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Wisconsin-based SpeedKore wasted no time putting Mopar’s powerful Hellephant V8 to good use. He played it in a 1970 Dodge Charger with a unique carbon fiber body that is noisy enough to deserve the name Hellraiser.
Built for actor Kevin Hart, who destroyed one of the previous versions of the SpeedKore, the restored muscle car goes beyond the average aftermarket build. The company started by digitizing a standard 1970 loader and feeding the data into a five-axis CNC machine that created the molds. SpeedKore then made the body using aerospace-grade carbon fiber to ensure a smooth, strong and even finish. Hart asked to leave it uncovered.
The mechanics left the body in a structure designed by SpeedKore with an integrated 14-point protective cage. Even if construction ended there and the power train remained fully in stock, we would be impressed with this loader. Its composite construction and redesigned base are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
Bursting the huge hood reveals a 7.0-liter Hellephant V8 engine that we heard screaming loudly in late 2020. It is tuned to develop 1,000 horsepower and 950 pound-feet of torque, figures that eclipse regular production Hellcat models from Dodge. It spins the rear wheels through a Challenger Demon eight-speed automatic transmission and a nine-inch Ford rear, and exhales through a customized exhaust system.
After searching the Mopar and Ford parts boxes, the SpeedKore scanned Chevrolet’s inventory. He removed a sixth generation Corvette front suspension system that he modified with Detroit Speed and Woodward parts. At the rear, the rear end is connected to the frame by means of a system of four bars and adjustable Penske dampers. Brembo brakes (including six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers) reign in V8 power when needed.
The 3.0-liter supercharger runs straight through the hood. Look a little closer and you will notice that most exterior trim pieces (including the grille) are made of solid aluminum. Inside, the Hellraiser gets Recaro sports seats for front passengers, new-looking gauges, a three-spoke steering wheel and a specific center console, among other features. All of these components are new, but they transmit a 1970s vibe. But it doesn’t seem to be from the 1970s: SpeedKore installed a state-of-the-art sound system assembled with Focal components.
SpeedKore didn’t reveal how much he charged Hart for the Hellraiser, but it probably wasn’t cheap. The engine alone cost almost $ 30,000 and sold out in just 48 hours. If you want a little more affordable, keep an eye on some of the company’s previous versions; they sometimes appear for sale. In 2020, an exotic car dealer in Texas listed one of the four Dodge Challenger demons with a carbon fiber body for approximately $ 170,000.
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