Today’s Parts, Yesterday’s Looks
If there’s one benefit of modern automotive technology, it’s that creative builders can easily reimagine classics with it. Despite the value and discipline of sticking to the original spec, it is costly and often challenging to keep a classic in tip-top shape.
That’s where reverse-restomods come in. These special models were bred from the idea of using iconic design on a modern platform, resulting in a more reliable car with vintage looks. That’s where Exomod comes in, and its latest project is the Prometheus.
Ultra-Exclusive Carbon Fiber Weave
Exomod is an American-based company that specializes in so-called retromods, which are pretty much what we’ve described above. In this case, the Exomod Prometheus uses the soul of the legendary 1968 Dodge Charger and mixes it up with the platform of the monstrous 2023 Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak Last Call.
The Prometheus is special for several reasons – chief among them is the “first-ever 4×4 hypercar-weave carbon fiber body” that hides beneath that iconic 1968 Charger design. This carbon weave is normally reserved for ultra-exclusive hypercars, but features in the Prometheus under a Kandy Apple Red paint job.
There are modifications to the brand-new Charger Hellcat platform, thanks to fellow American Tuning house Hennessey Performance. The Prometheus gets a power bump from 807 to 1,000 horsepower and 948 lb.-ft from the stock 6.2-liter Hellcat V8. The 8-speed transmission was also tweaked, along with stainless long-tube headers, sports cats, and a custom active exhaust.
A Collaborative Effort
Being a true retromod, the inside of the Prometheus is a familiar modern Dodge, with all the necessary creature comforts and features. Except the seat material being reskinned to Bespoke Havana & Chocolate leather interior with Old Gold diamond stitching.
Project Prometheus is once again a showcase of vision and passion, with Exomod claiming that this was a “deeply collaborative effort with a visionary client whose hypercar collection inspired the team. Furthermore, the owner “pushed us to source this exceptionally rare carbon fiber weave to create a truly one-of-a-kind Charger.”
