Dodge M4S

The Dodge M4S was a concept car, the Dodge car brand; the acronym stands for " midengine, 4 cylinder, Sport". It was developed in collaboration with PPG ( vmtl. PPG Industries ) in the early 1980s, including as the Indy 500 Pace Car of 1984 to 1987 and was used at times, other sources speak of 1982 and 1983. Became known the car since in the movie " Interceptor - Phantom of eternity " (English title "The Wraith ", 1986, Science Fiction ) inspired the eponymous sports car.

After the filming, it was partly with the name inscribed " 1981 PPG Turbo Interceptor ", although probably not a Dodge M4S was involved in the filming - there were only replicas in use, which were also changed. The appearance of the Dodge M4S very different from the movie Interceptor.

PPG is sometimes referred to as " designer " of the Dodge M4S.

The top speed of 195 mph was 1981 was a record.

Technology

Motor

Row ( " Trans" )-4- cylinder mid-engine from Mopar ( Chrysler engine manufacturers), as well as used for example in the Dodge Daytona or Dodge Aries; 2.2 L displacement, Cosworth cylinder head with 16 valves, two turbochargers Garrett T25

Transmission: 5-speed manual

Weight distribution: 50 % / 50 %

Performance

Top speed: 194.8 mph Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.1 seconds

Movie vehicle " Turbo Interceptor "

Probably four dummies were made ​​for the film, which were destroyed during the filming, as well as two roadworthy vehicles ( sometimes referred to as a " stunt cars" ). One of the two vehicles came in 2003 in a poor state in the possession of the collector from Wichita, Kan., who restored it.

Once again: The appearance of the Dodge M4S very different from the movie Interceptor.