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Get ready to rev your engines and your imagination as we dive into the world of TV’s top custom car guru. From a mind-blowing carbon-fiber ’Cuda that’s as sleek as it is speedy, to the all-wheel-drive 2017 Dodge Challenger GT perfect for those who like their muscle cars with a touch of practicality. Oh, and let’s not forget the outrageous 800-hp Challenger SRT Hellcat X—turbocharged, supercharged, and sure to make your grandma spill her tea. Buckle up for these wild rides!
The Dodge Challenger, revving into the scene in 1970, was Chrysler’s late entry into the pony car race, sporting a design inspired by the Charger. Despite muscle car sales tanking by ’71, the Challenger made a valiant effort with options ranging from a humble six-cylinder to a monstrous 426 Hemi. As the years rolled on, it shifted from R/T to Rallye, losing its shaker hood but keeping its cool. With 165,437 units cruising off the line by ’74, the Challenger’s first-gen was a wild ride!
Step into the stylish world of the 1969-1973 Chrysler Imperial, where luxury meets aerodynamics in a fuselage-inspired design. This unibody beauty, sharing panels with the Chrysler Newport, flaunts a streamlined elegance. The only choice under the hood is the powerful 440 cu in V8, ensuring you’re the fastest on the block. From quirky “Mod Top” mysteries to anti-lock brake rarities, the Imperial’s quirky charm shines through. By 1973, it’s the longest ride on the continent, fit for presidents and car enthusiasts alike.
Dodge is revving up the excitement with the latest teaser for the Challenger SRT Demon, hinting at its ‘dual purpose’—a term that could mean anything from a grocery-getter that does zero to sixty in a blink, to a weekend track beast that leaves competitors sobbing in its exhaust. This 12-part teaser saga is like an automotive soap opera, and we’re all here for the drama. With Dodge keeping us on the edge of our seats, one thing’s clear: this Demon is set to exorcise the competition.