The Dodge Super 8 Hemi is a concept car that Dodge introduced at the 2001 North American International Auto Show. It combined classic design from Dodge’s past with the styling of the company’s SUVs and trucks.
Dodge Super 8 Hemi at a glance
| Shown | 2001 North American International Auto Show |
|---|---|
| Class | concept car |
| Engine | 5.7 L Chrysler HEMI OHV V8 |
| Power | 353 hp |
| Torque | 395 lb-ft |
| Gearbox | four-speed automatic with AutoStick |
| 0-60 mph | about 5.7 seconds |
| Top speed | 154 mph |
| Design | retro Dodge cues mixed with SUV and truck styling |
Based on one source: the English Wikipedia article on the Dodge Super 8 Hemi. The material is short, so this page is brief.
History of the Dodge Super 8 Hemi
The Super 8 Hemi was shown in Detroit in 2001. Its styling brought together classic elements from Dodge’s past and details from the brand’s SUVs and trucks, a mix that anticipated several later Dodge production cars.
It was powered by a Chrysler 5.7-litre EZB/EZD HEMI OHV V8 developing up to 353 hp and 395 lb-ft of torque, with a four-speed automatic transmission featuring AutoStick. Dodge quoted a top speed of 154 mph and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in about 5.7 seconds.
The concept remained a show car and did not enter production, but the 5.7-litre Hemi it publicised went on to power production Dodges from the 2003 Ram onwards.
Design and features
- 5.7-litre Hemi: the engine that later entered production across the Dodge range.
- 353 hp: with 395 lb-ft of torque and a four-speed automatic.
- Retro styling: classic Dodge cues combined with modern SUV and truck details.
Dodge Super 8 Hemi versions
- Super 8 Hemi concept (2001): the only car built.
The Super 8 Hemi previewed the engine used in the Dodge Ram and Dodge Challenger, and it followed the retro concept tradition of the Dodge Copperhead. More Dodge models are in the Dodge collection.
Sources
- Dodge Super 8 Hemi, English Wikipedia: concept, engine, performance
