The massive arrival of electric vehicles has inevitably caused the disappearance of some emblematic cars from the automotive landscape. Either transformed or completely removed from the map, certain classic products now have to deal with a rather disrupted environment. One thing is certain, the American modifier, Hennessey, does not intend to throw the towel on high-performance gasoline cars. In fact, the company is even banking on a metamorphosis of the Dodge Challenger Demon to allow it to reach a power of 1,700 horsepower.
A new engine
Let’s start with an important element. Hennessey is a company known for taking a manufacturer’s vehicle and modifying it to inject a healthy dose of power into it. On the other hand, in the case that concerns us, Hennessey intends to completely review the power unit of the vehicle and not just transform it. The company will remove the Dodge Challenger Demon’s engine, gearbox and propshaft to install its own upgraded V8; details on the engine block and internal components have not yet been revealed.
This V8 will also receive a pair of Precision 7675 turbochargers that Hennessey says will allow the Dodge Challenger Demon’s engine to generate 1,700 horsepower on E85 ethanol. Still according to the company, the Demon Hennessey should be able to cover the quarter mile in less than 8 seconds at a top speed of around 280 kilometers/hour. That’s approximately a full second and 40 kilometers per hour faster than the standard Demon.
More than power
The car specifically transformed by Hennessey will also feature styling and suspension changes to manage the power. The modifier has not yet specified the elements that will be arranged, but specifies that the Demon will be unique.
Speaking of uniqueness, Hennessey only plans to make 12 modification sets in total. Moreover, the company’s new division, Hennessey Special Operations, which focuses its efforts on special low-production models (15 to 20), is responsible for carrying out the work.
The conversion will cost US$200,000, and the owner will have to provide the car. An exact delivery schedule was not given, but interested buyers can contact Hennessey to order one now.
