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1970 Dodge Challenger Limited Edition Foose Design Supercar $189k Review

November 2006
Filed under: DODGE Car News | DODGE Headlines

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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. Investment starts at $189,000

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

Tail
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*

* = upgrade

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