Dodge M4S

Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor PPG Pace Car
Overview
Manufacturer Dodge (Chrysler)
Model years 1984
Designer Bob Ackerman
Body and chassis
Class Concept car, Sports coupe
Body style 2-door coupe
Layout Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine 2.198 litres (134.1 cu in) Cosworth-headed 16-valve I4 cylinder twin-cam w/dual Garrett T25 turbochargers
Transmission Liberty-modified Chrysler five-speed transaxle
Dimensions
Wheelbase 100.3 in (2,548 mm)[1]
Curb weight ~2,550 pounds (1,160 kg)

The Dodge M4S is an American high performance prototype sports coupe originally engineered designed and built by Dodge in 1984 as a technology demonstrator vehicle. It was designed by then chief designer of Dodge, Bob Ackerman.[1]

The car was made famous by its appearance in The Wraith, a 1986 supernatural film. The mid-engined car had a tested and confirmed top speed of 194.8 miles per hour (313.5 km/h)[1] and could go from 0 to 60 miles per hour (97 km/h) in 4.1 seconds, with more than 440 horsepower (330 kW) under the hood coming from its relatively small displacement (especially by American standards) 2.2L 4 cylinder forced induction engine.[2][3]

The car has since gained an enthusiast cult following, prompted by the fame it gained from appearing in the above-mentioned American 1986 motion picture The Wraith.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The Dodge-PPG M4S Pace Car: Restored".
  2. ↑ "Dodge M4S (Dodge PPG Turbo Interceptor; 1981, 1984)". Allpar.com. Retrieved 27 July 2010.
  3. ↑ "Joe Pappas Talks About the Dodge-PPG M4S Twin-Turbo Indy Pace Car", Allpar.com. Retrieved 2 July 2014
  4. ↑ "The Wraith Car (based on the Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor)".
  5. ↑ "Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor is on Facebook.".


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