The Ringbrothers have debuted their latest creation at the 2024 SEMA Show, a 1970 Plymouth ’Cuda named INFECTED. A celebration of the playful spirit and vibrant colours of Mopar’s heyday, INFECTED features extensive fabrication and carbonfibre components combined with a modern dynamic suspension and an 807hp Hellcrate Redeye engine. 

Every facet of INFECTED has been designed and built in-house by Ringbrothers, with 5600 hours invested in the build. The wheelbase has been extended, with the front wheels moving forward 1.5 inches, while the front guards have been shortened. Both the grille surround and bumper guards have been milled from a single piece of billet aluminium, while the lower front valance has been widened to enable better airflow. The front and rear bumpers have been tucked and narrowed to further sharpen the ’Cuda’s newly defined muscular physique.  Other custom touches, including the extended and lowered rocker panels, custom diffuser, driveline tunnel and floors, complete the build’s singular look and design.

“The ’Cuda has always been one of those cars we’ve been itching to build. The lines and proportions are the quintessential muscle car, so it is the perfect canvas to break new ground and highlight our in-house capabilities,” said Ringbrothers co-owner Jim Ring. “The paintwork is an homage to Mopar’s High-Impact colours of the 70s, albeit with a proprietary twist. We worked directly with our partners at BASF to create what we’re calling ‘Pink Eye,’ a not-so-subtle nod to the Hellcrate Redeye engine.”

Beneath the one-off carbonfibre bonnet rests Mopar’s supercharged HEMI V8, developing 807hp and delivering 717lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels via a Bowler TREMEC TR-6060 six-speed manual transaxle. A Roadster Shop FAST TRACK chassis adds dynamic performance and has been modified to accommodate a custom torque tube and Wavetrac differential. The ’Cuda features Fox RS SV coil-overs at all four corners and ample stopping power thanks to Baer Brakes Extreme XTR six-piston calipers at the front and four-piston calipers at the rear. It rides on HRE Wheels Muscle Series 105 three-piece wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres. 

The interior receives much the same custom treatment as the exterior, with modern comforts and conveniences throughout. The white leather interior was tailored by Upholstery Unlimited and is appointed with a Gentex GNTX-R rearview mirror, custom instrumentation and gauges by Dakota Digital, Vintage Air Gen IV climate control and a fully bespoke sound system with Apple CarPlay. Lastly, and in true Mopar fashion, a custom carbonfibre ‘pistol grip’ shifter and a Ringbrothers Murph steering wheel with a 3K carbon hoop add the finishing touches.

“INFECTED was shaped by the theatrics and joyful nature of classic Mopars, with the added benefit of modern performance,” added Ringbrothers co-owner Mike Ring. “This car is a celebration of vibrant colour, design, detail and, of course, performance. This build provides an opportunity to showcase how cutting-edge building techniques up the ante and enhance classic American muscle. We’re deeply thankful to our partners, HRE Wheels, BASF, Dynamat, Gentex Corporation and others, for supporting us every step of the way to see this project come to fruition.”

Ringbrothers offers a host of products for the Plymouth ’Cuda and Chrysler E-body cars, including bonnet and boot hinge kits, steering wheels, universal parts and more. Visit the Ringbrothers website for more details. 

SPECS

Major Modifications

• Extended wheelbase 
• Front wheels moved forward 1.5in
• One-off carbonfibre bonnet
• Custom-built engine bay, aprons and firewall treatment
• Custom inner and outer guards
• Custom painted and machined valve and blower covers
• Tucked front and rear bumpers
• Machined aluminium bumper guards
• Machined single-piece grille
• Custom lower valance with wider mouth opening
• Custom rear diffuser 
• Extended rockers and shortened length of front guards
• Tubbed rear quarters
• Custom carbonfibre rear spoiler
• Welded window trim to create one-piece trim
• Tightened drip rail to trim
• Removed front and rear side markers
• Custom floors and driveline tunnel
• Custom roll-bar system
• Custom interior
• Custom machined seat knobs
• Carbonfibre pistol-grip shifter
• Custom gauge panel with machined billet bezels
• Custom billet machined badging

Sponsors
Corporate: BASF/Glasurit, Gentex Corporation, HRE Wheels.
Product: California Car Cover, Dynamat, GFS – Global Finishing Solutions, Heat Shield Products, Miller Welding, MSD.

More Ringbrothers SEMA reveals:

• 2023: ‘TUSK’ 1969 Dodge Charger – video
• 2018: 1971 Chevy K5 Blazer
• 2017: 1972 Javelin AMX & DEFECTOR 1969 Charger
• 2015: Carbon-bodied ’65 Mustang with LS7
• 2014: 980hp RECOIL pro touring Chevelle