi? “It sounds like you are describing a Corvette. We have no interest in becoming a Corvette because what is unique about the Viper is that engine is in nothing else.” Crystal clear. See more at CarBuzz. More pics after the jump!
Ram 1500 Mossy Oak Edition Returns
Debuting at the Detroit Auto Show, the Mossy Oak Edition of the 1500, based on the Outdoorsman, returns for 2014. If you’re a hunter who demands Katzkin leather in the Espresso Tuscany look, you’re in luck. See more detail at Car Buzz. More pics after the jump!
Custom Challenger Stolen
This custom built 2008 Challenger with a Superbird body kit was stolen from the San Bernardino, California area on the evening of Feb 2nd. Also stolen was an enclosed trailer (pic after the jump). A lifted, white Ford F350 with big wheels and tires is the suspected thief’s truck. If you see the car or trailer (and these two are not inconspicuous!) please contact local authorities. You can also contact John Ramirez at (951) 533-7348. There is a $10,000 reward for the return of this car. More info at Street Legal TV. More pics after the jump.
