Dodge Avenger Tuner Stormtrooper at SEMA

The SEMA Show plays host to many a souped-up vehicle this year, but few will have drawn their inspiration from a science-fiction movie. Namely, George Lucas' Star Wars. The Dodge Avenger Tuner Stormtrooper is styled according to the 'technical, yet organic nature' of the costumes used by Stormtroopers in the film, the car fusing sophistication with a 'superior' technical appeal.

Inside and out, the Avenger Tuner Stormtrooper is a force to be reckoned with. Featuring a styling kit Lucas could be proud of, new packages include the application of tinted lamps front and rear, with new front and rear bumper designs heading up the list of enhancements. New sills, cold-air intake and spoiler adorn the custom pearl white painted Stormtrooper, set off by tinted blue-magic glass and 20" custom rims.

An Alcantara suede-lined cabin features black and predominantly white seats with red stitching and prominent stripes, to give driver and passengers 'the thrill ride of their lives'. A glossy pearl white finish is given to the centre console, while instrument panels, doors and pillars are given a similar treatment.

A digitally-tuned 4.0-litre V6 engine, mated to all-wheel-drive and a six-speed auto gearbox with paddle shift allows for smooth power, while custom coil-over suspension tuned for ride-height and damping enables a sophisticated, sporting ride.

Technology is featured to a high degree in the Stormtrooper not only to aid driver and passenger comfort, but also in the pursuit of more intelligent performance. Two mobile PCs are installed - one for the front dash and the other for the rear centre console. The digitally-tuned engine can be controlled at the touch of a button, the driver being able to change tuning and read vitals via the vehicle's network domain. New engine configurations can be downloaded with relative ease, while parts can even be ordered via Mopar Performance.

The two PCs also make entertainment a breeze: games, music, video and the internet is all just a few clicks away. Bluetooth connects to any device be it mobile phone, Apple's iPhone or Microsoft's Zune. Acoustics are provided by Kicker Audio.

Press Release

The Dodge Avenger Tuner – Stormtrooper is a sophisticated sedan designed to appeal to an adult tuner with an appreciation for technical superiority, exhilarating performance and unbridled luxury and style. The technical, yet organic nature of the Stormtrooper costumes from Star Wars inspired its execution. The Avenger Stormtrooper represents the holistic fusion of technology, racing, comfort and performance.

Smooth power is unleashed by the digitally-tuned 4.0-liter V-6 engine – that packs the punch of a velvet hammer. It features an all-wheel-drive powertrain and six-speed automatic gearbox with AutoStick steering wheel paddle shifters and KW custom coil-over suspension that is tuned for ride-height and damping. Its custom exhaust is from Borla. The large 20 x 9 custom Alcoa Forged rims come with die-sub custom graphics and Michelin 245/35R20 Pilot Sport PS2 tires. It also features a StopTech six-piston front and four- piston rear big-brake package, Xenon HID projector head lamps, Umnitza Predator halo lighting and Challenger fuel filler cap.

Exterior custom modifications on the Avenger Stormtrooper include:

• black-out high-beam parabola package  
• tinted head lamp and taillamp package  
• tinted PPG blue-magic glass  
• billet exhaust tips  
• front and rear fascias  
• sill aero kit  
• integrated rear spoiler  
• rear door sail panels  
• cold-air intake

Painted a custom pearl white, the Avenger Stormtrooper’s story continues on the inside.

The Alcantara suede-lined interior features four black and white Dodge SRT8 bucket seats with red stitching and stripes to carry the driver and three lucky passengers for the thrill ride of their lives in style. The instrument panel, doors, headliner and pillars are swathed in this performance material. The custom Dodge "rim-shell" steering wheel and shifter paddles are constructed of black leather, white suede and red accent stitching and centering stripe. The centerstack/console features triple gauge pod and glossy pearl white finish.

Revolutionary technology abounds for the sophisticated tuner. There are two Azentek mobile PCs installed with 1.8GHz Intel Core Duo processors and two gigs of ram – one unit is in the front dash and one is in the rear seat center console. With the touch of a finger, the driver is “master of the vehicle network domain.” ETAS’ INCA software digital interface to the engine controller could allow the driver to have the capability to control its tuning and read vitals. The owner could even order parts or download engine calibrations through Mopar Performance Parts and could communicate with engineers and other Dodge owners in Web logs and chat rooms. The driver could adjust fuel maps (as opposed to static flashing) and even download Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) from a Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge dealership as he or she drives by.

Entertainment – Internet, gaming, music and video – is also controlled. Sync Bluetooth® links to any devices: phone, iPhone and Zune. Heart-pounding sound is provided by KICKER® Audio. It also features a Mopar Performance gauge pack with red accent LED lighting.