Perfection Autosport teams with Chrysler Corp and MOPAR Performance for release of 2008 Dodge Challenger

October 11, 2007 Grafton, WI - Perfection Autosport, builders of the national award winning 1970 Challenger “INSIDIOUS”, have teamed with the Chrysler Corporation and MOPAR Performance Parts, to assist with the launch of the new 2008 Dodge Challenger. MOPAR Performance executives, along with colleagues from Chrysler, chose INSIDIOUS to highlight a display of vintage Challengers for the Chrysler dealership launch held at the Imperial Palace Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada this week. The vintage Challenger display will provide the backdrop for the release of Chrysler’s new 2008 Dodge Challenger, which has taken many of its styling cues from the early original model.

According to Jon Clark, head of MOPAR Performance Parts, “INSIDIOUS is a great example of the creativity that can be applied to the Challenger and we hope to show how popular and long lasting the impression of the original Challenger has been and its importance to our automotive history”. The original Challenger’s impact on the car market of the early 70’s was a key factor in the design and styling of the new Challenger.

Following the Chrysler dealership launch, INSIDIOUS will appear with Chrysler Corp and MOPAR Performance once again at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 30th through November 2nd. INSIDIOUS will be prominently displayed in MOPAR Alley, along with other significant Challengers from the dealership launch. MOPAR Alley is located between the two main convention center buildings and will be the primary throughway for all the attendees to move from venue to venue. With attendees from all around the world, SEMA is the world’s largest automotive aftermarket event and trade show.

Perfection Autosport scores national award at GoodGuys PPG Nationals

Columbus, OH – Perfection Autosport, the creators of the world’s first E-body Dodge Charger, scored a big win with the debut of their second creation, INSIDIOUS – a 1970 Dodge Challenger G-machine. INSIDIOUS was debuted at the 10th annual Good Guys PPG Nationals in Columbus, OH and was placed in competition against more than 6000 custom hot rods and street machines. INSIDIOUS made its debut on Friday morning to thousands of spectators. Surrounded by a constant throng of spectators, word quickly spread that INSIDIOUS was truly something special to behold and before the end of the day, David Salvaggio, the lead designer of INSIDIOUS, received an official invitation to bring the custom designed Challenger to the Pro’s Pick area early Saturday morning to go head-to-head against 250 of the most spectacular street rods in the country.

Competition for the 60 or so Pro’s Pick awards was fierce, but at the end of the day, INSIDIOUS was awarded the prestigious Flowmaster American Thunder award – placing it within the top 1% of all registered entries. INSIDIOUS was chosen in part for its innovative design, including custom designed front and rear suspension engineered by Perfection Autosport. According to Flowmaster, the unique design elements coupled with the high-quality build and overall quality of the paint, fit and finish makes INSIDIOUS stand apart from its peers. It’s very rare to see this kind of luxury and performance combined with the highest level of quality shown throughout the entire vehicle.

Thanks go out all of the individuals and sponsors that make building projects like INSIDIOUS possible including MOPAR Performance, OPTIMA Batteries, Goodyear and Bonspeed. Special thanks to the guys at No Weeds exhaust diverters.

Perfection Autosport to debut “INSIDIOUS” - 1970 Dodge Challenger G- Machine at Good Guys PPG Nationals in Columbus, OH.

Perfection Autosport, creators of the Dodge Charger R/Te, the world’s first E-body Charger, is set to debut their second creation dubbed “INSIDIOUS” at the Good Guys PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio July 13th through 15th.

INSIDIOUS is a 1970 Dodge Challenger built in the popular G-Machine style featuring a unique new design by Dave Salvaggio. Staying true to his drastic subtlety approach, INSIDIOUS has smooth flowing lines reminiscent of the original Dodge Challenger. Utilizing an aggressive ride height, one piece front fascia, a completely smoothed body shell and flush fit glass, Salvaggio’s design combines elements of heritage and technology to achieve a distinctive modern look.

Underneath its custom designed hood lies the heart of INSIDIOUS – a 426 Street Hemi sporting electronically controlled fuel injection. The hemi churns out over 525 horsepower that is transferred to forward motion by a Tremec five speed transmission. INSIDIOUS rides on a Perfection Autosport engineered front and rear independent suspension system with fully adjustable coil over shocks at all four corners. Wilwood four piston calipers squeeze the 13” rotors up front and the inboard mounted 10.5” rotors in the rear.

The Salvaggio designed interior is an unequalled combination of form and functionality. Modern digital gauges reside in a dashboard covered with imported British leather. The Dodge Challenger interior rivals that of the finest sports cars on the planet with color matched seat inserts in the high-backed buckets and a high-end audio video system featuring GPS satellite navigation.

2007 Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour

When Perfection Autosport says “Don’t Just Dream It, Drive It”, they’re not just talking, it’s their commitment! Perfection Autosport proved their commitment last week by completing the 2007 HOT ROD Magazine Power Tour. Driving their recently completed 1968 Charger R/Te, Perfection Autosport checked in at all seven cities over the seven day tour and logged over 1500 miles on their custom-built ride. According to Jimi Day at Perfection Autosport, “It’s our goal to bring together leading edge design and absolute functionality. We build our cars to be reliable and driven under any street condition and we couldn’t think of a better way to demonstrate that than driving the entire length of the HOT ROD Power Tour.”


Perfection Autosport’s 1968 Charger R/Te is the world’s first E Body Charger. Sporting a body that is a full 20” shorter than stock, a 3” roof chop and an aggressive windshield angle, the R/Te was one of the most notable and most photographed vehicles on the tour. The fuel injected 625 HP 472 cubic inch stroker hemi provided plenty of motivation and the fully independent suspension offered a stable and comfortable ride. With help from our sponsors OPTIMA Batteries and Dunlop tires, the Charger performed flawlessly throughout tour, enduring torrential rain from Cleveland to Racine and then surviving the torturous heat and humidity of the lower Midwest and Southern regions. Throughout the tour the Charger proved over and over its durability – first through the pouring rain, again on the drag strip at Great Lakes Dragway and finally through the searing temperatures of the south sitting in construction zone traffic delays.


The Charger R/Te received rave reviews on the tour. Legendary drag racer Herb McCandless, driver for the famed Sox & Martin drag race team, commented on the high quality of the fit and finish. After driving the Charger, he gave a two-thumbs-up on the drivability and the comfortable layout of the interior. MOPAR Collector’s Guide editor Rob Wolf completed a photo shoot of the R/Te and will feature it in the upcoming Power Tour issue. Cherry Bomb, famous for “Disturbing the Peace” since 1968, did a studio shoot of the Charger as a feature car for their upcoming 2008 calendar.