--- title: "Listen to This Hellephant-Powered, Carbon-Bodied 1970 Dodge Charger Send It on the Dyno" description: "Wisconsin-based performance shop SpeedKore has build a custom Hellephant-powered, carbon fiber bodied 1970 Dodge Charger" date: "2020-10-30" modified: "2020-10-30" authors: - name: "Rob Stumpf" job_title: "Contributor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/rob-stumpf" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/37352/listen-to-this-hellephant-powered-carbon-bodied-1970-dodge-charger-send-it-on-the-dyno" categories: - "Dodge News" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Watch This" tags: - "charger" - "dodge" - "sedan" - "sports car" --- # Listen to This Hellephant-Powered, Carbon-Bodied 1970 Dodge Charger Send It on the Dyno ![]() *\www.thedrive.com\* Just north of Milwaukee lies a tuner shop known around the world for its insane high-horsepower builds. [SpeedKore]() has pumped out some of the most interesting modern takes on classic muscle cars in recent years, and its newest example is no exception. Meet the carbon-bodied, [Hellephant-powered]() 1970 Dodge Charger that’s packing the punch of around 1,000 horsepower. Let's get right into the meat of things, because we all know that you came here for the sweet, sweet music of an American V8 doing its thing on the dyno. This Charger makes for the perfect host of a modern Mopar powerplant, and the symphony it will play you from its bumper-integrated tailpipes is absolutely unrivaled. Don't believe us? Have a listen for yourself. The actual numbers produced by the blown 426-cubic-inch V8 are still being worked out, but SpeedKore says it expects around 900 wheel horsepower once tuning is complete. The [factory-rated output of the crate engine]() measures 1,000 horsepower and 950 pound-feet of torque at the crank, so that goal is certainly realistic. The power will be output to the rear wheels via a ZF 8HP90 eight-speed automatic transmission, which is the same transmission found in the Dodge's Hellcat-trimmed cars sold today. SpeedKore also shared a photo of the engine bay on [Facebook]() earlier this week, showcasing just how neatly the crate engine fits nestled into the custom tube chassis built for the car. It's also hard to miss the beautiful carbon fiber work on the fenders, cowl panel, and even the A-pillars. ![message-editor%2F1604026195694-hellephant.jpg]() **via Facebook** It will be a little while longer before we know the actual numbers put down by this Charger, but anything with a four-digit number on the dyno surely has our respect. Couple that with carbon fiber body panels and a lightweight tube chassis, and you've got a modernized take on classic muscle. We trust that SpeedKore knows what its doing—after all, some of the biggest celebrities and names in the automotive industry have trusted the firm enough to [buy a SpeedKore-built car](). That includes the Head of Design at Fiat Chrysler [Ralph Gilles](), pro wrestler Bill Goldberg and even Robert Downey Jr., who owns a 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 and 1974 BMW 3.0 CS built by the firm. Lets just say if it's good enough for Iron Man, it's good enough for me. *Got a tip? Send us a note:* *tips@thedrive.com* ## Author After putting down the camera and leaving the tuner car scene behind, Rob has been covering the automotive world since early 2017. Rob’s blend of technology and automotive backgrounds coupled with his industry insight give a unique perspective of what the future of mobility holds. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [Twitter]()