AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Oct. 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ --
- 1967 Plymouth GTX Electromod Concept is powered by a conceptual
Mopar e-Crate propulsion package
- Ram 2500 Power Wagon Concept bridges gap between daily
workhorse and weekend adventurer
- Moparized Ram 1500 RHO features new high-impact concept
exterior graphics and Mopar accessories
- Dodge will showcase products from the brand's Direct Connection
performance parts line, including crate engines and more, and
debut new heritage-inspired Dodge E-Bike licensed product
- Mopar display area (#44137 in South Hall) spotlights numerous
customized vehicles from Jeep®, Ram and Dodge, Mopar
enthusiast/TV personality Mark
Worman; along with hundreds of factory-backed
performance parts and accessories
Mopar puts a serious charge into the 2024 Specialty Equipment
Market Association (SEMA) Show, Nov.
5 – Nov. 8 in Las Vegas, with new, head-turning concept
vehicles – combined to showcase a wide range of distinctly
different appearance and performance modifications to
enthusiasts.
"Our new Mopar concept vehicles showcase different ends of the
performance spectrum, bringing innovative design and engineering
expertise with a zero-emissions muscle car concept and the latest
ideas for the Ram Sport truck lineup," said Mike Koval Jr., head of Mopar North America. "Whether it's envisioning
an electrified propulsion system or outfitting the most capable
production off-road pickups, Mopar is ready to enhance the customer
experience with quality-tested, factory-backed parts and
accessories."
Plymouth GTX Electromod Concept
The 1967 Plymouth GTX
Electromod Concept offers a peek into the future of possible
battery-electric vehicle (BEV) conversion kit applications by
showing a potential future Mopar e-Crate propulsion system for
enthusiasts to build or convert classic and current cars and trucks
into BEVs.
At first glance, the striking Frostbite Blue exterior paint and
lowered stance begin to show what makes this zero-emission muscle
car concept so special. The Mopar design team widened the
rear-wheel openings for an aggressive and modern look. Like any
proper restomod, the custom-shaved, body-color bumpers are tucked
in and trimmed to the fenders. To keep the sneaky modern
appearance, the exterior trim (grille, window trim, dual-side
mirrors and tail panel) is painted Satin Black.
The GTX Electromod Concept has a one-off, custom carbon-fiber
hood with dual functional air extractors, accented with dual Satin
Black stripes, tipping its hat to the original Plymouth GTX.
Noticeable exterior enhancements include a carbon-fiber front
splitter and custom low-profile rear spoiler. No classic Mopar
restomod would be complete without paying homage to the flip-top
fuel caps of the 1960s-70s, which has been updated to function
as a charge-port door.
The GTX Electromod Concept rides on a lowered three-link
suspension with 18-by-9-inch BTG Vintage Bronze forged
magnesium wheels and Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) tires. Stopping
power comes from Wilwood disc brakes at all four corners.
The carbon-fiber hood covers a scalable 400-volt, 250-kilowatt
electric drive module (EDM) that attaches to the frame with
custom-designed isolated motor mounts. All mounts are
designed with ease of manufacturing in mind, with each brace
or bracket designed to be water-jet cut from 6061 aluminum
alloy.
Atop the Mopar Blue EDM sits the integrated dual-charging module
(IDCM), carrying a custom styled cover to honor the Hellcat
supercharger from the world's quickest, fastest and most powerful
muscle cars. This EDM mounting kit application has the potential to
work between both E- and B- body vehicles.
Surrounding the e-Crate kit concept is a custom designed set of
carbon-fiber fender aprons, firewall and radiator plenum
closeout. Unique access panels allow for easy reach to the
auxiliary battery and coolant pumps for service. In front of the
Power Distribution block is a pair of aluminum coolant overflow
reservoirs. Other ancillary components are corporate service parts,
including power steering pump, vacuum pump and coolant pump.
Output is approximately 335 horsepower and torque to the rear
wheels runs through a 3:1 gear reducer. Driving range is an
estimated 250 miles.
Four battery packs carry a total of 384 lithium-ion battery
cells. Three packs are enclosed in a custom-built, cartridge-style
aluminum frame securely mounted in the trunk designed for easy
removal during service or replacement. The battery cartridge
features unique closeouts to emphasize the tailored look that
restomod owners would expect. The fourth battery pack is mounted
below a set of low-profile radiators under the hood and behind the
grille for better weight distribution and to improve engine bay
appearance. The entire battery system is rated at 73
kilowatt-hours, with each battery weighing approximately 230
pounds.
The reworked interior of the Plymouth GTX Electromod features
numerous custom touches.
A unique driver interface system features custom gauges,
including a 160-mph analog speedometer, battery-charge level,
instantaneous drive-motor current, and battery- and motor-coolant
temperatures, all housed in a custom-designed cluster bezel.
Gone is the original three-spoke round steering wheel in favor
of a more modern leather-wrapped, flat-bottom, three-spoke steering
wheel finished in Vintage Bronze surrounded by IndiGo Blue leather and bright orange accent
stitching. The horn pad features a floating-bronze Omega M that
pays tribute to the original floating Plymouth steering hub.
Blue interior door panels include Vintage Bronze accents and
manual window cranks to preserve the classic look and feel. Mopar
stainless-steel pedal covers add bold contrast and provide superior
grip for the driver.
The original low-back seats have been replaced with more
supportive front seats modified from the Jeep Wrangler. Ideal for
two-door classic car fitment, the seats quickly fold forward for
easy access to the rear. Both front and rear seats are covered in
IndiGo Blue premium leather with
Gunmetal suede inner bolsters, finished with Vintage Bronze and
bright orange accent stitching that matches the high voltage wiring
under the hood. Eliminating the rear center seating position
creates a custom 2 + 2 layout. Unlike the original Plymouth GTX,
the Mopar design team installed IndiGo
Blue 3-point front seat belts, and matching IndiGo Blue lap belts for the rear
passengers.
The newly designed center console adds creature comforts. Drive
control goes through a skillfully integrated rotary shift knob from
the Dodge Durango. One certainly can't go to Cars and Coffee Shows
without having a proper cupholder, so a production cupholder from
the Jeep Grand Cherokee sits in a unique design that anyone
could appreciate. Unlike the original Plymouth GTX, a large
functional center arm rest provides comfort while cruising and sits
in front of the repurposed diecast console end cap that is finished
in Vintage Bronze and Satin Black.
Ram 2500 Power Wagon Concept
The Ram 2500 Power Wagon
Concept builds upon the most capable production off-road pickup
with an array of available Mopar and custom accessories. The
result: a rugged HEMI®-powered full-size truck that performs
flawlessly as a daily workhorse or weekend warrior.
The bold Satin Stealth Sand exterior stands out with a
contrasting Matte Deep Black box with 3-D topographical map
pattern, accented by bright Header Orange accents including tow
hooks front and rear and much more.
The aggressive stance is achieved with 20-by-10-inch black and
Anthracite Grey Rhino Alpha wheels rolling with 35-inch Goodyear
tires riding on a stock suspension.
A Mopar sport performance hood covers the 6.4-liter HEMI V-8
powerplant and adds to the muscular exterior look. Blacked out
trailer-tow mirrors provide a full view for every towing task while
up front an integrated factory Warn winch is perfect for any job at
the worksite or on the trails.
Above the cabin, an aluminum platform securely holds extra gear
with custom designed mounting brackets and unique Header Orange
four-corner utility brackets. At the front of the roof rack,
three 12-inch TYRI rectangular LED lights provide exceptional
accessory lighting.
Fitted above the truck bed, an active cargo-rack storage system
from Leitner Designs carries up to eight durable GearPODS that are
integrated along the top of the bed sides. The versatile system
adds valuable storage without sacrificing truck bed floor space.
Also helping to manage cargo is a drop-in Bed Slide system, making
loading and unloading gear an effortless task.
The ever-popular Mopar spray-in bedliner coats the floor,
protecting it from common wear and tear. Access to the bed is
easily achieved with the Mopar bed step, which lowers with a gentle
push, retracts to a stored, out-of-the way position. Access to
the interior of the truck is provided by a set of Mopar tube
steps.
The 2500 interior includes custom-designed seats featuring a
combination of brown and black premium Katzkin leather, trimmed
with Raven and Mango suede accented by contrasting Copperhead
Orange stitching. For the first time, Omega M Mopar logos are
debossed on the front seat backs.
The interior trim is accented with contrasting Header Orange
paint that provides a custom look and feel that picks up on the
exterior color break up. Door panels feature custom trimmed Katzkin
premium "Dark Oak" bolsters and are accented with Header
Orange speaker trim rings.
The Ram 2500 production interior price class features a 12-inch
touchscreen and buddy bench seat layout. Inspired by Mopar
customers, the Ram 2500 Power Wagon Concept features a newly
developed instrument panel accessory rail that can hold various
mobile devices securely in place, whether recording trails or
providing another place to hold a phone. The rear seats have the
Mopar under-seat storage system.
Floors are protected with Mopar all-weather mats to help contain
the spoils that any weekend warrior might pick up from their
adventures and Mopar stainless-steel pedal covers add a bold look
to the driver's footwell.
Moparized Ram 1500 RHO
Debuting high-impact exterior
graphic themes has become an annual practice for Mopar designers at
SEMA, so this year the same creative inspiration continues with the
all-new 2025 Ram 1500 RHO.
The latest edition to the Ram Sport truck lineup is a perfect
canvas for the custom bold Mopar
Blue bodyside graphics that provide a striking contrast from
the satin metallic Diamond Black
exterior underneath.
Massive 37-inch tires help set an aggressive stance below the
hourglass body design with the widest fender flares in the current
production Ram 1500 lineup.
Mopar exterior accessories include a fully integrated,
bed-mounted spare-tire carrier, RamBar accessory bar with a pair of
12-inch TYRI rectangular LED lights, stamped side steps. The
truck-bed surface is protected by a black, Mopar spray-in textured
bedliner.
Inside, custom black Nappa leather-wrapped front and rear seats
by Alea feature Mopar Blue accents
and suede inner bolsters. An instrument panel accessory rail holds
various mobile devices securely in place.
An all-new 3.0-liter Hurricane H/O SST engine under the hood of
the Moparized 2025 Ram 1500 RHO is the most powerful six cylinder
in the segment with 540 horsepower and 521 lb.-ft. of torque.
Mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, the new
powertrain is 150 lbs. lighter than the previous performance model
and features a more balanced weight distribution for enhanced
agility and faster reflexes. A true dual Mopar exhaust system
provides an aggressive sounding note and features 5-inch dual wall
tips with Omega M logos.
Dodge and Direct Connection
Dodge will treat SEMA
showgoers to a lineup of crate engines and products on display from
Direct Connection, the Dodge performance parts brand. The Mopar
booth will also feature the Direct Connection HurriCrate Cat 3
crate engine-powered 1987 Dodge D150 of Morgan Evans, winner of the Direct Connection
Grudge Race at the recent Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge event. A
new Dodge E-Bike licensed product, created with heritage-infused
styling inspired by the Dodge Brothers, will also debut at
SEMA, and attendees can also test their reaction times on Dodge
Demon drag race simulators.
More SEMA Show Debuts From Mopar
Showgoers will
surely notice the Mopar "Power-Couple" themed display featuring the
matching metallic blue and dual white striped Ram REV pulling a
modified version of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee
concept.
A custom 1968 Dodge Charger from Mark
Worman, renowned Mopar enthusiast and star of MotorTrend
TV's "Graveyard Carz," will be seen for the first time at SEMA.
Expertly restored to a better than original form, today the vintage
Charger is powered by a 485-horsepower 392-cubic inch HEMI V-8
crate engine from Direct Connection.
Several Jeep custom vehicles will also make their SEMA Show
debuts this year, after first conquering the challenging trails in
Moab, Utah, during the 58th annual
Easter Jeep Safari last March:
- Jeep Low Down Concept
- Jeep Willys Dispatcher Concept
- Jeep Gladiator Rubicon High Top Concept, which will
carry for the first time, the newest custom piece from the design
team at Mopar and Jeep Performance Parts. The Mopar
ILLUMINAT3 off-road lighting accessory is a pivoting lightbar
concept with patented innovative features allowing the outer
lights to hinge and rotate around the roof, illuminating all areas
around the vehicle.
- Jeep Vacationeer Concept
The new Mopar concept vehicles are among several highlights in
Mopar's 15,345-square-foot display (# 44137 in the South Hall) that
join numerous customized vehicles and hundreds of quality-tested,
factory-backed performance parts and accessories.
Mopar display visitors will have the chance to receive a free
Mopar T-shirt, simply by registering for the FCA US LLC
Sweepstakes, which offers a chance to win a $100,000 credit toward the choice of a new FCA US
LLC vehicle (Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Ram or Fiat brands). Official
enter-to-win sweepstakes rules can be found at
fcaentertowin.com.
Mopar
Mopar is the global name for Stellantis genuine
parts and authentic accessories.
A simple combination of the words MOtor and PARts, Mopar offers
exceptional service, parts and customer-care. Born in 1937 as the
name of a line of antifreeze products, Mopar has evolved over more
than 85 years to represent both complete vehicle care and authentic
performance for owners and enthusiasts worldwide.
Mopar made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era with
performance parts to enhance speed and handling for both on-road
and racing use. Later, Mopar expanded to include technical service
and customer support, and today integrates service, parts and
customer-care operations in order to enhance customer and dealer
support worldwide.
Complete information on Mopar is available at www.mopar.com and
the Mopar blog at blog.mopar.com.
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