The 1,000-HP 1968 Dodge Super Charger Concept: A Hellephant-Powered Dream

Let me take you back... I was deep into a Forza Horizon session in 2018, thrashing some vintage muscle cars, when suddenly this insane creation hit the automotive headlines. The 1968 Dodge “Super Charger” Concept. 🏁

Even after all these years, the memory still gives me goosebumps. It was built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original 1968 Charger, and let me tell you, Dodge didn't just bake a cake. They stuffed a 7.0-liter supercharged V8—the legendary “Hellephant” crate engine—under that sculpted hood. And the numbers? 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough to dust a modern Challenger SRT Demon and still make you smile all the way to the drag strip.

Now, picture this: you’re sitting in a restomodded '68 Charger, rowing through a 6-speed T-6060 manual transmission borrowed straight from the Hellcat. The shifter feels exactly like the one in an SRT Hellcat, but the view over that long hood is pure 1968. Massive Demon-sourced 6-piston Brembo brakes clamp down on the front wheels, wrapped in 20x11-inch Challenger Hellcat rims. Out back, custom 21x12-inch milled aluminum wheels tuck neatly under those flared fenders. Yeah, it’s a parts-bin masterpiece that somehow blends vintage soul with modern brutality.

The suspension has been lowered—3.5 inches front, 2.5 inches rear—and the front axle was pushed forward by 2 inches to accommodate those widebody flares. The stance is absolutely menacing. And those exhaust tips? They’re 5-inch dual-walled units taken from the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Who would’ve thought Italian SUV parts would look this good on a classic American muscle car? The front fiberglass splitter takes inspiration from the Demon, while the rear spoiler nods to the original Charger R/T. It’s a fusion of eras, and I love every inch of it.

Climb inside, and you’re greeted by recrafted Dodge Viper seats wrapped in Alcantara and leather. The floor mats come from a modern Charger SRT, and there’s a 2-inch roll cage with Demon-style netting. It’s not just a show pony—it’s built to tear down the quarter mile.

But here’s the bittersweet part: the Super Charger itself never went into production. It remained a one-off concept. Still, the beating heart—the Hellephant engine—did become available as a crate motor in early 2019, and enthusiasts have been dropping it into all sorts of pre-1976 classics ever since. By 2026, I’ve seen countless builds online, from Chargers to Plymouth ‘Cudas, all tamed by a throttle pedal and a prayer. 😂

I’ve always dreamed of building one myself. Maybe a barn-find ’68 Charger shell, some oversize tires, and that screaming supercharged V8. Every time I fire up a racing sim with classic muscle cars, I can’t help but imagine the real thing. The Super Charger Concept was a love letter to Mopar fans, proving that the golden age of muscle never really ended—it just got a supercharger.

So here’s to the wild minds at Mopar and FCA who built it. If you ever see a '68 Charger at a car show with a Hellephant badge, give it a reverent nod. Chances are, it’s dreaming of that concept car just like I am. 🔥