Photo: SpeedKore
When it comes to Mopar-based restomods, few companies come close to the mad wizards at SpeedKore Performance Group. Built for comedian Kevin Hart, the latest creation from the Grafton-based outfit is called Hellraiser, thanks to its Hellephant V8 supercharged crate engine.
The 7.0-liter leviathan is believed to number approximately 100 units, and when it was available to purchase, the force-fed motor with a 3.0-liter blower on top carried a retail price of $29,995 plus $2,265 for the engine kit. For reference, a brand-new Charger starts at $29,995 for the V6.
1,000 horsepower and 950 pound-feet (1,288 Nm) of torque are produced at the crankshaft, and all that fury is channeled to the rear axle by a Demon-spec automatic transmission with a console-mounted shifter. Custom-fabricated headers and MagnaFlow dual mufflers also need to be mentioned, along with aerospace-grade carbon fiber with a glossy finish.
Now riding on a bespoke frame with an integrated roll cage, the Hellraiser features sixth-gen Corvette front suspension components and aftermarket parts from Detroit Speed and Woodward. The 9.0-inch Ford rear end is augmented by four-bar suspension and Penske double-adjustable shocks.
HRE S201 three-piece wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires were chosen for this one-of-a-kind muscle car with a bespoke taillight panel. The cabin, which comes courtesy of Gabe’s Custom Interiors, has been treated to Recaro GT Sportster front seats wrapped in two-tone leather upholstery, Classic Instruments gauges, billet switchgear, Focal audio, and climate control.
“The Hellephant is the most powerful crate engine ever offered by an original equipment manufacturer, so it seemed natural that one would come to power a SpeedKore build," declared SpeedKore head honcho Jim Kacmarcik. "When we found out we would be receiving one of the engines from Mopar, we had already been in talks about a new build, and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to get started. Hellraiser represents the pinnacle of SpeedKore design and engineering, and we’re excited to share this custom build with the world.”
1,000 horsepower and 950 pound-feet (1,288 Nm) of torque are produced at the crankshaft, and all that fury is channeled to the rear axle by a Demon-spec automatic transmission with a console-mounted shifter. Custom-fabricated headers and MagnaFlow dual mufflers also need to be mentioned, along with aerospace-grade carbon fiber with a glossy finish.
Now riding on a bespoke frame with an integrated roll cage, the Hellraiser features sixth-gen Corvette front suspension components and aftermarket parts from Detroit Speed and Woodward. The 9.0-inch Ford rear end is augmented by four-bar suspension and Penske double-adjustable shocks.
HRE S201 three-piece wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires were chosen for this one-of-a-kind muscle car with a bespoke taillight panel. The cabin, which comes courtesy of Gabe’s Custom Interiors, has been treated to Recaro GT Sportster front seats wrapped in two-tone leather upholstery, Classic Instruments gauges, billet switchgear, Focal audio, and climate control.
“The Hellephant is the most powerful crate engine ever offered by an original equipment manufacturer, so it seemed natural that one would come to power a SpeedKore build," declared SpeedKore head honcho Jim Kacmarcik. "When we found out we would be receiving one of the engines from Mopar, we had already been in talks about a new build, and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to get started. Hellraiser represents the pinnacle of SpeedKore design and engineering, and we’re excited to share this custom build with the world.”
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