The world’s environmentalists, who spend their days blocking traffic on highways and clinging to world-famous art exhibits, are likely to lament the existence of this species restomods, as it is capable of converting part of our meager oil reserves into hundreds of harmful gases. Perhaps the most sought-after model of the first generation Road Runner, this icon Muscle car It left the factory with one of three V8 engines, ranging from 6.3 liters to the monstrous 7.2 liter engine, but he doesn’t install any of them, this classic hides that Engine of a Dodge Viper today we will meet the discreet beast that Plymouth Road Runner V10.
For us, the common people, it is simply a Restomod It is very discreet, will not travel thousands of kilometers per year and will not cause as much pollution compared to commercial ships or aircraft. In addition, with a 40-year more modern engine, it will pollute less than its previous standard engine. None of these engines are truly small, but the naturally aspirated 8.3-liter engine in the Dodge Viper and RAM SRT-10 is less small. According to owner Mike Smoker himself, this particular ’70 Road Runner was found on Craigslist in August 2010 with the original 383 V8 still under the hood.
The previous owner planned to completely restore this old car, but this fell through sometime before the auction was announced. With the help of Mike’s brother Bob and a few friends, he was able to take what the previous owner couldn’t finish and add a new V10 that would really move this huge piece of steel. The engine is mated to a rebuilt Chrysler 48RE four-speed automatic transmission in the rear of the vehicle with an 8.75-inch gear.
Add to that a suspension tuned to the V10’s performance and a lower ride height, as well as Wilwood disc brakes on all four wheels, and it became the type Restomod This makes cornering in any canyon in the United States an absolute pleasure. But make no mistake, this beast performs well in the quarter mile, you could say it’s good for anything. Everything is designed to be a wonderful place to sit with all the latest luxuries.
Cream leather seats, the elegant wood grain on the dashboard and the central infotainment screen in the center of the interior give you all the luxury with a modern touch. From here we can only congratulate Mike and his team on building what is arguably the most beautiful Road Runner build we have seen in a long time. It’s sure to attract attention at the next car event you attend, and at any future events it wouldn’t be surprising to see it win an award.
