Restoring a 50-year old muscle car classic could be a tricky process. This is because the owner would likely want to restore it to its original condition by finding model-correct parts and components. An owner, however, may want to blend the past with the present, just this 1970 Dodge Challenger restomod with an ultra-powerful Hellcat.
A Restomod Mixing Past And Present
Dodge introduced the Challenger to the global public in 1969 as a 1970 model. It can be ordered in two versions – the base Challenger and the performance-focused R/T. The most powerful available engine was the 426-ci (7.0-liter) Hemi engine offering up to 425 HP of max output and 490 lb-ft of peak torque. As the original model, the 1970 Challenger is a classic muscle car that many desire.
This certain 1970 Challenger is a true classic car from 50 years ago. Yet, it's as modern as it can be, thanks to the fact that it has been restored and modified to perfection. A genuine blacked-out restomod, this 1970 Challenger is named as the "Super Cat" since it hides a powerful secret underneath its hood – a modern Hellcat V8 crate engine.
A 1970 Challenger With Hellcat Mill
While it's hard to admit, some people don't like how the Challenger looks like today. Despite the efforts of Dodge to capture the spirit of the first Challenger and make it live on the modern versions, not all are happy with the modern appearance of the Challenger. Nonetheless, these people are willing to install modern devices and items on restomod Challengers and result could be quite impressive.
When it was decided that this blacked-out 1970 Challenger Super Cat was to receive a modern Hellcat crate engine (delivering around 707 hp) under its T/A hood scoop, it had to be upgraded with modern equipment as well. For instance, this Challenger comes with a Tremec 6-speed gearbox, RideTech coilovers, Wilwood disc brakes as well as modern headlights.
Other new installations on the 1970 Challenger Super Cat restomod are a rear spoiler and custom blackened wheels.
Wearing Rich Leather Inside
While the exterior looks so menacing dark, the interior tells quite another. The cabin is sumptuous with leather all around -- the cabin and bucket seats are all wrapped in this rich material. Completing the interior upgrade are modern creature comforts such a screen and a pistol grip shifter handle.
Source: Dodgeforum.com