- convertible
- 129,900 overpriced
- Charlotte, NC
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- classiccars.com
- convertible gasoline blue manual
The result is a car that combines one of the best-looking mopar ragtops of all time with modern performance and reliability that even 426 hemi owners could only dream of in 1971. Bodywork/trim built by the artists and craftsmen at xv motorsports (www. The fellows at xv take no prisoners, and they don't build down to a price. The equipment is what it is, costs what it costs, and the sky is the limit. As i mentioned, the bodywork on this car is simply stunning and would be right at home at the next mopar nationals-winning $500,000 hemi 'cuda. Arrow-straight panels and exacting fit are hallmarks of the xv motorsports crew, and this car received the full treatment. A customer can spec any colors and configuration they want, but i like that this car keeps very close to the factory with a modern take on the b5 blue that was so popular when these cars were new. A quote in the new york times about one of xv's cars says, "a dodge challenger, that can be either driven at dangerous speeds or parked inside a gallery, where it can be admired as sculpture. Or maybe both." the car has been tastefully modified, and that meant leaving the good stuff alone. The shaker hood is fully functional, and is looks only slightly different because the scoop is painted body color instead of the usual argent silver. The reverse is true of the tail panel, which is now argent silver instead of black or body color, as they were originally. Up front, the original grille was retained, but an oem-appearing xv badge has been fitted in place of the regular r/t piece, a cool touch that lets people know this is more than just a garden-variety challenger resto-mod. Part of xv's major engine development program, it features the best parts and assembly. Filled with custom-made components like forged pistons, steel i-beam rods, custom billet camshafts, and sophisticated porting, this particular hemi churns out a real-world 600 horsepower. It also features a custom engine management system that cleanly interfaces with the oem sensors to deliver true daily-driver reliability and turn-key operation. Find a vintage hemi that makes this much power and idles so perfectly and still pulls down 20+ mpg. A custom intake manifold was developed using cad and allows the use of the shaker hood scoop, which remains fully functional. Long-tube ceramic-coated headers are part of the package, providing not only great exhaust flow, but an incredible sound to match. For additional strength and to sharpen handling, a tubular support bar was fitted between the shock towers, and also provides support for the massive shaker scoop. Drivetrain/suspension nowhere is xv's expertise more evident than under the car. The transmission is a viper-spec t56 that shifts cleanly despite all the horsepower churning through it, thanks to triple-cone synchros and a dual disc clutch with hydraulic actuation. Out back, there's a trick differential packed with 4. 33 gears and a gear-driven limited slip (instead of cones or clutches). T304 stainless was used to fabricate the custom 3-inch exhaust system, and it was fully polished before installation, and combined with those long-tube headers i mentioned earlier, the magnaflow mufflers sound downright predatory. Braking is compliments of 14-inch front rotors with 6-piston calipers and 13-inch rear rotors with 2-piston calipers. Wheels are gorgeous 18-inch 3-piece modular units from kinesis wearing 275/35/18 front and 335/30/18 rear michelin pilot sport tires. Interior i've often said that there isn't much that can be done to improve the interiors of some of these muscular mopars, and apparently the guys at xv agree. Rather than completely redesigning the whole package, select upgrades make the most of what was already a great place to do business. Fresh heated and powered recaro bucket seats were installed then covered in buttery-soft navy blue leather. The back seat and custom center console were upholstered to match, and the door panels were custom made. Power windows, door locks, top, and trunk release were added along with a tilt steering column and billet wheel. Entertainment is enhanced by an alpine stereo system with ipod interface in center console, and this car is so fast, a recent quick run with the top down resulted in the speaker covers in back blowing off from the wind generated by this car at speed. And just in case someone thinks they can make a quick get away in this brilliant blue challenger, a viper alarm system with satellite tracking has been installed. This car is downright insane. Those who have driven it praise not only its sheer speed, but its poise, comfort, and drivability as well. I don't want to guess at the construction cost of this car, but if someone said it was a quarter-million dollars, i would not be a bit surprised. This is truly a no-compromises modern supercar t... Power Windows✔ Bucket Seats
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