AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
- Mopar rumbles into the great outdoors and offers a modern take
on classic customization with two unique pickup trucks
- A total of 14 different customized vehicles on display at
Mopar's 15,000-square-foot SEMA Show exhibit
- More news on tap during the brand's SEMA press briefing at
7:26 p.m. Eastern/4:26 p.m. Pacific on Tues., Nov. 5.
- Press briefing streamed live online at Mopar.com
The Mopar brand will take the stand at the biggest of all
aftermarket parts shows to reveal two new pickup truck concepts
customized with a unique combination of Mopar production and
prototype parts and accessories.
The Ram 1500 Rebel OTG (Off The Grid), an overlanding-themed
vehicle concept, and the Mopar Lowliner Concept, a reimagined 1968
Dodge D200-series pickup, will be shown for the first time at the
2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show – the
premier automotive specialty products trade exhibition in the
world.
"These vehicles showcase how Mopar is constantly expanding and
exploring new ideas to meet the needs and fuel the imagination of
our passionate fans," said Mark
Bosanac, Head of Mopar
Service, Parts and Customer Care, FCA – North America. "Whether it's overlanding in
remote locations or reimagining an alternative classic design
history, Mopar has its customers covered."
The brand also will display a total of 14 customized vehicles
and hundreds of Mopar products in its 15,345-square-foot exhibit in
the South Hall of the Las Vegas
Convention Center at the SEMA Show, which runs Nov. 5-8 in Las
Vegas.
Mopar will also announce additional news at its annual SEMA
press briefing at 7:26 p.m.
Eastern/4:26 p.m. Pacific on
Tuesday, Nov. 5. The presentation can
be viewed live online at Mopar.com.
Ram 1500 Rebel OTG (Off The Grid) Concept
As the
overlanding movement continues to grow across the globe, the Mopar
team, in conjunction with leading outdoor equipment suppliers,
created a unique reality-based concept for the ultimate travel
adventure: the Ram 1500 Rebel OTG concept.
"Unlike traditional 'four-wheeling,' in overlanding the journey
is the final objective. The goal is to explore rather than conquer
obstacles," said Joe Dehner, Head of
Ram Truck and Mopar Design. "This is why we developed this concept,
to allow vehicle-supported, self-reliant adventure travel,
typically exploring remote locations and interacting with other
cultures. This is the vehicle that I'd like to have whenever I
choose to go 'off the grid.'"
The OTG concept uses as a canvas the new 2020 Ram 1500 equipped
with the new 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine, which offers
exceptional low-end torque and extended driving range, coupled with
a 33-gallon tank that makes it the ideal truck for long-distance
travel.
The vehicle draws upon the rugged capabilities of the production
Ram 1500 Rebel, improving all-terrain capability via Mopar's
concept two-inch lift kit, beadlock wheels and 35-inch Goodyear
tires.
The OTG concept also includes Mopar concept accessories, such as
a front bumper with integrated winch, a larger grille with
flow-through R-A-M badging and a
functional snorkel air intake to improve off-road
capability and performance. Front- and rear-wheel flares
and step assist rock rails have been installed
to protect the vehicle while traversing rough terrain. A
concept rear bumper, adapted from the Ram 1500 Tradesman, improves
the departure angle of the truck by relocating the exhaust.
Helped by Ram's unique multifunction tailgate with 60/40 split
swing-away doors, the bed of the truck has been accessorized to
offer versatile utility for extended adventures.
A bed rack system fits atop the truck bed, carrying a
collapsible rooftop tent, which can be accessed via a stowable
ladder. Enhancing the overlanding experience, inside the truck bed
there is a retractable battery-powered cooler and kitchen unit with
a gas-powered stove and sink with an on-board water system. An
added rack structure is mounted above the cab to provide additional
storage space for tools and equipment.
A solar panel set, which can be deployed at any moment to
generate electricity, and a backup power supply eliminates the need
for a gas-powered generator, freeing cargo capacity. A
concept hide-away bed step in the rear makes loading and unloading
easier. The concept truck is also equipped with an on-board air
compressor in the bed cargo area.
For vehicle recovery and extraction, the OTG is equipped with an
integrated front-bumper winch, traction mats attached to the rack
system and a high-lift jack for uneven ground mounted on the top of
the cab. To make the dark campsite brighter while night camping,
LED off-road driving lamps are mounted on the front bumper. Also,
supplemental LED backup lamps have been incorporated into the rear
bumper and task lighting has been attached to the rear rack system
for nighttime campsite illumination.
The overlanding purpose of the Ram 1500 Rebel OTG concept is
reinforced by an outdoors theme that includes Mojave Sand exterior
finish color, unique interior accents and showcases its roots with
a Mopar Rebel hood graphic.
Mopar Lowliner Concept
Customization of classic trucks
continues to be a hot trend in the aftermarket world, so Mopar
designers rescued a 1968 Dodge D200-series heavy-duty pickup truck
to transform it into the Candied Delmonico Red and Dairy Cream
Mopar Lowliner Concept for this year's SEMA Show.
Designers fully boxed the original C-channel frame of the
rear-wheel-drive truck, substantially lowered the ride height and
lengthened the wheelbase for a more dramatic stance. They also made
a custom, power-tilt front end to showcase the legendary 5.9-liter
Cummins diesel engine, which is mated to a six-speed manual
transmission with a floor-mounted shifter.
The front axle of the Lowliner is moved three inches forward on
the frame, pushing the front wheels closer to the front corners of
the truck to achieve better proportions. A custom air suspension is
added to the front and rear axle with three modes: low, driving
height and driving height plus.
Custom designed wheels with a "smoothie" look mimic stamped
steel wheels of the late '60s. In the front, the Lowliner wheels
are 22 inches by 9.5 inches and ride on 285/35-22 tires. The rear
wheels measure 22 inches by 11 inches with 325/35-22 tires for a
more muscular appearance.
To package the air suspension components and relocated fuel
cell, the floor of the truck bed is raised six inches by welding in
a replacement floor from a current Ram 1500 pickup. The wheel wells
in the concept truck were widened five inches per side to house the
rear tires.
Designers streamlined the exterior to reinforce a smooth body
appearance, simplifying graphics and eliminating elements, such as
door handles, badging, fuel-filler cap and radio antenna.
The original headlamps have been replaced by seven-inch LED
headlamps. The back of the Lowliner features custom taillights with
integrated backup lights, reinforcing the modern take on a classic
truck. The Mopar Omega M logo has been ghosted onto the front
fenders and a vintage Dodge graphic is ghosted onto the truck's
tailgate.
Inside the Lowliner, the original bench seat is covered in an
orange-amber Blazing Saddle Tan leather with a distressed look. The
headliner is also leather with a Mopar Omega M logo stitched into
it. Custom-tailored tan carpet adorns the floor. The original 1968
steering wheel has been retained with the original Dodge fratzog
emblem on the horn ring cap. Instrumentation is reworked with seven
custom Mopar gauges mounted to a unique "engine turned" aluminum
panel. The floor-mounted shifter is topped by translucent
metal-flake shift ball with the Cummins logo, reinforcing the retro
appearance of the truck.
More Mopar Highlights
The Mopar brand continues to
expand the portfolio of more than 200 accessories for the Jeep®
Wrangler with the display of a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon accessorized
with concept tube door mirrors and door skins. The vehicle also
features a one-piece stamped steel front bumper with integrated fog
lamps, tow hooks on the top and "D-ring" attachments at the bottom.
The bumper is a Mopar production part and currently available to
consumers. The vehicle is also equipped with a two-inch lift kit,
Mopar cold-air intake and Mopar Warn
winch kit to showcase some of the customization options that are
only possible in the Jeep Wrangler.
Other vehicles that will be displayed at the show include the
Dodge Challenger Mopar '19, a vehicle that celebrates a decade of
factory customization with several exterior and interior features,
including a Shaker Hood package and potent 392-cubic-inch HEMI® V-8
engine. The Challenger will be joined by the heritage-inspired Jeep
Gladiator Scrambler and Mopar parts-laden Jeep Gladiator J6 Moab
concepts, along with the 1958 Plymouth Fury made famous in the 1983
movie "Christine." As it does during every SEMA Show, Mopar will
also display the latest take on the Ram ProMaster beer truck.
About Mopar
Mopar (a simple contraction of the words
MOtor and PARts) is the service, parts and customer-care brand for
FCA vehicles around the globe. Born in 1937 as the name of a line
of antifreeze products, the Mopar brand has evolved over more than
80 years to represent both complete care and authentic performance
for owners and enthusiasts worldwide.
Mopar made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era, with
Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road
and racing use, and expanded to include technical service and
customer support. Today, the Mopar brand's global reach distributes
more than 500,000 parts and accessories in over 150 markets around
the world. With more than 50 parts distribution centers and 25
customer contact centers globally, Mopar integrates service, parts
and customer-care operations in order to enhance customer and
dealer support worldwide.
Complete information on the Mopar brand is available
at www.mopar.com. Mopar is part of the portfolio of
brands offered by global automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. For
more information regarding FCA (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA), please
visit www.fcagroup.com.
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