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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. It was designed by then chief designer of Dodge, Bob Ackerman.[1] The designation M4S denotes "Midengine, 4 cylinder, Sport“. From its conception, the car was intended to be built as a fully engineered running prototype rather than as a display piece. Because it was intended to be used as a pace car, it was designed to reach a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h).

Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor PPG Pace Car
Overview
Manufacturer	Dodge (Chrysler)
Production	1981 4 built
Designer	Bob Ackerman
Body and chassis
Class	Sports coupe
Body style	2-door coupe
Layout	Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	2.198 litres (134.1 cu in) Cosworth-headed 16-valve I4 cylinder twin-cam w/dual Garrett T25 turbochargers
Transmission	Liberty-modified Chrysler five-speed transaxle
Dimensions
Wheelbase	100.3 in (2,548 mm)[1]
Curb weight	~2,550 lb (1,160 kg)

Chrysler designed the body and conducted extensive wind tunnel testing to achieve a drag coefficient of .236. Although the car was designed by Chrysler, actual construction of the vehicle was handled by subcontractors. The semi monocoque race car chassis was ordered from Huffaker of California. 3-D Industries of Madison Heights, Michigan modeled the body and created molds. Special Projects, Inc. of Plymouth, Michigan cast the body panels, assembled the body and interior, and gave the car its signature “root beer brown” paint color by painting layers of pearl over a black base coat. Specialized Vehicles, Inc., of Troy, Michigan handled fabrication, final assembly, and maintenance of the completed car.

The car was made famous by its appearance in The Wraith, a 1986 supernatural film. The mid-engined car had a tested and confirmed top speed of 194.8 mph (313.5 km/h)[1] and could go from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.1 seconds, with more than 440 hp (328 kW) under the hood coming from its relatively small displacement of 2.2L 4 cylinder forced induction engine.[2][3]

The car has since gained an enthusiast cult following, prompted by the fame it gained from appearing in The Wraith.[4][5]

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[de] Dodge M4S

Der Dodge M4S war ein Konzeptfahrzeug der Automarke Dodge; die Abkürzung steht für „Midengine, 4 cylinder, Sport“. Es wurde in Zusammenarbeit mit PPG Industries in den frühen 1980er-Jahren entwickelt, unter anderem als Indy 500 Pace Car und wurde von 1984 bis 1987[1] zeitweise eingesetzt, andere Quellen sprechen von 1982 und 1983[2]. Bekannt wurde das Fahrzeug, da es im Film Interceptor – Phantom der Ewigkeit (engl. Titel The Wraith, 1986, Science-Fiction) den titelgebenden Sportwagen inspirierte.

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- [en] Dodge M4S

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[fr] Dodge M4S

La Dodge M4S est un prototype de voiture coupé sport américain conçu et construit par Dodge en 1981 en tant que véhicule de démonstration technologique. Elle a été conçue par le designer en chef de Dodge, Bob Ackerman[1]. La désignation M4S signifie "Mid-engine (moteur central), 4 cylindres, Sport". Dès sa conception, la voiture était destinée à être construite en tant que prototype de course entièrement pilotable plutôt qu'en tant que véhicule d'exposition. Parce qu'elle était destinée à être utilisée comme voiture de course, elle a été conçue pour atteindre une vitesse de pointe de 322 km/h.

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[ru] Dodge M4S

Dodge M4S (Dodge PPG Turbo Interceptor) — среднемоторный концепт-кар компании Dodge, представленный в 1984 году. Не был запущен в производство из-за высокой стоимости.

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