Dodge Charger with Sparco Torino II Racing Seats

In 1999 Dodge debuted the new Dodge Charger R/T concept car. It took many styling cues from the 1960s Chargers (most notably the second generation) but also had four doors. The designers attempted to blend the rear doors into the design so they would not be noticed very easily. Compressed natural gas was purported as being in the lineup for a possible fuel source.

The concept Charger R/T, while sharing the long nose and rearward cab of the original, was a good deal shorter. It was 187 inches in overall length compared to 203 inches for the 1966 Charger. It was also lighter; 3,000 lb versus 3,650 lb.

While making an important statement for CNG technology, the Charger R/T was equally appealing to the design community. It had functional side scoops, as does the Dodge Viper, and the chrome plated, central mounted exhaust was somewhat reminiscent of the Viper. It even has functional air exhausters sculpted into its rear fascia.

The Charger R/T was equally important for what it said about CNG technology. The concept car showcased a new storage tank system that one day might deliver 300 miles range in a CNG-powered passenger car and not compromise storage space in the trunk.  

If you are truly looking to style up your Charger, then good custom seats are a logical upgrade.  There are many aftermarket companies out there that produce quality bucket racing seats such as the Torino II for either road or track use.  Prices can vary from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars for top of the line seats depending on your taste and the size of your bankroll.

Beside the bling effect of having some sweet looking Torino II racing seats in your vehicle there are some performance benefits.  Because racings seats are made out of lighter materials than your factory seats they reduce the overall weight of your vehicle which is always a positive for tuning.

Torino II Racing Seats are universal for all vehicles; however, all Torino II seats will need to latch to a seats rail, which is car specific.  Make sure there is a rail available for your vehicle, or otherwise you can customize your stock one to fit your aftermarket seats.

Sparco Seats, the maker of the popular Torino II seat is one of the heavy hitters in the aftermarket seat industry.  Many others try to match the quality of craftsmanship of the Torino II seat but few succeed.   One of the most advanced adjustable sport seats ever manufactured by Sparco.  Anatomic, extremely comfortable and refined in a modern design.  Back rest can be reclined to the millimeter, but features the exclusive QTS Technology (quick tilt system) technology for rapid return to the upright position. The Sparco Torino II also features revolutionary contoured injection molded memory foam. Touring car inspired g-force absorbing side bolsters. Perforated abrasion resistant inserts and a micro-fine recline mechanism. The fabric used on Torino seats is Jacquard.

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