Dodge announced a little over a year ago the end of the Charger and Challenger equipped with a gasoline engine. It seems that these big V8-powered cars, like the SRTs, have come to the end of the road. They will make way for a new generation of electrified models which will try to perpetuate the tradition at a time when the automobile must show its green paw.
As the manufacturer wishes to underline this retirement with panache, it went there with the presentation of 7 exclusive models in the series under the name “Last Call “. We find the Challenger Black Ghost, Swinger Special Edition and Blacktop Special Edition, in particular. Dodge, however, reserved the biggest surprise for the latest model, and, after several videos, we finally know the nature of the beast.
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2024 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, an all-new car
It was during Roadkill Nights in Las Vegas that the manufacturer unveiled the 2024 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, the most powerful, bestial and demonic speedster ever built by Dodge. It pushes the limits of performance for a “muscle car” and those that a production car straight from the factory can achieve on a straight line.
It is therefore a return for the Demon version, which was marketed in 2018. Its engine developed 840 horsepower at the time. This time, it pushes the limits of indecency as its supercharged 6.2-litre V8 develops 1,025 horsepower and produces 945 lb-ft of torque using high-blend E85 ethanol fuel. You will have to settle for 900 horsepower and 810 lb-ft of torque if you opt for E10 fuel, which contains only 10% ethanol. Dodge modified nearly every engine component starting with a 3-liter supercharger that delivers 40 percent more pressure.
Illegal on drag strips
With these power figures, the car can reach 96 km/h in just 1.66 seconds while imposing a force of 2.004 G on the driver, which is more than any production car.
Dodge also mentions that the car can complete the quarter mile in 8.91 seconds, which makes it illegal on most drag strips since it lacks a roll cage and a parachute to brake it like regulations require.
The car is only accompanied by the red key which unleashes its full potential; a blue warning light comes on in the panel when the fuel is sufficient to exploit the car’s 1,025 horsepower.
The car is also lighter due to the use of lighter materials including exclusive two-piece carbon fiber rims. In the end, engineers managed to squeeze out 157 pounds (71.2 kilograms) over the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody.
A car that will of course be exclusive
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 will only be produced in very limited quantities, 3,300 copies, of which 300 will be reserved for Canada. Total may vary depending on production capacity. It will be offered in 14 exterior colors, its body and its interior will have several emblems of demons recalling its exclusive character.
It will be sold at the base price of $130.89, excluding freight and preparation costs; orders will start from March 27th.
Conclusion
Dodge has decided to celebrate the end of its Hellcat cars in style, and the technical characteristics of the Challenger SRT Demon 170 show that the brand has not lost its madness. Dodge engineers like to demonstrate their know-how. It will certainly be a collector’s item, but the challenge is to manage to get one.
