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3 days ago
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Muscle vs. Microwave? 1970 HEMI Charger RestoMod vs the 2025 Dodge EV Daytona
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector What happens when Detroit thunder takes on digital silence? RestoMods just dropped a head-to-head comparison of their RM30 1970 Dodge Charger RestoMod and the futuristic 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV, and let's just say… sparks fly (literally and figuratively). This isn't just a spec sheet shootout — it's a showdown between two ideologies. One car is aggressive, loud, and unapologetically analog. The other is fast, refined, and electric—but feels like it's missing something under the skin. Spoiler alert: you can win the RM30 plus $50,000 at The RM30 is a full-throttle love letter to Mopar muscle. Restored from the ground up by the RestoMods team, this build cranks everything up to 11. It's got a Blueprint Engines 426ci Gen 3 HEMI, pushing 650 horsepower through a Tremec TKX 5-speed manual, and it doesn't stop there. Specs That Matter: Holley Terminator X-Max EFI system MagnaFlow stainless steel 2.5" exhaust with X-pipe QA1 front cradle & 4-link rear with coilovers Wilwood disc brakes (14' 6-piston front, 4-piston rear) Viper Red paint, LED lighting, American Racing wheels on sticky Falken RT660s Sparco GT buckets, Dakota Digital gauges, Vintage Air A/C, and Hurst pistol grip shifter Every bolt was touched. Every surface reworked. It smells like 91 octane and sounds like thunder wrapped in steel. It's not a car—it's an experience. You feel the downshifts. You hear the HEMI. And you smile like a maniac. Then there's Dodge's latest: the 2025 Charger Daytona EV. It's the first all-electric muscle car from Dodge, and while it's got the speed — sub-4-second 0-60, all-wheel drive, and sleek styling — it feels more like an appliance than an icon. Sure, there's synthetic engine noise. But no matter how many speakers you cram into the chassis, a speaker isn't a HEMI. As RestoMods put it, "You don't cook a steak in the microwave, but we all know this." The Daytona EV is technically impressive, but it lacks the character, presence, and soul that made muscle cars legendary. The RM30, on the other hand, doesn't just pay homage—it takes the spirit of 1970 and updates it for 2025. It's visceral. It's mean. It's alive. You can win this fully built RM30 Charger plus $50,000 in cash. It's RestoMods' 30th giveaway build, and easily one of their most complete to date. ➡️ Enter now at Or watch the video to see what muscle really sounds like. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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07-04-2025
- Automotive
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RestoMods Unveils RM30: A Ground-Up Restored 1970 Dodge Charger HEMI RestoMod With $50K Prize
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector In celebration of its 30th vehicle giveaway, RestoMods has unveiled a meticulously restored 1970 Dodge Charger dubbed RM30 — and it comes with a $50,000 cash kicker. This fully built RestoMod combines old-school muscle with modern performance in what may be the most exciting Mopar giveaway yet. The restoration team at RestoMods started with a full ground-up rebuild, resulting in a show-quality finish coated in Viper Red paint. Under the hood, a BluePrint Engines 426 cubic-inch Gen 3 HEMI delivers modern muscle, paired to a Tremec TKX five-speed manual transmission. A Holley Terminator X-Max EFI system ensures precise engine management, while a CVF accessory drive and MagnaFlow stainless exhaust system complete the powertrain package. Chassis and handling upgrades include a full QA1 suspension setup with coilovers, rack-and-pinion steering, and US Car Tool subframe connectors and bracing. Stopping power is handled by Wilwood brakes, featuring six-piston calipers up front and four-piston units in the rear, paired with a custom-machined master cylinder lid from Evans CNC. The Charger rides on American Racing Groove wheels wrapped in Falken RT660 rubber, complemented by LED lighting, new glass, trim, and chrome. Inside, the muscle car feels just as modern as it performs — with Dakota Digital gauges, Sparco GT bucket seats, Vintage Air A/C, and a Hurst pistol grip shifter integrated into a Flaming River tilt column. The RM30 is not only a tribute to Mopar heritage but a fully drivable beast ready for the road or show field — and it could belong to one lucky winner. More details and the official build video are available on Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
