Also likely.
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
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agree on all points. Having a Hellcat with the 8spd I haven't even thought about modding it its that quick. Walked a zl1 with a stick like it was standing still which was pretty surprising. Dodge did a great job with the Hellcat motor and a better job with the dct which makes it so damn quick from a roll. The demon I could care less about getting but its freaking awesome knowing it exists and what Dodge did. A lot of Ford guys (myself included) have given a lot of props for what they have done with the Hellcat let alone this new Demon.
Come on Ford
Yeah, I give Dodge a lot of credit for never fearing to push the envelope. I always have the sense that Ford and Chevy push it to a point, and then stop. Dodge, though, has no qualms about busting through the wall. The Demon IMO is the epitome of this. The Hellcat causes shortness of breath, and I've been expecting Ford and Chevy to try to match it, power/performance wise. The Demon takes that breath away, and will likely remain the ultimate factory street/strip performer. JMO.
Kudos to Dodge for having the balls to produce this! I highly doubt Ford will target this car as competition. These is literally nothing on the market that's street legal that can match its purpose. With that said, the video clearly states that the NHRA has outlawed the car. Does that mean you can't even run it on the track? That would kinda defeat the purpose of it?? Meaning you can't legally drag race it in its stock state??
Always good for the consumer to see OEM's push the limits. I can only see everyone benefiting from this.
I am actually surprised with this actually. With all the EPA fuel economy mandates being forced on the OEM's, it's nice to see some still put money into raising the performance bar instead of 50+ MPG mandated garbage.
I am actually surprised with this actually. With all the EPA fuel economy mandates being forced on the OEM's, it's nice to see some still put money into raising the performance bar instead of 50+ MPG mandated garbage.
My guess would be, in stock trim it exceeds NHRA safety regulations, such as a 6 point rollbar and driveshaft safety loop (required at 11.49), and the step up to a minimum of an 8 point cage (required at 10.99). Then there's requirements for SFI approved balancers and scattershields, SFI approved seatbelts, not to mention the requirement for an NHRA license at 9.99.
Some of these rules might be slightly different because it is a factory production car, but the majority of it still stands.
Regardless, if you are purchasing this car you either already know that, or you plan to tool it around down the boulevard, or stare at it in your garage while you sip a cold one.
Slow clap for Dodge though, well ****ing done.
Regarding the NHRA rules, read:
http://www.dragzine.com/news/nhra-amends-roll-barcage-rules-for-08-later-street-vehicles/
I as I interpret this, I can take a Demon to the track and run 10.0 @ 134 all day long without modifying a thing. If I break into the 9's or run 135+, then a different set of rules apply.
http://www.dragzine.com/news/nhra-amends-roll-barcage-rules-for-08-later-street-vehicles/
I as I interpret this, I can take a Demon to the track and run 10.0 @ 134 all day long without modifying a thing. If I break into the 9's or run 135+, then a different set of rules apply.
as Treynor posted is how I understand it as well.
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When is the NHRA going to join the current time? They are still stuck in 1985. I hate so much how at 11.49 I have to ruin my car with a cage to legally race it in a straight line.
Dodge is leading the muscle car wars right now. Is anyone still waiting to see what the new GT500 is going to do?
^ It's highly unlikely it'll match the Demon. It might top the Hellcat, but the recent spy shots show it's going to be benchmarking the ZL1.
Sent from somewhere in the Twilight Zone.
Sent from somewhere in the Twilight Zone.
Its like every other track that enforces NHRA rules. If you run 9.99 or faster without a full cage, you're booted. That doesnt mean you aren't allowed to go try with your Demon. Make a pass and shut it down at 1,000 feet or make your 9 second run and go home with a big ol smile on your face. There are many tracks that dont enforce that though
Definitely more to come. It seems they put a decent tune in it ran it and saw the time and was like well no need for 1000hp lol then stopped.
It is only 840 hp yet it has new cams, crank, rods, pistons, etc... the hellcats are already well over 1000 hp now, why put all that into this car if the original was easy capable. Unless they were anticipating it requires more power to get into the 9s.
I believe they have severely de-tuned (for longevity?) this setup especially with how easily it hit sub 10s. I am willing to bet this will be a 8 sec monster in very short order once tuners and shops get a hold of it with proper safety of course.
If mopar was smart they would start offering things like pulley swaps, killer chillers, pcms, upgrade trans setups, cages, etc... for the hellcats and recoupe some of that R&D money.
It is only 840 hp yet it has new cams, crank, rods, pistons, etc... the hellcats are already well over 1000 hp now, why put all that into this car if the original was easy capable. Unless they were anticipating it requires more power to get into the 9s.
I believe they have severely de-tuned (for longevity?) this setup especially with how easily it hit sub 10s. I am willing to bet this will be a 8 sec monster in very short order once tuners and shops get a hold of it with proper safety of course.
If mopar was smart they would start offering things like pulley swaps, killer chillers, pcms, upgrade trans setups, cages, etc... for the hellcats and recoupe some of that R&D money.
MOPAR is smart enough to know that the liability isn't worth the profit margin.
Chevy and Dodge need to spend more effort differentiating their flag ship vehicles from the run of the mill rental fleet turds. Its hard to tell until you get right up on one what youre looking at. The Demon does a slightly better job.
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