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#1 ·


Spy photographers have caught what appears to be the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon fully exposed.

At first glance, it certainly appears that this is the high-performance muscle car the American automaker has been teasing for weeks. On closer inspection, however, there are many reasons to be skeptical that this is the actual Demon because there are too many differences between this Challenger and the official teasers we’ve seen so far.

For one, it’s a bit strange that it’s wearing Pirelli tires but sporting a gigantic Nitto decal on the windshield. It has also been confirmed that the Demon will come with Nitto drag radials, and the tires on this Challenger definitely aren’t drag tires.

If you recall a recent video where Vin Diesel talks about the upcoming The Fate of the Furious movie, the Internet went into a frenzy because it was believed that a pair of Dodge Challenger SRT Demons were just casually hanging out in the background and that he inadvertently revealed the car before he was supposed to. With a more aggressive hood, wider fenders and other accessories, it made sense, but again, it didn’t add up.
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Third Law | Challenger SRT® Demon | Dodge



Published on Feb 23, 2017
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.



Dodge Resurrects the Demon: Teaser Video No. 7 – ‘Third Law’

"Third Law,” the seventh video in the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon pre-reveal teaser campaign, launches today
Fans should visit www.ifyouknowyouknow.com for weekly updates, to download sharable content and for a countdown to its reveal
Dodge’s new ultimate performance halo to be unveiled during 2017 New York International Auto Show week
Use hashtag #DodgeDemon to be a part of the next chapter in the Dodge performance story



February 23, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat’s supercharged HEMI® produces all the power required to run quicker and faster quarter-mile ETs than its balanced suspension and tuning enable. This is because, as extreme as the Challenger SRT Hellcat is, it was always intended to strike that perfect balance between drag strip brute force, road course competence and street car civility. Anyone who has driven a Hellcat will attest that it has an incredible “personality bandwidth,” depending on how a driver configures the power level, suspension, transmission, traction and stability controls. It truly is the ultimate “do everything” muscle car.

The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, however, has a different mission. Designed to be highly competent in all drive modes and configurations, the SRT Demon is made to absolutely dominate in Drag Mode. In the coming weeks, Dodge will share more of the Drag Mode attributes. But this week, the focus is on how Drag Mode, in combination with the SRT Demon’s all-new suspension, maximizes weight transfer, traction and control … because burnouts are fun, but they don’t win races.

The “old school” solution was pretty simple – get the quickest reacting springs upfront, the softest rebound front shocks that wouldn’t restrict the springs' reaction, remove any restrictions (sway bar) and increase the compression of the rear shocks. This combination resulted in extremely efficient weight transfer, but provided minimal lateral stability in the event that directional corrections were required.

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon combines the best of both mechanical and electronic tuning to deliver maximum launch force while still maintaining precision directional control. The SRT Demon is the first-ever factory production car with mechanical/electronic drag-race-specific suspension tuning.

The “Third Law” teaser video, released February 23, helps illustrate the benefit of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon’s new Drag Mode mechanical/electronic suspension tuning.

Hardware:

35 percent lower rate front springs/28 percent lower rate rear springs
75 percent lower rate hollow front sway bar/44 percent lower rate rear sway bar
Drag-tuned Bilstein Adaptive Damping Shocks


Software:

Rear = F/F and Front = F/S
F/F – F/S maintained @ wide open throttle (WOT)
F/F – F/F < WOT
Traction control disabled/ESC maintained


Result:

13.5=575@500


Fans should visit www.ifyouknowyouknow.com to watch the “Third Law” video multiple times. Just like the previous videos, nothing is a coincidence and everything means something. Follow along with other teaser videos to learn more about what’s next from Dodge and SRT.

Fans can also uncage their excitement for the reveal of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon by posting shares, comments or likes across the Dodge brand’s official YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels. Dodge will surprise 10 loyal fans with an invitation to the hotly anticipated SRT Demon reveal during New York’s auto show week.

Our story so far:

Leading up to the New York reveal, Dodge is launching its first-ever pre-debut video teaser campaign, including a new website www.ifyouknowyouknow.com, where fans and followers can get weekly updates, download sharable content and gain insight into the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon’s engineering prowess.

Videos released so far:

"Cage" debuted January 12
"Reduction" debuted January 19
"Wide Body" debuted January 26
"Crate" debuted February 2
“Forced Induction” debuted on February 9
“Multiplication” debuted on February 16


In the coming weeks, Dodge will continue to bring fans and followers in on more details by slowly peeling away layer upon layer of the new Dodge Challenger SRT Demon via video shorts that highlight the engineering that has gone into its development.

All videos in the series will be featured at www.ifyouknowyouknow.com. A countdown clock tells viewers when the next installment will be uncaged. The final chapter arrives when the Challenger SRT Demon is revealed in New York City, prior to the New York International Auto Show.

Dodge is promoting the teaser campaign on its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media pages, directing fans to www.ifyouknowyouknow.com and encouraging them to use the hashtag #DodgeDemon.
 
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2018 Dodge Demon: IN FAST & THE FURIOUS MUSIC VIDEO



Published on Feb 20, 2017

The 2018 Dodge Demon has been spotted once again, but this time, in a music video for a song called, "Hey Mama". The artists involved were Camilla Cabello, Pitbull, & J. Balvin. This is the first time the Demon has been caught on film in public. It’s pretty safe to say that this is what the Demon will look like when it is released.
 
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Race Hardened Parts | Challenger SRT® Demon | Dodge

Race Hardened Parts | Challenger SRT® Demon | Dodge

Published on Mar 2, 2017
Legit race hardened parts.


This week, the newest Challenger SRT Demon teaser, “Race-hardened Parts,” unveiled March 2 at www.ifyouknowyouknow.com, explains how the Demon's driveline is upgraded to handle these increased loads.

Compared with the Challenger Hellcat, critical driveline updates include:

Upgraded prop shaft increases torque capacity by 15 percent: Accomplished through the use of high-strength steel, a 20-percent increase in tube thickness and heat treated stub-shafts.
Upgraded differential housing, with 30 percent increased torque capacity: Accomplished through the use of heat-treated A383 aluminum alloy and a higher strength gear set material that has been shot-peened to increase durability and reduce residual stresses.
Upgraded 41-spline half shafts that deliver 20 percent increased torque capacity: Accomplished through the use of increased diameter high-strength low alloy steel and 8-ball joints that improve torque capacity while reducing operating temperatures by more than 86 degrees Fahrenheit.


Then the SRT engineers went digital to isolate and resolve one of the biggest challenges to clean launches and driveline integrity – wheel hop.

In simple terms, wheel hop happens when tires quickly slip and regain traction at launch, rapidly storing up and releasing energy in the driveline. These high torque spikes can quickly and severely damage driveline components – and up until now, the only solution was to back out of the throttle.

Not with the Challenger SRT Demon. In a first for a factory production car, the SRT Demon’s Launch Assist uses the wheel speed sensors to watch for signs that the tires are slipping/sticking. If slip is detected, the SRT Demon’s control module momentarily reduces engine torque to maximize traction almost instantly – without the driver having to lift. Launch Assist reduces loads in the driveline from wheel hop by more than 15-20 percent, dramatically reducing component damage.

And finally ... for the driver, there is a new four-point harness bar, available through Speedlogix, for use while at the track. The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon’s rear seat is deleted and mounting points are made accessible, making it easy for customers to install the bar without cutting or drilling anything in the car.

Fans should visit www.ifyouknowyouknow.com to watch “Race-hardened Parts” and the other 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon videos. Remember, nothing is a coincidence and everything means something.
 
#6 ·
Performance Pages



March 9, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon arms the driver with real-time information, as demonstrated in the newest teaser video, “Performance Pages,” unlocked on March 9.

The SRT Performance Pages are a key part of the driver-oriented Uconnect system and its 8.4-inch touchscreen in the center of the instrument panel.


Unique capabilities of the Performance Pages for the Challenger SRT Demon include:

Real-time graphic display of engine horsepower and torque with gear changes plotted

The power levels can be data recorded to track performance gains from changes, such as use of the Direct Connection Performance Parts

Real-time display of the supercharger intercooler coolant temperature

The Challenger SRT Demon sports the first-ever factory production car
After-Run Chiller, which keeps the cooling fan and intercooler pump running after engine shutdown until a targeted temperature is reached

Driver-selectable line-lock, rpm-adjustable launch control and by-individual-gear-adjustable shift light in the instrument cluster

Timers for reaction time; 0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, eighth-mile and quarter-mile elapsed time and vehicle speed

Display of instantaneous and peak lateral and longitudinal g-forces

Gauge read-outs for engine oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, intake air temperature, air-fuel ratio, intercooler coolant temperature, boost pressure and battery voltage

Gauge read-outs can be displayed as real time graphs with data record functionality


With the new data recorder feature, Challenger SRT Demon drivers can build an archive of data to help optimize the car for track and weather conditions, as well as improving driving techniques.

The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon’s Performance Pages also allow drivers to select between three different Drive Modes: Auto (Street), Drag and Custom.

Auto (Street) Mode options:

Multiple levels of engine performance
Three levels of suspension “feel and response”
Three levels of steering “feel and response”


Drag Mode options:


Multiple levels of engine performance
One level of transmission shifting “speed and firmness”
One level of traction control
One level of suspension “feel and response”
One level of steering “feel and response”


Custom Mode options:

Nearly every combination of options available in Auto (Street) or Drag can be configured in the Custom Drive Mode

As an example, a Challenger SRT Demon driver could select the elements of Drag Mode related to engine and transmission performance, but could select Sport Mode for the suspension and steering, providing the on-road driving dynamics of a Challenger SRT Hellcat
 
#8 ·
757 Horsepower?

If this estimate is to be believed, then the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon will produce an additional 50 horsepower when compared to the current Dodge Challenger Hellcat model, which already produces an impressive 707 horsepower. While many Dodge enthusiasts were predicting, or perhaps hoping for, a higher level of horsepower, this 757-horsepower estimate seems to be a little more grounded in reality.
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#10 ·
Dodge Demon Even Takes Uconnect to New Performance Levels

Dodge Demon Even Takes Uconnect to New Performance Levels

Mar 09, 2017




Dodge has previewed how its Uconnect will be useful to Challenger SRT Demon owners.

The ninth video in the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon pre-reveal teaser campaign is titled “Performance Pages,” and showcases how the Uconnect system and its 8.4-inch touchscreen will provide real-time graphic display of data like engine horsepower, torque, engine oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, intake air temperature, air-fuel ratio, intercooler coolant temperature, boost pressure and battery voltage.

The power levels can be data recorded to track performance gains from changes, like the use of the Direct Connection Performance Parts. The American automaker also confirmed the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon sports the first-ever factory production car After-Run Chiller, which keeps the cooling fan and intercooler pump running after engine shutdown until a targeted temperature is reached.

The Performance Pages feature will also have driver-selectable line-lock, rpm-adjustable launch control and by-individual-gear-adjustable shift light in the instrument cluster. There are also timers for reaction time, 0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, eighth-mile and quarter-mile elapsed time and vehicle speed, as well as display of instantaneous and peak lateral and longitudinal g-forces.

Drivers will be able to select from three different driving modes: Auto (Street), Drag and Custom. Each mode features a plethora of options, ranging from suspension feel and response to traction control and transmission shifting speed and firmness. Nearly every combination of options available can be configured in the Custom mode. For example, a driver could select the elements of Drag Mode related to engine and transmission performance, but could select Sport Mode for the suspension and steering.

The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon will make its debut on Tuesday, April 11, so you can expect a few more teasers leading up to its unveiling.


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#11 ·
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon’s Custom Crate Loaded for Speed With Exclusive Track Tool Kit Through Snap-on Business Solutions

Dodge Challenger SRT Demon offers maximum flexibility to be optimized for street, strip and anywhere in-between
Custom-painted Demon Crate includes a unique selection of Demon logo’d, professional quality track tools brought to you through Snap-on Business Solutions
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon debuts April 11
Visit 2018 Dodge Demon - Domestic. Not Domesticated. #ifyouknowyouknow for details, hints and a new teaser video each Thursday
Engage on social media with the hashtag #DodgeDemon


March 14, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -

In collaboration with Dodge, Snap-on Business Solutions delivers what you need to take the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon from the street to the drag strip and back again.

As enthusiasts learned from the fourth teaser video “Crate” at 2018 Dodge Demon - Domestic. Not Domesticated. #ifyouknowyouknow, these aren’t just any tools off the shelf. This is a special, limited-production set for the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon that offers a street-to-track transformation experience as exclusive as the car itself.


Tools touting the Demon logo include a:



Hydraulic floor jack
Cordless impact wrench with charger
Torque wrench
Tire pressure gauge
Fender cover
Tool bag


All come crated with a dozen more parts, including Direct Connection Performance Parts, matching Demon-head logo’d wheels and the Demon Track Pack System.

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, the ultimate expression of performance on the street and at the strip, will be unveiled April 11 ahead of the New York International Auto Show.

What is the Challenger SRT Demon? Hints and some details are at 2018 Dodge Demon - Domestic. Not Domesticated. #ifyouknowyouknow, where a new teaser video is unlocked each Thursday at 8 a.m. Eastern.

Dodge is promoting the teaser campaign on its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media pages, directing fans to 2018 Dodge Demon - Domestic. Not Domesticated. #ifyouknowyouknow and encouraging them to use the hashtag #DodgeDemon.





 
#12 ·
Dodge Reveals the Demon’s Hellish Soundtrack

Dodge Reveals the Demon’s Hellish Soundtrack
Mar 16, 2017


No Pills | Challenger SRT® Demon | Dodge

Another Thursday means another teaser for the upcoming Dodge Demon, and this one reveals more about the car’s unique soundtrack.

Dodge has made a downloadable ringtone available and a new video teaser that lets us hear the Demon’s engine during a full launch, revealing the new torque reserve launch system. Torque reserve allows more air to flow in the engine before a launch, forcing the supercharger rpm to climb without torque overwhelming the grip of the rear tires.

It works using a bypass valve which “prefills” the supercharger, while fuel flow is cut from selected cylinders briefly, causing the change in exhaust tone. This allows the car to build boost pressure much quicker, helping it take advantage of its massive drag radials.

There is also another special message in this teaser, with the license plate reading “3.9+221=405.”

AutoGuide.com’s own Craig Cole has a few theories on what it could mean. “Perhaps 3.9 extra PSI of boost from a positive-displacement supercharger that’s 221 cubic inches (3.6-liters) bigger equals 405 more horsepower, though 1,112 horses is a bit hard to believe,” surmised Cole. “Or, maybe it’s 3.9 extra PSI of boost, adding 212 horses making for a 4.05-second zero-to-60 time. 919 horses is a bit more reasonable…”

The 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show on April 11.


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#14 ·
Lock & Load | Challenger SRT® Demon



Published on Mar 23, 2017

Dodge is taking the new Challenger Demon’s quest to win at the drag strip to new heights.

The upcoming Challenger Demon will be the first production car to use a transmission brake, allowing the driver to rev the engine to the optimal rpm for launch without having to worry about the car creeping forward, or about holding back the vehicle with the brake pedal.

To stop the Demon from launching, the transmission engages drive and reverse at the same time, allowing for the engine to pre-load the torque converter and strain against the locked transmission, rather than the car’s brakes. When the driver releases the transmission lock, which will be controlled by one of the paddle shifters, the car will rocket off the line.

Dodge offers a few more specifics on the system, saying that the brake allows the car to rev to 2350 rpm, and increases supercharger boost pressure by 105 percent and launch torque by 120 percent.

This system, combined with the Demon’s torque reserve launch system and launch control should make it one of the quickest road legal cars to run at the drag strip. Line lock will also be part of the package, allowing the Demon to hold only its front brakes, making big burnout possible to warm the rear tires, a necessity in drag racing.

As we can see in the video, it also appears that there will be a graphic in the car helping to make sure the driver launches at precisely the right time.

And like with all the Demon teasers, there are a few mystery numbers presented to us, in this case two sets, the first being “7.57” and “8.15.” Although it’s just a guess, this could mean that the standard Demon will pack 757 horsepower, while once converted to track-use only mode, the engine churns out 815 hp.

There is also a quick shot of the license plate, showing the numbers “8.3+317=534.” Any ideas what it could mean?

There will be three more teaser videos released before the new Challenger Demon is revealed on April 11, the night before the 2017 New York Auto Show.


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#15 ·


Published on Mar 18, 2017
2017 Gator Nationals and the Dodge Demon was making its first public test run. We asked a Dodge rep if this was an actual Demon mule, to which he confirmed. When we asked for specs he declined to comment.
 
#16 ·
Totally Unique Cooling System

The Dodge Demon Will Have a Totally Unique Cooling System

Mar 30, 2017



FCA has just released the 12th video in its drawn out tease of the upcoming Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.

This latest video, called “No Ice,” puts the spotlight on the drag racing muscle car’s cooled air induction system. Dodge says the cooling system will help the “engine perform like it is running in the cold Alaskan air, even after a day of runs down the strip on a hot summer day.”

Dodge says the supercharged Demon is the first factory production car to have a liquid-to-air charge air cooler chiller system. In Drag mode, the Demon’s cabin air conditioning system is diverted to chill the engine’s charge air cooling system instead, which results in the intake air temperature dropping by up to 45 degrees F.

This video doesn’t seem to be as cryptic as the other ones, but let us know if you catch an Easter Egg. We know so far that the Demon, which is based on the Hellcat, will be a dual purpose drag and street legal muscle car with an insane quarter-mile time. It will also come with a chest of tools, the industry’s biggest hood scoop, and a bunch of other goodies designed for straight-line speed.

And the slow tease is still not over. There will be two more video teasers before the car actually debuts fully on April 11.


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#17 ·
“Fuel,” the 13th video

Dodge Resurrects the Demon: Teaser Video No. 13 – ‘Fuel’

“Fuel,” the 13th video in the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon pre-reveal teaser campaign, launches today
"Judgement Day" bonus video will be unlocked Friday, April 7, at 2018 Dodge Demon - Domestic. Not Domesticated. #ifyouknowyouknow
Dodge’s new ultimate performance halo to be unveiled Tuesday, April 11, during 2017 New York International Auto Show week
Fans should visit 2018 Dodge Demon - Domestic. Not Domesticated. #ifyouknowyouknow for live webcast of SRT Demon reveal event April 11 at 7:30 p.m. EDT and review weekly updates and download sharable content
Fans can also uncage their excitement for the reveal of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon by posting shares, comments or likes across the Dodge brand’s official YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels
Use hashtag #DodgeDemon to be a part of the next chapter in the Dodge performance story

April 6, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -

Every part of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon – from the supercharged HEMI® V-8 to the Air Grabber hood to the single-seat interior to the sticky Nitto street-legal drag race tires – is optimized for one mission: dominate street and strip.

That single-minded focus even extends to the fuel system, as shown in the newest teaser video, “Fuel,” unlocked April 6 at 2018 Dodge Demon - Domestic. Not Domesticated. #ifyouknowyouknow.

The Challenger SRT Demon is the first ever, factory production car designed to run on either track-preferred 100+ high-octane unleaded fuel or 91-octane unleaded fuel on demand. The track preferred high-octane fuel is readily available at select gas stations, specialty shops and drag strips.

The keys to unleashing the SRT Demon’s full fury are in the Demon Crate shipped separate: Direct Connection Performance parts that include a new powertrain control module (PCM) calibrated for the high-octane fuel and a new switch bank for the center stack that includes a high octane button.

The SRT Demon leaves the factory with a PCM configured for premium unleaded pump gasoline, which delivers top level performance.

The switch to the Direct Connection controller enables the supercharged HEMI engine to extract the maximum power from the knock-resistant high-octane fuel by optimizing spark timing. Drag racers will see big changes in elapsed time (ET) with the high-octane fuel.

Mixing high-octane unleaded and premium unleaded fuels in the tank won’t hurt the SRT Demon’s engine, but the high-octane function won’t activate if the combined fuel octane is too low. A message in the gauge display tells the driver the car will use the premium fuel calibration until the engine is shut off and restarted. How does the car know? The controller monitors the engine’s knock sensors.

There will be plenty of fuel available: The SRT Demon carries dual fuel pumps (vs. one pump in the Challenger SRT Hellcat), and larger fuel injectors using higher rail pressure.

Fans should visit 2018 Dodge Demon - Domestic. Not Domesticated. #ifyouknowyouknow to watch “Fuel” and "Judgement Day" as well as the other 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon videos. Remember, nothing is a coincidence and everything means something.

Fans can also uncage their excitement for the reveal of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon by posting shares, comments or likes across the Dodge brand’s official YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels.

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon story, so far:

Leading up to the New York reveal on Tuesday, April 11, Dodge launched its first-ever pre-debut video teaser campaign, including a new website 2018 Dodge Demon - Domestic. Not Domesticated. #ifyouknowyouknow, where fans and followers get weekly updates, download sharable content and gain insight into the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon’s engineering prowess.

The videos are:

“Cage” debuted January 12
“Reduction” debuted January 19
“Wide Body” debuted January 26
“Crate” debuted on February 2
“Forced Induction" debuted on February 9
“Multiplication” debuted on February 16
“Third Law” debuted on February 23
“Race-hardened Parts” debuted on March 2
“Performance Pages” debuted on March 9
“No Pills” debuted on March 16
“Lock and Load” debuted on March 23
"No Ice" debuted on March 30
"Fuel" debuted on April 6
"Judgement Day" video debuts on April 7
Live stream of SRT Demon reveal on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. EDT


All videos in the series are featured at 2018 Dodge Demon - Domestic. Not Domesticated. #ifyouknowyouknow. A countdown clock tells viewers when the final chapter arrives with the unveiling of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon in New York City on Tuesday evening, April 11, prior to the New York International Auto Show.

The reveal event will be webcast live for all to watch at 2018 Dodge Demon - Domestic. Not Domesticated. #ifyouknowyouknow.

Dodge is promoting the teaser campaign on its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media pages, directing fans to 2018 Dodge Demon - Domestic. Not Domesticated. #ifyouknowyouknow and encouraging them to use the hashtag #DodgeDemon.

Video

Published on Apr 6, 2017
High octane.
 
#18 ·
Single Photo of Dodge Demon Leaks Ahead of Official Debut

Apr 09, 2017



It’s just one photo for now, but it sure looks like the real deal.

After months of teasing us with videos and small tidbits of information, the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon will finally debut at the 2017 New York Auto Show this week. But like most major debuts, someone on the internet has managed to get their hands on a photo of what appears to be the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon on the drag strip, which is in line with all the marketing materials Dodge has put out so far for the car. Of course nothing is official until it’s properly unveiled, but it’s more than likely this is the real deal.

With all the teaser videos and images Dodge has released, there aren’t any real surprises on the Demon. There’s wider fenders, a massive hood scoop and Demon badges, but nothing too wild. It also does resemble the mules that spy photographers have caught testing, as well as what has appeared on promotional The Fate of the Furious videos.

Unfortunately official specifications won’t come until the car is properly introduced in New York. But expect more than 707 horsepower, which is what the Hellcat offers, plus a collection of other modifications including an upgraded cooling system, 100-octane capability and more. The American automaker is focused on making the Demon appear like a quarter-mile monster and hopefully it doesn’t disappoint.


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#19 ·
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Pulls the Wheels
Fastest quarter-mile car in the world; banned by the NHRA

840 horsepower and 770 pounds-feet of torque from supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Demon V-8 engine makes Dodge Challenger SRT Demon the most-powerful muscle car ever
Highest horsepower V-8 production car engine ever produced
First-ever front-wheel lift in production car (2.92 feet) as certified by Guinness World Records
World’s fastest quarter-mile production car with an elapsed time (ET) of 9.65 seconds and 140 miles per hour (mph) as certified by National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)
Challenger SRT Demon is too fast for the drag strip – officially banned by NHRA
World’s fastest 0-60 production car: 2.3 seconds
0-30 miles per hour: 1.0 second
Highest g-force acceleration of any production car: 1.8 g
Air-Grabber™ induction system includes the largest functional hood scoop (45.2 square inches) of any production car
Significant upgrades to create the Demon engine include:
Larger 2.7-liter per rev supercharger; increased boost pressure to 14.5 psi
Higher rpm limit of 6,500
First-ever factory-production car with innovative SRT Power Chiller™ liquid-to-air intercooler chiller system
First factory-production car with After-Run Chiller that keeps cooling the supercharger/charge air cooler after the engine is shut off
First-ever, factory-production car designed to run on 100+ high-octane unleaded fuel or 91 octane on demand
First-ever, factory-production car with TransBrake for more powerful and quicker launches
First-ever, factory-production drag car with Torque Reserve, to deliver increased levels of power and torque at launch
First-ever, factory-production car with front passenger seat delete
Exclusive, serialized Demon Crate offers components that fully unleash the car’s potential at the drag strip
Challenger SRT Demon is covered by FCA US LLC factory warranty, including three-year/36,000-mile limited vehicle warranty and five-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage
Production of limited-edition single model year (3,000 United States/300 Canada) Challenger SRT Demon begins later this summer; deliveries to Dodge//SRT dealers to begin this fall
All customers who buy the new 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon receive one full-day session at Bob Bondurant School of High-performance Driving
Dodge has named Hagerty as its official insurance provider of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon


April 11, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -

Dodge rocked the high-performance car world in 2014 with the 707-horsepower Charger SRT Hellcat and Challenger SRT Hellcat, building supercar performance at affordable prices. They were the most powerful muscle cars ever – until now.

Today, Dodge is shaking the foundation of the entire performance car industry, launching New York International Auto Show week with its wickedly fast new 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon – highly capable on the street, absolutely dominating at the drag strip.

Powered by a 840-horsepower, supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Demon V-8, the limited-production Challenger SRT Demon is the world’s most powerful factory-production V-8 – bar none. NHRA-certified 9.65 seconds @ 140 mph makes the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon the fastest ¼-mile car in the world.

Performance numbers:

0-30 mph: 1.0 second
0-60 mph: 2.3 seconds
Quarter-mile: 9.65 seconds at 140 mph


The Challenger SRT Demon also is the world’s first production car to lift the front wheels at launch and set the world record for longest wheelie from a standing start by a production car at 2.92 feet, certified by Guinness World Records. And hold onto your seat. The Challenger SRT Demon also registers the highest g-force (1.8 g) ever recorded at launch in a production car.

“With Demon, our goal was to build a car that would tattoo the Dodge logo into the subconscious of the general market, beyond even our loyal enthusiasts, said Tim Kuniskis, Head of Passenger Cars – Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA North America. “To do so, we had to set records that have never been set before, do more than has ever been done before, go beyond even the legendary Hellcat. The result: an 840-horsepower, 9-second muscle car unlike anything that has ever come before it.”


The Challenger SRT Demon’s record-setting performance is the result of collaboration among the Dodge//SRT, Design, Engineering, Powertrain and Manufacturing teams inside FCA US LLC, many of whom are experienced and active drag racers. While the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon remains a potent street car, every component was scrutinized and optimized for weight, capability and durability on the strip.

The performance records flow from an impressive list of street-legal production car industry firsts. That list includes:

Factory-installed wider, Nitto street-legal drag radials for improved grip, 40 percent more launch force compared with SRT Hellcat tires
Available Direct Connection engine controller calibrated for 100+ unleaded high-octane fuel
SRT Power Chiller™ redirects air conditioning refrigerant to chill the charger air cooler
After-Run Chiller runs the cooling fan and the low-temperature circuit coolant pump after engine shutdown
TransBrake locks the output shaft of the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission to hold the car before launch, allowing the driver to increase engine rpm for higher torque and quicker response
Torque Reserve boosts engine air flow and supercharger rpm before launch, delivering wickedly fast acceleration
Drag Mode suspension tuning maximizes weight transfer to the rear wheels for better traction
Drag Mode Launch Assist uses wheel speed sensors to watch for driveline-damaging wheel hop at launch and in milliseconds modifies the engine torque to regain full grip and then continues accelerating the car down the track
Available narrow “front runner” wheels for use at drag strips cuts front-end weight
Wide-body exterior styling, with concealed wheel well attachments house Challenger SRT Demon’s massively wide 315/40R18 tires
Front passenger seat and rear seat deleted to reduce weight (can be optioned back for $1 each)


Production of the limited-edition single model year Challenger SRT Demon begins later this summer, with 3,000 vehicles for the United States and 300 vehicles for Canada. Deliveries to Dodge//SRT dealers will begin this fall.

Dodge has named Hagerty as its official insurance provider of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon – Hagerty is a company for people who love cars and they already protect many of the rarest high performance cars in the world.

Demon’s heart: Supercharged V-8
The heart of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Demon V-8, rated at 840 horsepower and 770 pounds-feet of torque. The red-painted Demon engine has been certified to the SAE J1349 industry standard for its horsepower and torque ratings. The engine also meets all applicable legal emissions regulations.

While the Demon V-8 shares its architecture with the 707-hp 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI Hellcat V-8, it is not simply a Hellcat engine with more boost. The Demon V-8 engine has 25 major component upgrades from the Hellcat engine, including supercharger, pistons, rods, valve train and fuel injection system.

Among the changes, compared with the Hellcat V-8, the Demon’s supercharged V-8 features:

Larger supercharger: 2.7 liters versus 2.4 liters
Increased boost pressure: 14.5 psi versus 11.6 psi
Higher rpm limit: 6,500 rpm versus 6,200 rpm
Fuel: Two dual-stage fuel pumps versus one
Larger induction air box with three sources of intake air: Air-Grabber™ hood, driver-side Air-Catcher™ headlamp and an inlet near the wheel liner


In addition, the HEMI Demon V-8 includes a high-speed valvetrain, strengthened connecting rods and pistons, and improved lubrication system. The upgrades enable the engine to sustain higher output and pressures while meeting FCA US LLC’s stringent durability requirements.

One key to the Challenger SRT Demon’s best-ever power output is air – the supercharged Demon V-8 takes in plenty of it. The SRT Demon’s Air-Grabber™ hood includes the largest functional hood scoop (45.2 square inches) of any production car.

The Air-Grabber™ hood is sealed to the air box, which is also fed from the driver-side Air-Catcher™ headlamp and an inlet near the wheel liner. Combined, those sources give the Demon V-8 an air-flow rate of 1,150 cubic feet per minute, 18 percent greater than the Hellcat V-8 and the largest air induction volume of any production car.

The additional air inlets help reduce the temperature of the intake air by more than 30 degrees Fahrenheit compared with the Hellcat V-8, which improves overall throttle response.

Heat is the enemy of speed at the drag strip, so Dodge//SRT engineers looked for more ways to keep the intake air as close to the optimum temperature as possible.

The innovative SRT Power Chiller™ is a production car first. It diverts the air-conditioning refrigerant from the SRT Demon’s interior to a chiller unit mounted by the low-temperature circuit coolant pump. Charge air coolant, after being cooled by ambient air passing through a low-temperature radiator at the front of the vehicle, flows through the chiller unit, where it is further cooled. The chilled coolant then flows to the heat exchangers in the supercharger.

Every run down the drag strip generates plenty of heat. The After-Run Chiller, a factory-production car first, helps the SRT Demon get ready for the next run as quickly as possible.

When the engine is shut down, the After-Run Chiller keeps the engine cooling fan and low-temperature circuit coolant pump running to lower the supercharger/charge air cooler temperature, helping the Challenger SRT Demon minimize heat soak effects. The driver can track the supercharger coolant temperature on the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen in the instrument panel, and know in real time when the supercharger is at the optimum temperature for another run.

The impact of the SRT Power Chiller™ and After-Run Chiller, combined, lowers intake air temperature by up to 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fueling performance: 100+ unleaded high octane
The Challenger SRT Demon is the first-ever, street-legal factory-production car designed to run on 100+ unleaded high-octane fuel. That fuel is readily available at select gas stations, specialty shops and drag strips.

The keys to unleashing the SRT Demon’s full performance fury are in the Demon Crate: Direct Connection Performance Parts include a new powertrain control module calibrated for the high-octane unleaded fuel and a new switch bank for the center stack that includes a high-octane button.

The SRT Demon leaves the factory with a powertrain control module configured for 91-octane premium unleaded pump gasoline, which delivers top level performance.

The switch to the Direct Connection controller enables the supercharged HEMI engine to extract the maximum power from the knock-resistant fuel at high pressures and optimum spark timing. Drag racers can anticipate improvements in elapsed times (ETs) and trap speeds with the high-octane fuel.

The Challenger SRT Demon is engineered to be able to run on a mix of 100+ octane and premium unleaded fuels without hurting the engine, but the high-octane function won’t activate if the combined fuel octane is too low. A message in the gauge display tells the driver the car will use the premium fuel calibration until the engine is shut off and restarted. How does the car know? The controller monitors the engine’s knock sensors.

There will be plenty of fuel available: the SRT Demon carries dual fuel pumps (versus one pump in the Challenger SRT Hellcat), larger fuel injectors and fuel lines that handle higher pressures.

Similar to the Challenger SRT Hellcat, the SRT Demon comes with two key fobs. The black fob limits engine output to 500 horsepower. The red key fob unlocks the engine’s full output of 808 horsepower and 717 pounds-feet torque. With either key fob, the driver can activate Eco and Valet Modes. Eco Mode revises the transmission shift schedule to include second-gear starts. Valet Mode limits the engine to 4,000 rpm and reduces torque output.

The high-octane unleaded fuel capability with the optional Direct Connection powertrain controller boosts engine output to 840 horsepower and 770 pounds-feet of torque.

TransBrake is a production car first
Every Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is equipped with the standard TorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic transmission. Already a proven and robust gearbox used with the HEMI Hellcat V-8, the transmission gets some significant changes for duty in the Challenger SRT Demon.

Internal changes include an upgraded torque converter that delivers an 18 percent increase in torque multiplication. Also, the stall speed is increased 11 percent and the lockup speed is increased.

The Challenger SRT Demon is the first-ever, factory-production car with TransBrake, which locks the transmission output shaft to hold the car in place before a standing start. This lets the driver increase engine speed up to 2,350 rpm without overpowering the brakes, resulting in quicker power delivery and up to 15 percent more torque at launch.

Driver-oriented step-by-step instructions are displayed on the instrument cluster to guide the driver through the staging process and help them keep their focus on the Christmas Tree.

The TransBrake helps to improve driver reaction time and launch consistency by using the steering wheel paddle shifters as a launch trigger – a paddle launch improves reaction time by 30 percent compared with a foot-brake launch. In addition, the system enables delivery of initial torque to the flywheel as soon as 20 milliseconds after launch.

TransBrake works in conjunction with another SRT Demon first-ever factory-production car feature, Torque Reserve, to deliver increased levels of power and torque at launch.

Torque Reserve becomes active once engine speed passes 950 rpm. It does two things:

Closes the bypass valve, “prefilling” the supercharger with boost
Manages fuel flow to cylinders and manages spark advance or retard to balance engine rpm and torque


With TransBrake and Torque Reserve active, the SRT Demon has more than 8 psi of boost at launch and up to 120 percent more engine torque than without Torque Reserve. TransBrake also preloads the driveline with torque, leading to full engine torque delivery at the rear wheels 150 milliseconds after the shift paddle is released. That results in faster acceleration at launch, faster 60-foot times and an improvement of more than a tenth of a second in quarter-mile times, which can be an entire car length.

Driveline components have been upgraded to get all that power and torque to the rear wheels, on every run.

Changes include:


Upgraded prop shaft with a 15 percent increase in torque capacity. The prop shaft uses high-strength steel. Shaft tube thickness increases by 20 percent and the stub shafts are heat treated for enhanced durability
The rear differential housing has 30 percent more torque capacity. The housing is made from heat-treated A383 aluminum alloy. New material for the gear set has higher fatigue strength, with a deeper case hardening depth and two-step shot-peening manufacturing process to increase compressive residual stress
The rear half shafts are larger in diameter; use a high-strength, low-alloy steel; and have 41 splines (up from 38), delivering a 20 percent increase in torque capacity. Eight-ball joints handle more torque, while reducing operating temperatures by more than 86 degrees Fahrenheit


Production car first: Drag-mode Launch Assist
SRT engineers went digital to isolate and resolve one of the biggest challenges to clean launches and driveline integrity – wheel hop.

In simple terms, wheel hop happens when tires quickly slip and regain traction at launch, rapidly storing up and releasing energy in the driveline. These high torque spikes can quickly and severely damage driveline components – and up until now, the only solution was to back out of the throttle.

Not with the Challenger SRT Demon. In a first for a factory-production car, the SRT Demon’s Launch Assist uses the wheel speed sensors to watch for signs that the tires are slipping/sticking. If slip is detected, the SRT Demon’s control module momentarily reduces engine torque to maximize traction almost instantly – without the driver having to lift. Launch Assist reduces loads in the driveline from wheel hop by more than 15-20 percent, dramatically reducing component damage.

Production car first: Street-legal drag tires

The Challenger SRT Demon is equipped with a set of four standard Nitto NT05R street-legal, drag-race tires, a first for a factory-production car.

The 315/40R18 tires were specifically designed and developed exclusively for the SRT Demon, with a new compound and specific tire sidewall construction. The drag radials give the SRT Demon a 15-percent larger tire contact patch and more than twice the grip of the Challenger SRT Hellcat.

The sticky drag tires are mounted on lightweight 11x18-inch wheels, with each tire measuring 12.6 inches wide. Putting full-size tires at all four corners gives drag racers an extra set of rear tires when the front tires are replaced with narrow front-runners at the track.

A unique rear knuckle reduces negative camber by 0.5 degrees, “standing up” the tire and increasing the size of the tire contact patch.

Engineering: More traction, less weight

The main mission of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is to cover the quarter mile as quickly as possible. To do this, it combines the best of both mechanical and electronic tuning to deliver maximum launch grip while still maintaining precision directional control.

The Bilstein Adaptive Damping shocks have been tuned for drag racing, shifting as much weight as possible on the rear tires at launch for maximum traction. The weight transfer improves rear tire grip by 11 percent.

Mechanically, weight shift in the Challenger SRT Demon is aided by softening up some key suspension components. Those changes, compared with the Challenger SRT Hellcat, include:

Softer springs: 35 percent lower rate front/28 percent lower rate rear
Softer, lighter, hollow sway bars: 75 percent lower rate front/44 percent lower rate rear


When Drag Mode is activated, the front Bilstein shocks are set for firm compression and soft rebound damping, while the rear Bilstein shocks are set for firm compression and firm rebound damping.

That configuration is maintained as long as the car runs at wide open throttle. When the driver backs off the gas pedal, the system switches to firm compression and firm rebound front and rear for improved handling.

Also during Drag Mode, the traction control system is disabled to enable the rear wheels to spin for a burnout, but the electronic stability control system remains engaged to help the driver with straight-line performance.

In pursuit for every tenth of a second, engineers looked to cut as much weight as possible. The result: Equipment removed from the Challenger SRT Demon weighs more than 200 pounds.

How the weight was lost:


58 pounds: Removed front passenger seat and belt
55 pounds: Removed rear seat, restraints and floor mats
24 pounds: Removed 16 audio speakers, amplifier and associated wiring
20 pounds: Removed trunk deck cover trim, carpeting, spare tire cover
19 pounds: Used smaller, hollow sway bars
18 pounds: Removed mastic, body deadeners, insulators and foam
16 pounds: Used lightweight all-aluminum four-piston brake caliper and smaller, 360-mm two-piece rotor
16 pounds: Switched to lightweight wheels and open-end lug nuts
4 pounds: Switched to manual tilt/telescope steering column
2 pounds: Removed park sensors and module


Buyers have the option to add back the front passenger seat, rear seats and trunk carpeting kit for $1 each. Other options include the Harman Kardon 19-speaker, 900-watt audio system, power sunroof, heated and ventilated leather front seats with heated steering wheel, painted Satin Black hood, or new painted Satin Black hood, roof and decklid package.

Dual personalities: Performance Pages and Drive Modes
The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon gives the driver the capability to set up the car for on-road precision, maximum drag strip performance or anything in between.

The nerve center for those personalities is SRT Performance Pages and Drive Modes, displayed on the Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen.

Performance Pages arm the driver with real-time data, including a graphic display of engine horsepower and torque with gear changes plotted; supercharger coolant temperature; timers for reaction time, 0-60 miles per hour (mph), 0-100 mph, eighth-mile and quarter-mile elapsed time and vehicle speed; instantaneous and peak longitudinal and lateral g-forces; and gauge readouts for engine oil temperature and pressure, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, intake air temperature, air-fuel ratio; intercooler coolant temperature, boost pressure and battery voltage.

The Drive Modes include the Challenger SRT Demon-exclusive Drag Mode. Drive Mode settings include Auto (Street) Mode, which sets the Bilstein Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS) for comfortable ride with compliant handling, and Custom Mode, which lets the driver select between Auto and Drag Mode configurations for the transmission, paddle shifters, traction, suspension and steering.

Auto (Street) Mode options:

Engine output level is set based on which Demon key is in the vehicle
If red key is present, the power level can be set per customer preference
Transmission, suspension and steering default to Auto Mode (Street)
Customers can set suspension and steering preference
Electronic Stability Control defaults to full on
Paddle shifters can be turned on or off per customer preference
Eco mode is available only in Auto Mode



Drag Mode options:
TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission runs a calibration optimized for acceleration
Electronic Stability Control is optimized for straight-line acceleration
Suspension calibration changes to full firm in rear and firm compression/soft rebound in front
Paddle shifters are turned on
Steering is set to Drag Mode for high-speed stability
Cabin cooling diverted to SRT Power Chiller™
Torque converter lockup point is raised in Drag Mode
TransBrake is available in Drag Mode only



Custom Mode options:
Nearly every combination of options available in Auto (Street) or Drag can be configured in the Custom Mode. For example, a driver could select the elements of Drag Mode related to engine and transmission performance, but could select Sport Mode for the suspension and steering, providing the on-road driving dynamics of a Challenger SRT Hellcat


When equipped with the Direction Connection Performance Parts powertrain control module, the driver can use 100+ high-octane unleaded fuel in any drive mode.

Drivers can also select line lock, which engages the front brakes to hold the Challenger SRT Demon stationary but leaves the rear wheels free for a burnout to heat up and clean the rear tires. The system will also let the driver perform a controlled rolling burnout. The system engages for up to 400 rear wheel revolutions.

Performance Pages also includes rpm-adjustable launch control and by-individual-gear-adjustable shift light displayed in the instrument cluster. A new data recorder feature lets the Challenger SRT Demon driver build an archive of data to help optimize the car for track and weather conditions, while helping to improve driving techniques.

Eco and Valet Modes are accessed in the Performance Pages. When Valet Mode is activated, engine horsepower is reduced and rpm is limited to 4,000. Also, certain performance features, such as steering wheel paddle shifters and Launch Control, are disabled. The driver can activate and de-activate Valet Mode with a four-digit PIN code they create.

Functional and Intimidating Design
The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is the widest Challenger ever and first-ever, factory-production muscle car with wide-body fender flares.

The wide body flares are designed to amplify the Challenger SRT Demon’s menacing stance, while making room for wider tires with concealed attachments. The fender flares, which cover the lightweight 18x11-inch wheels with exclusive, specifically designed Demon-branded 315/40R18 Nitto NT05R drag radial tires front and rear; add 3.5 inches to the Challenger SRT Demon’s overall width. The front side marker lights are styled to flow with the shape of the fender flares.

The entire chassis is e-coated for durability before final assembly.

Additional defining exterior features include the wide Air-Grabber™ hood scoop – the largest functional hood scoop (45.2 square inches) of any production car – and new Demon logos flanking each fender.

The driver is the focus in the interior of the Challenger SRT Demon, as it is for every model in the Challenger lineup.

Both the front passenger seat and rear seat, along with their corresponding seat belts, are deleted in the standard configuration of the Challenger SRT Demon.

Customers have the option of adding seats into the car, as well as adding leather coverings, when it is ordered. The front seat(s) have the Demon head logo stitched or embossed into the seat back.

Seating configurations:

Driver seat only, premium cloth covered
Driver and front passenger seat, premium cloth covered
Driver and front passenger seat, Laguna leather and Alcantara suede covered
Driver, front passenger and rear seats, Laguna leather and Alcantara suede covered


Facing the driver is a flat-bottom SRT Performance steering wheel wrapped in Alcantara with paddle shifters. The SRT white-face gauges include a 200-mph speedometer and flank the 7-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) cluster display screen. A custom carbon fiber instrument panel badge with “Demon” script is located on the outboard vent and signifies the build sequence number.

A new four-point harness bar, available through Speedlogix, is available for use at the track. Mounting points for the bar are accessible, making it easy for customers to install without cutting or drilling anything.

Standard cloth seats include Ballistic II inserts with silver embroidered Demon head logo in the seat backs. An optional Laguna Leather Package includes leather covered seats and trim with embossed Demon head logo.

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon will be available 14 exterior colors: B5 Blue, Billet Silver, Destroyer Grey, F8 Green, Go Mango, Granite Crystal, Indigo Blue, Maximum Steel, Octane Red, Pitch Black, Plum Crazy, TorRed, White Knuckle and Yellow Jacket.

All exterior colors are available with Satin Black hood, roof and decklid.

Demon Crate Carrying Exclusive Components
The Demon Crate, available to buyers of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, contains components that fully unleash the car’s potential at the drag strip and is fully customized with the buyer’s name, VIN and serial number.
The Demon Crate contains:

Direct Connection Performance Parts:
Performance powertrain control module with high-octane engine calibration
Replacement switch module containing high-octane button
Conical performance air filter
Passenger mirror block-off plate
Narrow, front-runner drag wheels
Demon-branded track tools:
Hydraulic floor jack with carrying bag
Cordless impact wrench with charger
Torque wrench with extension and socket
Tire pressure gauge
Fender cover
Tool bag
Foam case that fits into the SRT Demon trunk and securely holds the front runner wheels and track tools


The Demon Crate is further customized with the buyer’s name, VIN and serial number.

Production of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon begins later this year at the Brampton (Ont.) Assembly plant.

The Challenger SRT Demon is covered by FCA US LLC’s factory warranty, including three-year/36,000-mile limited vehicle warranty and five-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage.

Owner’s Track Tech Manual
Each 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon buyer receives a unique, customized, leather-bound owner’s Track Tech Manual. In addition to standard vehicle information, it covers all the vehicles’ performance enhancements, includes detailed information about the Challenger SRT Demon’s drag-strip optimized performance technologies and pages for logging track runs. The custom information package also includes a copy of the vehicle build sheet.

Official Driving School of Dodge/SRT
All customers who buy new 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon receive one full-day session at Bob Bondurant School of High-performance Driving. The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Chandler, Arizona, is the Official High Performance Driving School of Dodge//SRT. All customers who buy a new model SRT will receive one full-day session of high-performance driving with professional instruction and time on the track as part of the Dodge SRT Package. For more information, visit SRT | Street and Racing Technology | driveSRT.

Dodge Names Hagerty Demon’s Official Insurance Provider

Dodge has named Hagerty as its official insurance provider of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon – Hagerty is a company for people who love cars and already protect many of the rarest high performance cars in the world.

About Dodge and SRT Brands

The Dodge brand is America’s mainstream performance brand. With the purification of the brand and consolidation with SRT, Dodge is focusing on its performance roots with every single model it offers. The Dodge and SRT brands offer a complete lineup of performance vehicles that stand out within their own segments. Dodge is the mainstream performance brand and SRT is positioned as the ultimate performance halo of the Dodge brand, together creating a complete and balanced performance brand with one vision and one voice.

From muscle cars to minivans, crossovers and full-size SUVs, the Dodge brand’s full lineup of 2017 models deliver best-in-class horsepower, class-exclusive technology, unmatched capability and a slew of cool features, such as LED headlamps, Dodge signature racetrack tail lamps, active exhaust, cold-air induction, 8.4-inch touchscreen Uconnect infotainment centers and 7-inch customizable gauge clusters, to name a few. For the 2017 model year, the Dodge brand lineup features the 25th anniversary Viper, Durango, Grand Caravan, Journey, Charger and Challenger, including the new Challenger GT, Charger Daytona and Challenger T/A, as well as the 707-horsepower Challenger SRT Hellcat, the most powerful and fastest muscle car ever, and the Charger SRT Hellcat, the quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world.
 
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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Running Footage



Published on Apr 11, 2017
Running footage of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
 
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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Beauty Shots



Published on Apr 11, 2017
Beauty shots and static footage of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
 
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How Dodge Will Curb?

How Dodge Will Curb Challenger Demon Price Hikes

Apr 12, 2017


Pricing for the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon has yet to be announced, but Fiat Chrysler already has a plan to prevent its dealers from ordering up all 3,300 examples of the muscle car and slapping huge price tags on them.

The Demon is sold with a metal interior plaque that will be customized with the original owner’s name. The plaques will only be engraved from the factory and only for the original buyer. Head of passenger car brands at FCA, Tim Kuniskis, hopes customers will want their name on their car, which may in turn prevent dealers from buying up the cars and attempting to resell them for way above the original MSRP.

If a dealer orders a Demon without an actual customer having requested it, the interior plaque will be blank. FCA is hoping the customers line up out the door for the Demon, though, and all the cars will go to actual buyers with their names on the interior plaque. If it all goes to plan, dealers won’t have any cars to resell above MSRP.

Here’s to hoping the MSRP isn’t too high, Mopar fans.

Read more: How Dodge Will Curb Challenger Demon Price Hikes
 
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I Found A Dodge Demon!



Published on Apr 14, 2017
The Dodge Demon was finally officially released at the New York Auto Show, and today I got to see the first public showing of a vehicle in Michigan! The car was actually a movie car from the Fate of the Furious movie, which we got to watch right after the meet!
Thanks to M1 Concourse for putting on an awesome event, really looking forward to the events this summer!!!
 
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Published on Apr 14, 2017
By now, you’ve heard of the 2018 Dodge Charger SRT Demon. It has 840 horsepower. It has a 2.7-liter supercharger. It can come with only one seat. And it is, for all intents and purposes, a drag strip slayer. Here’s how it does it.
 
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