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SEMA Show concept Dodge Nitro 5.7L Hemi-powered

Old Sep 22, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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SAN DIEGO — Dodge is preparing two hot-rod versions of its new Nitro SUV for the annual fall SEMA show in Las Vegas, including a Hemi-powered edition with 22-inch wheels and tires.

A Dodge Challenger Super Sport concept also will be unveiled at SEMA, but Chrysler declined to provide details.

Senior Design Manager Dennis Myles said Dodge will install a modified 5.7-liter Hemi V8 in the first SEMA Nitro, as well as a Tremec five-speed gearbox, Brembo brakes and 22-inch Alcoa wheels.

The idea, Myles said, is to create "an all-out performance" version. "We want to stir up and stimulate thinking about the Nitro," he said.

The Hemi-powered SEMA Nitro will be painted in black-purple metallic, with a two-tone black and slate-gray interior, according to Myles. A lower aero body kit will include new fascias, wheel arches and side sills. The cabin will sport four bucket seats from the Viper.

A second Nitro conversion — both are being done in-house — will be a white Mopar-themed panel wagon with special graphics on the sides. The rear seats will be removed and a sliding load floor installed to accommodate surfboards and other large gear.

What this means to you: The Nitro Hemi sounds like fun, but we're more interested in the Challenger SS "concept of the concept."



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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Beastly. Maybe they'll stick a Hemi in the Liberty..
 
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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Maybe if they offer the HEMI in this, then they might add the 5.7L to the Dakota.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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A Dodge Challenger Super Sport concept also will be unveiled at SEMA, but Chrysler declined to provide details.
I'm thinking i want to buy one of these...
 
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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I never would have thought they would do this...

You already have the HEMI Durango...


Inside Line article: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=116894#3
 
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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unforunately, they will never build a hemi nitro. at least they should make a hemi dakota.
 
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