By now, it’s clear that Muscle cars, as we know them, are coming to an end. Dodge, the brand that was, arguably, the most loyal to the Muscle car genre is preparing to introduce the first-ever EV Muscle car. On the other hand, Dodge is not willing to let the Muscle car die just yet, which means the supercharged V-8 could stay, at least, for a few more years. With that said, Chrysler has a lot of iconic nameplates from the Muscle car era, including the Plymouth Roadrunner, which was virtually revived by a Rostislav Prokop, for our sister site, Hot Cars. The concept of the Czech graphic designer looks quite believable, and we think now is as good a time as any to bring back the iconic model.

Mixing classic with modern

The graphic designer has decided to use the current Dodge Challenger as his basis. Really, it is the only possible option as Dodge currently doesn’t have another two-door Muscle car. Back in the late 1960s, the Plymouth Roadrunner shared the same B-platform as the Dodge Charger, making them the most iconic B-body Muscle cars. The two MOPARS, naturally, shared engines and transmissions, with the range-topping powerplant being the 426 Hemi V-8, which was notoriously underrated at 425 horsepower.

Back in the day, having cars that looked identical was a common procedure, just look at the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Baracuda from the late 1960s. With that said, Rostislav Prokop has done an exceptional job, integrating the period-correct, Roadrunner design cues into the Challenger’s exterior. The quad headlights have been reimagined as square-ish, LED pieces to keep things up to date, but the thin, chrome grill has been brought back almost as it was in 1968. Even the dual air inlets on the front bumper have been reimagined on the Challenger’s front bumper, and in the back, we see an LED version of the original, Roadrunner taillights.

Getting it right

The talented graphic designer has, on numerous occasions, given us interesting stuff to write about. He is known for his daring, “what if” designs, which include a mid-engine supercar from Rolls Royce, a slammed, Hot-Rodded Mercedes G-Class pick-up (yes, really), and a Nisan Z Roadster, which many of us crave, but probably won’t get. The designer has also dabbled in off-road vehicles with projects like an off-road prepped, Toyota 4Runner or the bonkers Lamborghini Pick-up truck. MOPAR fans are a particular bunch of people and getting this one right was kind of important. As you can see, the pixel artist has done an incredible job.