Archive for the ‘Hurst’ Category

Hurst Performance to create a Hurst/Viper limited edition series

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Hurst Viper 50th AnniversaryIn commemoration of the 50th birthday of the company, Hurst Performance Vehicles made it public today that it will create a Hurst/Viper limited edition series. Highlighting an outstanding list of performance improvements and characteristic Hurst color mixtures, only a limited 50 of these exceptional supercars will be made starting this month.

The Hurst/Viper will present the new Hurst HARD-DRIVE gold pistol-grip shifter, Hurst rims of forged aluminum, leather interior by Katzkin, rubber by Michelin Pilot Sport PS2, exhaust by Corsa and Moton Club Sport adaptable coil-over suspension with springs from Eibach. In tribute of the Golden Anniversary the car will be exclusively offered in the renowned Hurst’s color combinations of Black with Gold stripes and White with Gold stripes. The inside highlights a extraordinary Katzkin charcoal leather and comes with Hurst embroidered logos, detailing in gold thread and aspirated leather inserts. “We are extremely proud to offer another milestone Hurst vehicle,” Nate Shelton, Chairman of Hurst Performance Vehicles says. “The 50 year legacy of Hurst is matched by very few companies; it is truly something to celebrate. We are looking forward to 50 more years of delivering Hurst performance and value to our fans and enthusiasts.” Continued after the jump!

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2009 HURST/Hemi-Challenger: details and pricing announced

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

Hurst Dodge ChallengerIt was announced just recently by renowned and respected Hurst Performance Vehicles company that details and pricing for its new 2009 HURST/Hemi-Challenger are now available. The Challenger, which was inaugurated at the SEMA Show early this year, proves to me more than just your regular muscle vehicle. It has become the very symbol of the performance industry’s tradition of getting the top product of Detroit and adds to it 21st century performance components to create a faster, cooler and more collectible ride.

The Chairman of Hurst Performance said that they “…are very excited to release production information and pricing details for the HURST/Hemi-Challenger Performance Series. We are ready to begin production and accept orders of this highly anticipated collector vehicle.” The Challenger is offered in five performance stages. The Series 2 can be purchased from participating Dodge dealers all over the nation, while Series 3, 4 and 5 conveyances can be acquired from Hurst Performance Vehicles only and can be ordered through the website of the company at www.hurst-performance.com. It should be noted that the prices for Hurst Performance packages do not include the base price of the conveyance which could be bought via dealers who are participating. Prices after the jump!

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2009 Hurst/Hemi Challenger to debut at SEMA

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

Hurst Dodge ChallengerMuscle-car enthusiasts were pleased to welcome the advent of the new Dodge Challenger SRT8. Overlooking its immense weight for the old-fashioned appearance and brawny Hemi power, they have already gobbled up all the cars due for production next year. However, Hurst wasn’t satisfied to leave it alone, but has decided to prepare a high-powered model complete with a set of Hurst accessories for SEMA show this November. The vehicle will be available soon for purchase through Dodge dealers.

The high-end super-powered version, according to the latest reports, will produce 560hp (417 kW), lower-specs versions will also be available though. Dealers will receive the cars early next year, which will be available in four stages. Accessories that will be shared across the line-up include Hurst shifters and five-spoke alloy wheels. The top-end versions will get a Vortech Supercharger, Magnaflow exhaust, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, Katzkin leather interior finish and Kicker audio, according to AutoWeek.

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