This unique 1983 Dodge Mirada CMX was built by John Morawski for his friend Jim Smith. Jim had always wanted a Mirada similar to the one his Father owned however he needed something more powerful than the factory 90 horsepower Slant-6. John’s solution was to buy a salvaged 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 and swap the 6.1 L HEMI V8 and the automatic transmission, suspension, interior, and anything else he could. The Charger’s wheelbase needed to be shortened 7.3 inches and the track narrowed 3 inches. Bangshift reports John has 2,083 man-hours into the car which does not include paint/body and interior completed by separate companies.
Source: SRT-8 Mirada FB page (large build gallery) and Bangshift via ESD reader John
I like this, very cool and different. Not everyday someone decides to build a Dodge Mirada
I’d love this more if it were a 78-79 Magnum but either way I’m a fan.
It’s a Mirada, not a Miranda!!! A car from back in the day when they proof read shit.
Thanks for the correction. The article has been updated.
These could be ordered with a 318 4 bbl with 904 auto, posi, front &rear rollbars so easier to upgrade that to a stout 408 and auto combo and minor hiperf suspension and brakes. Stock interior was fine if add a CD player. Would not be as good as this SRT8 Charger swap but not 2000 hours required!
Garbage, d list metal, tells me nothing about the actual build.
I love it, I own a 1980 Mirada, its one of those cars you just don’t see anymore.