426 Hemi Challenger & Cuda convertibles

If Chrysler wasn’t already halfway doomed when the new Challenger was in the design phase, there could well have been a Cuda remake also. Since that obviously didn’t happen though, there are plenty of workshops out there who are transforming the new Dodge’s into old Plymouth replicas.

Legendary “Mr Norm” of Grand Spaulding Dodge in Chicago who has been playing with Mopars for many years now is just one such person. He has just released a 426 Hemi powered Cuda convertible based on the Challenger platform. Those who know their Mopar’s know that the old Hemi Cuda convertibles fetch over a million dollars. While Mr Norms version isn’t quite that expensive, we wouldn’t expect it to be cheap either.

The 426 is fitted with a Kenne Bell supercharger to create 725 hp, which is exactly the same as the top of the line Shelby Mustang SuperSnake. To handle that grunt each car has been fitted with a Viper-spec Dana 44 diff, subframe connectors and no doubt a strengthened body.

Source : NZV8