2001 Dodge Super 8 Hemi Concept STORY - The Important Return of Chrysler RWD V8 Sedans

[@DnTw82cRee8]

It looks like a Magnum ate a Charger...its a Chagnum 😂

[@Delliofreight]

mic dubb 😂😂

[@arthanza112]

🤣

[@galilalexandro4793]

It kind of looks like a 300c

[@KidTonyGaming]

And shitted out a Caliber

[@oc174]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@chumbawaumbacumpa]

Return of V8 RWD sedans? *Crown Victoria has entered the chat* *Town Car has entered the chat* *Grand Marquis has entered the chat* The title would make more sense if you added that it was the return of rear wheel drive V8 sedans for Chrysler.

[@MarspeedCars]

Thanks for pointing that out haha, changed the title you’re absolutely right

[@magnellseth]

thats pretty much all the same car lol but also theres thecaprice and impala ss

[@chumbawaumbacumpa]

tacosforbreakfas tv true, all that I listed are Ford’s Panther platform cars. And ahhh true. I would’ve mentioned the B-Body cars (Caprice, Roadmaster, etc.) but didn’t because I wasn’t sure if they were still around in 2001.

[@chumbawaumbacumpa]

Marspeed I just subscribed to you. Taking the time to reply and correct the title blew me away. The content you’ve been doing has been great as always. Respect!

[@GLA45Amg716]

You just named 3 of the same cars lol

[@henryrodgers7386]

I actually kind of like the Super 8 now. I thought it was weird as hell in Midnight Club 3, but at least it was competitive. I do think the proportions are a bit off, but I'd have to learn Photoshop to fix that! I like long, low cars, so I'd have to give it a longer trunk, reprofile a few things, change the headlights, etc. . Personally, I find the green trim under the headlights especially odd. That would be a perfect place for a sequential turn signal... Anyway, the Mother of the Magnum deserves our respect. Huzzah!

[@johnosbourn4312]

This still is one cool looking concept car, even after eighteen years.

[@MarinCipollina]

20 years later and it still looks very cool. I love the 1950s touches, the translucent composite thick steering wheel, the jet turbine looking transmission and drive shaft tunnel.

[@WolfWould]

I still want one. Front is goofy but the rest is cool.

[@MarspeedCars]

That interior is so dope haha

[@WolfWould]

@@MarspeedCars I love the interior and the roof, 50's style. Which is odd because I hate the 300's A pillars.

[@chaseman94]

And I thought the Pontiac Aztek was the king of ugly cars.

[@autobotavengerfireballxl5339]

The Aztek actually aged well it looks like most crossovers today

[@gd1996]

Ya and they actually thought it was a good idea to produce that car lol

[@DnTw82cRee8]

Man I thought I was only person who felt like the Aztek was the ugliest car ever 😂

[@chaseman94]

@@gd1996 It had potential but it was designed wrong.

[@ethanmontoya300]

You forgot about the Nissan Juke, the Aztec looks like a masterpiece when compared to the Juke.

[@djsonfire0001]

I missed the bench seat in the front they need to make a return of that get rid of the waste of room center console junk collector in the middle

[@djsonfire0001]

@@gooser__43 gotcha.... Yeah with the junk collector center console its easy to feel confined

[@ctcdarkness]

@@djsonfire0001 junk collector? More like a center console for a tiny bit of extra storage? Last time I check most people actually put things that they use there. You just sound like a completely unorganized person who lives in clutter 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@captainobvious5993]

It looks like it became the magnum

[@MarspeedCars]

I think it definitely sparked a lot of the future designs like 300, charger, magnum, avenger

[@captainobvious5993]

@@MarspeedCars if the charger and magnum had a baby it would look like this

[@autobotavengerfireballxl5339]

I see more 300 in this car

[@RomanM803]

It’s more magnum

[@johnnellowery4548]

It's a 300num now hug and make up.

[@michaelsimko7694]

I see the Charger, Magnum, and 300 written all over it, except for the interior and suicide doors.

[@byarath2050]

I have this car in midnight club 3 😏👌

[@GoatRefueling]

"the car that himportant return of rwd v-8 sedans" lol. Drunk uploading?

[@MarspeedCars]

Nice grammar Marspeed ☠️☠️

[@observantservant2135]

You know.....it never too late to re introduce the super hemi

[@jicez6649]

Great video! Never knew about this concept car but you can definitely see the magnum and the 300c in the body

[@LS1007]

Kind of weird looking car to me. Looks like Art Deco period and/or something Robocop would drive. Good video, thanks for the info! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@intuitive7274]

I love the retro 1950,s forward slanted windshield. I think it would be a good design

[@DarkNymph]

Safety is what stops it

[@DrewLSsix]

@@DarkNymph they could engineer plenty of strength in the slanted pillars, and that black pillar behind the fake vent windows could be engineered to increase the strength of that area. The arrangement could potentially improve visibility compared to current steeply raked single pillars.

[@DarkNymph]

@@DrewLSsix Yeah, but not in 2001, and, that was just a concpet to see what they wanted so not "much" work went to it, they didn't rethink all about it, it was drawn, built and they stared at it, looking at what part they would include in the next projects, but still, if they worked on it, it would be the perfect mix pf retro with modern

[@joshuaryanferguson3702]

they didn't start the wrap around windshield till 1952 on the corvettes then it came to the cars from 1955-1963 the chevys an gmc trucks the wrap around windshield have a 2nd series

[@MarinCipollina]

@@DarkNymph What's unsafe about it?

[@TrueNomadSkies]

I always thought it was cool in that as a concept, it showed a mashup of several ideas (both visual and technology based) rather than just being a more dedicated specific vehicle that was intended for launch the way most concept vehicles are. Looking at the cars to come soon after, it was clearly a success. Never understood why "rwd" has become a niche market thing tho. Literally the only advantage of having a car being front wheel drive oppose to rear wheel drive is the lack of a long driveshaft going from the front to back. It made sense for the pt cruiser (for example) because it allowed the final design to work with a low floor, etc, but in most cases it doesn't make sense for anything to be front driven. We're well past the days of crappy suspension and poor weight distribution (the actual reasons for older rwd cars being less than ideal in the winter), and now is the perfect time for someone to take back the segment.

[@allpar300m6]

I can't believe Dodge paid that guy to design that crap !

[@DrewLSsix]

It's literally just a hodgepodge of design concepts. It was never meant to be anything like a production car. if this offends you just steer clear of concept cars in general.

[@allpar300m6]

@@DrewLSsix For the most part concepts cars are really cool, but sometimes they turn out to be crap like this one.

[@kipbrown1549]

allpar300 ARE YOU CRAZY ////////////////////////

[@davidamiller5209]

Love the windshield.

[@DeeRuss]

This thing is so 2000s funky

[@markg7030]

You can see the Dodge Magnum, Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger size and shape in the concept car. The big idea was that the HEMI was coming back.

[@WinkelManBearPig]

I used to have the Car & Driver that had this as a featured article. Very cool idea and exciting execution. It was definite foreshadowing of the return of the Hemi to the mainstream market.

[@fromaggiovagiola9128]

This concept was code named American Spirit. 'She fought us every inch of the way' is what the Project Manager said to me the night it was finished. It had different seats.

[@nicholasfield6127]

You can see a lot of design cues in this car they used in multiple models later on. And tech.

[@Zakster90]

That thing looked insane

[@seanharris2320]

It looks a bit like they went a little bit overboard with their "design language" in that it looks like the design committee all had fight about who could get their "special touch" included in the final design, then they decided to put everyone's in there. For example, the push-button transmission is *okay*, but to put the vents in it to make it look like the speaker you used to hang in your window at the drive-in movies is going too far. There were other examples, but this is the one that really stuck out to me. That and the trim on the side of the exterior were too much for me. I think the spartan interior is retro and futuristic at once. The flip-down screens in the back look like they were a bit chintzy, but I remember it is a concept/mockup so it's okay, because that steering wheel ALMOST makes the entire car better. I love the looks of that thing and with the wrap around windshield (and suicide doors) it makes me wish we would've gotten some cars with those design elements. All in all, i'm not sure I like the looks of it, but to deny the importance of that car for that brand, and what came after would be short-sighted. Great and informative video. Thank you.

[@ManiaMusicChannel]

The floor has a turbine design like the 60s Chrysler Turbine

[@rodferguson3515]

At first when I first saw the Dodge super 8 consept car I wasn't completely on board with it ' 'early '50s retro inspired belt line but it grew on me and I began to dig it it was a very cool customization of what would eventually be the 300 , Magnum and the charger

[@WinkelManBearPig]

That "Dodge" crosshair grille while now is always attributed to that brand actually got it's start with MOPAR on many old Chrysler cars like the original 300 letter cars.

[@sergiovazquez398]

Please made a video of the 90’s Dodge Ram T-Rex 6x6 concept !!!

[@kipbrown1549]

Make it /////////// I love this car ////////////////////

[@dillonvossen1144]

i LOVE this thing - esp the wrap around windshield - thanks as always for the great content

[@gregmertz1202]

Love it too! Thamks. And pls keepbpostimg concepts etc and all undo!!

[@baronvonjo1929]

The front needs some rework. The interior looks cool. But it looks like it's missing something and maybe uncomfortable and not practical. But I would actually need to be in it to say that.

[@Disco2004]

I really want someone to get the cad model if it and make a version of it, it’s such a cool car

[@terranempire2]

That transmission hump reminds me of the Chrysler Turbine.

[@lukeadams8565]

i love it the green plastic if it was some type of real nice wood or aluminium it would look bad ass but i think its awesome

[@re8672]

Scaled down. 17" Wheel (covers) base 2006 Charger

[@yungdomo3270]

The Dodge Super 8 Hemi is Really Cool 💯

[@galilalexandro4793]

I don’t care what anybody says but the super 8 hemi is gorgeous

[@willmatic84]

🤔 I dig it 😄 I will uber with it 🙂👍🏼 5 stars rating all the time

[@scootergeorge9576]

Wraparound windshield! Looked great back in '58!

[@elcabezon5487]

Yes,and it was taller,this one is small a straight up

[@raymondabella2289]

With a better grill and if they ditched the florescent neon green plastic accents, I'd dig one of these if they were ever made.

[@captainboose8788]

This is pretty cool! interior is a perfect mix of old and new!

[@andypre1667]

After I saw this video I stumbled across a model of this by Maisto (I think) at a toy store in Bulgaria... quite strange. Upon further inspection, the rear (tail lights, trunk) reminds me a little bit of the 300M, which is what I drive.

[@blakenoble5248]

There's another concept car Chrysler produced that could be considered as a a precursor to this story, if not a part of it. Around 2000, a Chrysler designer produced a design study that would be turned into a concept car dubbed "Nassau." (This car is also unrelated to a 2007 concept of the same name). The 2000 Nassau is rather remarkable because, just five years later, would go into production as the first-generation Chrysler 300 with very few changes. As far as I know, this concept car wasn't shown at any public auto shows. When comparing images of the 2000 Chrysler Nassau and the Dodge Super 8 concept, the designs do have a remarkably similar feel. Both designs have a high belt lines and tail lights that sweep up into the rear quarter panels, for example. It's on that last note I can't help but to wonder if the Super 8 wasn't possibly supposed to preview a Dodge version of the 300 that would've been more of a simple rebadge (similar to the relationship between the LH Dodge Intrepid and Chrysler Concorde the LX cars replaced). But yeah, if the creator of this channel somehow finds this comment, here's an idea: Google "2000 Chrysler Nassau concept" and maybe do a video on it sometime.

[@baronvonjo1929]

I would change the grill. But I really like it.

[@elcabezon5487]

Super Aight? Wraparound windshield,A pillar,sloped roofline,whoa?

[@PCrailfan3790]

I seen issue with the backwards a pillar in a crash test this would cause the roof to just fold forwards

[@davidthomas6949]

Ill forever be questioning why early 2000s concept cars & te hnology weren't released when they were created. Imagine what society would look like.

[@fate2022]

I think it would have made an excellent production car, especially with the 50's style cab and windsheild.

[@91myroc]

You should do the 2003 Chrysler Pacifica concept

[@komalpreetpawar4899]

They took clues from this for the 300 looks similar

[@the_hulk392]

I remember this. I had a toy model of it I think.

[@hima-iv5mc]

me too. im watching the video with it now.

[@GhostOfAMachine]

Never saw this before. I like the windshield, and triangle windows?

[@mybigfatpolishlife]

Well we got the charger and the rest of the LX cars from this

[@walterarroyo5220]

Omastar I choose you !!!

[@deadkemper]

Looks like a cross between an avenger and a renault avantime...I don't know how i feel about it, although i do know that EVERYONE would be crowding around it at our local 400 car a month classic meet...that would be certain

[@MarspeedCars]

I feel you on that, people would be staring at these things all day long

[@crazyhitlover]

I actually know the person who has the Go-Man-Go AlterEgo Charger. They're from Chicago. Nice video.

[@austinralf5150]

The roof looks like it was supposed to be put on the other way, looks completely backwards haha

[@MarinCipollina]

Take a look at GM cars for 1957 and 1958, especially Cadillacs, Corvettes and Buicks. They should have reverse slanted the C pillar as well to complete the look with wraparound glass in back.

[@Bossbugg90]

At least the design didn’t go to waste. (300c, Charger, Etc…)

[@jorgedamian6403]

A unique kinda body the rooftop frame looked very weird

[@jvillan94]

Can you do a vid on the 93 mustang Mach III, please!

[@marcgamez3119]

Marspeed is great, but unfortunately, he only does Chrysler. :-(

[@CDeuce152]

That's a Ford.

[@hellraiserx9490]

I really think this is a pretty cool looking car I definitely would’ve liked to of had the chance to buy one!

[@mybigfatpolishlife]

That high beltline is Chrysler 300

[@DrewLSsix]

The 300 charger and challenger share the same belt line.

[@arthanza112]

I miss it.

[@bradwhite5884]

Good nice car, just the front grill needs a bit of work but it is a nice car all the same

[@BossBoos697]

Its not a looker lmao. Also I saw your video about FCA merging with PSA. I know that you list some advantages and disadvantages but what do you think about it? Good idea or bad idea?

[@MarspeedCars]

I think it’s a good move from a business standpoint in terms of trying to expand. I see it as they just acquired more resources for investing and developing technology (or using PSA’s resources). FCA is behind in all that stuff, no electric vehicles only a few hybrids like the Pacifica. And then they want to get back into Europe with Fiat so this helps for that. I don’t think Americans should be concerned with respect to Dodge other than that there will be some hybrid/EV dodges coming in the next gen I would think, especially after this. But god knows about Chrysler. My major concern is the culture/direction of the company. I didn’t like what happened with DaimlerChrysler so the companies have to work together for what’s best for both (sounds easy on paper but actually is really tough). I think it has the potential to be a strong move, more so for FCA but we’ll see how it plays out.

[@Sak-zo1ui]

Marspeed do not forget about the increase in sales of v8s! Dodge is being a problem child and they have stayed away from all of that stuff so far. Many people have taken a liking to that.

[@BossBoos697]

@@Sak-zo1ui True that

[@BossBoos697]

@@MarspeedCars True that. I don't think the move is bad. However, I am hear waiting for people on the Internet to say that it is...

[@63stratoman]

I like the windshield and roofline. Back to the drawing board (literally) with the rest of it! Seriously, they should revisit the windshield, roofline, and suicide doors on their next redesign. Perhaps rollover requirements is what put a kibosh on the pillar-less design?

[@patdthomas]

If you're gonna start with retro style inward canting A-pillars, respect Chrysler heritage and go with a more subtle Virgil Exner inspired design as opposed to the look of a boxy and angular late fifties Ford. Then instead of drawing attention to the front end with a monstrous gaping face, tone it down, smooth out the lines and place more emphasis flowing rearward with a tasteful homage to tail fins. And what's with the center mounted instrument cluster? Glad that fad ended quickly! This whole concept could have been executed in such a way as to be more of a tribute to the late fifties but instead they went with a post-apocalyptic assault vehicle. Opportunity squandered.

[@Valifornia]

I want one

[@devilsrighthandman769]

Great video, very informative. Kudos to dodge for making such a creative design on this cool sedan, that being said, it looks horrible outside, at least to my eyes.

[@DarkNymph]

I think it's awesome! This is what made the chargers you see out there be what they are, I love the design, I would only change the back, apart from that, it's beautifully strange

[@rolandrochon343]

I like it. It beautiful with character.

[@jameswalker8443]

Great concept car... Should have called it a DeSoto though

[@MarinCipollina]

DeSoto Firesweep Super 8..... I'm down with that.

[@supertrinigamer]

While I get that this is a concept and is inspired by 50s cars, mixing era styles just does not work. The wrap around windshield doesn't feel right on the car, and I have no idea what they thought when doing those teal trims.. Something feels off with the roof? I feel like there would not be much headroom in there, but I could be wrong. If the windshield was changed to be modern, and the roof wasn't so cramped-looking, it would actually look pretty good. In terms of the interior... Ho booy. I'm sorry but it's just flat out terrible in my eyes! the seats don't look comfortable and there's far too much of that weird 2000s grey matteish mettal. The dashboard does not look too functional because of how sloped it is, and that gauge cluster is kinda bad too. They should put it in front the driver's wheel and have that wide square speedo instead. I feel like if they changed the interior colours to not be all over the place, maybe a cream or a black. They should have gone for a 50s car interior rather than being inspired by the decor of the 50s such as jukeboxes and diners.

[@Kay4sho_504]

Look like a charger

[@mohammadbinbishr5167]

Cool

[@dannyr2976]

The Super 8 HEMI concept looks like two design directions coming together that just don't work. I get the retro 50s concept but it just doesn't work here, therefore (in my opinion) making it look ugly as a whole unit.

[@percisionshot4331]

They should have produced it

[@ttime411bmw]

I wish they made this, suicide doors and just looks tough

[@garbage854]

Cool 😀

[@Victic005]

Love the suicide doors.

[@seveamin1]

I thought the grill was photoshopped 😕

[@lukejayjackson9287]

if Chrysler had made this car less ugly outside. I believe this car would have sold a million or more.I kinda like it some.but not the front windshield.it is ugly.

[@NiggaGang69]

dodge is not dodge no more

[@wiibaron]

LX car mash-up became 3 models. Surely you can see 300 in the rear end...

[@ERICKGAMER29]

Hi

[@MarspeedCars]

What’s up

[@shawnshing614]

I like it ; roomy

[@Freighttrain-yd4fz]

When are you going to bring music back into your videos?

[@MarspeedCars]

I was trying out a few without them, so you like it better with the music? I wasn’t feeling it so much but I can add it back anytime

[@Freighttrain-yd4fz]

@@MarspeedCars If you will, that would be great.

[@sebastiannoir5712]

@@MarspeedCars some of us prefer to listen to what you are saying. if i want music i can listen to music, if i want to listen your words i would like to hear your words ::: :

[@SinnohCynthia07]

Is A shit bizzare car

[@thats10guy60]

Looks like a want to be bel air

[@beckmoral5425]

Ew

[@bigbanks313]

Trash and glad it didn’t drop.