[Tim]

Anyone seen these?

Tad expensive, but I like the idea.





Earlier this year, Foose Design and Unique Performance announced a teamup to build a limited-edition 1970 Dodge Challenger. Say hello to their little car. Production of the E-body throwbacks -- which are built on the bones of original 1970 and 1971 Challengers -- started midyear, with the first series model planned to be sold at the 2007 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale. Visuals come by way of the Foosian pen, while mechanicals include a choice of crate Hemi, rear suspension by Unique Performance and speed tech by Georgia's Year One. For you? $189,000. [Gallery] – Mike Spinelli

Press Release

Unique Performance and Foose Design have come together to bring a limited edition supercar, which is based on the 1970-71 HEMI Challenger, to MOPAR fans worldwide. The two companies will turn a limited number of the Dodges into world-class performance machines with 21st century speed technology including parts from Georgia based Year One. The prototype was completed in June 2006 and production began in 2006.

The team is transforming original 1970 and 1971 Challengers with contemporary wheels, engines, suspensions, transmissions and interiors. Each Foose Challenger is clad in DuPont's Hot Hues custom finish and have a sleek custom interior. Either a 347 c.i.d. HEMI small block or a 426 c.i.d HEMI big block can be mated to the TKO 5-speed transmission.

The car features a Unique Performance Products rear suspension, 4-wheel disc Baer brakes, staggered Foose wheels and BFGoodrich tires. Styling cues include Foose emblems, a custom front grill, shaved bumpers and custom hood. Each car has a unique serial number for documentation purposes.

Award-winning Chip Foose designed the Foose Challenger. His creative ideas are the driving force behind the respected automotive and product development company Foose Design. Headquartered in Huntington Beach, Calif., it specializes in illustration, graphics, ideation model making, surfacing and complete construction of automobiles and automobile-related products.

With the addition of the 1970-71 Dodge Foose Challenger, Unique Performance now offers a limited edition muscle car from each of the major automotive OEMs including Ford, GM and Chrysler. The first production Foose Challenger will be sold at the 2007 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Motor

* 5.7L Modern Hemi, 360 HP
* Mopar 426 Hemi, 540 HP *
* Fully Tuned High Performance Carburetor
* Electronic Fuel Injection System *

Transmission

* Tremec TKO 5-Speed Transmission

Clutch

* Custom Hydraulic Clutch

Interior

* Two-Tone High Bucket Vinyl Seats w/ Suede Insert
* Two-Tone High Bucket Leather Seats w/ Suede Insert *
* Foose Floor Mats
* Carbon Fiber Gauge Package
* 15" Black Leather Wrap Steering Wheel
* Old Air Products A/C System
* Extreme Sound Dampening Package
* Custom 4-Point Roll Cage
* OEM Type Carbon Fiber Pistol Grip Shifter

Stereo Systems

* CD Player Stereo System
* LCD AM/FM/CD/DVD Navigation Custom Console*
* 10-Disc CD Player Stereo System*

Wheels and Tires

* Foose Designed Wheels: 19x8" Front, 20X10" Rear
* Z-Rated Tires: 245/40/19ZR Front, 295/40/20ZR Rear

Exterior

* Chip Foose Designed Five-Tone Paint & Graphics
* Chip Foose Designed OEM Body Enhancements
* Foose Emblems
* Modified Front Lower Valance w/ PIAA Light System
* Custom 55w Dual Headlight System

Rear End

* Modified Posi-Traction Rearend 31-Spline Type Rotating Assembly

Steering

* Quick Ratio Power Steering Rack
* 5-Way Adjustable Tilt Column

Brakes

* Front: Baer 14" Extreme System
* Rear: Baer 13" Extreme System
* Slotted, Cross Drilled & Zinc Washed Rotors
* Adjustable Rear Bias Proportioning Valve

Exhaust

* Headers w/Ceramic Coating
* Dual 2.5" Exhaust with "X" Pipe
* 2.5" Aluminum Mufflers

Cooling

* Aluminum Cross Flow Radiator
* Electric Cooling Fan, Pull Type

Chassis and Suspension

* Tubular Front Coilover Supension
* Competition Type Front K-Member
* Parallel Bar 4-Link Rear Coilover
* Unique Performance Products Rear Coilover Supension*

* Denotes upgrade

Related:
Chip Foose and Unique Performance to Build '70 Challenger Homage

[dave-r]

You would think for that sort of money they would put a decent paint job on the car instead of making it look like a turd with a stripe.

[dave-r]

Those wheels just do not work either. The whole thing looks horrible. Has he gone blind or something?

I don't like it. No No No!

[Hezzel]

They make a great job on the car but i still don´t like those two tone paint jobs

[Eddie]

Not my cup of tea either. You cant beat factory muscle with period correct mods as long as it doesnt distract from the natural lines and paint of the era.

[dave-r]

The last time I saw wheels like that they were mounted to a chariot pulling Ben Hur around an arena.

[patrick]

The last time I saw wheels like that they were mounted to a chariot pulling Ben Hur around an arena.

Dave. I love you, man. You are 100% right. And funny, too. I couldn't have said it any better.

[RedRaven]

The last time I saw wheels like that they were mounted to a chariot pulling Ben Hur around an arena.

Jesus Dave you are old...you mean you were at the drag racing chariots back in them days!!

[Tim]

Dave said:

"I don't like it. No No No!"

So what you're saying then Dave.......

Ignoring the questionable aesthetics on the car, I like the general principle of the set- up. If I get the chance to modify another Challenger, I think I'd go a similar route. It must be fun to have all that horsepower in a car that handles and stops.

How much do we think it would cost to build up a car to a similar spec? Maybe $30,000.00?

[dave-r]

You would be better off just buying a decent car rather than something 40 years old.

If we had any sense we would.

But where would be the fun in that?

If someone can actually tell me where the fun is please let me know so I can find it. I think it was optional on my car.