Digital Artist Imagines a HEMI-Powered Retro Dodge Charger

Digital Artist Imagines a HEMI-Powered Retro Dodge Charger​

David Baylis Reimagines the All-Electric Charger as a V8 Muscle Car Icon...​

As Dodge’s all-electric Charger Daytona arrives in dealerships, the muscle car community has been buzzing with mixed opinions. While many appreciate the sleek design inspired by the legendary 1968-1970 Charger, others long for the unmistakable roar of a HEMI V8. Enter David Baylis, a talented CGI automotive artist known as @davidbaylisdesign on social media, who has reimagined the new Charger as a retro-inspired V8 powerhouse.

Digital Artist Imagines a HEMI-Powered Retro Dodge Charger

As Dodge's all-electric Charger Daytona arrives in dealerships, the muscle car community has been buzzing with mixed opinions. While many appreciate the sleek design inspired by the legendary 1968-1970 Charger, others long for the unmistakable roar of a HEMI V8. Enter David Baylis, a talented...

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[bill burke]

I’ve seen Dave’s work before and I like his bold approach to muscling up cars with a flare for visual impact.
Short and sweet, these ideas work, we obviously need a Challenger spin off from the Charger that is shorter, lighter, bolder and offers a V-8 option.
The inspiration is here, the necessity is without doubt and the only thing missing is the commitment. Looking at Dave’s work should bring the obvious to reality.
Good job Dave.

 

[Mike201]

This reimagining of the new Charger looks pretty good. I like the added retro look.
On a negative note, this does not look good as a wide body. From the C-pillar back it looks very odd. The shot of the rear looks so awkward around the wheel wells and tires. I am sure it’s just me, but I would have rather seen some type of scallop on the door instead of the wide fenders and quarters. If we are going for the retro look then do the retro look.

 

[vbondjr1]

Add door scallops, remove flares, change taillights to '69 style and the hood to the 68-70 style and it works