Mopar He’s playing at SEMA 2024 with an “electromod” version of the 1967 plymouth The GTX was designed to demonstrate the potential of the e-Crate conversion kit. The e-Crate initiative paves a way forward for owners to keep their classic E- and B-Body Mopars on the road, at least in spirit, and the team has done a remarkable job with the emergence of this restomod. However, with only 335 horsepower and a maximum range of 250 miles, this particular build is unlikely to impress old-school muscle fanatics.

This ’67 GTX concept is packed with plenty of subtle but dramatic exterior design changes. Most notable are the flared rear wheel arches that give the BTG Vintage Bronze forged magnesium wheels and Pirelli P-Zero tires a truly homey look. Dual side mirrors, as well as the opening “fuel” hood, accents on the carbon fiber hood and deep front splitter, further differentiate this show car from the standard GTX. Other changes include shaved bumpers and blacked-out cladding that blends nicely with the Frostbite Blue paint.

The Plymouth GTX package was introduced for the Belvedere in 1967. It was a high-quality, high-performance feature for those who wanted to go fast and feel stylish. That’s why Mopar’s designers worked their magic on this concept with a custom interior filled with premium materials, accents and features.

The basic layout isn’t that far off from the factory GTX. The instrument panel and door cards appear to be original equipment with some modern hardware. However, the special seats, steering wheel and center console represent major updates. three-link suspension and powerful Wilwood brakes It offers a driving experience in line with modern style in all four corners.

The scalable battery-electric conversion kit that powers the GTX consists of a 400-volt, 250-kilowatt electric drive module (EDM) and four battery packs of 384 lithium-ion battery cells. The entire system is rated at 73 kilowatt hours. EDM lives under the hood and sends 335 horsepower through a 3:1 gear reducer; Mopar did not disclose torque figures. Designers came up with a clean look, complete with a custom cover that pays homage to the old era. Hellcat and the Devil.

like Chevrolet’s eCrate conversionsMopar’s concept system puts builders on the fast track to achieving a net-zero car with classic muscle looks. In this case, swap for E- or B-body ChryslersThe Belvedere will include the Coronet and Charger, as well as the Challenger and ‘Cuda. Unfortunately, its performance, weight and range lose its strength when compared to older cars.

For starters, the 335-hp rivals the 1968-70 four-barrel, 383-cubic-inch V8 Chrysler B engine. This will annoy purists a little more than the whole transformation already does. GTX came standard with the 375 hp 440 optional 426 Hemi producing 425 hp. Four batteries weighing 230 pounds each it also brings this powertrain to the same level half weight.

I repeat, these are factory numbers; builders can easily squeeze much more power out of older engines with basic mods and a weekend of work. Not to mention, everything fits easily into the house and the archaic operating systems ensure that connections are truly simple. Mopar also didn’t share an estimated cost for it. Although the scalability of EDM offers higher performance potential than what we see here, we can assume that it would still be more economical to reuse old power. And this is without taking into account how much space is actually available for additional engines.

As for range, the 440 is stated to deliver 11 mpg, while the 426 promises 9 mpg. Automobile Catalogand the GTX can carry up to 19 gallons of fuel. On paper, this means the 440 can go 209 miles on a full tank of gas, while the 426 can go 171 miles. Still, this is a factory rating at factory setting. Proper tuning and a light foot let you get more out of the mixture without electronic fuel injection or overboost. For example, 440 in my 1969 Dodge Charger double on top Carter gets about 14 mpg with the stock four-barrel and four-speed and 3.55 gears backwardsprovides a range of 266 miles with a similarly sized tank.

All this to say, Mopar may have built a stylish-looking GTX for this experiment, but it also lost the plot. It’s hard to beat a zero emissions factor in the tailpipe, and of course you’ll spend much less recharging it than you do on the pump. However Dodge told the world became fully electric Charger Daytona To benefit not only from efficiency but also from performance, this concept had to perform at least well beyond its namesake of almost 60 years ago. It’s much easier and more cost-effective to get more power and go further with factory Chrysler equipment.

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