Not your average restomod, this 1967 Plymouth GTX takes it one step further
For this year’s SEMA Show, Mopar, Stellantis’ performance parts division, gave us something truly unique, a reimagined 1967 Plymouth GTX. Mopar, which has its roots going back to the golden era when Chrysler dominated Detroit, is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of performance and style, but this year, the company took it a step further.
They did this by not only reimagined the iconic classic but also by turning it on its head in a bold way. While many might expect a classic muscle car to remain, well, a muscle car, powered by a thunderous V8 and screaming down the streets, Mopar wasn’t interested in that. Instead, they set out to rework the entire concept.
The result is something truly groundbreaking, an “Electromod” version of the 1967 Plymouth GTX, featuring all the beauty and nostalgia of the original but with a major twist. Rather than simply updating the engine or modernising the interior, Mopar made a radical move by ditching the internal combustion engine (ICE) entirely, opting for full electrification.
Moreover, the battle between electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids, and traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars has been ongoing for years. However, Stellantis made their stance clear with this electric conversion. They asked “What if we could take the heart of a classic muscle car, electrify it but keep everything else muscle?” So that’s exactly what they did.
This isn’t just a quiet, electric version of a muscle car either. Mopar’s “Electromod” concept takes the electric conversion a step further with the installation of their e-Crate electric conversion kit. This kit allows for the seamless integration of an electric powertrain into the vintage Plymouth GTX, making it a high-performance electric vehicle while still keeping the essence of the car intact.
On top of that, the result is a vision of what the future of classic muscle cars might look like if electrification were to become the norm. Gone is the thunderous rumble of a V8, replaced by the quiet but instant torque of an electric motor. Despite the shift to an all-electric setup, the GTX retains its muscle car aesthetics.
This electrified Plymouth GTX offers a glimpse into a future where classic muscle cars meet cutting-edge electric technology, providing a bridge between the old and the new. Mopar’s bold experiment with the 1967 Plymouth GTX Electromod is a sign of things to come. It shows how heritage and future technology can coexist, offering enthusiasts a taste of what might one day be possible for the classic car market. What do you think of this?
