Sports car fans and racing enthusiasts everywhere celebrated when Dodge announced the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon. Dodge touts it as a car “unlike anything we’ve ever done,” and it certainly has some specs never seen before on a vehicle. So strap in and learn more about this devilishly good addition to the Challenger line.
Highest Horsepower
The Detroit Free Press likened getting behind the wheel of the Dodge Demon to strapping on a rocket, and that’s a very accurate comparison. At a whopping 840 horsepower and 770 pound-feet of torque, the Demon comes with the highest horsepower of any production car. When you lift the hood, you’ll find a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine. Yet this isn’t just a Hellcat with some extra boost. It actually has 25 major component upgrades, including valve train, rods, pistons, and fuel injection system.
World’s Fastest Quarter Mile
Take the Dodge Demon to the drag strip and it will dominate. In fact, when Dodge did its own run, the Demon covered one-quarter mile in just 9.6 seconds, which is the fastest a production car has ever gone. To manage this, Dodge worked on both the mechanical and electronic tuning to offer superior launch grip with precise directional control. When you bring the Demon to the drag strip, you can take advantage of the personalized Demon Crate that comes with the tools and performance parts you need to rule the strip.
Highest G-Force
While talk of G-force is usually limited to fighter jets and roller coasters, climb inside the Challenger Demon and you’ll experience the highest G-force by a production car. The first-ever torque reserve launch system offers boosted acceleration that provides 1.8 Gs. This advanced system controls torque supply, maintains airflow, and offers faster engine torque response, all with a distinctive exhaust growl.
First Wheelie
Like G-force, popping wheelies seems like something you don’t discuss when you’re talking about cars, but the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon breaks all those rules. The Demon is the first-ever production car to achieve a front wheel lift 2.92 feet at launch. Lighter vehicle weight, drag radial tires, a TransBrake system, and the new drag mode launch assist system all come together to give you incredible power when taking off from the line.
Fastest Acceleration
If you’re all about speed, you need to take the 2018 Challenger Demon for a spin. It takes just one second for the Demon to go from zero to 30 mph. Going from zero to 60 takes just 2.3 seconds. No other production car in the world can reach top speeds that quickly. Part of what helps the Demon break these speed records is that it’s the first-ever production car with a liquid-to-air charge air cooler chiller system and after-run cooler system. These advanced systems help the Demon’s engine run cool, even after hours at the drag strip.
From an incredibly powerful engine to speed that will pin you back in your seat, the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is an exciting addition that’s sure to live up to its monstrous name.
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