The Dodge M4S concept car was unveiled in 1981 and was a radical departure from the conventional Dodge designs of the time.
The Dodge M4S concept car was unveiled in 1981 and was a radical departure from the conventional Dodge designs of the time.
The M4S featured a 2.2-liter Cosworth 16-valve DOHC inline-four engine paired with twin-Garrett T25 turbochargers.
The M4S featured a 2.2-liter Cosworth 16-valve DOHC inline-four engine paired with twin-Garrett T25 turbochargers.
The turbocharged engine produced over 400 horsepower, making it a formidable opponent on the track.
The turbocharged engine produced over 400 horsepower, making it a formidable opponent on the track.
The M4S was designed to be a road-going performance car, with a focus on handling and agility.
The M4S was designed to be a road-going performance car, with a focus on handling and agility.
The M4S was built in conjunction with PPG Industries to become a pace car for the CART Indy car series.
The M4S was built in conjunction with PPG Industries to become a pace car for the CART Indy car series.
The M4S's original plan was to achieve speeds of over 200 miles per hour, making it a formidable opponent on the track.
The M4S's original plan was to achieve speeds of over 200 miles per hour, making it a formidable opponent on the track.
The M4S concept car was immortalized in the 1986 supernatural action film The Wraith, starring Charlie Sheen and Sherilyn Fenn.
The M4S concept car was immortalized in the 1986 supernatural action film The Wraith, starring Charlie Sheen and Sherilyn Fenn.
The M4S Turbo Interceptor, as featured in The Wraith, is a fictional representation of the original prototype.
The M4S Turbo Interceptor, as featured in The Wraith, is a fictional representation of the original prototype.
The 1980s saw a decline in Dodge's performance output, leading to a period of underpowered and uninspired cars.
The 1980s saw a decline in Dodge's performance output, leading to a period of underpowered and uninspired cars.
The M4S concept car represents a turning point in the history of automotive design, showcasing the potential for innovation and creativity in the industry.
The M4S concept car represents a turning point in the history of automotive design, showcasing the potential for innovation and creativity in the industry.