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. Dodge m4s ppg turbo interceptor 1985 fri, 03 jan 2014 00. As the odds grow higher and faster, the danger growscould jamie be back for revenge. At the time, dodge was rolling out the m4s turbo concept as an indy series pace car. Without divulging the story line, ill just say its pretty cool too, and so are the bonus features.
With jay leno, donald osborne, jack beckman, rob carlson. Mar 18, 2016 i have been trying to model the m4s turbo interceptor used in the movie. Originally, the m4s commonly known now as the turbo interceptor was a dodge supercar concept that put out more than 440 hp, until experts from the likes of ferrari and lamborghini were called in. Dodge m4s interceptor was a most unusual pace car w video. From its conception, the car was intended to be built as a fully engineered running prototype rather. Bright lights descend from the night sky, revealing a sleek, all black dodge m4s turbo interceptor, driven by a helmeted, blackclad figure.
When a strange black car makes an appearance around the same time, the members of packards gang begin to suffer from a number of. A mysterious black dodge m4s turbo interceptor shows up and packard and his gang follow the car so they can have a death race. Drag races and is indestructible outstanding amazing cars photos are offered on our site. Feb 07, 20 its called the dodge m4s turbo interceptor, which had a starring role in the movie the wraith with charlie sheen.
Oct 31, 20 a black dodge m4s turbo interceptor begins to appear around town and packards gang members find themselves being picked off onebyone. Jun, 2015 though weve had some previous thoughts on the dodge m4s i would like to politely disagree. This of course is the main charracters car the wraith. One of the actual turbo interceptors was used for several closeup shots such as the scene with the. These are all ground up diecast cars in a very cool custom display case with a picture background from the film with jake riding into town on his motorcycle. Rounding out our coverage of this months 1st cult film club movie pick, the wraith, i thought it would be fun to share some of the background research we used when putting the show together, as well as taking one more look at the badass dodge m4s turbo interceptor inspired by the porsche 962, this 1. The car in question was a dodge m4s turbo interceptor. A must have for fans and collectors of the genre and some of these actors. Wraith car corvette summer old sports cars dodge daytona general lee vanz movie cars kia optima modified cars. The dodge m4s turbo interceptor from the wraith movie. A supernatural car that brings you back from the dead to avenge your murder. The turbo interceptor, as its known from its star role in the movie the wraith, was actually pretty. May 14, 2011 the man who rebuilt the wraith ladies and gentlemen, today is a special day. The wraith by mike marvin charlie sheen, nick cassavetes.
Published on feb 7, 20 here is the car that i was talking about in the teaser video about a car that has the engine size of a mazda miata, and the top speed of a lamborghini gallardo. It were engineered and designed in 1981, as a technology demonstration vehicle. He does this by magically appearing as several balls of light which coalesce into a dodge m4s turbo interceptor with a mysterious figure in black leather at the wheel. The dodge m4s turbo interceptor from the wraith, 1986. During production, the real dodge turbo interceptor was used in closeups.
Jun 11, 2015 for the sake of this article, the car most people know as the wraith can be called a turbo interceptor, since that name came about around the same time as the movie. The dodge m4s was commissioned by ppg industries as part of their deal with cart racing. Charlie sheens dodge m4s turbo intercepter from the wraith. I did read in a book just a couple of hours ago that the car that is being called the turbo interceptor by me and everyone else was actually called a dodge m4s at the 1986 chicago car show. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. In that book it mentions the 440 horsepower figure. It was designed to reach a top speed of 200 mph 322 kmh.
The wraith charlie sheens 1986 cult car movie classic. Used as the basis for the wraith car in the 1986 movie the wraith. The dodge m4s turbo interceptor is an american high performance prototype sports car originally engineered and built by dodge in 1984 as a technology demonstrator vehicle. Ridiculous rides s2 e3 mad max fan recreates original interceptor car duration. An image gallery of the 1982 dodge ppg m4s turbo interceptor. From its conception, the car was intended to be built. Jul 06, 2016 so yes, the wraith is about a man who returns from the dead to kill his killers. An interview with clint howard and a clip about the history of the dodge m4s. One of the coolest movie cars you dont remember is for sale. I just wanted to comment on the dodge turbo interceptor that is mentioned on the pace car page. Originally, the m4s commonly known now as the turbo interceptor was a dodge supercar concept that put out more than 440 hp, until experts from the likes of. The dodge m4s ppg turbo interceptor is a midengined 1982 concept developed as an indy pace car featuring a chrysler 2. This forgotten car really should have been chryslers. Photographs of the 1982 dodge ppg m4s turbo interceptor.
Dodge m4s turbo interceptor ppg pace car best movie cars. Deluxe tshirt 100% ringspun cotton luxury tshirt 5248 cotton poly vintage blend. These are for the diehard collectors who know and love this movie, the wraith. The film was theatrically released on 88 screens in the united states on november 21, 1986 by new c. I was rewatching the 1984 version of red dawn the other day and i was reminded at how many big stars came from that cast. The dodge m4s turbo interceptor used in the film was a pace car built by chrysler corporation and ppg industries. Dodgeppg m4s pace car designer bob ackerman talks about his baby by gene yetter. Actor charlie sheen shows off the wraith turbo interceptor. In this fan made video of the dodge m4s turbo interceptor, this captivating beauty is shown cruising and racing on the highway against other cars. Nov 14, 2016 the dodge m4s turbo interceptor is an american high performance prototype sports car originally engineered and built by dodge in 1984 as a technology demonstrator vehicle.
Jun 11, 2015 originally, the m4scommonly known now as the turbo interceptorwas a dodge supercar concept that put out more than 440 hp, until experts from the likes of ferrari and lamborghini were called in. Mar 23, 2017 dodge m4s turbo interceptor ppg pace car overview. The car was loosely based on the dodge daytona, but very loosely based. The dodge ppg m4s turbocharged interceptor played a starring role in the 1986 movie, the wraith. The designation m4s denotes midengine, 4 cylinder, sport. Sep 11, 2016 dodge m4s turbo interceptor the wraith walkaround. Looking for turbo interceptorm4 kit car or kit to build. Dodge m4sthe turbo interceptorthe wraith movie image. The car in the movie is possessed by the ghost of a street racer killed by another driver in a race, or possibly it is the form gearheads take in the afterlife. Turbo interceptor dodge m4s in the world of car movies for me theres one that stands out, it started with a ball of light coming down from the sky over a middle state desert on to a long highway picking up speed. All of the footage used in the fan made video are scenes from the movie the wraith. For the sake of this article, the car most people know as the wraith can be called a turbo interceptor, since that name came about around the same time as the movie. The 1982 dodge m4s was designed to be a sophisticated pace car for the ppgcart indy car world series races. The wraith 1986 dodge m4s turbo interceptor concept car.
May 14, 2014 the 1982 dodge m4s was designed to be a sophisticated pace car for the ppgcart indy car world series races. The midengined car had a tested and confirmed top speed of 194. M4s turbo interceptor the wraith by mrblizzard thingiverse. The m4s was designed to be a pace car on the ppgcart indy car world series racing circuit. The car was made famous by its appearance in the wraith, a 1986 supernatural film. We are fortunate enough to have our first guest post from wes wichita wes who has actually restored a dodge m4s turbo interceptor prop car. Though weve had some previous thoughts on the dodge m4s i would like to politely disagree.
The wraiths car was a modified 1984 dodge ppg twin turbo prototype, powered by a trans four ohc 8 valve engine that put out horsepower and gave the prototype a top end of almost likes. This is the 1984 dodge m4s, also known as the ppg turbo interceptor. The dodge m4s, popularly known as the dodge m4s turbo interceptor, is seen being towed away at the radwood detroit 2019 show, along with the 1989 dodge viper. The wraith is a 1986 american independent actionfantasy film produced by john kemeny, written and directed by mike marvin, and starring charlie sheen, sherilyn fenn, nick cassavetes, and randy quaid. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Maybe elevating the engine to the noneconomical class.
This car is long, low, and black, and kills plenty of people in this movie, but dont worry, it is only out for revenge. The wraith shokei raida, execution rider in japan is a 1986 american supernatural horror cult film. This model fits together pretty good the front ledge on the mid part needs to be cut off. The man who rebuilt the wraith ladies and gentlemen, today is a special day. Reading about it, it got an insane 440hp from a twin turbo 4 cylinder engine. Jay lenos garage cult classics tv episode 2019 imdb.
I really enjoyed this older thrilleraction movie, not just for these known actors who were younger then, but also for the cars of the era, even the ones in the background, and especially that dodge m4s turbo interceptor. The turbo interceptor, as its known from its star role. It was designed by then chief designer of dodge, bob ackerman. Mysteriously stopping in the middle of the road, the wraith causes oggie to. Restored turbo interceptor stunt car from the wraith. It uses a tube monochoc chassis with a kevlar body produced by ppg. Dodge m4s turbo interceptor tshirt inspired by the wraith. See more ideas about wraith car, concept cars and cool cars. Restored turbo interceptor stunt car from the wraith, modeled after the dodge m4s parked next to a plymouth superbird convertible.
In total, 6 copies were made for the film 2 stunt cars made from molds of the original car and 4 nondrive able dummies that were destroyed during filming. M4s turbo inteceptor the wraith car wraith car, cars. The dodge m4s turbo interceptor was a pace car built by chrysler and ppg industries. With the dodge m4s turbo interceptor did exactly that. February 21, 2018 chbrown6 automobiles, cars, celebrity, geek, hollywood, movies, nerd, pop culture, tv, wolverines wednesday whips leave a comment. Dodge ppg m4s pace car designer bob ackerman talks about his baby by gene yetter. Filmed in outside of tuscon, arizona, in 1986, stared charlie sheen and nick cassavettes. The car is a pearl charcoal grey also provided by ppg. The dodge m4s turbo inerceptor also known as the dodge ppg pace car, is a high performance prototype car.