SEMA 2007: 1970 Dodge Challenger packing a Viper V10
Click above image for high-res photos of the V10 Challenge
I'm a sucker for restomods as well as anything with the Viper V10, so this two-tone 1970 Challenger in the Dodge display was right up my Mopar alley. Built by Delaney Auto Designs of Shreveport, LA, this modified Mopar features a Mopar Performance V10 crate engine pumping out 585 horsepower mated to a Tremec 6-speed manual transmission. An independent rear suspension is also sourced from the Viper, and brakes have been upgraded to Wilwood front and rear discs. Paint was done by PPG and is a mix of Dodge SRT8 black and Lamborghini yellow. Click on the gallery link to view high resolution shots from the show floor.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Menice 11:10AM (11/01/2007)
thats cool, must fly.
is that intake filter is smashed against the wall?
couldnt they have taken a 1/2 inch off the pipe or smaller filter?
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matt delaney 9:40PM (11/02/2007)
has 1.5 inches on all sides
John P. 11:11AM (11/01/2007)
This is why ya gotta love SEMA, look at that thing! If you like cars and can't appreciate that for what it is then you are an Alien and I'm calling the MIB. :p
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nissanfreak87 11:15AM (11/01/2007)
Dang, I really, really want one
gotta love the old school muscle cars
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pd 11:25AM (11/01/2007)
Wonder if the V-10 would fit in the new Challenger? Oh, and cue the HATERS in 5,4,3,2 .....
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Carlos 11:43AM (11/01/2007)
With enough cutting and welding, anything can fit. This thing is BADASS
Shipey 11:44AM (11/01/2007)
I HATE not owning this!
Does that count?
Car is sweet, but this has been done before. When I was at SEMA in '05 there was one there (may have been a 'Cuda) with a full Viper interior as well. Don't know why, as Viper interiors aren't really an upgrade.
mk 12:00PM (11/01/2007)
Now, this is a restomod. Fantastic job.
Imagine that the "donkeyfrog" riviera had gone this direction with a GM crate big-block, suspension and brake upgrades, and tasteful paintjob...
They can't all be winners, I guess...
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Guenther 11:53AM (11/01/2007)
Shipey- I remember seeing probably the same car in the Cobo basement at the Mopar booth during NAIAS in 06. Viper V10, seem to recall it was yellow.
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matt delaney 9:37PM (11/02/2007)
this is a new car. the only cutting was for the 6 spd. anyone can put a v10 in an e body with this front sus. you can also bolt in the ind. rear by mid 2008. this car was designed so you can build one. custom built not lots of viper parts from a totaled viper. Mopar crate motor...new 08 trans...new rear center section for retrofit in 2003-2006 vipers for more power handeling. Mopar Performance parts for everyone. we just make them fit
TriShield 11:55AM (11/01/2007)
The new Dodge Challenger should offer an SRT-10 model as the top-of-the-line. With the Viper's new 600hp V10 under the hood. That would be an excellent way of burying the Mustang GT500.
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J. D. Billiford 4:50PM (11/01/2007)
>>> Who knows, Trishield? Perhaps just such a variation of the new Challenger may be somewhere in the pipeline and the folks at Chrysler are keeping the news under wraps.
Anything is possible.
SuperSkyline89 12:14PM (11/01/2007)
if only the Americans still made cars that cool. The new Challenger's cool though, Mustang's are too played out now that Ford is making a new variant seemingly every damn week. Haven't made up my mind on the new Camaro yet.
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rapidblue 12:22PM (11/01/2007)
It's not that ford is making a new variant every week, it's the aftermarket crowd because that's the only muscle car they have to work with.
SuperSkyline89 2:39PM (11/01/2007)
Ya, I guess that makes sense. Either way, I'm sick of Mustangs. Hurry up and release the damn Challenger.
Justin 12:24PM (11/01/2007)
It isn't a muscle car unless it sounds like one, so no thanks.
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SuperSkyline89 2:40PM (11/01/2007)
How do you know what it sounds like?
Justin 3:21PM (11/01/2007)
Because I've heard vipers before (of course with various exhaust systems), and while it had a pretty unique and decent sound, it didn't really say muscle car thunder like a v8.
I know, I know, its SEMA and its supposed to be different and unique, and I appreciate that, I'm just sayin.
SuperSkyline89 5:56PM (11/01/2007)
Oh, I thought you meant you have heard this specific car.
500 12:41PM (11/01/2007)
Gorgeous. I even like those wheels on it -- modern, but tasteful.
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