- The 1970 Challenger packs a massive 2,500 hp, capable of outrunning modern supercars.
- Powered by a 9.37-liter supercharged V8, it’s de-tuned to 1,200 hp for everyday driving
- Built by Rides by Kam, this Challenger took more than 10,000 hours to complete.
If you happened to spot this 1970 Dodge Challenger parked on the street, it’d probably warrant a second glance but could be easily mistaken as simply a restored old muscle car. In reality, however, this Challenger built by a shop in Australia, is one of the craziest, most powerful Dodge-branded creations in existence, capable of pumping out up to 2,500 hp.
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That’s more than the average electric hypercar and rivals some of the wildest twin-turbo Nissan GT-Rs and Lamborghini drag cars out there.
This beast, affectionately known as ‘Havoc,’ was crafted by Rides by Kam in Queensland, Australia. Over the course of three years, the shop poured more than 10,000 hours into transforming a standard 1970 Challenger into something that could easily eat Demon 170s for breakfast.
The Engine Behind the Madness
At the heart of Havoc is a bespoke Roadster Shop chassis, with power coming from a custom 572 cubic-inch (9.37-liter) V8 built by Stanton Racing Engines. This massive powerplant has a forged crank, several Mopar parts, 2,200 cc injectors, and is topped with an F3 supercharger from ProCharger.
When Havoc was first built, it was tuned to run on 101 octane fuel, allowing it to deliver 2,500 hp. However, it’s since been de-tuned for 91-octane fuel, reducing peak power to a still-absurd 1,200 horsepower for road use.
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The V8 is paired with a Tremec Magnum T56 six-speed manual transmission and a 9-inch Roadster Shop differential. All of this power is sent to a set of monster Mickey Thompson tires at the rear.
Custom Everything
No stone has been left unturned in overhauling both the exterior and interior of the Dodge, too. Mecum Auctions, which has been tasked with selling it, notes it’s been resprayed in PPG Charley Hutton paint while found in the cabin is brown diamond-stitched leather and seats from a Holden Commodore.
The Challenger’s dashboard is a work of art and is an entirely bespoke creation, complete with new air vents and Dakota Digital gauges. For the tech-savvy, an iPad serves as the central display.
This one-of-a-kind Challenger will hit the auction block on March 22, and it’s expected to fetch a price that’s as mind-blowing as its performance. If you think you’re ready to handle this kind of power, check out the listing on Mecum Auctions here and prepare your wallet for the beating of a lifetime.
