It’s one of the most iconic shapes of all time, with its spoiler higher than its roofline. So, when Pixar needed a character to represent venerable old Detroit Steel in their animation ‘Cars’, the natural choice was the Plymouth Superbird.

And now you can have a modern one. All you need is a Dodge Challenger, and an extra US$16 395.

Heide Performance Products is the shop behind the conversion. They take a new Challenger and replace the front end with the classic cone-like nose of the Plymouth Superbird (or Dodge Charger Daytona – they have kits for both versions). The signature tall wing is added, along with a bonnet with a “power blister”, various ventilation scoops and custom side skirts. Then they fit a set of custom 20-inch forged aluminum wheels. A rear splitter, custom badging and taillights that mimic the ’70?s original, complete the exterior look.

Inside, Heide Performance overlay the dash, gauge cluster and center stack with trim reminiscent of the original, and add body-coloured quilted seat inserts.

The tuning isn’t limited to just the looks though. A supercharger, magnaflow exhuast and a coil-over suspension is part of the package, however, no performance figures are available just yet.

It’s a completely unique look, and one that pays homage to a historically important American car. The boxier, heavier dimensions of the new Challenger surely made it difficult, but the results are impressive nonetheless.

Adapted from DubDaily