Squeezing a big modern V8 into the engine bay of a classic car is not a one-and-done affair: you have to take care reinforcing the rest of the car to support the load. This is why great restomods like this Plymouth Road Runner require so much effort and expense to create.
The coupe originally graced the streets in 1969 with a 7.2-liter engine under the hood. It has now been swapped to a much eco-friendlier Hellcat V8 rated at 707 PS (697 hp / 520 kW) and 881 Nm (650 lb-ft) of torque. To put things into perspective, the stock car maxed out at 425 PS (419 hp / 313 kW) in its latest versions.
Changes were made to the brakes, suspension and exhaust as well. A six-speed manual transmission with a pistol-grip lever was entrusted with delivering the torque to the wheels. The exterior ended a fresh coat in Rally Green with matching steelies and a contrasting white top.
An interior reupholstered in white rounded things off.
