This year’s SEMA
Show is hosting a wide range of heavily modified cars, although perhaps few as
intricate and at the same time as iconic as this 1970 Charger, whose name
evolved from the SpeedKore Dodge Charger ‘Tantrum’, a 1,650 HP classic muscle
car. While the ‘Tantrum’ was powered by a massive 9.0-liter Mercury Racing twin
turbo engine, the ‘Evolution’ uses a 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8, sourced
from the modern-day Challenger SRT Demon.
However, that
engine has been updated to put down a “dyno-proven 966 HP” at the wheels,
giving the car tremendous acceleration while allowing it to remain docile in
traffic, stated SpeedKore VP Dave Salvaggio.
The ‘Evolution’
also happens to be the most advanced 1970 Charger in the world, thanks to a
fully carbon fiber body – from its roof to its quarter panels, fenders, doors,
trunk and hood. According to its makers, it is more usable than the ‘Tantrum’.
Anything that isn’t
carbon fiber on this car, is billet aluminum, such as the door handles, fuel
cap and the bespoke grille, all finished in a bronze-nickel coating. Other
exterior features include the 19-inch front / 20-inch rear HRE wheels with
Brembo brakes, Penske 7500-series double adjustable coil-overs, and the subtle bronze
hue in the carbon fibers.
As for the
interior, you’ll find a custom dashboard, center console, steering column,
shift bezel, pedal assembly, pedal covers and fuel cell, to go with the Cigar
leather upholstery and Recaro seats.
