Dodge Supercharger Hellephant is Bad to the Bone
Slideshow: MOPAR's SEMA showcase was without a doubt one of the meanest builds around.
Horsepower Centric
The main piece of this build is without a doubt the engine. Mopar went all out when they constructed this one off with a supercharged version of the 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 that puts out an insane 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb-ft of torque all on gasoline that can be had straight out of the pump. That’s right, for this over the top build, Dodge tuned the motor to run on 93 octane gas. It’s a breath of fresh air among the E85 and race gas tunes that have become commonplace in the industry.
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Muscle Beach
Underneath the skin, the car is based on a ’68 that has been turned into a fitting representation of how good old cars still look over 50 years later. Even the wheels were a good choice, which many companies miss when trying to create cars that appeal to older and newer enthusiasts alike. This car commands respect. Transmission of power to the wheels is made possible via a Tremec T-6060 six-speed transmission. Dodge knows you just need more skill to shift 1000 horsepower. No dual clutch here.
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Hardly for Show
Looking at such an impressive car might give one the impression that it’s all horsepower and bodywork, but there’s more to this monster. The entire wheelbase has been lengthened two inches, the body has been widened by four inches and the center of gravity has been lowered by 2.5”. To bring mechanical grip up to the standard of the rest of the car, the tires have been increased to 315mm in the rear and 305mm in the front. A near square setup with tires this big ensures there will be enough lateral force to impress even those who are track buffs.
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All for SEMA
The primary use of this build is to showcase the new line of Hellcrate motors. Dodge has really stepped up their performance game with this quadruple-digit monster. Remember, this car is run on 93 octane gas, which means an exotic fuel setup would likely push this build into the 1,500 horsepower range with ease. For just $20,000 plus a $2,195 electronics integration kit, the engine can be yours to throw into time attack cars, drag cars, or unlimited class circuit racing. This marks the first time any OEM has offered such performance levels in a crate engine.
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Bad To the Bone
Dodge has proven that they can out-customize the best of ‘em at one of the largest performance shows on earth while displaying their dominance in the competitive world of engine building. Look for the Hellcrate 426 engine to pop up on builds all over the internet in 2019 from muscle cars to unconventional engine swaps. With 1,000 supercharged horsepower and a custom setup, the Hellephant makes it hard not to want to sin at every red light.
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