Demons, Durangos and Hellcats – Oh Yes!
Dodge SRT
These cars don’t stand in and stand out on the road and at an auto show. This is Dodges Super Bowl commercial. No boring soul-less vehicles!
Dodge Demon
Dodge Announces U.S. Dealer Allocation Plan for 840- horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
Demon allocation process designed to build the Dodge brand halo.
New Dodge Challenger SRT Demon starts at $84,995 (including $1,700 gas guzzler tax, excluding $1,095 destination); Demon crate unleashes full power for $1 extra
To protect the pricing on these cars, Dodge created this plan. Demons sold at or below MSRP will receive priority scheduling resulting in lower serial numbers; Demons sold at a price that exceeds MSRP will be produced after priority production is completed
Production of limited-edition, serialized, single model-year (3,000 United States/300 Canada) Challenger SRT Demon begins later this summer 2017.
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is the first-ever production car to do a front-wheel lift, as certified by Guinness World Records, and it’s the world’s fastest quarter-mile production car with an elapsed time (ET) of 9.65 seconds at 140 miles per hour (mph), as certified by National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). It also registers the highest g-force (1.8 g) ever recorded at launch in a production car.
The 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon represents the best of what Dodge//SRT stands for – performance capabilities that are second to none, iconic styling and a heritage built on pushing the boundaries of what is possible at a price that is attainable. We know some dealers may be tempted to sell to the highest bidder, but we are encouraging them to leverage the Demon as a halo for both the brand and their dealership, to bring customers into their showrooms and see everything we have to offer.”
Stock Hellcat transmission with an improved torque converter, transmission brake added system but only available in Drag Mode. Launch control is standard too.
Car is transformed to a drag car with improved Nitto radial tires 315/40-R15 for drag racing. Special Demon tires offer increased speed ratings too.
Improved drive shaft, rear differential and upgraded 1/2 shafts.
ADS suspension changes alone accounts for a 11% increase in grip of the rear tires.
Results: 9.65 1/4 mile drag runs -AT 140 MPH. That’s a 35% improvement over the Hellcat.
Car is speed limited at 168 mph. Eva use its a tire limitation.
Demon production of limited-edition, serialized, 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.
2017 Wide Body Challenger
Bigger tires – 20″ wheels , wheel flares, suspension is tuned for the bigger tires.
The body kit has the Hell Cat spoiler, less drag, Hell Cat rear spoiler, top speed 194 mph.
Electronic power steering with street, track and normal.
$71,495
2018 Dodge Durango SRT
Gives SRT Attitude With Every Durango Powertrain
Dodge took the wraps off its new 475-horsepower 2018 Dodge Durango SRT, introducing America’s fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV with 475 horsepower. Durango SRT’s aggressive, functional performance hood and fascia as standard equipment.
New Dodge Durango SRT starts at $62,995 (excluding $1,095 destination)
New 2018 Dodge Durango SRT is the most powerful three-row SUV with its 475- horsepower legendary 392-cubic-inch HEMI V-8 engine
The new 2018 Dodge Durango SRT will start arriving in Dodge dealerships during fourth quarter 2017
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