Chrysler at SEMA 2007

Chrysler Cuda

Looks like the Challenger might have a competitor for the nostalgic Chysler muscle car. This Cuda has carbon fiber body panels, a 6.1L Hemi, six piston Brembo brakes as well as Pirelli PZeros wrapped around 22-inch Zenetti five-spoke wheels. Chrysler spared no expense on the body but it seems that they decided to use standard Charger interior in this car. This particular car is built specially for a wealthy gearhead so we would think that adding a nice custom interior would not hit the bottom line that much.

We think (really really hope) that Chrylser will end up making this a production car with some minor modifications. They could use the Challenger drivetrain, Chassis, interior, everything except the body panels could be reused to keep production costs low.

Dodge Ram BFT

BFT stands for built-for-towing (or big f-ing truck). This truck sits on the same frame as the Dodge Ram Megacab, but instead of the ginormous cab it has a ginormous 10 foot long bed with the two seat regular cab up front. It has a six inch suspension lift from Superlift and 10 lug semi wheels. Up front is an SRT 10 hood to cool the Banks-enhanced 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel engine. The Ram BFT is one of the vehicles at SEMA this year that could see production.

Dodge Avenger Tuner - Stormtrooper

The Avenger Tuner is a restyled Dodge Avenger with its styling inspired by the Storm Trooper costume from Star Wars. The 4.0L V6 engine powers an all wheel drive powertrain. An autostick steering wheel with paddle shifters assures you the chance to lay down four patches of rubber when you want to. All that power rides on a KW custom coil-over suspension to provide a smooth drive. You can be sure that this car is heard with the Borla custom exhaust. The exterior modifications include:

* black-out high-beam parabola package

* tinted head lamp and taillamp package

* tinted PPG blue-magic glass

* billet exhaust tips

* front and rear fascias

* sill aero kit

* integrated rear spoiler

* rear door sail panels

* cold-air intake

Cutting edge technology has been crammed into every nook and cranny of this car. Two Azentek mobile PCs installed with 1.8GHz Intel Core Duo processors and two gigs of ram are installed into the front dash and the rear seat center console. The front dash PC makes the driver the “master of the vehicle network domain.” ETAS’ INCA software digital interface is touch sensitive that allows the driver to:

1. Control the engine tuning

2. Read engine vitals

3. Download engine calibrations

4. Order parts through Mopar Performance Parts

5. Communicate with engineers.

6. Adjust fuel maps

7. Download technical service bulletins from a Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge dealership as you drive by.

The PC also controls entertainment, internet, music, video and gaming. It has Bluetooth® to link to any other device that is Bluetooth® enabled. KICKER® Audio produces the awesome sound in this car. To accent the technological sophistication of the Storm Trooper this car comes with red accent LED lighting and a Mopar Performance gauge pack.

Dodge Dakota MX Warrior

Motocross racer Scott Waraniak helped to design this Dakota for Dodge. He created the design for the body side graphics, as well as advising on what enhancements should be made to make it worthy of a motocross racer. His sponsors as well as leading names in the motocross world provided the enhancements for the Dakota.

Enhancements to the Dakota include: four inch suspension lift, 20 inch chrome wheels with 31 inch tires, TRX 4 fender flares, Custom steel bumpers, warn winch integrated into the front bumper and a custom hood with two scoops to allow more air to flow under the hood.

Jeep Wrangler JT

The wrangler JT only needs 5 custom made parts and has received a lot of positive feedback from consumers. Because of this it was originally intended for production in 2010 but the new Chrysler management has pulled it out of the line up. The Wrangler JT is based on the military version of the new Jeep Wrangler. The truck is set upon the Wrangler Unlimited frame, but instead of a 4 door jeep the designers put a two door cab with a five foot bed behind it on the 116 inch wheel base. Modifications to the JT include a 3 inch suspension lift, 35 inch BFG mud terrain tires, and a warn 9500ti winch.

SR 392 Roadster

This is an old school roadster concept. It reminds us of the Plymouth Prowler, but done right. The prowler had no power, this thing has the 6.4L Hemi engine in it. You can get it in three different power configurations: 540 HP with carbs, 525 HP if it is fuel injected and with a long block. With all that power under the hood its a safe bet that anyone who puts the pedal to the metal will win just about any race.

Jeep Wrangler Ultimate

This is the second Wrangler at the SEMA show this year. This one is built off of the Wrangler Unlimited platform with some specific modifications. It has a 3 inch lift to allow clearance for the 35 inch BFG Mud Terrain tires. Chrome is seen all the way around this Jeep on the fuel filler door, taillamp guards, tubular side steps, exterior mirrors, tow hooks, door handles, hood hinges and fascia overlays. The interior is entirely redone with tough orange mesh fabric and dark grey leather on the seats, a MyGiG entertainment system and video screens for the passengers. Powering all this down the road is a 392 cubic inch Hemi.

Chrysler Town and Country Black Jack

The commercials for Chrysler minivans say family room on wheels, well this is a casino on wheels. 20 inch custom wheels contrast with the amber black pearl paint. The exterior is purposefully stoic to draw attention to the flashy interior. LED lighting is seen everywhere inside this van. There are two panoramic style skylights in the roof.

A leather wrapped curved bench replaces the third-row seats. Providing “rat pack” and “rat rod” influence, the passenger seats are wrapped by Katzkin, and feature Vogl satin black leather, custom embroidery. Seat inserts feature perforated suede with silver backing and a suede headliner. The centered dealer’s seat required removal of the second-row pilot seats. The “black jack” table is constructed of light-weight carbon fiber. Creating seamless construction, it’s bolted to the translucent center mount that flows into the translucent floor. The adjustable lighting and table placement contribute to the players’ comfort.

Azentec and KICKER brought a “bada bing” to the interior. The entertainment system features two KICKER Audio 10-in. L7 sub woofers tied to a 1250-watt amplifier. Two pairs of 6-in. speakers and a four-channel 700-4 amplifier provide the “boom” factor. The rear-mounted 37-in. LCD flat screen and two 7-in. overhead monitors are connected to three hidden overhead digital cameras so there are “eyes” on the dealer’s and players’ hands. The Azentec head unit – the Atlas 1000 – serves as a high-powered laptop radio head unit. Windows XP provides adaptability and capability for wireless internet, Bluetooth, cell phone, navigation system and personal PC – putting the Black Jack on the forefront of in-car entertainment.

Dodge Challenger Drag Racing Package

Next year is the 40th anniversary of the famous 1968 HEMI® Dart and HEMI Barracuda ‘package’ cars. These purpose-built vehicles allowed drag racers to be competitive at the track with a factory-built Dodge or Plymouth drag car. Mopar®, Chrysler LLC’s original equipment manufacturer, will announce the launch of a new ‘package’ car program based on the 2009 Dodge Challenger at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show.

The annual showcase of technology, trends and products representing the $36.7 billion automotive parts and accessories industry, SEMA will be held Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, 2007, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The package cars will be equipped with competition-bred versions of the venerable third-generation HEMI engine. A limited number of these HEMI-powered Dodge Challenger Drag Racing packages will be available.

The ’68 package cars present a significant part of Mopar’s history. A watershed moment in drag racing history, they represented a major milestone in the evolution of the second-generation HEMI powerplant. Mopar’s popular HEMI Challenge racing series that is operated in conjunction with the NHRA features these 1968 cars. Modern-day super stock competitors are still building new, ‘clone’ versions of the 1968-specification car that led to the creation of what we know as NHRA pro stock today.

The Hemi Evolution

Born in the 1950s, HEMI®-powered cars evolved to dominate the streets and tracks in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Now Mopar® will bring the HEMI legend, tradition and heritage into the new century to spark that passion for the next generation of enthusiasts. Mopar, Chrysler LLC’s original equipment parts manufacturer, will announce that it has introduced products and technologies for second- and third-generation HEMI engines at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show. SEMA is the annual showcase of technology, trends and products representing the $36.7 billion automotive parts and accessories industry being held Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, 2007 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

HEMI® parts and products are available for second-generation HEMI engines. Mopar has introduced a new lineup of parts and products for second-generation HEMI engines that includes:

* Aluminum HEMI Block (P5153864) — This lightweight aluminum HEMI engine block is created from a 356-T6 casting and features oiling system revisions, strengthening webs cast into the valley, dry sleeves and ability to support a 60 mm camshaft and more

* Cast Iron HEMI Head (P4529898) — Stiffer and stronger than the original, increased material permits porting for improved airflow – also sold as a complete assembly with springs, valves, retainers and valve seals installed

* Aluminum HEMI Head (P5153779) — The aluminum HEMI cylinder head comes with valve guides and seats installed – made from all-new tooling, this head is available as a complete assembly with valves, retainers and valve seals installed

* 426 Street HEMI Intake Manifold (P5153737) — This original-design of the 1966-1971 aluminum dual quad intake manifold accepts Carter AFB carburetors or modern Edelbrock units and maintains factory mounting bosses for throttle return brackets, fittings for vacuum lines and more

* Intake Manifold, Single-Plane, 4-BBL, 426 HEMI for 4150 Holley Carburetor (P5153781) Designed by HEMI legend Ray Barton, this intake is set up for large-displacement HEMI engines with serious airflow requirements - new blocks permit 500+ cu. in. with ease

* Aluminum Race Roller Rocker System, 426 HEMI engine set (P5153782) — The independent shaft rocker system maintains valve train geometry throughout the RPM range and the entire range of rocker arm travel – designed and patented by Ray Barton

* Upgrade parts and complete crate engines are available for third-generation 5.7-liter and 6.1-liter third-generation HEMI engines

Mopar has new products available for 5.7-liter and 6.1-liter HEMI engines that include:

* 6.X-liter Aluminum Block (P5153897) — This impressive new cylinder block is cast from 356-T6 alloy and features centrifugally cast pressed-in iron liners and billet steel main caps (available in 2008)

* 6.1-liter Single Plane Intake Manifold (P4510813AB) — Designed for higher RPM applications, this medium-rise manifold’s race heritage is evident

* CNC-Ported Cylinder Head, 5.7-liter (RH: P5153344, LH: P5153343) — Capable of handling camshafts with valve lifts up to .600 in., this head (right or left) optimizes flow while maintaining port velocity – comes fully assembled with beehive springs and other updated components

* CNC-Ported Cylinder Head, 6.1-liter (RH: P5153350, LH: 5153349) — The fresh casting is 5-axis CNC-ported that sports ovate wire and “beehive” competition valve springs – sold as a complete assembly, ready to bolt-on

* Dual Quad Intake Manifold, 5.7-liter (P5153556) — Accepts two Edelbrock or AFB-style carburetors and provides increase in torque over the stock-fuel injection intake system

* Conversion Kits (multiple part numbers) — For installation into 2004 MY or earlier 5.7-liter versions – available in carbureted and MPI versions as well as programmable or already-calibrated EMS