In this era of yesteryear returns, Hurst has returned to prominence with their introduction of the 2009 HURST/HEMI® Challenger. This special edition vehicle will pull alongside of such legends as the HURST/Olds 442.

The special edition, high performance 500-plus horsepower, supercharged limited edition vehicle was unveiled on Tuesday during the SEMA show in Las Vegas.

Nate Shelton, Chairman of HURST, said in a prepared statement that his company is committed to delivering a valuable muscle car.

 

In this era of yesteryear returns, Hurst has returned to prominence with their introduction of the 2009 HURST/HEMI® Challenger. This special edition vehicle will pull alongside of such legends as the HURST/Olds 442.

The special edition, high performance 500-plus horsepower, supercharged limited edition vehicle was unveiled on Tuesday during the SEMA show in Las Vegas.

Nate Shelton, Chairman of HURST, said in a prepared statement that his company is committed to delivering a valuable muscle car.

“It epitomizes the performance industries tradition of taking the best Detroit has to offer and adding 21st century performance parts to make your ride faster and cooler than the other guys,” Shelton said.  “HURST has a long history of doing just that with guys like Don Garlits, Warren Johnson, Dick Landy and even celebrity racers Steve McQueen and Jim Garner. The new HURST/HEMI® Challenger is the first of many HURST Performance Vehicles to come. We are ready to make some more history.”

The HURST/HEMI® Challenger will be available in four Stages of performance trim through participating Dodge dealerships. The special edition vehicle will feature the huge polished five-spoke HURST alloy wheels and the “Pistol-Grip” HURST shifter are inspired by the its predecessors.

HURST Performance Vehicles Program Director Ron Flint believes the legacy of Hurst sanctioned vehicles gives the company a leg up on the other special edition vehicles on the market.

“The legacy of the HURST brand gives us a huge advantage and it sets the bar very high for our team,” Flint added. “Our goal is simple; create serious driveway-envy in your neighborhood.”

Vehicle production for the HURST/HEMI® Challenger is slated to begin in early 2009.