When you think of Dodge’s most outrageous performance machines, the Neon SRT-4 probably doesn’t jump to the top of the list. But back in 2003, it was one of the best bang-for-your-buck cars on the market—turbocharged, lightweight, and seriously fast for the price. Now imagine if that same fire-breathing attitude made its way into the family-friendly 2003 Dodge Caravan. That’s exactly what digital designer Oscar (@AbimelecDesign) set out to envision—and the results are downright awesome.
For those who don’t remember, Dodge wasn’t afraid to experiment with turbo minivans in the past. The 1989 Dodge Caravan could be had with a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four making 150 horsepower and even offered a five-speed manual. It wasn’t built to smoke sports cars, but it was surprisingly quick and now lives on as a cult favorite among Mopar turbo fans.
Fast forward to 2003, and Dodge was back at it again—this time with the Neon SRT-4. That car had a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and made 230 horsepower. Abimelec asks the question: What if Dodge had dropped that engine into the same-year Caravan? And better yet—what if they had cranked the boost up to 285 horsepower like they eventually did in the Caliber SRT-4?
He didn’t stop with just the engine swap either. The Caravan SRT-4 rendering features a lowered stance, aggressive front and rear fascias, side skirts, SRT-4 multi-spoke wheels, dual exhaust tips, and yes—even the signature SRT-4 rear spoiler. It’s the kind of van that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about the segment.
“I often think about Chrysler cars that never got the SRT treatment—what could’ve been? Dodge eventually went on to great things with Viper and HELLCAT, but have you ever wondered what if they expanded the Turbo 2.4 reign of terror? Like… in a Caravan?” said Abimelec.
Honestly? We’re in. While the Caravan SRT-4 never made it past the “what if” phase, Abimelec’s creation is a reminder of what could’ve been—if Dodge had taken their “Grab Life By The Horns” motto even further.
