Photo: manny.c_392/instagram
Having spent a day with the Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 a few years ago, I can easily understand why the Mopar machine sometimes manages to steal the thunder of the newer-generation Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. And while the retro look is one of the modern Challenger's top assets, certain aficionados prefer their HEMI machines in custom form.
Case in point with the build we have here, namely a 392 Challenger that has left its factory form long behind. And, before we get to talk about the newfound contents of the engine compartment, we need to discuss the tuner look of the machine.
As simple as the styling language of the Dodge Challenger is, coming up with a widebody kit that fits this isn't easy. And while the visual appeal of the example sitting before us is obviously a subjective matter, one thing is certain: this is a Dodge that simply can't be ignored. As for that massive rear wing, this may or may not be inspired from that of the original Dodge Charger Daytona.
For the record, the aero work on the car comes from MFR Engineering, a specialist based in California.
The Challenger has been gifted with the kind of aero bits and pieces you might expect to find on a Pikes Peak racecar. And the aero-aggressive shapes of the muscle car come in play of matte/gloss black, while red graphics are used for contrast.
Returning to the muscle of the vehicle, the 6.4-liter V8 has left natural aspiration behind, going for a pair of turbos instead. And while the output of the twin-turbo HEMI isn't mention on the owner's Instagram account, such setups easily result in four-digit output numbers.
Then there's the connection to the road, which is established via air suspension, with this allowing for the pose mode you see in the social media posts below. Of course, such a setup demanded a set of custom wheels, which is just what the big coup received.
As simple as the styling language of the Dodge Challenger is, coming up with a widebody kit that fits this isn't easy. And while the visual appeal of the example sitting before us is obviously a subjective matter, one thing is certain: this is a Dodge that simply can't be ignored. As for that massive rear wing, this may or may not be inspired from that of the original Dodge Charger Daytona.
For the record, the aero work on the car comes from MFR Engineering, a specialist based in California.
The Challenger has been gifted with the kind of aero bits and pieces you might expect to find on a Pikes Peak racecar. And the aero-aggressive shapes of the muscle car come in play of matte/gloss black, while red graphics are used for contrast.
Returning to the muscle of the vehicle, the 6.4-liter V8 has left natural aspiration behind, going for a pair of turbos instead. And while the output of the twin-turbo HEMI isn't mention on the owner's Instagram account, such setups easily result in four-digit output numbers.
Then there's the connection to the road, which is established via air suspension, with this allowing for the pose mode you see in the social media posts below. Of course, such a setup demanded a set of custom wheels, which is just what the big coup received.
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