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Hurst super-sizes its efforts with 2011 Ram Hemi Hauler

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2011 Hurst Ram Hemi Hauler

Hurst is thinking bigger for its next automotive offering. Rather than turning wrenches on the Camaro, Challenger or Mustang, Hurst has focused its attention to the 2011 Ram 1500 pickup.

Starting with a 2011 Ram 1500 R/T regular-cab, Hurst adds its signature white-and-black paint scheme, badging, interior upgrades, Hurst colors on the factory 22-inch wheels, and a numbered dash plaque.

Looks are only part of the package. Hurst adds power underhood by fitting a supercharger to the Ram’s 5.7-liter Hemi V8, then adding a performance exhaust system. Unfortunately, we don’t have any figures yet. We’re anxious to hear what the Hurst Hemi Hauler is putting down to the pavement.

Only 50 of these sport trucks will be built annually, and each comes with a letter of authenticity. No word yet on pricing, but expect to pay more than $50,000 and less than $100,000.

[Source: Hurst]

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Quick Spin: Hurst Hemi Challenger Series 5

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Like a Viper With Rear Seats and a Proper Trunk

Hurst Hemi Challenger

Hurst Hemi Challenger – Click above for high-res image gallery

We’ve seen how Hurst Hemi Challengers are put together, but the last time we tried to drive one we couldn’t get above 25 mph because of the prototype wheels. To correct that hideous oversight, Hurst slapped a couple of production wheels on a black and a white version of their Challenger, and we took both out for their yearly physicals. Just like the song went, it was ebony and ivory living in perfect harmony. Like King Kong and the Abominable Snowman. Follow the jump for the story.

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Quick Spin: Hurst Hemi Challenger Series 5 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hurst to offer custom personalization for modern muscle cars

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Hurst personalized Dodge Challenger – Click above for image gallery

If you’re like us, you certainly wouldn’t mind being able to park a neo-Hurst muscle cars in your garage. Unfortunately, we’d have to sell the farm, most of our loved ones and a kidney or two just to lay claim to one of the company’s individually-numbered bruisers. How ’bout some good news, then?

For a fraction of the cost of a gold-and-white beauty, Hurst will be more than happy to convert any new Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger or Ford Mustang into a genuine Hurst creation. All you need to do is have the vehicle delivered to the Hurst Garage in Irvine, California, pick which parts you want installed and let the shifting gurus take care of the rest.

Hurst will even go so far as to give each vehicle an individually numbered dash plaque and record the car’s VIN for posterity. Customers can choose from suspension components, sport-tuned exhaust, wheels, spoilers and the like as well as the typical trick shifters. If you’re planning on swapping in a few aftermarket parts on your new pony car, this would seem like a fine way to go about it.

Gallery: Hurst personalization program

[Source: Hurst via Motor Trend]

Hurst to offer custom personalization for modern muscle cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hurst to strap turbocharger on just 50 V6 Camaros per year

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Hurst Camaro – Click above for high-res image gallery

The gang at Hurst Performance Vehicles are unleashing their first ever turbocharged machine in honor of the 40th anniversary of the introduction of the BFGoodrich Radial T/A. Only 50 of the Redline Series Hurst Camaros are to be produced annually with each powered by a force-fed 3.6-liter V6. Power will flow to 18-inch Hurst T1 wheels with new Radial T/A Spec tires.

Hurst installs what it calls a “remoted-mounted” turbocharger on its modified exhaust, which actually doesn’t sound like a very good idea if you’re concerned about lag. Output should be about 360 horsepower and 320 pound-feet at the rear wheels – a 50-percent bump from stock. Inside, the turbocharged Camaro gets a pistol grip shift lever, custom leather upholstery and floor mats and an optional gauge package.

The Redline Series Camaro will sticker in the mid-$50,000 range depending on the options selected.

Gallery: Hurst Camaro

[Source: Motor Trend]

Hurst to strap turbocharger on just 50 V6 Camaros per year originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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