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😲 The Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor, also known as the Dodge PPG Pace Car, is a legendary concept car that combines advanced engineering with a futuristic design. It gained widespread fame after being featured in the 1986 cult classic movie "The Wraith", where it was portrayed as a ghostly revenge machine. Here's an in-depth look:

Overview
Full Name: Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor (M4S = "Mid-engine 4-cylinder Sport")
Nickname: Turbo Interceptor
Year of Development: 1984
Purpose: Designed as a pace car for PPG IndyCar World Series
Manufacturer: A collaboration between Dodge (Chrysler) and several specialty engineering firms
Production: Concept car (only 4 or 5 were ever made)

Design Features
Futuristic Aesthetics:
The sleek, low-slung body and teardrop shape were years ahead of their time.

Aerodynamic styling with smooth curves and a low drag coefficient of 0.236, making it exceptionally efficient for high-speed driving.
Features gullwing-style scissor doors and pop-up headlights.
Material Innovation:

The body panels were made of lightweight reinforced carbon fiber and Kevlar.

The chassis was constructed from a lightweight tubular steel frame.
Unique Paint:

The M4S featured a bronze pearl paint finish that gave it a shimmering, otherworldly look under varying lighting conditions.

Mechanical Specifications
Engine: 2.2L Inline-4 with twin Garrett turbochargers.
Power Output: Approximately 440 horsepower.
Top Speed: Over 194 mph (312 km/h).
Transmission: 5-speed manual.
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD).
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in just 4.1 seconds.
The engine was a modified Chrysler 2.2L turbocharged unit, enhanced with Cosworth cylinder heads and advanced engineering for the time. It demonstrated how a compact 4-cylinder engine could deliver sports car-level performance.

Cultural Significance
Role in "The Wraith":

The M4S Turbo Interceptor was the centerpiece of the 1986 movie "The Wraith," where it represented a vengeful spirit's car of choice. Its futuristic appearance and high performance captivated audiences, making it an instant cult icon.
The movie’s use of the car gave it a mystique as a vehicle that was both powerful and otherworldly.
PPG Pace Car:

Originally built as a high-speed pace car for PPG's IndyCar World Series, the M4S demonstrated Chrysler's engineering capabilities during the 1980s.

Legacy
Despite its prominence, the M4S was never mass-produced due to the high cost of production (estimated at over $1.5 million per car in the 1980s).

The surviving models are highly sought after by collectors and have become a piece of automotive and pop culture history.
Replica kits have been produced for fans who want to recreate the car's striking appearance.

Technical Innovation
The M4S was a testbed for advanced engineering techniques, including:

Lightweight materials (carbon fiber and Kevlar were cutting-edge for the time).

Turbocharging technology that showcased the potential of small displacement engines.

Aerodynamic efficiency that rivaled production supercars for decades.

Current Status
The original Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor is preserved and occasionally displayed at automotive museums and special events. It remains a symbol of Chrysler's innovative spirit and the 1980s era of concept car design.

Whether remembered for its role in "The Wraith" or its groundbreaking engineering, the Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor is a legend among car enthusiasts and cinephiles alike.

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Looks like the Pontiac that they used in the wraith movie...
Thank you for posting this. Amazing car. And my favorite movie car.
You lose the race. you lose your car. 🤣🤣
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Up in smoke is where my money goes. In my lungs and sometimes up my nose... 😁
Hope so, but we never seem to get the cool hotwheels here in Canada.
That’s cool 😎 I do not have this one
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2008 Smart Fortwo 0.8L
2009 Nissan Versa 1.8L
2007 Honda Accord 2.4L
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L
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oh man, if I had the ability and $$ I'd SO make one of these out of that smart car!!
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2003 Nissan Xterra 3.3L
2011 Mazda 2 1.5L
2012 Kia Soul 2.0L
2005 Toyota Echo 1.5L
2011 Smart Fortwo 1.0L

These vehicles will be headed into our Toronto Upic Yard for picking shortly!

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Kinda sad to see these economy cars here. The Echo was so good on gas and easy to work on. Same as the Mazda 2. So easy to fix.
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