When it comes to the M4S, it broke the norm of using traditional eight or 12-cylinder engines that were popular during that era. Instead, it embraced a compact 2.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This choice of engine would go on to define the Chrysler muscle cars and hot hatches of the 1980s, including iconic models like the Dodge Omni GLHS and Shelby Charger. In the M4S, this engine was finely tuned to deliver around 440 horsepower, allowing the car to shoot from 0-60 MPH in just 4.1 seconds.
However, it wasn’t just the engine that made the M4S impressive. The car was a result of rigorous wind tunnel testing, resulting in an incredibly aerodynamic design. Its sleek bodywork boasted an astonishingly low drag coefficient of 0.236, which played a major role in achieving its top speed of 194.8 mph. To put this into perspective, even a brand new Corvette at that time had a drag coefficient of 0.34.
After showcasing the M4S at the 1986 Detroit Auto Show, Dodge sent it off to Arizona where it was featured in the film “The Wraith.” Now, there is some debate regarding whether the actual M4S was used in the film or if it only appeared in posters and promotional materials. What is known for certain is that the film crew had multiple replicas of the M4S, consisting of fiberglass bodies mounted on basic dune buggy-style frames. These replicas were used for all the daring stunts and racing scenes. Some sources believe that the genuine M4S made an appearance in close-up shots and a single non-risky driving scene, but the truth may forever remain a mystery.
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