Mopar turned its 1967 Plymouth GTX restomod back toward old-school muscle, replacing the electric setup with a ‘Hellcrate Redeye’ 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi crate engine. The change gives the show car a more fitting personality and restores the straight-line punch its audience expects.
The engine package makes 885 hp and up to 787 lb-ft of torque, then sends power through an eight-speed automatic to the rear wheels. The car keeps its ‘Frostbite Blue’ metallic finish and 18-inch bronze forged magnesium wheels, while the hood now carries twin silver stripes and a scoop.
Mopar shows how a crate-engine swap at SEMA can turn the GTX into a clearer statement about what modern restomods can be when the hardware and the look match, while framing its crate-engine push as a turnkey path for shops and DIY builders who want serious power without piecing the system together themselves.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Turnkey Crate Performance
- Pre-engineered high-output powertrain packages create room for aftermarket brands to simplify complex restomod builds while preserving enthusiast-grade performance.
- Heritage-aligned Restomods
- Classic vehicle upgrades that match period-correct character with modern hardware highlight demand for authenticity-driven customization over generic electrification.
- Show-car Conversion Kits
- SEMA-style showcase builds increasingly function as product platforms that translate aspirational modifications into packaged solutions for builders and collectors.
Sectors Adopting This
- Automotive Aftermarket
- Standardized engine-swap systems expand the market for shops and DIY enthusiasts seeking reliable, high-performance upgrades without bespoke engineering.
- Classic Car Restoration
- Restoration businesses can benefit from growing interest in builds that retain vintage identity while incorporating contemporary drivability and power.
- Performance Parts
- Demand for integrated powertrain, transmission, and styling components signals opportunities for suppliers to bundle compatibility, branding, and installation ease.
