Maybe because they are just pre-production cars?
Or, maybe because it's set up that way for the launch?
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
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Or, maybe because it's set up that way for the launch?
It's for launch. It can't grip with the high horsepower unless the springs can compress.
If the rear does not squat there is no weight transfer and too much weight is left over the front wheels.
No, it was red. I didn't spot the plate. It was stopped at a light while I was turning, it definitely had the hood, wheels, flairs and Demon logo.No one has one yet. Blue manufacturer plate on it? Probably still testing or doing car shows
They are spotted almost weekly. Minnesota:
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Ordered my Demon last week. MSRP. A hair over 91K with leather seats, stereo, red seat belts, black hood, 4 seats and engine block heater. Demon crate which comes with $7,000 in parts is a $1 option and can be ordered when I get the car.
I was a Ford guy forever. But the wait for the new GT500 has been forever. I've had a 2015 Challenger Hellcat and told everyone I was waiting for the new GT500. It never came. So Demon it is.
I feel like Dodge has totally F#$Ked Ford and Chevy's plans up. Look at the Demon hype. Nobody is talking about the GT350 or ZL1 1LE anymore. Dodge understands the US market. People want to go fast in a STRAIGHT LINE in America.
There's also the branding. Tell someone you drive a ZL1 1LE and watch their face. Tell them you drive a DEMON. That's good marketing.
What happened to Ford? They used to lead and now they are playing catchup big time.
I was a Ford guy forever. But the wait for the new GT500 has been forever. I've had a 2015 Challenger Hellcat and told everyone I was waiting for the new GT500. It never came. So Demon it is.
I feel like Dodge has totally F#$Ked Ford and Chevy's plans up. Look at the Demon hype. Nobody is talking about the GT350 or ZL1 1LE anymore. Dodge understands the US market. People want to go fast in a STRAIGHT LINE in America.
There's also the branding. Tell someone you drive a ZL1 1LE and watch their face. Tell them you drive a DEMON. That's good marketing.
What happened to Ford? They used to lead and now they are playing catchup big time.
Yeah hate to say Ford and Chevy will still kill FCA in sales even with all the Demon hype as I have yet to see as many new Challengers as Camaros or Mustangs.
And you better pray you never get in a wreck with your Demon as Dodge pretty much open yourself up to a law suit by signing that waiver stating the tires and features is not meant for the road. I talked to 4 of my lawyer friends and they all said the same thing with that as Dodge states that what comes on the car is not meant for the public roads and streets.
And you better pray you never get in a wreck with your Demon as Dodge pretty much open yourself up to a law suit by signing that waiver stating the tires and features is not meant for the road. I talked to 4 of my lawyer friends and they all said the same thing with that as Dodge states that what comes on the car is not meant for the public roads and streets.
You just have to adjust what your idea of "fast" is. Back when I was coming up in the car game if you were in the 12's you were kicking ass. 11's? You pretty much owned the road. I was making 650whp and slayed 99% of the cars I came across. That's nothing now.
I look at the Demon the same way I look at cars that have factory "clusters" and line locks. It used to be pure aftermarket if you wanted a gauge cluster to see AFR, boost pressure, engine oil or head temps. Then the car makers got in on the action. They provide the part, command a higher price.
Well, most guys I have known with 9 second cars DON'T build their own 9 second race car. They pay someone to do it. Well, like the cluster gauges, Dodge decided to get in on the action. In this case, instead of the local speed shop doing it, it's FCA.
They deserve a lot of credit for having the guts to step into the ring on this one, and they set a bunch of records and firsts in the process.
Well, most guys I have known with 9 second cars DON'T build their own 9 second race car. They pay someone to do it. Well, like the cluster gauges, Dodge decided to get in on the action. In this case, instead of the local speed shop doing it, it's FCA.
They deserve a lot of credit for having the guts to step into the ring on this one, and they set a bunch of records and firsts in the process.
Have you read the waiver? That's not even close to what it says.
http://blog.caranddriver.com/dodge-demands-owners-sign-waiver-when-ordering-demon/
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I doubt the crate can be ordered for a dollar after the fact. If you don't/didn't take the option when you order(ed) the car, you're setting yourself up.
I dont see a reason why anybody ordering one wouldnt just get all the options minus the sunroof, you'd be dumb not to.
I will say this though,if I was a collector, I'd get the sunroof option, we all know that is going to be a super low volume option as FCA really doesnt want to put on this car. So if you were a collector, max spec is the way to go.
Pretty cool that you got one but the only hype I see anywhere online and around is about the Z1LE lol. And back in '15 the hype was far greater for the gt350.
The internet almost broke because of the Demon launch. The ZL1 or 350 never came close to that.
Gotta hand it to Dodge,......they have a killer marketing team!
Yep. Not exactly sure what hype he has seen for either the GT350 or ZL1 1LE. Surely not endless hype commercials. I made a comment in another thread, the best GT/GT350 commercial I've seen was from K&N on a regular GT doing a burnout as it left a green light.
Yep.
Did a little digging on the forum (my search skills are limited and probably not 100% correct), and in terms of total replies in a single thread, a Demon titled thread has more than the largest GT350 one. On a Ford leaning site, that's saying a lot.
hmm, well I don't see it. To me the demon is a car people think is cool but wouldn't actually buy. The gt350 was non stop on here and other places including euro car site for a loooong time. Majority of the replies in the demon thread were "haaa stupid ford and chevy shakin in them boots loool" when in reality, they aren't
If it wasn't $85K plus ADM I'd buy it. The car would be perfectly streetable just like Hellcat, ZL1, GT500, CTSV, etc. It has ac, warranty, 4 tires so it can turn when needed. It's a monster of a car.
I agree... it's an awesome car, reason I wouldn't but one is because we don't have straight roads here and I find the price a bit hard to accept.
There's a GT350 thread on a Porsche forum that is 177 pages long, was started in December of 2015, and is still active.
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