Mopar is known for being the parts provider for Chrylser, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram vehicles. Some of their recent projects include the 2022 Dodge Durango Mopar Edition, which is mostly an aesthetic and handling upgrade for their midsize SUV. However, a dude named Timur Dautov was able to digitally create a completely new vehicle that Mopar has never dipped its toes into. The vehicle is called the Mopar Cargo Racer, and it's an electric off-roader whose goal is to be the fastest cargo-hauling machine out there. Its design looks radical and out of this world.

The basic design of this off-roader includes a cabin for the driver and passenger, plus a canopy that lets the vehicle haul cargo. There's also another version that does not come with a cabin, and this only comes with autonomous driving capabilities. An additional small cargo bag can also be attached to the Mopar Cargo Racer, which provides additional outside storage.

Various design themes were also made for this off-roader to suit various tastes. The Rhinoceros theme draws inspiration from the Rhinoceros Beetle, while the RTO theme (which stands for Real-Time Topological Optimization) comes with various cargo stabilizers that can conform to various cargo shapes.

The Jaws theme draws its inspiration from the Macrodontia Cervicornis, while the American Muscle theme tries to capture the essence of the Dodge Charger from the 1960s. Lastly, there's also an Aesthetics theme, and for some reason, the design is said to be inspired by bodybuilders. 

Regardless of the design theme that's implemented into the Mopar Cargo Racer, its powertrain consists of four "easily swappable batteries", a cooling system, and four wheel-hub electric motors. The designer did not say how much power this thing produces, though the easily swappable batteries should mean that giving this vehicle a new set of batteries rather than charging it equates to shorter downtimes. As a result, the Mopar Cargo Racer will have more time to do what matters most--delivering cargo across various terrain in the quickest time possible. 

The way that this off-roader sends its power is also quite interesting. Each wheel hub motor comes with its own set of lidars, cameras, and lights, which is unlike most vehicles wherein the sensors for the autonomous driving systems are located up front in the car's fascia. It is, however, unknown if the four wheels can operate independently, though the presence of electric motors in each wheel suggests that this is certainly the case. 

The Mopar Cargo Racer is a project of Timur Dautov, and it's his entry for the FCA Design Challenge. The vehicle was modeled through Autodesk Alias, which he says was a "painful" process.  He became part of the winners of this contest, though this vehicle most likely won't see the light of day. The design is definitely too radical for mass production, and the demand for such a vehicle in our market is almost nonexistent. Still, the vehicle showcases the possibilities of creating a vehicle that isn't constrained by production costs or even market demands. 

There's also another similar project to the Mopar Cargo Racer, and that's in the form of the Lamborghini LMXX2. They both aim to be the ultimate off-roading machines, but while the Mopar Cargo Racer is meant to carry cargo, the latter is purpose-built to be the fastest vehicle in the desert.