Forgotten Dodge Turbo Charger concept with gullwing doors appears at auction
Published on Aug 06, 2025 at 4:06 AM (UTC+4)
by Keelin McNamara
Last updated on Aug 05, 2025 at 5:19 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This forgotten Dodge Turbo Charger concept is about to hit the auction block.
It’s part of the Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum in Chicago, which is currently being closed down.
The Museum’s exhibitions are going to be sold with no reserve as a result of the closure.
And this Dodge Turbo Charger (which happens to have gullwing doors) is one of the most interesting cars in the lot.
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Dodge Turbo Charger is one-of-a-kind concept car
This Dodge Turbo Charger concept is a genuinely fascinating car.
It comes with a unique, aerodynamically-focused design and a turbocharged engine.
The front end, for example, looks more reminiscent of that of a plane.
That is because it is aerodynamically sculpted to point forward and down.
The front headlights are also completely covered for the purposes of aerodynamics.
Further back, gullwing doors and NACA ducts are joined by covered rear wheels.
Those features are joined by a sizeable rear, streamlined rump and a wide diffuser.
Upgrades are equally as obvious in the cabin – where eleven different gauges can be found.
What is interesting is that these various gauges span the entirety of the dashboard.
One also finds Recaro seats and a roll cage – and they are joined by a five-speed manual transmission.
What’s under the hood
In terms of the powertrain under the hood, one actually finds some impressive engineering.
This Dodge Turbo Charger concept car is reportedly equipped with a turbocharged 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine.
It turned out to be a preview of the production engine that ultimately produced 142bhp.
Besides the equipped turbo, Dodge supplied the Turbo Charger concept car with a modified suspension with special shocks, springs and sway bars.
This truly one-off car is being auctioned by Mecum Auctions in September.
It previously served as a pace car for the PPG Indy Car World Series during the early 1980s.
This model being auctioned also reportedly starred at the Detroit and Chicago Auto Shows in 1982.
If you fancy bagging yourself a truly unique Dodge Turbo Charger concept car, then check it out.
Keelin McNamara is a content writer at Supercar Blondie from Ireland, covering cars, technology, and lifestyle. Despite being a Law graduate, he discovered his passion for journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has worked in the industry ever since. Outside of work, he is an avid MotoGP fan, and is a self-confessed addict of the sport.
