Mopar is preparing 35 vehicles for the upcoming 2010 Specialty Equipment
Market Association (SEMA) show, which takes place Nov. 2-5 in Las Vegas. Mopar
will fill its 15,300-square-foot space with customized Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat,
Jeep and Ram Truck vehicles.
"With five exhibits, the Mopar brand will have a major presence at SEMA," said Pietro Gorlier,
President and Chief Executive Officer - Mopar, Chrysler Group's service, parts
and customer-care brand. "Mopar will showcase cutting-edge
technology, innovative accessories, authentic parts, and new customer-care
initiatives. And our Moparized vehicles will be must-see."
"We created an
amazing cast of Mopar image vehicles for SEMA," said Ralph Gilles, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Dodge Car Brand and Senior Vice President - Product
Design. "As all of our new vehicles arrive in dealerships this year, we want to
inspire customization and personalization. Our Mopar image vehicles will
definitely turn heads."
The Mopar Underground group and the Mopar design
team worked together to create these image vehicles. Projects originated in the
Chrysler Group Product Design office and were led by Mark Allen, Chief Designer
- Head of Jeep Design Studio, and Jeff Gale, Advance Studio Design Lead. In
addition to image vehicles, other "Moparized" vehicles for the show were
developed under the direction of Brian Rogos, Head of Accessories and
Performance Parts, and Pat Muldoon, Head of Mopar Product Development.
Following are Mopar image vehicles that will be on display at SEMA:
2011 RedLine Dodge Charger
America's baddest sedan gets a little more fearsome.
The diehard enthusiasts at Mopar Underground wasted no time in taking the
not-yet-in-market 2011 Dodge Charger under their wing.
"We let the
designers of the production car and their friends at Mopar rip," said Gilles. "I
wanted them to show us what they would do with this vehicle if it were their own
dream car."
The RedLine Charger brings the 2011 version of the popular
vehicle lower to the ground with a tuned suspension that lowers the car one
inch. The RedLine Charger's aggressive appearance is backed by the 5.7-liter
HEMI engine tucked under a unique aluminum hood. Mopar parts, including
headers, an exhaust system and a cold-air intake, provide horsepower and torque
gains, while a Mopar strut tower brace amps up the handling and driveability
needed to corral the additional horsepower.
The RedLine Charger's power
matches its stealthy appearance. The blacked-out feel is accomplished with a
black roof, front lower and rear-end treatment and continues with carbon fiber
mirror caps. The 22-inch staggered-width Super Alloy wheels, with Pirelli tires
wrapped around (265/35/22 front, 295/30/22 rear), follow the blacked-out theme
as do the unique carbon fiber lower air dam/splitter and rear spoiler, created
by the Mopar Underground team specifically for the RedLine Charger. Headlamps
and tail lamps also get the blacked-out treatment.
Recalling Dodge
Charger's legendary heritage is a side scoop reminiscent of the scoop on the
1970 Dodge Charger R/T. The black side scoop is emblazoned with a red R/T logo,
offering a nice tie-in to the RedLine Red paint employed on the RedLine Charger.
A trip inside the red-and-black interior reveals a driver-oriented theme,
with custom RedLine all-aluminum driver and console bezels. The interior is
highlighted with satin and bright chromed bezels that accent the refined
details. Mopar Katzkin performance seats trimmed in Radar Red Nappa leather with
bright red stitching offer another striking interior enhancement. A unique SRT
steering wheel featuring prototype paddle shift controls completes the interior.
2011 Dodge Durango Citadel "Black & Tan"
Dodge views the new
Citadel as the ultimate expression of the 2011 Dodge Durango, the perfect canvas
for the distinguished SUV enthusiast. The vehicle was developed as a
representation of the current trend in tasteful customization.
This special edition of the
Citadel utilizes the clean lines of the 2011 Dodge Durango. Its stunning, shiny
black paint color is the perfect backdrop for the evolution of the modern urban
SUV. Its 22-inch custom-forged aluminum Super Alloy wheels are highly polished
with hyper-silver accents. The Citadel also features an exclusive
chrome-textured grille and polished stainless steel tips of the Mopar/Corsa
custom exhaust. The Citadel "Black & Tan", riding on Pirelli tires, was dropped
with Mopar lowering springs, complementing its stunning new stance.
The
shiny black exterior is matched on the inside with an all-new interior, crafted
by the new Chrysler interior studio that is bent on redefining American quality
and unparalleled comfort. The timeless design features sculpted soft panels
throughout with world-class fit and finish, complete with the liberal use of
premium materials and three rows of gorgeous Nappa leather seats. The new "Black
& Tan" interior combo was inspired by some of the finest super cars in the
world.
2010 Fiat 500 (European version)
This vehicle is an
extreme version of the popular European version of the Fiat 500, which has won
60 international awards, including the 2008 European Car of the Year and the
2009 World Car Design of the Year.
The concept car features a number of unique
parts created by the Mopar Underground team, including a front airdam/lip, lower
sill, spoiler, rear valance and brake ducts. The 2010 Fiat 500 features a lower
ride height on 18-inch Alcoa wheels and flared wheel arches reminiscent of the
Fiat 500 models that dominated race tracks in Europe back in the day.
The
vehicle rides on Pirelli tires with a mean, wheels-out-and-down stance that is
accentuated by a Dark Thunderbolt Gray exterior. The black roof, black hood,
headlamp and fascia graphics tie the headlamps together. The lower "chin" of the
Fiat 500 hooks up with a flare that surrounds the front wheel. A lower side
sill, also in black, adorns the sides.
The interior is driver-focused,
with a red seat and red door insert on the driver's side, with piano-black
accents on the instrument panel. The remainder of the interior is outfitted in a
subdued black.
The always-sporty Fiat 500 is bolstered with the power and
performance that comes with Mopar parts. Mopar bolt-ons include a Mopar custom
exhaust system that provides horsepower and torque gains and a Mopar strut tower
brace that reduces body flex in the front end and improves drivability and
handling.
Two additional Fiat 500 vehicles will be on display in the
Mopar Alley, outfitted with a full complement of Mopar parts and accessories.
The all-new Fiat 500 will be available for ordering in the U.S. later this year
in the Sport, Pop and Lounge models, followed by the all-new Fiat 500C (cabrio)
in the spring of 2011.
2011 Wrangler Sahara Mopar Edition
Take the iconic Jeep Wrangler, bolt on a bushel of Mopar parts and accessories, and
you've got an extreme Moparized off-road machine: the 2011 Wrangler Sahara Mopar
Edition.
The Mopar lift augments off-road travel performance for the 2011
Jeep Wrangler Sahara and allows for 35-inch all-terrain tires that can handle
whatever the trail dishes out, mounted on sturdy AEV wheels. Further defending
the vehicle from the onslaught of the off-road are steel front and rear bumpers.
The front bumper includes integrated fog lights to improve visibility in
inclement weather; the AEV-designed rear bumper features a tire carrier.
The Mopar/AEV hood provides the proper protection from the debris of the
off-road, with a Warn winch at the ready in case of an emergency. The 2011 Jeep
Wrangler Sahara can't be missed on the trail with a hardtop and flares that
match its fire-red exterior color.
2011 Jeep Street Cherokee
The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee is also on the receiving end of a Mopar-style
makeover. For the 2011 Jeep Street Cherokee, the Chrysler Group Product Design
crew created custom 22-inch alloy wheels, while at the same time lowering the
vehicle. The Dark Charcoal Overland edition Grand Cherokee is powered by a
5.7-liter V-8 engine, with an exhaust trimmed in Corsa tips.
The Jeep
Street Cherokee is customized in typical all-Mopar style. Mopar floor mats with
a unique design prevent dirt and mud from invading the interior. Mopar's lighted
door-entry sills and bright/rubber pedal kit offer much-needed visibility when
adventures extend well past sundown. Stainless steel door sills are etched with
the Mopar logo and offer stylish protection.
Additional sizzle is served
up with a new custom lower front fascia, painted handles, and blacked-out
headlamps. The Mopar chromed grille adds additional bling but doesn't sacrifice
durability, meeting the toughest corrosion requirements.
2011 Jeep
Grand Cherokee Off-Road Edition
To get ready for the off-road, go
big. Case in point: the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Off-Road Edition.
The 5.7-liter
V8-powered silver Jeep Grand Cherokee boasts a suspension lifted with coil
springs to make way for 33-inch BFG Mud-Terrain tires. The exterior is prepped
for off-road battle courtesy of Mopar skid plates, rock rails and tow hooks. The
interior has been upfitted with the Mopar bright/rubber pedal kit and sill
guards.