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Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor PPG Pace Car
Overview
ManufacturerDodge (Chrysler)
Production1981-1987[1]
4 built
DesignerBob Ackerman[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSports coupe
Body style2-door coupe
LayoutMid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine2.198 litres (134.1 cu in) Cosworth-headed 16-valve I4 cylinder twin-cam w/dual Garrett T25 turbochargers
TransmissionLiberty-modified Chrysler five-speed transaxle
Dimensions
Wheelbase100.3 in (2,548 mm)[2]
Curb weight~2,550 lb (1,160 kg)

The Dodge M4S is an American high performance prototype sports coupe originally engineered, designed, and built by Dodge in 1981 as a technology demonstrator vehicle. It was designed by then chief designer of Dodge, Bob Ackerman.[2] The designation M4S denotes "Midengine, 4 cylinder, Sport“.

It was developed in collaboration with PPG Industries in the early 1980s, including as the Indy 500 Pace Car and was used intermittently from 1984 to 1987.

From its conception, the car was intended to be built as a fully engineered running prototype rather than as a display piece. Because it was intended to be used as a pace car, it was designed to reach a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h).

Chrysler designed the body and conducted extensive wind tunnel testing to achieve a drag coefficient of .236.[3] Although the car was designed by Chrysler, actual construction of the vehicle was handled by subcontractors.

The semi monocoque race car chassis was ordered from Huffaker of California. 3-D Industries of Madison Heights, Michigan modeled the body and created molds. Special Projects, Inc. of Plymouth, Michigan cast the body panels, assembled the body and interior, and gave the car its signature “root beer brown” paint color by painting layers of pearl over a black base coat. Specialized Vehicles, Inc., of Troy, Michigan handled fabrication, final assembly, and maintenance of the completed car.

The car was made famous by its appearance in The Wraith, a 1986 supernatural film.[4][5] The mid-engined car had a tested and confirmed top speed of 194.8 mph (313.5 km/h)[2] and could go from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.1 seconds, with more than 440 hp (328 kW) under the hood coming from its relatively small displacement of 2.2L 4 cylinder forced induction engine.[6][7]

The car has since gained an enthusiast cult following, prompted by the fame it gained from appearing in The Wraith.[4][8][9]

A 1982 Dodge M4S Concept was present at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, before it was closed down.[5]

  1. ^ a b Florea 2021; "Designed by Bob Ackerman, the M4S was built in 1981 [...]"
  2. ^ a b c "The Dodge-PPG M4S Pace Car: Restored". November 16, 2020.
  3. ^ Mehta, 2023
  4. ^ a b Florea 2021; "The M4S was intended to be used as a pace car, but it made more waves years later, when it was featured in The Wraith, an action-fantasy film from 1986. [...] The Dodge M4S has gained somewhat of a cult following after the film's release, but it's nowhere near as iconic as other movie cars. Based on its looks and unique layout compared to other Dodge cars, the M4S definitely deserves more attention."
  5. ^ a b Golden, 2015
  6. ^ "Dodge M4S (Dodge PPG Turbo Interceptor; 1981, 1984)". Allpar.com. Archived from the original on January 29, 2010. Retrieved July 27, 2010.
  7. ^ "Joe Pappas Talks About the Dodge-PPG M4S Twin-Turbo Indy Pace Car", Allpar.com. Retrieved July 2, 2014
  8. ^ "The Wraith Car (based on the Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor)". November 16, 2020.
  9. ^ "Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor is on Facebook". Facebook.

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