A new suspension for the next rendition of the Jeep Wrangler (2017 model year?) continues to generate stories. Allpar research indicates a possible new long travel independent suspension system based on an old Jeep suspension. Find more detail at Allpar. (The photo is an artists conception of a more aerodynamic Wrangler).
Low lifes stole this 2001 Viper from New Hampshire. It was found seven months later in New Jersey, missing some expensive body panels. Find more info at Street Legal TV.
We’ve featured this ICON D200 before. It’s perhaps the COOLEST TRUCK EVER. And it’s for sale! Check out the video after the jump to learn more!
So you want a 440 that’s more powerful than stock but still retain the outward appearance of a stock motor (including intake and exhaust manifolds) and still being streetable. Such was the challenge for an engine builder in Canada. What can you expect for output? How about 500 lb-ft of torque and 380-plus horsepower? Find out what they did at Street Legal TV. Dyno video after the jump!
The recent running of the 12 hours of Sebring brought SRT some limited success with the number 93 Viper GTS-R finishing second in the GTLM class. The number 91 Viper finished seventh. The 13th lap saw Viper pilot Ben Keating’s car ignite after what appears to be a fuel leak. No injuries were reported and the fire crew learned to always park upwind of a burning car. Find more info at autoevolution. Video after the jump!
Today’s reader’s ride is Steven Mick’s 1972 Plymouth Duster. It started out as a Slant 6 car with a 904 auto and a 7.25 rear end. But now it has a 360 (out of a 1977 Chrysler Cordoba), Keith Black flat head pistons, Mopar Performance Purple Shaft Camshaft, MP High Rise single plain intake manifold, ported and polished original heads, Edelbrock AVS 750cfm 4brl carb, A833 4 spd transmission and a 8.75 rear end. Steven says, “I still have work that I would like to do but with some fine tuning still needed she runs great!” More pics after the jump!
While looking like barn finds, this collection of dusty cars is actually in a private collection in North Carolina. They are not for sale but this “barn” houses some very nice Mopars. Find more info at Barn Finds. More pics after the jump!
SRT staff were spotted at Springfest wearing t-shirts with this logo. Presumably, this is what a HellCat looks like. Per Allpar, peak output of the new engine is rumored to beat the Viper’s V10!
Dodge will be touring the country in 2014, showcasing its lineup of cars, SUVs and minivans along with it’s special edition models and the Charger and Challenger SRTs. Highlights include test drives, interactive games and the chance to win $45,000 towards your next Chrysler vehicle! Find more info on locations at Cars & Parts.
So the last rumor had the debut of the new Challenger at the Southern California LX Club. That didn’t happen. The next possible venue is the New York Auto Show in mid-April but Ralph Gilles says that the car’s reveal is still two and a half months away. The Challenger, Charger and 300 are all getting a refresh for the 2015 model year. The Challenger is expected first. Find more info at Allpar.
