This Dodge Viper With a Plymouth Barracuda Body Is Modern Muscle Done Right

Did we mention it’s supercharged?

Nov 15, 2018 9:30 AM

This Dodge Viper With a Plymouth Barracuda Body Is Modern Muscle Done Right

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Putting a classic car body on a modern chassis is risky business. There are a thousand different modifications that need to be made, and the whole thing can either turn into a beautiful marriage of old and new or an absolute Frankenstein. A fine example of the former is this third-gen Dodge Viper rolling with a very clean body from a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.

As American as this build is, it was actually crafted in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico by Jesse Gonzalez and his crew at Street Toys Hot Rods & Customs. The frame, much of the interior, and yes, the massive 8.3-liter V-10 engine are all sourced from a third-generation ZB I Dodge Viper.

One tweak that’s been made to the engine in this build is a Paxton NOVI 2000 supercharger, bumping the lumpy V-10 up to 710 horsepower—just a hair over the Hellcat’s power rating. The engine is linked to a Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission and the Viper’s own limited slip differential.

The chassis has been lengthened to make it just right for the body sourced from a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. A couple tasteful modifications to the exterior include a modern SRT-10 badge on the hood scoop and a Viper design hidden in the rear quarter stripes to hint at the special nature of this fish-snake chimera.

Most wouldn't consider the Viper a muscle car, but we think its chassis and engine are a great fit for a classic 'Cuda. Check out the extensive build gallery on the shop's Facebook page for a complete look at how they made it happen.