Great ideas that come at the wrong place or the wrong time should always be shelved for future use. Case in point, Dodge brought out the Challenger Blacktop Concept at the 2008 SEMA Auto Show and have now decided to bring it back as an optional package for their Charger at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Chrysler has yet to announce pricing for this package, but they have announced that it will be available with an optional Beats Audio system.
The new Dodge Charger Blacktop is all about the black. It gets tinted windows, black wheels borrowed from the Challenger SRT8, as well as the sleek black exterior paint job. The muscle car’s LED rear tail light has also been smoked and the dual exhaust system is made of aluminum silver.
The interior of the Charger continues with the black theme and adds a new Beats audio system that consists of three 3.5-inch speakers located in the instrument panel, two 3.5-inch speakers located in the rear doors, two 6 x 9-inch front-door woofers that provide bass, two 6 x 9-inch speakers, and a center-mounted 8-inch speaker located in the rear-shelf area that provide full-range audio.
Everyone who have watched the "Gone is 60 seconds" movie knows for sure how famous the Eleanor movie car is. The car will be sold by COYS the international car auctioneers at the Autosport International show in Birmingham on Saturday January 14th and it is expected to fetch around $155,000.
The Eleanor is based on the 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and features wings with new wider wheel arches, a bonnet with a prominent bulge, a deep front valance and side skirts and a spoiler incorporated into the boot lid. The car sits on Schmidt 17x8-inch wheels, while the interior features the standard Shelby interior with a monster tachometer and a subtle roll hoop.
Also, for this particular Mustang the 289 cubic inch V8 engine has been replaced with a 351 cubic inch Ford Racing crate motor fitted with a "big" camshaft and 700cfm Holley 4-barrel carburettor.
There were twelve cars built for the movie, five of which were stunt cars that didn’t survive the filming. The car being sold is one of the very small number that remain.
The Chevelle was one of the most impressive models offered by Chevrolet in the 1964 through 1977 model years, and although there have been rumors circulating about a possible revival, nothing ever really happened to encourage that rumor to be more. That is, until now. According to Jalopnik, Chevrolet will be offering a "surprise concept" next week at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show that will preview the return of the historic Chevelle.
According to their source, Jalopnik says that this concept will be a "retro-styled compact-ish car" translated into a concept that is "smaller than a mid-size sedan but bigger than a toaster." Great, we’re glad they cleared that up. It also seems as though Chevrolet has trademarked the "Chicane" name so it is very possible that the concept will come bearing that name when it lands in the Motor City.
Let’s just hope this rumor does hold water because after two years of Chevelle revival nonsense, we’re about due for some concrete information, and maybe we’ll get just that next week in Detroit. Stay tuned!
The Hagerty Fantasy Bid has catapulted since its inception in 2005, with bids coming in at 10 times the amount of the original game, and its latest offering illustrates this popularity. At the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Scottsdale Auction, Speed TV will be on hand to give away a special edition Ford Racing Champions Shelby GT500. All you have to do is make a bid during the Hagerty Fantasy Bid Game and you will be automatically entered into the drawing. The winner will be chosen by random drawing from the Fantasy Bid players.
But let’s get back to the actual car that’s up for grabs. The Ford Racing Champions Shelby GT500 Special Edition Mustang was given a few exterior aerodynamic and stylish upgrades, but it still features the standard 5.4-liter V8 engine. The engine, however, has been souped up with a Ford Racing Supercharger kit to take the standard 550 HP all the way up to 750 HP. This engine is then combined with a six-speed manual transmission that succeeds in sending the power to the rear wheels and a new, intense-environment C&R Racing cooling system and a 3.5-inch aluminum drive shaft.
The handling of power is achieved through a high-performance handling pack with Dynamic Suspension’s front-and-rear adjustable shocks, lowering springs, and stabilizer bars in the front and rear. Additionbally, stopping power will be acquired through the use of an upgraded Wilwood brakes package featuring 14-inch drilled, slotted rotors and six-piston forged billet calipers on the front, and 12-inch rotors and four-piston forged billet calipers at the rear.
Details on how to enter your bid during the Hagerty Fantasy Bid Game can be found after the jump.
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It seems that this year’s Barrett-Jackson Scottdale auction will see lots of one-of models offered for auction. Earlier we were reporting about a special Ford Racing Champions Shelby GT500, and now is time for the Mustang’s competitor to enter the front line. Steve Saleen and Bob Bondurant will be offering a one-of 620 Camaro for auction with all the proceeds going to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Arizona and Cox Charities.
This special Camaro is powered by a 6.2 liter V8 engine equipped with a SMS supercharged that will increase the total output to an impressive 620 HP and 525ft/lb of torque (hence the name). The engine will be mated to a six-speed manual transmission and a Borla exhaust system.
Painted in a very cool yellow, this special Camaro 620 will also get a "Red Butterfly" hood, Eibach S suspension and a special set of 20" custom wheels. And of course that the buyer will also get the autographs of both Saleen and Bondurant on the dash.
The car will be auctioned at approximately 8pm Thursday January 19, 2012.
